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Hidden Gems Around Kunming | Secret Corners Where Time Stands Still

Hey buddies 👋, staying at the Kunming Dilinya Hotel? Beyond hitting the popular spots, these off-the-beaten-path relics around Kunming are totally worth exploring for a unique local vibe~

Haikou Chuanzi Sluice Gate

📍Transport: About 1-hour drive from Dilinya Hotel (recommend self-driving).
⏰Open: 24/7
🎫Ticket: Free
Built in 1276, this multi-arch stone bridge-sluice hybrid was a hydraulic project diverting Dianchi Lake waters into Tanglang River. Standing on it today, you'll see its time-worn structure still firmly spanning the water, witnessing Kunming's hydraulic history. The scenic surroundings with local villagers coming and going radiate authentic life—perfect for vintage-style photography 📷.

Yanglingang Village

📍Transport: ~40min drive
⏰Open: All day
🎫Free entry
Dubbed "where Dianchi's first morning light falls", this Bai ethnic village faces Dianchi Lake with Western Hills at its back. Well-preserved Bai-style architecture like "One Seal" and "One Umbrella" dwellings blend ethnic charm with historical patina. Stroll along Dianchi's long shoreline to touch its waters, or enjoy summer lotus ponds in tranquil beauty. Wandering its alleys feels like stepping into old Kunming's nostalgic lanes.

Western Hills Leju Village

📍Transport: ~50min drive
⏰Open: 24/7
🎫No fee
This 600-year-old village nestles beneath Phoenix Mountain, boasting Kunming's densest cluster of "One Seal" architecture—over 30 houses dating back 200+ years. Its entrance features a Guinness World Record stone mill weighing 42 tons. Meandering through flagstone paths amid ancient homes feels like time travel, with every brick whispering stories of the past.

While popular attractions get crowded, these quiet relics offer photogenic seclusion. Staying at Dilinya Hotel? Don't miss these hidden treasures 💕!