Kunming Spring City Slow Life ～ Budget travel can also be exquisite

【Top 5 Must-Do】
1️⃣ Dianchi Lake🌊
- November to March only! Feed the black-headed gulls at Haigeng Dam🕊️
- Lake cycling + Xishan Cableway🚡 for an amazing sunset view

2️⃣ Stone Forest🪨
- 2-hour drive! A world geological wonder📸
- Wear Yi ethnic costumes for great photo vibes👗

3️⃣ Dounan Flower Market💐
- Bargain hunting after 6 PM! Buy flowers freely for 5 yuan
- Super convenient delivery📦 to send spring home

4️⃣ Old Street📸
- Check in at paper-thin buildings + Anti-Japanese War Victory Hall
- Lanterns light up at night for an instant time travel experience🏮

5️⃣ Army Lecture Hall🏛️
- Yellow walls with a super retro vibe! Closed on Mondays
- Cuihu Park is right next door🦢

【Foodie List】
🍜 Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles: Qiaoxiangyuan / Jianxinyuan
🍄 Mushroom hotpot: Available July to October only! Recommended: Dianjunwang
🦆 Yiliang roast duck: Xuecheng Restaurant is a classic
🌹 Fresh flower cakes: Best freshly baked at Jiahua
🍲 Small pot rice noodles: Old brand on Duanshi Street

【3-Day Itinerary】
D1: Dianchi Lake → Haigeng Park → Park 1903
D2: Stone Forest day tour → Night market BBQ
D3: Army Lecture Hall → Cuihu Park → Wenlin Street → Dounan

【Practical Tips】
☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + SPF50
🌂 Carry an umbrella during rainy season (May to October)
🚇 Metro Line 6 goes directly to the airport
💐 For flowers, choose seasonal: tulips in March, hydrangeas in May

💰 Money-saving tips:
• You can walk instead of taking the electric cart at Stone Forest Scenic Area
• Prices at Dounan Flower Market are halved in the evening market
• Shared electric scooters are super convenient for city touring

🌸 Save and follow this guide to unlock a romantic Kunming trip for just 1k per person!