A One-Day Guide to Fuxian Lake

### **2025 Fuxian Lake Comprehensive Travel Guide: A 3-Day, 2-Night Trip to the "Blue Tears of the Plateau"** Fuxian Lake, known as the "Plateau Pearl of Glistening Azure," has crystal-clear water and picturesque scenery. It boasts dreamy beaches reminiscent of the Maldives, mysterious cave adventures, and delicious copper pot fish and potato rice. This latest 2025 guide will help you avoid the crowds and fully experience the charm of Fuxian Lake! --- ## **📅 Itinerary Recommendation (3 Days, 2 Nights)** ### **Day 1: North Shore Hotspots + Lake Scenery** 📍 **Morning: Hongshanzui Pink Beach** - **Highlights**: Free admission; drone photography is even more stunning; the light is best after 3pm; wearing a long white dress for photos is super ethereal! Seagulls often circle the lake, so bring breadcrumbs to interact with them. - **Tips**: The beach is actually light red; aerial photography creates a more dreamlike effect; bring your own picnic mat and flower props. 📍 **Noon: Guanglong Town Starlight Night Market** - **Food Recommendations**: Copper pot fish (CNY 60 per person), copper pot potato rice (even more delicious with cured meat), and fried silverfish omelet. 📍 **Afternoon: Moon Bay Wetland Park ("Little Sanya")** - **Tickets**: CNY 30 (can be exchanged for coconut juice or sand digging tools), suitable for family trips; the light is soft in the evening, perfect for sunset photos. 📍 **Evening: Taiyangshan Hotspot Boardwalk** - **Free to Visit**: A Nordic-style town with a 320m viewing boardwalk; super beautiful at sunset, perfect for taking great photos. --- ### **Day 2: West Shore Deep Dive + Fishing Culture** 📍 **Morning: Mingxing Fish Cave** - **Experience**: Rent traditional fishing tools for CNY 50 to catch *kanglang* fish and cook it in a copper pot fish soup on the spot – incredibly delicious! You can also go diving (CNY 300) to explore the underwater ancient city. 📍 **Noon: Luchong Scenic Area** - **Must-Do**: Climb Mount Bijia for CNY 15; the Bibo Pavilion at the top of the mountain offers a panoramic view of Fuxian Lake; the golden sunset in the evening is stunning. 📍 **Afternoon: Biyun Mountain Hike** - **Hidden Gem Route**: A 1-hour hike to the viewing platform, overlooking the spectacular "Two Lakes Boundary" of Fuxian Lake and Xingyun Lake; 80% of the trail is covered by trees, perfect for a picnic. 📍 **Evening: Fuxian Lake Sailing Base** - **Sailing Experience**: Approx. CNY 100 per person to experience the thrill of sailing on the lake. --- ### **Day 3: Cave Exploration + Return Trip** 📍 **Morning: Jiuxiang Cave Group (40-minute drive from Fuxian Lake)** - **Tickets**: CNY 120 to explore the magical underground world; the male and female waterfalls + thousands of calcified pools; the temperature inside the cave is a constant 18℃, so wear non-slip shoes. 📍 **Noon: Chengjiang Fossil Site Museum (Free)** - **Suitable for Families**: Learn about the Cambrian explosion of life 500 million years ago; closed on Mondays, so don't make a wasted trip. 📍 **Afternoon: Return Trip or Cycling Around the Lake** - **Recommended Route**: Fuxian Lake Time Boardwalk (30 km), with wetlands, flower fields, and coconut groves along the way; cycling or walking are both very pleasant. --- ## **🍽️ Food Recommendations** 1. **Copper Pot Fish**: Freshly caught and cooked, the fish soup is sweet and delicious, served with mint tofu skin. 2. **Copper Pot Potato Rice**: Baked with firewood, the rice crust is crispy; the cured meat upgrade is recommended. 3. **Braised Pig Trotters**: A Chengjiang specialty, fatty but not greasy, delicious when dipped in dry chili powder. 4. **Lotus Root Dishes**: Chengjiang "Seven-Hole Eight-Eye" lotus root; try lotus root powder and lotus root hot pot. --- ## **🏨 Accommodation Recommendations** - **Value Choice**: Guanglong Town Lakeside Homestay (CNY 200 per night in the off-season, a 5-minute walk to the night market). - **High-End Getaway**: Taiyangshan Villa District (CNY 400 per person including breakfast, infinity pool with sunset views). - **Family Recommendation**: Dolphin Bay Hotel (ocean theme, suitable for children). --- ## **🚗 Transportation Guide** - **Self-Driving**: 1.5 hours from Kunming; 70 km around the lake; renting a new energy vehicle costs approx. CNY 150 per day. - **High-Speed Rail**: Kunming South Station → Yuxi Station, then a CNY 60 taxi ride to Fuxian Lake. - **Bus**: There is a bus around the lake from Chengjiang Bus Station, but the service is infrequent, so it is recommended to rent a car or carpool. --- ## **💡 Travel Tips** ✅ **Best Season**: April–October, sunny weather, suitable for diving and sailing. ✅ **Must-Bring Items**: Sunscreen, drone (for taking photos of the pink beach), and a jacket (caves are cooler). ✅ **Avoid**: The actual color of the hotspot red beach is lighter, don't be misled by excessive filters. The beauty of Fuxian Lake lies in its purity and diversity. Whether you're taking photos, enjoying a family trip, or exploring and hiking, you can find your own way to enjoy it! Save this guide and set off in 2025! 🌊📸