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PENNY GARRISONUnited States

Kunming Spring City Slow Life ～ Budget travel can also be exquisite

【Top 5 Must-Do】 1️⃣ Dianchi Lake🌊 - November to March only! Feed the black-headed gulls at Haigeng Dam🕊️ - Lake cycling + Xishan Cableway🚡 for an amazing sunset view 2️⃣ Stone Forest🪨 - 2-hour drive! A world geological wonder📸 - Wear Yi ethnic costumes for great photo vibes👗 3️⃣ Dounan Flower Market💐 - Bargain hunting after 6 PM! Buy flowers freely for 5 yuan - Super convenient delivery📦 to send spring home 4️⃣ Old Street📸 - Check in at paper-thin buildings + Anti-Japanese War Victory Hall - Lanterns light up at night for an instant time travel experience🏮 5️⃣ Army Lecture Hall🏛️ - Yellow walls with a super retro vibe! Closed on Mondays - Cuihu Park is right next door🦢 【Foodie List】 🍜 Crossing-the-bridge rice noodles: Qiaoxiangyuan / Jianxinyuan 🍄 Mushroom hotpot: Available July to October only! Recommended: Dianjunwang 🦆 Yiliang roast duck: Xuecheng Restaurant is a classic 🌹 Fresh flower cakes: Best freshly baked at Jiahua 🍲 Small pot rice noodles: Old brand on Duanshi Street 【3-Day Itinerary】 D1: Dianchi Lake → Haigeng Park → Park 1903 D2: Stone Forest day tour → Night market BBQ D3: Army Lecture Hall → Cuihu Park → Wenlin Street → Dounan 【Practical Tips】 ☀️ Sunscreen essentials: sunglasses + hat + SPF50 🌂 Carry an umbrella during rainy season (May to October) 🚇 Metro Line 6 goes directly to the airport 💐 For flowers, choose seasonal: tulips in March, hydrangeas in May 💰 Money-saving tips: • You can walk instead of taking the electric cart at Stone Forest Scenic Area • Prices at Dounan Flower Market are halved in the evening market • Shared electric scooters are super convenient for city touring 🌸 Save and follow this guide to unlock a romantic Kunming trip for just 1k per person!

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Posted: Aug 17, 2025

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