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Kunming's Stunning Ginkgo Check-in Spot

Kunming Haihong Wetland|Redwood Forest Light and Shadow Spectacle + Beautiful Moments of Seagulls Dancing in the Air! 🕊️ A blessing for late sleepers! The afternoon session of Dianchi Lake seagulls is truly unbeatable~The light and shadows in the Redwood Forest make every photo a masterpiece, and at 5:30 you can catch the iconic scene of thousands of seagulls flying together! 📍Address: Haihong Wetland Park, Xishan District, Kunming 🚗Transportation: Drive or take a taxi and set destination to "Haihong Wetland Park," about 30 minutes from downtown ⏰Best time: 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM (Don’t miss the 5:30 feeding show!) 1️⃣ Redwood Forest Light and Shadow Moment At 3 PM, sunlight filters through the trees, golden fallen leaves cover the ground, and the water cypress reflections shine—turn on your camera flash and even hair strands will glow! 📸Photo spots: Wooden boardwalk at the trail corner (few people!), shallow area of the water cypress forest 2️⃣ Seagull Feast Theater At 5:30, staff feed the birds on time, thousands of seagulls hover close to the water surface, and you won’t be able to stop pressing the burst shot on your phone! 🐦Feeding tip: Hold up a small piece of bread still, seagulls will hover and snatch it (super easy to capture) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendation This time we stayed at a hotel just a 10-minute walk to the wetland! The Nordic-style room has floor-to-ceiling windows, so you can watch the Dianchi Lake sunrise as soon as you open your eyes in the morning~The front desk lady even gave us seagull stickers, so thoughtful ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls ▫️The park is free but boating costs 80 RMB/hour (not recommended) ▫️Seagull season is most spectacular from December to March ▫️Wearing light-colored clothes makes your photos stand out more
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