Kunming Dianchi Red-billed Gull Check-in Guide: A Must-Visit for Families with Kids
by DreamerBliss555
Oct 23, 2025
When it comes to lakes in Yunnan, which one do you think of? Whether it is the Dianchi Lake and Yangzonghai Lake in Kunming, the Erhai Lake in Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, the Fuxian Lake and Xingyun Lake in Yuxi, or the Yillong Lake in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture... their beauty is well known and each has its own strengths. The beauty of the snow-capped mountains is sacred and admirable. The Meili Snow Mountain in Deqin County, Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, attracts tourists for its "Golden Mountain in the Sun" landscape. The Balagzong Snow Mountain is the highest peak in Shangri-La City and also a piece of unpolished gem hidden deep in Shangri-La. The beauty of Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is also worth looking forward to.
Date with the mountains and breathe with the lakes. I look forward to starting a trip to Yunnan in autumn and winter with you from here.
Yunnan, with its extremely rich bird resources, has become a holy land for many bird-watching enthusiasts. Lashi Lake, Napa Lake, Baihualing and Hornbill Valley on the Great Western Yunnan Tourist Loop have become world-renowned "bird-watching destinations". Every winter, red-billed gulls fly across the ocean to visit the City of Spring, becoming an indispensable beautiful landscape in Kunming. Places worth visiting for gull watching in Kunming include Dianchi Lake, Haigeng Dam, Haigeng Park, Daguan Park, Cuihu Park, Laoyuhe Wetland Park, Hushan section of the South Lake Ring Road, and South Dianchi National Wetland Park. The black-necked crane is a national first-class protected animal and is known as the "bird panda". Zhaotong Dashanbao is a famous black-necked crane protection area in Yunnan. After November every year, black-necked cranes arrive as expected, and flocks of black-necked cranes can be seen here. Baihualing is a small village on Gaoligong Mountain in Baoshan, Yunnan. It is known as the "Golden Triangle of Bird Watching in China". Yingjiang, Dehong is known as "China's No. 1 County for Bird Resources". The bird species discovered and recorded so far account for more than half of the country's bird species.
If you want to try something different when you come to Yunnan, you might as well visit these special markets. Kunming Dounan Flower Market has now developed into the largest fresh cut flower trading market in Asia. Evening is the busiest time to visit Dounan Flower Market, with a sea of flowers and a sea of people interweaving, creating a spectacular scene that is shocking. In addition to charming tropical scenery and customs, the beautiful Xishuangbanna also has a distinctive night market. The Mekong Starlight Night Market in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, located behind the Shwedagon Pagoda in Jinghong City on the banks of the Lancang River, is the first stop for many tourists visiting Xishuangbanna. The Riverside Night Market is named after the fact that it is built along the Lancang River. It is across the river from the Starlight Night Market and becomes lively at night. The Nanla River Starlight Night Market integrates the cultures of China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam, and brings together the five countries' characteristic handicrafts, snacks, tourist products, etc. Go to the markets in Yunnan and you will be overwhelmed by the breath of life that blows across your face.
The unique natural resources have endowed Yunnan with a diverse food culture. Here, no matter it is wild delicacies or home-cooked dishes, there is always a delicacy that will make you sigh that the trip is worthwhile, and the rich ingredients "can only be imagined, but can be eaten." The fragrant and unique Yunnan roasted bait blocks, the fried potatoes of any flavor you choose, the flower cakes with refreshing floral fragrance, the fragrant and soft Dali roasted milk fan, the famous Mengzi cross-bridge rice noodles... In addition, there are countless Yunnan delicacies waiting for you to discover.
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