[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Dianchi Lake Seven-Arch Floating Bridge (Updated Oct)

A hidden gem by Dianchi Lake! The Seven-Arch Floating Bridge captures the sky’s reflection✨ 📍Address: By Dianchi Lake, Xishan District, Kunming, Yunnan Province 🚗 Travel Tip: It’s recommended to drive or take a taxi. Navigate to "Dianchi Seven-Arch Floating Bridge" 🌈 Reasons to Visit: A new hot spot at Dianchi Lake! The Seven-Arch Floating Bridge looks like piano keys on water On clear sunny days, the lake’s reflection is breathtaking🌊 📸 Photo Spot Recommendations: 1️⃣ Middle of the Floating Bridge Perfect for symmetrical composition! Creates an infinite extension effect Best at sunrise or sunset when golden sunlight shines on the lake, absolutely stunning 2️⃣ End of the Floating Bridge With Dianchi Lake and Xishan Mountain as the backdrop, it feels like a landscape painting Wearing a light-colored dress makes the photos even better👗 💡 Tips for Visiting: - Best to visit on sunny days for the best lake reflection - The floating bridge sways slightly with the wind, so be careful when taking photos - No commercial facilities nearby, remember to bring enough water and sun protection 🌅 Nearby Attractions: 1️⃣ Haigeng Park at Dianchi Lake 2️⃣ Yunnan Nationalities Village 3️⃣ Xishan Forest Park

📍Address of scenic spot: Dianchi Lake, No. 1318, Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province 🎟️Ticket information: Open all day all year round 👍️Recommended attractions: [One] Xishan Scenic Area (Figure 4): The "neighbor" of Dianchi Lake, with dense forests and a fresh and refined environment. You can see the entire Dianchi Lake from Xishan Mountain, and you can also watch the beautiful sunrise in the early morning. It is a good place for mountaineering and viewing. Opening hours: 8:30--17:30 (Ticket price: 50 [Purse]) [Two] Dianchi Seven-hole Floating Bridge (Figure 3): It is next to Dianchi Lake and is a great location to view the Sleeping Beauty of Xishan. Its design is inspired by the "Yunjin Night Market", one of the eight scenic spots in Kunming, and restores the lively scene of "Looking from the Yunjin Bridge, thousands of lights" 😍 Opening hours: All day (free) [Three] Daguan Park (Figure 5): It is located in the north of Dianchi Lake. It is a beautiful park with lush vegetation and exquisite elegance. It was built in the reign of Emperor Kangxi. The Daguan Tower overlooks the West Mountain and Dianchi Lake. It is very famous in history. Many literati and poets have written inscriptions for the Daguan Tower. Among them, the 180-character Daguan Tower long couplet is well-known. Opening hours: 7:00--19:00 (free) [Four] Haigeng Dam (Figure 2): It is located on the east side of Dianchi Lake. From here you can enjoy the view of Dianchi Lake. It is also a great place to watch and feed seagulls. [RedHeart] [Five] Haigeng Park (Figure 7): It is a park in its prime and is also the main viewing spot for Dianchi Lake. There are many trees along the lake, with orange and yellow trails, various colorful statues, and a fresh and beautiful environment. Opening hours: All day (free) [Six] Haihong Wetland (Figure 6): It is an extension of Dianchi Lake, with large tracts of Metasequoia forests growing there. Every autumn and winter, the Metasequoia forests will slowly turn yellow and then red. The red Metasequoia forests, combined with the morning sunlight and clear lake water, are also super beautiful for taking photos📸😍 Opening hours: 9:00--17:00 (free) [Seven] Xinghai Peninsula Wetland Park (Figure 8): It is connected to Haihong Wetland, with pleasant scenery, flowers blooming and grass green all year round, and is a good place for most people to relax and sightsee. [DoubleHearts] Opening hours: All day (free) [Eight] Baofeng Peninsula Wetland Park (Figure 9): The east side is mainly forests, and the west side is natural ecology, with lush vegetation and a wide view. You can fish, catch tadpoles and fly kites. It is a good place for leisure and entertainment. [HeartBeat] Opening hours: 9:00--17:00 (free) [Nine] Haidong Wetland Park (Figure 10): It is located north of Dianchi Lake and south of Kunming Lake Ring East Road. It is also an ecological park👐 Opening hours: All day (free) 🔟Wangguan Wetland Park (Figure 11): It is a small and exquisite wetland park beside Dianchi Lake with pleasant scenery. While ensuring the purification function of the wetland, it cleverly uses plants to create a diverse landscape, showing the scene of flowers flying all year round🤩 Opening hours: 7:00--19:00 (free) 💗Other tips: [One] Dounan Wetland Park (Figure 12): It is an open park with pleasant scenery and a good choice for leisure and entertainment experience❣️ Opening hours: 9:00--18:00 (free) [Two] Colorful Yunnan Ancient Dian Resort (Figure 13): It is backed by Liangwang Mountain and faces Dianchi Lake. It is a resort that focuses on displaying the culture of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities and the history and culture of ancient Dian. It includes "Colorful Yunnan Happy World [SkyWheel] Ancient Dian Hot Spring Villa ♨ Ancient Dian Dora Cute Pet Park 🌈" and so on Opening hours: Colorful Yunnan Happy World [SkyWheel] 10:00--20:30 (210 [Purse]) Ancient Dian Hot Spring Villa ♨10:00--21:00 (185[Purse]) Ancient Dian Dora Pet Paradise 🌈10:00--18:00 (58[Purse]) [Three] Haiyan Village (Figure 14): It comes from the ancient saying "the river is clear and the sea is peaceful". Standing in the fishing lane and looking out, you can see the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake, the lake and the mountains. It is one of the best places to watch the sunset🌅 Opening hours: All day (free) If you have any questions, please leave a comment [!] I will answer them one by one 😘

