August at Yangzonghai Lake

Yangzonghai Lake is located in the southeast of Kunming City, within a half-hour reach from Kunming city center, Changshui Airport, and the South High-Speed Rail Station, making transportation very convenient. It is one of Yunnan’s nine major plateau lakes, with clear and deep blue water, pleasant surrounding scenery, and a combination of natural landscapes, hot spring wellness, and leisure vacation features.

Recommended Attractions

1. Shijiaju Wetland: A lakeside water-friendly area on the northwest shore of Yangzonghai, featuring a popular sandy beach. It’s a great place to enjoy the lake and mountain views and to experience water sports such as sailing, kayaking, and paddleboarding.

2. Overseas Chinese Town Kunming Yangzonghai Resort: Offers cultural and tourism products including Qunyinghui Hotel, waterfront wetlands, Xiqi Valley, Yunhai Farmhouse, and Cloud Flower Sea, catering to vacation needs for all ages.

3. Bailian SPA Hot Springs: Known for its 78°C mineral-rich natural hot spring water, combined with special therapies like Pu’er tea baths, it’s an ideal place to relax body and mind.

4. Lakeside Greenway: About 36 kilometers long, it is the most beautiful running track for athletes and an ecological greenway for cyclists, connecting many attractions with picturesque scenery along the way.

5. Yangzonghai S Bend: Navigate to “Haibian Village (Yiliang County)” to reach it. After parking nearby, walk through a tunnel to see the stunning blue lake water complementing the S-shaped bend, making it a perfect photo spot.

6. Rose House: Home to over 1,000 rose varieties, where you can participate in floral art workshops and make your own exclusive sachets.

Food Experiences

1. Yiliang Roast Duck: Crispy skin and tender meat, fragrant and delicious, available in many restaurants around Yangzonghai.

2. Tangchi Braised Tofu: Delicate texture and fresh flavor, a local specialty side dish, available at the market in Tangchi town.

3. Yangzonghai Fresh Fish: The fish from Yangzonghai is fresh and tasty, whether steamed or braised, highly recommended to try at lakeside fish restaurants.

4. Rose Flower Cake: Made with roses from the Rose House, fragrant and sweet without being greasy, a great souvenir gift.

Accommodation Recommendations

1. Bailian Hotel: Beautiful environment with high-end hot spring facilities, rooms with lake views, priced around 1000-3000 RMB.

2. Overseas Chinese Town Qunyinghui Hotel: Suitable for families and parent-child trips, offering various room types, priced 500-1500 RMB.

3. Sea Love Homestay: Lakeside homestay with natural hot spring soaking pools in every room, priced 500-1000 RMB.

4. Willow Bay · Shanhaijian Campground: Offers tent camping to experience the joy of being close to nature, priced 300-800 RMB.

Travel Tips

1. Best Travel Time: Suitable year-round, with March to May and September to November being more comfortable in climate and scenery.

2. Transportation

- Self-driving: Drive along Kunshi Expressway G78 Shankun Expressway direction, choose different exits based on your destination, for example, to the north shore, exit at Malang Toll Station.

- Public Transit: From Chenggong Chunrong Street Metro Station Exit B, take the “Yangzonghai Commuter Line (B)” to “Yangzonghai Management Committee Station,” then transfer to other lines to reach your destination.

3. Notes: Take sun protection measures and bring swimwear to enjoy hot springs and water activities; some attractions like the S Bend require walking a distance, so wear comfortable shoes; it can be windy by the lake, so dress accordingly.

On your trip to Yangzonghai, you can stroll along the lakeside feeling the breeze, relax in the hot springs, and cycle along the greenway enjoying the lake and mountain views.