Kunming Summer Top Spot: Daguan Tower Lotus Pond as Beautiful as Monet's Garden

"Step into an oil painting world! Over 230 lotus flowers in full bloom at Kunming Daguan Tower, free to shoot fairy-tale style photos! 💚"
Recommended stay at Anshe Kamili Hotel, French-style architecture
🌸【Must-See Highlights for Lotus Viewing】
1. Stunning scale: 210 acres of lotus ponds fill the view! Main scenic area + Caohai section with 108 acres of lotus ponds, a real-life version of "Endless green lotus leaves touching the sky," every snap is a wallpaper-worthy shot
2. Rare species check-in - Light purple "Chun Bu Lao" lotus grown in blue and white porcelain jars, petals with a natural fairy filter✨ - Bicolor water lily "Vanessa" with red and yellow gradient, more dreamy than a rainbow - Giant lotus bigger than a face, fragrance with a pine forest vibe🌲
3. Night Lotus Light Show: Colorful lights turn on after 7:30 PM! Ashima silhouette, mushroom lamp matrix reflecting on the water, Hanfu ladies parade through a thousand years🏮
🚗【Recommended Travel Options】
✅ Yundi Travel: Super convenient for cross-city trips! - Book on Friday for Saturday departure, worry-free with seat selection, 7-seat business vans more comfortable than sedans, reliable platform for safe summer travel!
✅ Self-driving guide: - Navigate to "Daguan Park Parking Lot," plenty of parking (5 RMB/hour)
Recommended route:
East Ring Lake Road → Caohai Tunnel → West Gate of the Park, enjoy stunning Dianchi Lake scenery along the way🌊 ---
🎨【Hidden Activities Unlocked】
- Intangible cultural heritage handcraft experience: 💰38 RMB to paint lotus on a round fan｜💎68 RMB to make cloisonné coasters (great souvenirs to take home!)
- Lotus-themed snacks: Must-try at park stalls! Fried lotus petals (crispy and sweet), lotus leaf tea (3 RMB/cup, perfect for cooling down)
- Easter egg event: Weekend-only "Couplet Memory Challenge," 180-character couplet rubbing experience📜 (a must for culture lovers!) ---
💰【Costs & Tips】
- Free admission! Open all day (7:00 AM - 9:30 PM)
Avoid pitfalls:
✘ Don’t rent bikes inside the scenic area (lotus pond area prohibited)
✔️ Bring mosquito repellent + wear Hanfu or light-colored skirts (better photos)
✔️ On sunny days, definitely wear arm sleeves! UV rays are strong enough to cause instant sunburn🌞
📍Location: Daguan Park (No. 284 Daguan Road, Xishan District, Kunming)
💡Blogger tip: Combine with a day trip to Cuihu Park (20 minutes by car) for double the lotus viewing fun!
💚 Save this guide screenshot and tag your besties to go~ 👯‍♀️ Lotus season lasts until the end of August, hurry up!