Sunset at Dianchi Lake: A Picture-Perfect View

7-Day Kunming Slow Travel: Exploring Hidden Gems at Xishan Longmen + Dianzhong Secret Spots (With Ctrip Exclusive Benefits)

Core Experiences:
- Xishan Longmen Scenic Views + Dianchi Lake Circuit + Fuxian Lake Waterfront Fun + Stone Forest Adventure
- Deep dive into Yunnan's slow-living culture
- Ctrip packages bundle accommodations + tickets for hassle-free relaxation!

Day 1: First Encounter with Spring City

- Morning: Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport → Take Metro Line 6 to downtown (Check in at Nanping Street area B&Bs, recommended "Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre" with Ctrip airport transfer service).
- Afternoon: Stroll Nanping Street → Try "Jianxinyuan Bean Jelly Rice Noodles" (¥15/bowl) → Visit Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway → Buy "Panxiangji Rose Pastry" snacks.
- Evening: Nanqiang Street Night Market skewers → Must-try "Ghost Fire BBQ" mini skewers (¥3/bundle) → Soak up Kunming's local vibe.

Day 2: Xishan Longmen · Panoramic Majesty

- Morning: Metro Line 3 → Xishan Park Station → Take cable car up (Ctrip one-way ticket ¥25, ¥5 cheaper than on-site) → Visit Nie Er's Tomb → Cliffside plank walk to Longmen Grottoes → Rub "Kuixing Star" carving for luck → Overlook misty Dianchi Lake.
- Afternoon: Hike down to Haigeng Dam (October arrivals may spot the first red-billed gulls!) → Feed gulls (bread ¥10/bag) → Yunnan Ethnic Museum (Free, enter before 16:30).
- Evening: "Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken" at South Asian Style Park (¥80/person) → Wild mushroom pairing = ultimate freshness!

Day 3: Dianchi South Bank · Floral Romance

- Full day: Taxi/private car (Ctrip "Dianchi Circuit Tour" package ¥199/day) → Dounan Flower Market (Asia's largest, ¥10 for armful of roses) → Cycling at Laoyuhe Wetland Park (¥20/hour rental) → Sunset chase at Dianchi - pink-purple skies over the lake = breathtaking.
- Stay: Chenggong District lakeside B&B ("Dianchi Stargazing B&B" with Ctrip free airport transfer) → Unwind with lake views.

Day 4: Fuxian Lake · Plateau Sapphire

- Morning: 1hr drive from Kunming → Fuxian Lake Luchong Scenic Area (Ctrip ¥88 boat+ticket combo) → Hike Bijia Mountain for "glassy expanse" views → Boat to Gushan Island.
- Afternoon: Moon Bay Wetland Park (¥30 ticket) → Sandy beaches & waterfront fun → Stay at lakeside B&B ("Fuxian Lake Yuanchen B&B" with copper pot fish dinner).

Day 5: Stone Forest · Karst Wonderland

- Full day: High-speed train (Kunming South → Shilin West, 20min/¥24) → Stone Forest (Ctrip ¥130 combo with shuttle) → Follow Ashima Stone legend → Explore caves & bizarre rock formations → Return to Kunming.
- Evening: Kunming Old Street → "Nanqiang Street No.88" flaky buns + grilled rushan cheese (¥10/serving) → Heritage B&B stay.

Day 6: Ethnic Culture + Xishan Night Magic

- Morning: Yunnan Ethnic Village (Ctrip ¥65 ticket) → 26 ethnic villages in one day → Dance shows (11:00/15:00) → Try tie-dye/paper-making.
- Afternoon: Hike Xishan (Tea-Horse Flower Street → Taihua Temple → Longmen, 2hrs) → Sunset at Dianchi → Optional night tour with light show.

Day 7: Farewell with Flavors

- Morning: Zhuanxin Farmers' Market → Buy "Yunnan ham mooncakes" & "litsea sauce" as souvenirs → Slurp "Shiping Tofu Rice Noodles" (¥12).
- Afternoon: Last-minute flowers at Dounan Airport Branch (¥20/bundle) → Pack Kunming's romance home!

Ctrip Exclusive Perks:
✅ Xishan+Stone Forest+Fuxian combo saves ¥120 → B&B+ticket packages save ¥80
✅ "7-Day Kunming Private Tour" includes transfers → <¥200/day
✅ Selected hotels offer "airport transfer + pastry" gifts → Lazy travelers' shortcut!

October in Kunming (≈20°C) is pure bliss — Xishan's winds whisper ancient tales while Dianchi's waves paint romance. Tap Ctrip's "Kunming In-Depth Tour" to pocket these Dianzhong highlights in 7 carefree days!