Yuxi's Ultimate Family Outing! Unlock Fuxian Lake + Fossil Kingdom + Huayao Dai Culture in 3 Days and 2 Nights
by Nelson Kelly Kell
Aug 23, 2025
✅【Itinerary Highlights at a Glance】
✔️Deep Water Fun at Fuxian Lake: White Sand Beach, Sailing Base, Stargazing Camping
✔️Cambrian Life Code: Immersive Science at Chengjiang Fossil Museum
✔️Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience: Summer-Exclusive Pickled Eggs + Tea-Making Parent-Child Workshop
✔️Huayao Dai Style: Jiasa Hot Pot Feast + Peacock Dance Interaction
✔️Popular Food Check-ins: Copper Pot Fish + Iced Rice Porridge + Eel Rice Noodles
🚩【Day 1: Fuxian Lake Family Fun Day】
🌞Morning: Head straight to 【Moon Bay Wetland Park】
•30 RMB ticket includes 30 RMB consumption voucher; shoot "Little Sanya" style photos at the white sand beach with coconut trees
•Rent parent-child bicycles to circle the lake (30 RMB/hour), chance to see red-billed gulls (summer only)
•Must-try activities: Transparent water boat (60 RMB/30 minutes), sand digging treasure hunt on the beach
🍴Noon: 【Fisherman’s Cottage】 next to the famous Fish Cave
•Freshly killed Antilopine fish cooked in copper pot, paired with firewood-baked potato rice (80 RMB per person)
•Hidden way to eat: fish soup poured over rice + local sour pickles, incredibly fresh
🌇Afternoon: Cambrian Town Amusement World
•Free play at Rainbow Non-powered Playground, high-altitude zipline + swing to challenge kids’ courage
•Overnight at 【Dolphin Bay Hotel】, room includes ocean-themed small tent, watch free dolphin show before bed
🚩【Day 2: Journey Through 500 Million Years of Life】
🌞Morning: Chengjiang Fossil Natural Museum
•Book free tickets 3 days in advance, AR interactive screens let kids "revive" the strange shrimp fossils
•Must-see: Museum treasure "Yunnan insect" fossil, learn about human ancestors’ origins
•Parent-child task: Complete fossil puzzle to redeem a commemorative badge
🍴Noon: Guanglong Town 【Copper Pot Impression】
•Secret recipe pepper chicken + chilled lotus root slices, paired with freshly baked Chengjiang lotus root cakes (50 RMB per person)
•After meal, stroll the Starlight Night Market, shop for Dai embroidery sachets + bamboo crafts
🌇Afternoon: Intangible Cultural Heritage Study Experience (Summer Exclusive)
•Yingyuetan Hot Spring Hotel 【Follow the Event to Explore Intangible Heritage】
•Parent-child handicraft: Traditional pickled duck eggs + ancient tea-making (98 RMB/family, includes take-home products)
•Bonus: Free pickleball lessons, professional coach leads fun family matches
🚩【Day 3: The Mysterious World of the Huayao Dai】
🌞Morning: Drive 2 hours to Jiasa Town
•Shoot Dai-style photos at Longxi Clan Manor, kids dress in Huayao Dai costumes (rental 30 RMB/set)
•Hike to Nan’en Waterfall, natural pool under the waterfall for wading (bring waterproof shoes)
🍴Noon: Jiasa Hot Pot Street 【Big Betel Nut Garden】
•Beef intestine hot pot + spicy beef blood, paired with homemade corn wine (40 RMB per person)
•Must-buy souvenirs: Yaonan ham + Dai-style sour tamarind candy
🌇Afternoon: Deep Experience at Intangible Cultural Heritage Village
•Learn to make flower rice with Dai grandma, fun natural plant dyeing
•Join the water-splashing carnival at dusk, Dai Di music plays, whole family gets hyped
💡【Insider Tips】
1. Transportation: High-speed train from Kunming to Yuxi Station (40 minutes), car rental for more flexibility (200 RMB/day)
2. Sun Protection: Strong plateau UV, must-have SPF50+ sunscreen + children’s sun-protective clothing
3. Gear: Folding stroller (large for Fuxian Lake scenic area), waterproof phone pouch (essential for water activities)
4. Discounts: Show middle or high school exam admission ticket for half-price tickets to Chengjiang Fossil Museum + Cambrian Town
📸【Photo Tips for Great Shots】
✔️Fuxian Lake Red Sand Beach: Shoot after 4 PM for strong contrast between pink sand and blue sky
✔️Nie Er Music Square: Capture golden statue at dusk with healing sunset backdrop
✔️Jiasa Flower Street: Wear light-colored clothes in front of Dai buildings, bamboo fences + bougainvillea as background
🎁【Limited-Time Offer】
Book Dolphin Bay Hotel before August 31 and get a free Fuxian Lake sailing experience voucher (worth 198 RMB)
🌿This summer, bring your kids into Yuxi’s landscape and cultural scroll, learn through play, grow through experience! Follow the expert route to easily avoid crowds, unlock niche family activities, and create unforgettable memories for the whole family~
Post by Nelson Kelly Kell | Aug 23, 2025













