Hidden Gem Viewpoint of Dianchi Lake Exposed

✨Dongfeng Dam, Western Hills, Kunming｜I've uncovered a secret spot overlooking Dianchi Lake!🏞️ Kunming's backyard garden The ultimate Dianchi Lake viewpoint! A 360° observation deck no one told you about🚡 📍Address: Inside Western Hills Park, Xishan District (next to Gaohai Expressway) 🚌Transport tips: Take Metro Line 3 to Western Hills Park Station Exit A → Transfer to scenic shuttle bus directly to cable car station 1️⃣ Cable Car Station → Longmen Grottoes Dianchi Cable Car: Fully transparent cabins! Glittering Dianchi Lake right beneath your feet 📸Tips: Best light at 4pm, bring telephoto lens to capture Sleeping Beauty Mountain's reflection 2️⃣ Longmen Grottoes → Lingxu Pavilion Must-visit spot: Cliffside plank walk to touch the Dragon Gate carp🐉 Lingxu Pavilion: Kunming's highest point! 10x fewer crowds than Daguan Tower viewpoint 3️⃣ Dongfeng Dam Secret Route From Nie Er Tomb fork southward → Through pine forest → 20min to wild viewpoint ✨Hidden experience: Bring picnic mat for sunset, watch city lights gradually illuminate 🍜 Food recommendations Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles: Old brand "Yunxianlou" at scenic area entrance Rose jelly cake: Flower-scented dessert made by intangible cultural heritage inheritors Puffed pastry buns: Locals' favorite sweet-salty combo ⚠️Tips to avoid pitfalls • Cable car stops at 17:30! Take eco-bus for descent • Wear anti-slip shoes! Mossy steps at grottoes section • Clean up after picnics (seriously, people littering bottles is infuriating) Tips: Whether for business or leisure, Anning Dilianya Hotel delivers beyond expectations. Already recommended to friends - it'll remain my top choice when revisiting this city!