Kunming: A Poetic Encounter Between the Spring City Flower Sea and the Millennium Ancient Town

🌊 Romantic Moments at Dianchi Lake**
• In winter (November to March), be sure to visit Haigeng Dam to feed the black-headed gulls. Toss some bread, and the gulls will surround you—perfect for healing photos! In summer, we recommend Dou Nan Wetland, where the reed marshes and sunset create a picturesque scene. 🏮 Ancient Towns and Local Life**
• **Guandu Ancient Town**: Enjoy the nighttime light show at Jingang Pagoda and wear Hanfu for a “time-travel” photo shoot! Kunming Old Street**: Check in at the “Wine Glass Building,” and try grilled rice cakes and tofu rice noodles for just 5 yuan to fill you up.
3. **🌸 Natural Wonders**
• **Stone Forest**: A 270-million-year-old karst landscape, now featuring the new “Ashima Light and Shadow Theater.” Take photos wearing Yi ethnic costumes.
• **Dongchuan Red Land**: Best visited in September and October, the colorful terraced fields look like God’s spilled palette.
4. **🍜 Culinary Delights**
• Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles (Jianxinyuan 68 yuan/set), steam pot chicken (Fuzhaolou), wild mushroom hotpot (available June to September).
• Zhuanxin Farmers’ Market: Grilled milk fan and crispy buns, feast for about 20 yuan per person!
**Practical Tips** (subtitles pop up):
✓ **Transportation**: The subway covers major attractions; for Stone Forest and Dongchuan, car rental is recommended.
✓ **Accommodation**: Stay near Cuihu Lake or Nanping Street for convenient dining and shopping.
✓ **Avoid**: Ethnic villages are heavily commercialized; prioritize visiting free ancient towns.

Post by Foster_Sophia_71 | Jun 26, 2025