Kunming and its surrounding tourist attractions

The best scenic spots around Kunming are Shilin Scenic Area, Dongchuan Red Land Scenic Area, Cuihu Park, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Jinma Bijifang, Kunming Lake, No.2 Jianshui Old Street, Sedan Snow Mountain, Ocean Hua Ting and Yunnan Ethnic Village.

Kunming, also known as Spring City, is a prefecture-level city, provincial capital, mega-city and central city of central Yunnan, one of the important central cities in western China approved by the State Council, and an important tourist and commercial city in China.

The best scenic spot for a one-day tour around Kunming: Shilin Scenic Area

Kunming Shilin Scenic Area has been rated as "World Geopark" and "World Natural Heritage Scenery" by UNESCO. In 1982, it was approved by the State Council as one of the first batch of national key scenic spots, and it is a national 5A-level scenic spot and a national civilized scenic spot. Shilin Scenic Area includes eight areas, namely "Erlin, Erhu, Erdong, a waterfall and a garden", which are large and small stone forests respectively. Long Lake and Moon Lake; Strange Wind Tunnel and Zhiyun Cave; Dadieshui Waterfall and Guishan National Forest Park.

Dongchuanhong land scenic spot

Located in a warm and humid environment, the iron in the soil is oxidized and slowly deposited, gradually forming a dazzling color. Dongchuan Red Land refers to Xintian Township, more than 40 kilometers southwest of Dongchuan District, Kunming, where there is a place called "Huashitou" (at the milestone of 109 kilometers). The area of nearly 100 miles in Fiona Fang is the most concentrated, typical and distinctive red land on the Yunnan Red Soil Plateau.

green lake park

Cuihu Park is located at the foot of Luofeng Mountain in Kunming, at the foot of Wuhua Mountain, opposite the main entrance of Yunnan University, formerly known as Caihaizi. It used to be a lake bay in Dianchi Lake at first, but later it became a clear lake because of the falling water level. Cuihu Lake is an emerald in Kunming, with its bright water, shady trees and beautiful environment. Enjoy the reputation of jade in the city.

Yunnan Nationalities VillageBenzilam

Since its opening in February, 1992, Yunnan Ethnic Villages have displayed the architectural art, singing and dancing costumes, cultural customs, religious beliefs and living customs of all ethnic groups in Yunnan in a vivid form. More than 10 national folk intangible cultural heritage festivals, such as Torch Festival, Water Splashing Festival and Munao Zongge Festival, were displayed. More than 30 national, provincial, folk music, song and dance intangible cultural heritages, such as wooden drum dance, pot dance, Lisu folk songs, Yi sea cuisine cavity, etc. There are more than 10 intangible cultural heritages of national, provincial and municipal traditional handicraft skills, such as the production skills of Hu Sa Dao, the woodcarving skills of Jianchuan and the embroidery skills of Yi people.

Jinma Biji Historic site

Jinma Bijifang is located at the intersection of Sanshi Street and Jinbi Road in the center of Kunming, with a height of 12 meters and a width of 18 meters. The carved beams and painted buildings are exquisite. The East Square is called Jinmafang near Jinma Mountain, and the West Square is called Bijifang near Bijishan, which is a symbol of Kunming. Jinma Bijifang was founded in Xuande period of Ming Dynasty, with a history of nearly 400 years. When the sun is about to set, the afterglow shines on Bijifang from the west, and its reflection is cast on the east street; At the same time, the moon has just risen from the east, and the silver light shines on Jinmafang, casting its reflection on the west street; The shadows of the two archways gradually moved closer and closer, and finally handed over to each other. This is a magnificent spectacle that only happens once in 60 years. According to legend, this spectacle once appeared during the light years of the Qing Dynasty.

Kunming Lake

Dianchi Lake, also known as Kunming Lake, Kunming Pool, South Yunnan Ze and Yunnan Sea. In the southwest of Kunming, there are rivers such as Panlong River, and the lake is 1886 meters above sea level and covers an area of 330 square kilometers. It is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province and is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. The average water depth is 5 meters and the deepest is 11 meters. The lake is discharged from the southwest Haikou, which is called Tanglangchuan, which is the source of Pudu River, a tributary of Jinsha River, the main stream of the upper Yangtze River.

Jianshui old street no.2

Jianshui Old Street has also been rated as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Kunming, Yunnan. It retains the unique culture and customs of the Hani people and has many ancient buildings worth appreciating. There are many scenic spots that attract tourists around here.

