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Dianchi Blue Time: Kunming Haigeng Dam Stunning Photo Guide!

**Dianchi Blue Time✨Kunming Haigeng Dam Stunning Photo Guide!** A must-visit in Kunming💥 The healing blue filter by Dianchi Lake! Every snap looks like a National Geographic cover📸 Black-headed gulls + green mountains and clear water = perfect composition! 📍Address: No. 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming 🚌 Transportation: Bus routes 44/73/94 to Haigeng Dam Station, or drive and navigate to "Haigeng Park Parking Lot" 🔥 Reasons to visit Dianchi Lake at its most beautiful! Mountains and water intertwined with a natural filter 📸 Top 2 photo spots + hidden angles 1️⃣ Dam Viewing Platform 👉🏻 From November to March, tens of thousands of black-headed gulls stay here; capture feeding and interaction moments 💡 Tips: Shoot against the light from 8-10 AM, the swirling gulls are spectacular! 2️⃣ Dianchi Lakeside Boardwalk 👉🏻 The lake reflects the Sleeping Beauty of West Mountain; on sunny days, the water looks like blue silk 🎯 Hidden spot: Walk 200 meters towards Haigeng Park, the stone bench behind the reeds frames the full panorama 🍜 Nearby Food ▪️ Dianchi Sleeping Beauty Restaurant Must-try: Steamed Chicken in Pot! The chicken soup is crystal clear and incredibly fresh (about 60 RMB per person) ▪️ Dam Grilled Tofu Dai-style chili powder + bursting tofu, a local favorite snack (10 RMB per serving) ⚠️ Tips to avoid pitfalls ✖️ Don’t buy gull feed from street vendors (there is a free feeding point at the dam) ✖️ On cloudy days, it’s better to reschedule; the lake looks gray and photos won’t come out well
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