At the foot of Western Hills, stay in a garden hotel that breathes

Tea Horse Garden Resort Hotel (Kunming Dianchi Western Hills Scenic Area) Accommodation Guide 2.0

🏨 Hotel Highlights

Featuring an immersive tea culture experience, courtyard-style layout with green plant landscapes, some room types have terraces where you can see the sparkling Dianchi Lake and the silhouette of Western Hills through the window. At night, you can relax in a private hot spring, offering great value for money~

📍 Nearby Attractions

- 🌿 Western Hills Forest Park (Longmen Scenic Area): A 15-minute walk from the hotel to the entrance. Climb the winding mountain trail to the top for a panoramic view of Dianchi Lake. The Longmen Grottoes (non-religious site) offer excellent views and great photo opportunities!
- 💧 Haigeng Dam at Dianchi Lake: 3 kilometers from the hotel, a 10-minute bike ride. The dam is wide and flat, perfect for enjoying the breeze while watching the Dianchi sunset. In autumn and winter, flocks of seagulls circle overhead, creating a highly interactive experience~
- 🎪 Yunnan Nationalities Village: A 10-minute drive showcasing the architecture, costumes, and customs of 26 ethnic groups. You can experience bamboo pole dancing and handmade tie-dye, immersing yourself in rich ethnic culture.

🚗 Transportation Guide

- 🛵 Shared Electric Scooters: Shared electric scooters are available around the hotel, convenient for riding to nearby attractions like Haigeng Dam and Tea Horse Flower Street. Flexible and cost-effective, single rides cost 3-5 yuan.
- 🚐 Scenic Area Shuttle Bus: At the Tea Horse Flower Street stop right outside the hotel, you can take a shuttle bus to Dianchi Lake and the Nationalities Village. Tickets cost 5-10 yuan, going directly to the attraction entrances without detours.
- 🚄 Airport/High-Speed Rail Travel: From Changshui Airport, take Metro Line 6 and transfer to Line 3 to "Western Hills Park" station, about 1.5 hours total; from Kunming South Station, take Metro Line 1 and transfer to Line 3, about 1 hour total. After exiting the station, it’s a 5-minute walk to the hotel.

🍲 Food Recommendations

- 🌶️ Tea Horse Flower Street Spicy Marinated Snacks: Street stalls offer flavorful spicy marinated chicken feet and duck heads, paired with chilled tamarind juice for a tangy and spicy kick. Enjoy a satisfying meal for about 20 yuan per person~
- 🥘 Dianchi Wild Fish Hot Pot: Nearby fishermen’s restaurants specialize in wild fish hot pot. The fish is tender and bouncy, with soup bases available in spicy or clear broth, paired with Yunnan wild vegetables for an incredibly fresh taste~
- 🍰 Freshly Baked Flower Cakes: On Tea Horse Flower Street, freshly baked flower cakes have a crispy crust and are filled with rose petals. Sweet but not greasy, best eaten hot on the spot with a fragrant aroma~
- 🥣 Yunnan Small Pot Rice Noodles: Small street shops serve rice noodles cooked in copper pots with rich toppings, spicy and fragrant. Add a side of fried potatoes for an authentic Yunnan flavor. A meal can be had for about 15 yuan per person~