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1️⃣ Attractions Introduction Cuihu Park: The lake water is clear and the scenery varies in each season, especially the red-billed gulls in winter are the most famous. Yunnan University: Close to Cuihu Lake, there are many historical buildings on campus🏛️, the environment is beautiful and suitable for walking. Army Academy: An important military school in modern Chinese history, now a museum displaying rich historical materials📚. Yuantong Mountain: A small hill beside Cuihu Lake, with Yuantong Temple and a zoo on the hill, suitable for climbing and looking far into the distance. 2️⃣ Best time to travel Winter (November - February of the following year): Red-billed gulls fly in from Siberia, which is the best time to watch them. Spring (March-May): The weather is pleasant, the flowers are in full bloom, and it is suitable for outings. Autumn (September-October): The weather is cool and the scenery is pleasant🍂. 3️⃣ Transportation Tips Public transportation: There are many bus lines in Kunming city that can reach Cuihu Lake, such as Line 1, Line 85, Line 100, etc. Subway: Take Metro Line 3 to Panjiawan Station and walk about 10 minutes to arrive. Taxi/Online Car-hailing: convenient and fast, suitable for tourists who are short on time. 4️⃣ Food recommendations Cross-bridge rice noodles: a Yunnan specialty 🍜, with delicious soup. Steam Pot Chicken: Chicken steamed in a steamer, the meat is tender. Shao Er Kuai: A traditional Yunnan snack, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Flower Cake: A sweet and delicious pastry filled with rose petals. 5️⃣ Shopping recommendations Nanping Street: A commercial street in the center of Kunming with abundant shopping options. Flower and Bird Market: You can buy a variety of flowers, handicrafts and souvenirs. 6️⃣ Recommended tour routes Classic Route: Start from the East Gate, visit Bamboo Forest Island, Jicui Lake, Haixin Pavilion, Lotus Temple, Fish Viewing Tower, Nie Er Statue, Nine-Curve Bridge, Green Lake Gull Playing, Goldfish Island, Green Lake Spring Dawn, and finally leave from the South Gate. 7️⃣ Recommended nearby attractions Yunnan Army Academy: About 300 meters away from the west gate of Cuihu Park, you can see this academy, which was built in 1909. It was once one of the three largest academies in the country and has a profound historical heritage. Wenlin Road: In late autumn, the yellow ginkgo leaves on Wenlin Road are very beautiful. The beautiful scenery on both sides of the street attracts many people to take photos and check in 📸 to feel the charm of autumn. Kunming Zoo: Located about one kilometer away from Cuihu Park, it is also known as Yuantongshan Zoo. It is one of the parks with the richest attractions and the largest number of visitors in Kunming city. Yuantong Temple: Located on Yuantong Street in downtown Kunming, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming with a history of more than 1,200 years. It is worth a visit. Kunming Old Street: About one kilometer away from Cuihu Park, it preserves a large number of characteristic residential buildings and old shops from the Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China. It has a unique historical charm and is a good place to experience the style of Kunming's old city. 8️⃣ Notes Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays in Kunming are strong, so it is recommended to take sun protection measures to avoid sunburn and tanning. Cold protection: There is a big temperature difference between morning and evening in winter, so keep warm. Environmental protection: Protect the environment and do not feed red-headed gulls at will. 9️⃣ Cultural Experience Watching red-billed gulls: Winter is the best time to watch red-billed gulls. You can feed them and take photos by the lake📸. Yunnan Ethnic Village: Learn about the culture and customs of Yunnan’s ethnic minorities. 🔟 Accommodation suggestions Choose a hotel near Green Lake, which has first-class scenery and is convenient for visiting surrounding attractions. I recommend CitiGo Huange Hotel (Kunming Cuihu Branch). The breakfast buffet also includes Yunnan’s specialty snack - thin bean powder, which is delicate and delicious! This late autumn, why not take a walk in Cuihu Park and experience this unique beauty!
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