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Fuxian Lake Super Detailed Travel Guide, Playing Is Earning!

Fuxian Lake Super Detailed Travel Guide, Playing Is Earning! 🌍Location: Located in Chengjiang City, Yuxi, Yunnan Province, it is the largest deep freshwater lake in China, with clear water and stunning lake and mountain scenery. 🚗Transportation: 1. Self-driving: Depart from Kunming, take Kunmo Expressway to Fuxian Lake Road, about 2-3 hours in total, convenient for stopping anytime to enjoy the scenery. 2. Public Transport: Take a bus from Kunming South Bus Station to Yuxi, then transfer to local bus or taxi. Economical but pay attention to transfer times. 3. Ride-sharing: Use Didi for quick booking and affordable prices, plus you can chat with the driver to learn about local conditions. 🏞️Main Attractions: 1. Fuhai Bay Wetland Park: The place that looks most like the sea, with vast flower fields and grasslands, an Instagram-worthy photo spot, and best of all, free! However, the lake water is not very clear and there is no shade, so it can be scorching on sunny days and less scenic on cloudy days. 2. Moon Bay Wetland Park: Large and commercially developed, with a beach and water activities, an excellent choice for family trips or vacations. However, the lake view is less stunning compared to other spots, and the beach sand is not white. 3. Luchong Scenic Area: A must-visit at Fuxian Lake, where afternoon sunlight filters through green trees creating a literary atmosphere. The lake water is crystal clear and perfect for photos. It is recommended to reserve half a day to explore leisurely. 4. Celebrity Fish Cave: The lake water is deep blue, offering sailing, diving, kayaking, and other activities. You can also explore mysterious underwater caves and admire unique stalactites and underground rivers. 5. Popular S Bay: Best lighting before 10 a.m. for high photo success rate; the sunset is super romantic. However, it is purely a scenic check-in spot and may be boring if you are not interested in photography. 🍱Food Recommendations: 1. Fuxian Lake Stone Pot Fish: A must-try delicacy! Fresh lake fish served in clear or sour soup, tender and delicious. Recommended dishes are the stone pot fish and drunken shrimp from "Yuwei" restaurant, which taste amazing. 2. Silverfish Omelette: Perfectly combines silverfish and eggs, pan-fried to golden brown with a fragrant aroma and delicious taste. 3. Honeycomb Corn: Unique shape, sweet and crispy, bursting with corn flavor in every bite. 4. Fried Arrowhead Slices: Crispy texture, savory and tasty, one of the local specialty snacks. 🛏️Accommodation Options: 1. High-end Hotels: - Fuxian Lake Hilton Hotel: Rated 4.7, offers lake and mountain views, sunset photo spots, spectacular fireworks shows, and lively bonfire parties. - Fuxian Lake Dolphin Bay Hotel (Cambrian Town Branch): Rated 4.7, great for close interaction with little dolphins, very suitable for family travel, quiet environment. - Fuxian Lake Wanda Vista Hotel: Rated 4.7, provides exquisite travel photography and panoramic lake and mountain views. 2. Boutique Homestays: - Xiaowan Village Homestay: A gathering place for popular homestays with beautiful scenery, many rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows to enjoy stunning lake views from bed. Surrounded by trendy coffee shops and a great spot for watching sunsets, though prices are relatively high. - Guanglong Town: High cost-performance ratio, lake view rooms start just over 100 RMB, better hotels available for 200-300 RMB. Plenty of cheap and delicious food nearby, convenient for car rental and use. - Hotels near Moon Bay: Close to the beach, suitable for kids to play in the sand, beautiful view rooms, reasonably priced, but fewer dining options nearby, driving is necessary. 📅Travel Itinerary Planning: 1. Two Days One Night: - Day 1: Arrive at Fuxian Lake - Check in at Guanglong Town - Visit Wanzigou - Check in Celebrity Fish Cave (ticket 15 RMB + electric vehicle parking 5 RMB) - Tour Luchong Scenic Area (ticket 15 RMB) - Visit Pink Beach - Taste stone pot fish - Explore Guanglong Town night market. - Day 2: Depart Guanglong Town - Visit Fuhai Bay Wetland Park - Moon Bay White Sand Beach (ticket 30 RMB, free if staying at nearby hotels) - Have coffee at Xiaowan Village - Watch sunset at S Bay - Return trip. 2. Three Days Two Nights: - Day 1: Arrive at Fuxian Lake - Check in at Xiaowan Village Homestay - Watch sunset at popular S Bay - Dinner in Xiaowan Village. - Day 2: Fuhai Bay Wetland Park - Moon Bay Wetland Park - After lunch, experience water activities at Celebrity Fish Cave - Leisurely stroll and sightseeing at Luchong Scenic Area - Taste local specialties. - Day 3: Sleep in naturally - Pack up - Visit nearby farmers' market to buy local specialties - Return trip. ❗Notes: 1. Drive safely and check your vehicle in advance; allow enough transfer time when using public transport. 2. Take sun protection measures: bring sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, long-sleeve sun-protective clothing, especially when riding electric vehicles under strong sunlight. 3. Water activities in the scenic area carry certain risks; follow staff instructions and wear life-saving equipment properly. 4. Book accommodation in advance as rooms are tight during peak travel seasons to avoid delays in your itinerary.
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Posted: May 25, 2025
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