It is really not easy to find a hotel that even students can afford.
InterContinental Kunming, a dream choice for family vacations
1. Travel guide around Dianchi Lake
1. Haigeng Dam: In the early morning, depart from the hotel and stroll under the shade of the sycamore trees. You can reach Haigeng Dam in just a few minutes. Here, you can see seagulls flying freely in the sky and enjoy a pleasant morning (the best time to watch seagulls is from December to February).
2. Laoyu River Wetland Park: It is very convenient to get to Laoyu River Wetland Park on the west coast of Dianchi Lake from the hotel, where you can fully experience Kunming's magnificent landscape and fresh air.
3. Yunnan Nationalities Village: Only 1.7 kilometers away from the hotel, it is a great place to learn about the multi-ethnic culture of Yunnan, and you can have fun with your children for a whole day.
2. Hotel Details
1. 📍Geographical location: InterContinental Kunming enjoys a superior geographical location, close to Dianchi Lake. It is only a few minutes' walk to Haigeng Park and Haigeng Dam. It is across from Xishan Forest Park, Yunnan Nationalities Village and other attractions. There are many delicious foods around, making it very convenient to travel and find food.
2. 💰Per capita consumption: about 600 per person, very cost-effective
3. 🏘️Room type/layout: When you enter the hotel, the design theme of "Beautiful Butterfly" is particularly eye-catching, just like a group of colorful butterflies dancing by the Dianchi Lake. The interior decoration cleverly combines traditional Yunnan characteristics with international fashion elements, and each room is full of artistic atmosphere. This time I chose the Egyptian God Parent-Child Room. My child was very excited as soon as we entered the room. The room is well laid out and spacious, giving children enough space to play.
4. 🛌Supplies/Facilities: In the parent-child room, towels, cups, toothbrushes, pajamas, etc. with cute Egyptian god patterns are all available. There are also floating ducks to accompany children to play in the water, as if bringing children into the mysterious world of ancient Egypt. The children had so much fun playing in the small tent and rocking horse that they didn’t want to go out. In addition, the room is equipped with educational encyclopedia readers, allowing children to learn knowledge while playing, making education entertaining. Safety facilities such as bed rails and anti-slip stools are also very considerate, providing protection for children's exploration journey. In addition to the special facilities in the parent-child rooms, the hotel's other facilities are also complete and can meet the vacation needs of the whole family.
5. 🧹Soundproofing/sanitation: The hotel has excellent soundproofing, and it is very quiet to rest at night without being disturbed by the outside world. The sanitation is also very good, the room is clean and tidy, making people feel at ease staying there.
6. 🍽️Food enjoyment: Hotel dining is a highlight. The newly launched golf-themed afternoon tea, with its sweet and sour taste, brings a unique natural enjoyment to your taste buds. Breakfast offers a wide variety of international cuisine and is served until 10:30, making it especially friendly to families with children who like to sleep in. In the evening, you can go to the Colorful Butterfly Bar, order a glass of wine, listen to the beautiful singing of the resident singers, and enjoy a relaxing vacation.
3. Take photos and check in
The hotel is a great place to take photos inside and outside. The exquisite interior decoration and beautiful outdoor gardens make any photo you take look great. Especially in the morning or evening, taking photos by the Dianchi Lake or the Haigeng Dam is a great way to capture beautiful scenery and capture many wonderful parent-child moments.
4. Other Tips
1. If you travel to Kunming in summer, remember to bring sunscreen and a sun hat, take sun protection measures, and protect yourself and your children from UV rays.
2. I also visited the InterContinental Kunming during the Spring Festival. I usually stayed in the western part of the city before, but this time I experienced the InterContinental near Dianchi Lake. The location of the hotel is very convenient for sunbathing and feeding seagulls, but other travel may be a little inconvenient. Sometimes I don’t want to go out and order takeout. But the hotel upgraded me to a suite on the first floor. The room was very large, with a large household refrigerator and bathtub, as well as an outdoor garden with two hot springs, where it was very comfortable to soak my feet. The welcome fruit is very fresh and the restaurant has a rich variety of food to satisfy the tastes of the whole family. Although I didn’t get to eat delicious fruits this time, maybe it was still early in the season, but the overall holiday experience was still great. I highly recommend it for families with children to try!