Kunming deep travel for 800 per person! A must-go for graduation trips!

Tired of crowded tourist spots? As a recent graduate, you deserve a relaxing and vibrant deep travel experience in Kunming! This super budget-friendly guide will help you unlock the hidden charms of the Spring City known only to locals.

🏞 Recommended Attractions｜Avoid the crowds and enjoy the slow pace of Spring City

Around Green Lake (Free): Take a stroll in the early morning or at dusk to see red-billed gulls (winter only) or blooming lotuses (summer only), and feel the pulse of Spring City. Former site of the Army Military Academy (free reservation): Yellow walls and green trees create a strong sense of history, perfect for vintage-style photos. Turn into Huang Gongdong Street, where the bright yellow internet-famous wall is the best backdrop for youth.

Daguan Zhuan New Farmers Market (about 30 RMB per person to eat your fill): A feast for both the eyes and taste buds! Colorful fruits and vegetables, exotic mountain delicacies (come in summer to be amazed by wild mushrooms like shouqing!), and a wide variety of authentic snacks. Tofu pudding rice noodles, Dai-style grilled eggplant, mukiangzi chicken feet... Come hungry! This is where Kunming’s most vibrant local life thrives.

Wenlin Street + Culture Alley (Priceless artsy vibe): Adjacent to Yunnan University and Green Lake. Independent bookstores, unique cafes, vintage shops, and handmade craft stores abound. Order a cup of Yunnan small bean coffee and sit by the street watching students and artists pass by; time seems to slow down. Find a handwritten postcard to send to your future self.

Dounan Flower Market (Best at night, 20 RMB for a full armful): Take the subway to Asia’s largest fresh cut flower market! The night market (after about 8:30 pm) is bustling, with flower prices cheaper than cabbage. Roses, lilies, baby’s breath... Bargain boldly, and you can enjoy floral freedom for just a few dozen yuan! (Don’t forget to buy a small cart to easily carry your romance).

🍜 Eat your way through Kunming｜A graduation feast for your taste buds

Must-try classics: Jianxinyuan/Qiaoxiangyuan Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles (about 30 RMB) full of ritual, with boiling hot broth instantly cooking the ingredients, incredibly delicious. Yiduo Mushroom/Wild Mushroom Hotpot (80-120 RMB per person) (June to October only!) Nature’s gift, extremely fresh and tasty; cook thoroughly for safety!

Snack heaven: Street corners offer grilled rice cakes (spread with peanut butter or fermented bean curd, about 3 RMB), crispy outside and juicy inside baojiang tofu (about 10 RMB), sweet rose papaya water (about 5 RMB)... Eating while walking is the right way to go.

Late-night snacks & drinks: Yuanxi Road is a student gathering spot with the aroma of grilled pig trotters and grilled brain. Nanqiang Street alleys and Yunfang Cultural and Creative Park host trendy craft beer bars and live houses; your graduation night needs a little buzz and music!

🏠 Accommodation Recommendations｜Save money & socialize

Top choice hostels (40-80 RMB per bed/night): Many hostels around Green Lake and Wenlin Street (like "Tuofeng"), convenient transportation, young atmosphere, easy to team up for meals and rides.

Design hostels (100-150 RMB per person/night): Near Dianchi Lake and Wenlin Street, many design-forward hostels are suitable for small groups and great for photos.

🚇 Transportation Tips｜Save money and hassle

In the city: Subway + shared electric scooters/bikes is the way to go! Flexible and convenient, Kunming’s road conditions are bike-friendly.

Airport/Train Station: Subway or official shuttle bus is the safest; don’t trust unlicensed taxis!

📌 Practical Tips:

Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Sunscreen! The highland UV rays are no joke; sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen are essential.

Bring your student ID! Some attractions offer discounts.

Buying wild mushroom dried goods? Be sure to choose reputable shops; avoid loose or unsealed packages!

✨ Graduation is not the end, but the beginning of exploring the world. Let Kunming’s lazy sunshine, colorful flower seas, and bustling streets become the most vivid page in your youth scrapbook!