⛰️✨ Dragon Gate at Western Hills (龙门, Longmen) – Kunming’s Cliffside Wonder!

Craving epic views of Kunming and Dianchi Lake? Longmen (Dragon Gate) is your answer! Perched high on the Western Hills (西山), this iconic spot features stone-carved stairways, Taoist grottos, and dizzying cliffside walkways that’ll make your heart skip a beat.

🚶♀️ You can choose to:
• Hike up if you’re feeling adventurous
• Or take the cable car (recommended in summer!) and enjoy panoramic lake views

📸 Don’t miss the Dragon Gate arch, carved directly into the cliff face—it’s the most Instagrammable spot, and the breeze up there? So refreshing!

🧭 Travel tips:
• Come in the morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds & heat
• Wear comfy walking shoes (lots of steps!)
• Bring water and a hat—shade is limited at the top
• Nearby, you can explore Huating Temple and the forested trails of Western Hills

📍Getting there:
Take Metro Line 3 to Western Hills Park Station (西山公园站), then transfer to the tourist shuttle or walk to the base.

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Post by NatDiscoversAsia | Jul 14, 2025