Sunset at Dianchi Lake: A Picture-Perfect View

7-Day Kunming Slow Travel: Exploring Hidden Gems at Xishan Longmen + Dianzhong Secret Spots (With Ctrip Exclusive Benefits) Core Experiences: - Xishan Longmen Scenic Views + Dianchi Lake Circuit + Fuxian Lake Waterfront Fun + Stone Forest Adventure - Deep dive into Yunnan's slow-living culture - Ctrip packages bundle accommodations + tickets for hassle-free relaxation! Day 1: First Encounter with Spring City - Morning: Arrive at Kunming Changshui Airport → Take Metro Line 6 to downtown (Check in at Nanping Street area B&Bs, recommended "Crowne Plaza Kunming City Centre" with Ctrip airport transfer service). - Afternoon: Stroll Nanping Street → Try "Jianxinyuan Bean Jelly Rice Noodles" (¥15/bowl) → Visit Golden Horse & Jade Rooster Archway → Buy "Panxiangji Rose Pastry" snacks. - Evening: Nanqiang Street Night Market skewers → Must-try "Ghost Fire BBQ" mini skewers (¥3/bundle) → Soak up Kunming's local vibe. Day 2: Xishan Longmen · Panoramic Majesty - Morning: Metro Line 3 → Xishan Park Station → Take cable car up (Ctrip one-way ticket ¥25, ¥5 cheaper than on-site) → Visit Nie Er's Tomb → Cliffside plank walk to Longmen Grottoes → Rub "Kuixing Star" carving for luck → Overlook misty Dianchi Lake. - Afternoon: Hike down to Haigeng Dam (October arrivals may spot the first red-billed gulls!) → Feed gulls (bread ¥10/bag) → Yunnan Ethnic Museum (Free, enter before 16:30). - Evening: "Fuzhaolou Steam Pot Chicken" at South Asian Style Park (¥80/person) → Wild mushroom pairing = ultimate freshness! Day 3: Dianchi South Bank · Floral Romance - Full day: Taxi/private car (Ctrip "Dianchi Circuit Tour" package ¥199/day) → Dounan Flower Market (Asia's largest, ¥10 for armful of roses) → Cycling at Laoyuhe Wetland Park (¥20/hour rental) → Sunset chase at Dianchi - pink-purple skies over the lake = breathtaking. - Stay: Chenggong District lakeside B&B ("Dianchi Stargazing B&B" with Ctrip free airport transfer) → Unwind with lake views. Day 4: Fuxian Lake · Plateau Sapphire - Morning: 1hr drive from Kunming → Fuxian Lake Luchong Scenic Area (Ctrip ¥88 boat+ticket combo) → Hike Bijia Mountain for "glassy expanse" views → Boat to Gushan Island. - Afternoon: Moon Bay Wetland Park (¥30 ticket) → Sandy beaches & waterfront fun → Stay at lakeside B&B ("Fuxian Lake Yuanchen B&B" with copper pot fish dinner). Day 5: Stone Forest · Karst Wonderland - Full day: High-speed train (Kunming South → Shilin West, 20min/¥24) → Stone Forest (Ctrip ¥130 combo with shuttle) → Follow Ashima Stone legend → Explore caves & bizarre rock formations → Return to Kunming. - Evening: Kunming Old Street → "Nanqiang Street No.88" flaky buns + grilled rushan cheese (¥10/serving) → Heritage B&B stay. Day 6: Ethnic Culture + Xishan Night Magic - Morning: Yunnan Ethnic Village (Ctrip ¥65 ticket) → 26 ethnic villages in one day → Dance shows (11:00/15:00) → Try tie-dye/paper-making. - Afternoon: Hike Xishan (Tea-Horse Flower Street → Taihua Temple → Longmen, 2hrs) → Sunset at Dianchi → Optional night tour with light show. Day 7: Farewell with Flavors - Morning: Zhuanxin Farmers' Market → Buy "Yunnan ham mooncakes" & "litsea sauce" as souvenirs → Slurp "Shiping Tofu Rice Noodles" (¥12). - Afternoon: Last-minute flowers at Dounan Airport Branch (¥20/bundle) → Pack Kunming's romance home! Ctrip Exclusive Perks: ✅ Xishan+Stone Forest+Fuxian combo saves ¥120 → B&B+ticket packages save ¥80 ✅ "7-Day Kunming Private Tour" includes transfers → <¥200/day ✅ Selected hotels offer "airport transfer + pastry" gifts → Lazy travelers' shortcut! October in Kunming (≈20°C) is pure bliss — Xishan's winds whisper ancient tales while Dianchi's waves paint romance. Tap Ctrip's "Kunming In-Depth Tour" to pocket these Dianzhong highlights in 7 carefree days!