Kunming-Dali-Lijiang, Yunnan: A unique 6-day tour! Check out this super detailed travel guide to make your Yunnan trip even more wonderful! 🗓Itinerary: Day 1️⃣: Green Lake Park -> Dianchi Lake -> Dianchi Lake Dam -> Dianchi Seven-Hole Pontoon Bridge -> Jinma Biji Archway -> Nanping Pedestrian Street Take a leisurely stroll through downtown Kunming and experience Yunnan's lakes, mountains, and urban charm. Day 2️⃣: Shilin Scenic Area -> Small Shilin Scenic Area -> Ashima Explore the magical karst landforms and marvel at the wonders of nature. Day 3️⃣: Dali Ideal Bond Tourism Resort Town -> Dali Ancient City -> Erhai Lake -> Erhai Lake Ecological Corridor -> Erhai Lake Trip Moments Immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of Dali, travel around Erhai Lake, and enjoy the charm of the ancient city and the seascape. Day 4️⃣: Xinhua Silverware Art Town, Heqing County -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Blue Moon Valley -> Lijiang Ancient City From art towns to snow-capped mountains and ancient cities, experience the diverse charm of Yunnan. Day 5️⃣: Shuhe Ancient Town -> Lashihai Wetland Explore the tranquility of the ancient town and the vitality of the wetlands, and live in harmony with nature. Day 6️⃣: Return to Kunming -> Tourist Distribution Center -> Return home End your wonderful Yunnan trip and return home with beautiful memories. Must-see attractions: 🌟 Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 🌟🌟 Recommended: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Xuehua Village, Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening hours: 07:30-16:30 🕐Duration: 1 day The sacred mountain of the Naxi people, with 13 peaks stretching into the distance, resembles a silver dragon dancing in the air. Definitely worth a visit! 🌟 Shilin Scenic Area 🌟🌟 Recommended: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: Shilin Avenue, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening hours: 07:30-18:00 🕐Duration: 3-4 hrs The strange stone forest is magnificent and majestic. When you are in it, you feel like you are in a fantasy world. 🌟 Dianchi Lake 🌟🌟 Recommended: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 📍Address: No. 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province ⏰Opening hours: Open all day 🕐Duration: 2-4 hrs The shimmering Dianchi Lake, where the lake and the mountains complement each other. Stroll along the lake and enjoy the beauty of nature. Travel essentials: 👗 Clothing: Bring a light down jacket and a thick coat to cope with the temperature difference between morning and evening; prepare several sets of comfortable trousers and long sleeves, as well as breathable sneakers, for outdoor activities and hiking. 🎒 Accessories: Don't forget sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for sun protection and style; rain gear is also a must, as the weather in Yunnan is changeable; and a portable charger to ensure that your electronic devices don't run out of power. 📂 Documents: Remember to bring valid IDs such as your passport and student ID, as you may need them during your trip; also prepare some cash and bank cards just in case. The Kunming-Dali-Lijiang tour combines beautiful scenery and local customs. Don't forget to bring your camera and a good mood, take photos along the way, and create your own private memories!