Kunming is a city that is always warm, not only with a distinct four seasons but also rich in cultural and natural sights. Whether you're strolling by the lake, meandering through old streets, or chasing autumn colors in the mountains, there is always a route that can bring you the poetry and romance that belong to you.
Walking by the Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake is not just a gem of Yunnan, but also the most captivating natural landscape in Kunming. A 37-kilometer green path around the lake connects many attractions, such as the Grass Sea, Yunnan Ethnic Village, West Mountain Gate, Haijing Park, and the Zhuorui Cultural Tourism City. Along the way, you can ride a bicycle, admire the shimmering lake surface, and enjoy the beauty of the Dazhuang Park. Even at the Sky Mirror, you can dance with reeds and Grass flowers. The beauty of Dianchi lies not only in the scenery, but also in the soft memory it leaves in your heart.
Rounding the Dianchi Lake Area
Cuihu Lake is a piece of paradise in Kunming people's hearts. The old streets and the nine lanes and thirteen slopes beside the lake carry the traces of history with every step. You can sip coffee in a café on Huanggong East Street, listen to the wind, and chat with the past. At night, the Nansheng Street night market will make you truly understand the saying—“the taste of human life, most comforts the heart.” Here, history and reality blend, and life and poetry coexist.
Experiencing the Green and Beautiful Spring City
Autumn in Kunming is a feast of colors. In the plant garden, the maple leaves cover the sky, and silver-haired couples walk together along the maple avenue. Young people laugh and play, and the whole world seems to come alive. In the wildlife park, you might meet a fox named "Da'ji" and hear its delightful laughter, experiencing the unique charm of Kunming's autumn. Here, it's not just nature's gift, but also a meeting with life itself.
Strolling along the High-altitude Lake Breeze
This route is especially suitable for those who want to escape the noise and find inner peace. Original hot spring baths and fragrant spa treatments will help you relax in the embrace of Kunming. At the resort by the Spring City Lake, you can play golf or ride along the S Bay, bidding farewell to the sea wind. The purple dream of the lavender fields is like a trip to Provence, offering a foreign touch.
Exploring the stone forest of Jiuxiang
Shilin is a masterpiece of nature, and the canyons and waterfall caves in Jiuxiang are amazing. Every corner of this place is a wonder of nature. The stones here are not only varied in shape, but also carry the echoes of millions of years. Here, you can feel the power of nature and find your own romantic moments in the light and shadow.
Hiking and Watching the Moon
Autumn red soil is a vivid painting. When the wind rises, waves of rice sway, and the fragrance fills the air. You can challenge the Jiaozishan Mountain, climb with adventurers to the top of Zixia Temple; or join farmers in the fields, feeling the joy of harvest. Every scene here is worth experiencing with your heart.
Kunming is not just a collection of sights, but a representation of a way of life. It has the gentleness of the lake, the depth of history, and the magic and freedom of nature. Whether you seek romance, peace, adventure, or passion, Kunming always has a route that can bring you the poetry and freedom that belong to you.