Jiaozi Snow Mountain

Jiaozi Snow Mountain is located at the junction of Luquan County and Dongchuan District, more than 150 kilometers away from Luquan County, with an altitude of 4344.1 meters. It is a seasonal snow mountain with the lowest latitude in the northern hemisphere, named after its mountain type like a sedan chair placed among thousands of mountains. The local area is also known as the Old Snow Mountain, which was once called Jiangyunlu Mountain, Songwai Longshan Mountain, Wulongshan Mountain, Snow Mountain and Yunnong Mountain in history. In the first year of Xingyuan in Tang Dezong (784), it was named Dongyue by Montessori in Nanzhao.

Ocean Hua Ting

If you are a photographer, don't miss the Yuanyang Terrace. If you want to see the rice fields in these fields, Yuanyang will definitely exceed your expectations. The beautiful scenery and unique culture of Hani nationality are worth exploring. Yuanyangtai is a masterpiece of Hani nationality. With its unique shape and size, it has experienced thousands of years of history, just like a precious mosaic, with colorful and breathtaking natural beauty.

yuantong temple

This is a park with pleasant scenery and atmosphere for tourists to visit and relax. Besides, when you come here, you will have a chance to enjoy the longest couplet in China.

Kunming, as the capital city of Yunnan Province, not only has a pleasant climate, but also has many tourist resources and scenic spots. The following are some scenic spots around Kunming that are suitable for punching in:

Shilin Scenic Area: Located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County in the southeast of Kunming, about 78 kilometers away from the urban area. Shilin is a world natural heritage and is famous for its peculiar karst landforms. The stones here have different shapes, just like trees in the forest, hence the name "Shilin". Visitors can enjoy the wonders of nature and experience the folk culture of Yi people here.

Xishan Longmen: Located in the western suburb of Kunming, about 15 kilometers away from the urban area. Xishan Mountain is named after a mountain range that looks like a reclining Buddha. Longmen is a famous scenic spot in Xishan Mountain, which consists of a series of grottoes and cliff statues. Climbing the Longmen can overlook the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake, and it is also an excellent place to watch the sunset in Kunming.

Dianchi Lake: Located in the southwest of Kunming, it is the sixth largest freshwater lake in China and the mother lake of Kunming. There are many scenic spots around Dianchi Lake, such as Haigeng Dam, Guanyin Mountain and Baiyukou Lake. Here, tourists can take a boat trip to the lake, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake, or ride around the lake to feel the freshness of nature.

Jiuxiang Scenic Area: Located in Yiliang County, Kunming, about 90 kilometers away from the urban area. Jiuxiang is a scenic spot dominated by karst caves, with many large caves, such as Tianshengqiao and Dizang Palace. The stalactites in the caves here are different in shape and colorful, and are known as the "underground art palace".

Anning hot spring: Located in Anning City, Kunming, about 20km away from the urban area. Anning hot spring has a long history and is known as "the best soup in the world". Hot springs are excellent in water quality and rich in various minerals, and have curative effects on many diseases. Here, visitors can relax in hot springs and enjoy quiet time.

Expo Park: Located in the northeast suburb of Kunming, it is a large-scale garden built for the 1999 World Horticultural Exposition. There are characteristic gardens in many countries and various plant resources in the park, which is a good place to learn about gardening art around the world. In addition, there are ethnic villages in the park, where you can experience the customs of various ethnic groups in Yunnan.

Jindian: Located on Jizu Mountain in the northeast of Kunming, about 10 kilometers away from the urban area. Jindian is the largest bronze temple in China, with magnificent architecture, and the Zhenwu Emperor is enshrined in it. Jizu Mountain, where the Golden Temple is located, has beautiful scenery and is a good place for mountaineering and sightseeing.

City of Flowers: Located in Chenggong District, Kunming, it is a large-scale flower theme park integrating flower exhibition, popular science education and leisure and entertainment. There are famous flowers and herbs from all over the world, as well as various flower-themed activities, which is a paradise for flower lovers.

These are just some tourist attractions around Kunming. In fact, there are many other places worth visiting in Kunming, such as Dongchuan Red Land, Black Dragon Pool and Cuihu Park. Each scenic spot has its own unique charm, and both natural scenery and national culture can leave a deep impression on tourists.