Free Places to Visit in Kunming: 7 Lesser-Known Spots Worth Exploring Location: - Haiyuan Fortune Center: City

Free Places to Visit in Kunming: 7 Lesser-Known Spots Worth Exploring

📍Location:

- Haiyuan Fortune Center: In the city, just search the name on navigation to reach
- University Town Metro Station Exit B: Get off at University Town Station on Metro Line 1, exit B is right there
- Zhu De Former Residence: Near Cuihu Park, about a 10-minute walk
- Gudian Boutique Wetland Park / Xinghai Peninsula Wetland Park / Wangguan Wetland Park: All around Dianchi Lake, more convenient by car
- Fubao Village: Guandu District, about a 20-minute drive from the city center

✨Highlights:
All these places are free, not too crowded, perfect for a relaxed weekend stroll. Haiyuan Fortune Center offers stylish photo spots 📸, the shops around University Town Exit B have a youthful vibe, making it easy to browse.
Zhu De Former Residence is tucked beside Cuihu Park 🌿, the old building has a sense of history, great for a visit along the way. The wetland parks are by the water 💦, with fresh greenery, a breeze and scenery that’s quite pleasant. Fubao Village has an old village atmosphere 🏡, strolling slowly there is very comfortable.

⚠️Tips:
The wetland parks are mostly in the suburbs, public transport is not very convenient, so driving is recommended 🚗. There are few dining options nearby some places, so bring water and snacks 🍪.

Gudian, Xinghai Peninsula, and Wangguan Wetland Parks have somewhat similar scenery, so just pick 1-2 to visit, no need to see them all. Zhu De Former Residence is open from 9:00 to 17:00, don’t arrive right before closing or you won’t have time to explore fully.
Some old houses in Fubao Village are under maintenance, watch your step to avoid any hazards~

Post by Aiden Simmons91 $ | Aug 8, 2025