Hiking in Kunming: Embark on a Journey of Mountains and Seas

Kunming Wuhua District Hiking Village Travel Guide 1. Recommended Hiking Routes • Route 1: Suburban Park Hiking Route • Starting point: Sanwanshui Scenic Area entrance. • Route: Follow the yellow arrows, passing Zhuzhu Temple (entrance fee: CNY 5) and Suburban Park (entrance fee: CNY 20, can be bypassed). • End point: Return to Sanwanshui Scenic Area. • Total distance: Approx. 16,000 steps, 1–2 hrs by bike, 3–5 hrs on foot. • Features: Scenic views along the way, including streams, ancient trees, moss, springs, and temples. Suitable for leisurely weekend hikes. • Route 2: Muge Ancient Village Hiking Route • Starting point: Shalang Ancient Town. • Route: Muge Ancient Village. Admire the ancient village scenery, century-old cypress trees, and Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool) along the way. • End point: Return to Shalang Ancient Town. • Features: Suitable for visitors interested in ancient villages, experience the charm of a century-old village. • Route 3: Dalieshan Hiking Route • Starting point: Shalang Ancient Town. • Route: Modaocing Village, Muge Village. • End point: Dalieshan summit. • Features: Bai ethnic-style houses and restaurants along the way. Panoramic views from the summit. 2. Recommended Attractions • Suburban Park • Location: Heilinpu Subdistrict, Wuhua District, Kunming. • Features: Suitable for hiking, camping, and barbecues. The park has the Hump Memorial Monument, peach trees, plum trees, and other attractions, with different scenery in each season. • Opening hours: 09:00–18:00. • Muge Ancient Village • Location: Northwest of Shalang Damzi, Dongcun Community, Xizhu Subdistrict, Wuhua District. • Features: A century-old village at the foot of Jitianshan (Sacrificial Heaven Mountain). The village has ancient cypress trees and Heilongtan (Black Dragon Pool). A great place to experience ancient village culture. • Transportation: Driving is recommended, as there are no clear road signs along the way. • Zhuzhu Temple • Location: Yu'an Mountain, Heilinpu Town, Wuhua District. • Features: The first temple where Zen Buddhism was introduced to Yunnan. The temple has 500 Arhat statues and is surrounded by a tranquil environment. 3. Important Notes • Transportation: Some hiking routes are located in the suburbs. Driving is recommended. • Equipment: Wear comfortable sneakers and bring enough water and food. • Safety: Some routes may involve mountain roads. Hiking with companions is recommended. Pay attention to safety. • Environmental protection: Please protect the natural environment and do not litter. 4. Recommended Restaurants Nearby • Lushun Restaurant: Located near the hiking routes, it offers Yunnan specialties, such as fried Erkuai with preserved meat. • Haiyuan Temple Market: Open every Thursday, offering a variety of Yunnan snacks and fresh vegetables. ---- We hope this guide will help you better plan your hiking trip in Wuhua District, Kunming!