[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Changchong Mountain Ecology Park (Updated Jun)

Changchong Mountain, located in Longquan Subdistrict of Kunming's Northern Urban District, derives its name from its snake-like shape in ancient times and was once famed for the "Serpent Mountain Reflection" among Kunming's Eight Scenic Views. Today, it stands as a forest park encircled by bustling urban areas, attracting numerous visitors with its prime geographical location, unique natural landscapes, and rich historical culture. Attraction Highlights: 1. Summit Viewing Platform: Situated at the highest point of Changchong Mountain, this platform offers panoramic views of Dianchi Lake, the Sleeping Beauty Mountain (Xishan), and the glittering city lights of Kunming—an ideal spot for romantic sunsets and dazzling nightscapes. 2. Hongyun Ecological Park: Serving as a starting point for hikes, the park features attractions like the "Giant Chessboard" and has vendors selling drinks and snacks nearby. 3. Ecological Reserve: This lush area is home to diverse rare flora and fauna, where visitors can immerse themselves in a natural tapestry of mountains, forests, and wetlands. 4. Historical & Cultural Relics: Bearing witness to Kunming's long history, the mountain preserves ancient architecture, stone inscriptions, and other relics that quietly narrate the city's evolution. Culinary Experiences: 1. Grilled Tilapia: Available at Listening Wind Valley Camp, the fish is crispy outside and tender inside, exuding rich aromas. Prices vary as it's included in different meal packages. 2. Mutton Hotpot: Prepared with free-range black goats at Listening Wind Valley Camp, the broth is exceptionally flavorful. Package B (4-6 people) costs ¥350; the scenic campsite package is ¥698. 3. Beef Bone Hotpot: Also at Listening Wind Valley Camp, made with Gasa ecological yellow beef and featuring ingredients like marrow bones and ribs. The 8-10 person portion is ¥600; scenic campsite package is ¥998. 4. Steam Pot Chicken: A Kunming classic with tender chicken and rich broth, available at nearby Yuanlai Farmhouse. 5. Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles: A refreshing local specialty served at most restaurants around Changchong Mountain. Accommodation Recommendations: 1. Yiman Time Hotel: Adjacent to Changchong Mountain Ecological Park, rooms are clean, spacious, and some feature smart voice control and HD projectors, priced around ¥100+. 2. InterContinental Kunming: A comfortable hotel with elegant ambiance and attentive service. 3. Green Lake Hotel Kunming: A luxury property offering top-tier facilities and services. Travel Tips: 1. Best Time to Visit: Spring and autumn for pleasant weather and scenery. Summer offers cool retreats (bring sun/rain protection), while winter requires warm clothing. 2. Transportation: - Drive: Via Longquan Road to Quanxi Road, park at Hongyun Ecological Park lot (note narrow, congested mountain roads). - Bus: Take lines 115/9/84 to Kunming Cigarette Factory Station, or 119/79/84/Z70 to Shangzhuang Station. A ¥5/person shuttle from Banshan Qilixi residential area goes to the park's parking lot. 3. Important Notes: - Annual forest fire prevention (Dec 1-May 31) may close the mountain—check access beforehand. - Large temperature drops at summit; bring jackets even in summer. - Poor signal—stick to main paths and crowds to avoid getting lost. - Limited restrooms; address needs before ascending. - Few trash bins; carry waste bags to protect the environment. A journey to Changchong Mountain promises unforgettable experiences—whether it's the exhilaration of hiking, the awe of panoramic city-nature vistas, or the satisfaction of savoring local delicacies.

Changchong Mountain, also known as Snake Mountain, is located in the northern district of Kunming. The "North Walks Winding" in the couplet of Daguan Tower, "East gallops the divine steed, west soars the spirit, north walks winding, south flies white" (the four mountains around Dianchi Lake: Jinma Mountain, Biji Mountain - Xishan, Changchong Mountain, Baihe Mountain) refers to Changchong Mountain. |Hiking Scenery Features Overlook the Spring City, sunrise and sunset, look far to Dianchi Lake and Xishan Sleeping Beauty, and enjoy the beautiful night view |Hiking Route! Drive to the parking lot at the entrance of "Xuning Temple" and park, which is also the starting and ending point of the hike If you have enough time, you can take the loop line, and after reaching the top of the mountain, return to Xuning Temple along the cement road around the loop line, with a hiking distance of 8-9KM and an ascent of about 400 meters; If you have less time, you can take the round-trip line, with a hiking distance of 3.5-4KM and an ascent of 370 meters |Hiking Route 2 This route is a lazy route, the fastest route to the top of Changchong Mountain, navigate to "Tiefeng Temple" and continue along the road, pass the fire station parking lot and continue forward, park on the side of the road below the top of the mountain, and you can reach the top in 10 minutes !|Notes Friends who plan to go must read the following! Changchong Mountain has been very popular in recent years, and many friends with low quality have gone, so now the top of the mountain is full of garbage beer bottles, please all conscientious climbers and punchers take away their own garbage, do not let others clean up the mess for you 2 The round-trip mileage of the Xuning Temple route is not long, the climb is slightly steep, and people who climb at night must pay attention to safety and bring relevant equipment (trekking poles, hiking shoes, headlamps, etc.) 3 Although Changchong Mountain is not large, if you are not clear about the route, you will generally not get lost by following the large army, and you must not drill the forest privately to find and open up the route

No sunset in the world is ever boring. It carries the late day, the dimming lights. If there's anything that can sing the grandeur of a prosperous era, If there's anything that can delicately depict the eyes of lovers, I want to quietly sell today's orange soda to Van Gogh, who's run out of paint, Asking him to capture this second and the destined moment yet to appear, embracing the evening glow. Reaching the summit to overlook all of Kunming, a must-visit for sunset lovers. The best route to view the sunset at Changchong Mountain, painstakingly written, is second to none. After reading this article, which solves all problems, like and save it to avoid getting lost. 🚶‍♀️ Hiking Route 1 Facing the Tie Feng Temple route, the scenery is excellent. Recommended sunset route: Up from Tie Feng Temple, down from Qili Stream, facing the sunset and also able to see the city, a La La Land feeling. Recommended sunrise route: Up and down from Qili Stream, the sunrise is beautiful. 2 Start from the Tie Feng Temple sign to watch the sunset, best to leave at 4 PM, summit by 5:30 PM. For those with cars (low chassis, don't challenge), leave at 5 PM, navigate to Tie Feng Temple, turn left at the sign, follow the main road, at the vehicle fork (a long brick wall), turn left to the iron gate, make a U-turn and go straight, follow the road for a long time, park on the side of the road when you see a small path into the mountain on the right, you should see many people climbing, 10 minutes of hiking up to reach Changchong Mountain viewing platform. ⚠️TIPS 1 The wind is super strong at night, you'll cry from the cold without a jacket, best to bring windproof ones. 2 Wear shoes with good grip for the Tie Feng Temple route. Too many people descending later can flatten the slope and make it easy to slip. 3 Signal may be lost when nearing the summit, don't get separated from friends. 4 If you're descending after viewing the night scene, it's not recommended to take the Tie Feng Temple route, there are no street lights, bring good lighting equipment and a power bank, you'll thank me. 5 There are no trash bins along the way, bring a trash bag, leave no trace hiking is everyone's responsibility. 📍Kunming Changchong Mountain Park 🚗 For those who don't want to hike too far, self-driving is recommended, enjoy the same sunset city panorama in 10min. ❗️If you start hiking from the Tie Feng Temple sign, it will take about 1.5h, 25min from the parking lot, 10min from the roadside parking fork, no matter how you go, please wear non-slip sports shoes