Kunming Xishan | 11 km hike to see the most beautiful autumn colors.

| 11 km hike to see the most beautiful autumn colors. In the past few years, I have always taken two cable cars to Longmen when visiting Xishan in Kunming. The whole journey is effortless, and although the scenery is beautiful, it always feels like something is missing. Without the process of climbing the mountain, the experience is greatly reduced. This time, I hiked 11 km in Xishan, climbed 300 meters, did not enter the Longmen Scenic Area, and walked along the mountain road and ancient road. It was a completely different experience from taking the cable car. Route: Xishan Park Subway Station Exit A - Chama Huajie - Sheng'an Pavilion - Xishan Road - Yulan Garden - Taihua Temple - Taihua Ancient Road - Qianbuyan Ancient Road - Hubin West Road Unexpected surprises: The first is Yulan Garden. I thought the magnolia season was over, so I didn't go in when I passed by. But when I passed by, I saw a large lawn inside with soft afternoon light through the fence, which was super beautiful. I turned back from another door and took photos for a long time. The second is the acorns and soapberries all over the ground. Recently, I have been in a crazy mode of picking autumn fruits, looking for acorns, soapberries, and various beautiful fruits everywhere. I didn't expect that there were acorns all over Xishan, and I could make a bracelet on the spot. Tips: The downhill road is a small path near a small pavilion next to the entrance of the Longmen Scenic Area. It is not easy to find, so you can confirm with the staff of the scenic area before going down the mountain. The road down the mountain is dark and slippery, but after ten minutes, it becomes dry and open. The view of Dianchi Lake is no worse than that of Longmen, and the downhill is very fast, taking only half an hour.