Kunming is a seriously underrated city that is definitely worth recommending to everyone.
It is romantic and healing, with flocks of seagulls arriving on time, redwood forests like oil paintings everywhere, and every corner is a landscape in itself.
Transportation Guide
• Plane: Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport.
• High-speed rail: You can choose Kunming Station or Kunming South Station.
• Accommodation recommendation: Kunming Old Street, Wuyi Road, and Tangzi Lane are all good places to stay.
Three-day itinerary
• Day 1: Depart from Kunming, visit Haigeng Dam and Haihong Wetland Park in turn, and finally enjoy the beautiful sunset at Wangguan Wetland Park.
• Day 2: Cuihu Park, Huanggong East Street, Kunming Old Street, Yunnan Military Academy, Guandu Ancient Town, experience the diverse styles of Kunming in one day.
• Day 3: Go to Dounan Flower Market, then to Laoyuhe Wetland Park, Haiyan Village Beach, South Dianchi Beach, and Whale Island, full and fun.
Attraction introduction
• Laoyuhe Wetland Park: There are large areas of redwood forests here, shining in the afterglow of the setting sun. Seagulls soar freely in the sky, making Dianchi Lake a dazzling warm color in winter.
• Haigeng Dam: You can't miss this place when you come to Kunming. The dense seagulls fly freely in the sky, and you can also take photos and interact with them up close, which is very spectacular.
• Wangguan Wetland Park: Although the place is not big, it is also a good place to watch seagulls. There are more seagulls in the morning, and it is also a great place to watch the sunset. Taking a group of sunset photos is extremely beautiful.
• Haihong Wetland Park: There is a different autumn color here in winter, with rows of spruces in the water, and it is also a holy place for watching seagulls, especially when you take a drone shot in the sun, the picture is beautiful.
• Cuihu Park: Cuihu Park in winter is more vibrant because of the presence of seagulls. Among the crowds, the seagulls make this park more interesting.
• Huanggong East Street: There are signs and seats with the word "Kunming" written on them, which are good places to take photos. There are also many coffee shops nearby, where you can sit down and experience the slow-paced life of Kunming.
• Kunming Old Street: Walking around here, you can fully feel the charm of Kunming. Duiyue Tower is located in the old street, and there are many old bookstores on the old street that are worth visiting, and there are also many special snacks.
• Dounan Flower Market: There are all kinds of flowers in various colors and varieties, so flower lovers should not miss it.
• Whale Island: Navigate to [South Dianchi Beach Parking Lot] to find it. It is named after its shape like a whale, and it is super photogenic to take pictures here.
• Haiyan Village Beach: The beach is very nice, and you can come here to play if you have enough time. There is a seaside cave here, which is very good for taking pictures, and the sunset atmosphere is even more unique.