#Laoyuhe Wetland Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jul)
City Parks
Wetlands
Address:
East Ring Lake Road, Chenggong District, Kunming
Opening times:
Opens at 08:30-17:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hour
Phone:
0871-67432558
Life advice! Be sure to go to this place when you come to Kunming! Super romantic
Don't just go to Dali and Lijiang when you travel to Yunnan
Kunming in this season is also equally beautiful
Seagulls flying in the sky can be seen everywhere
The Dianchi Lake in winter is like a flowing painting
There are also colorful Metasequoia forests on the shore
This scene is simply too beautiful
Hurry up and feel the romance in winter in Kunming!
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——Travel Guide——
Airplane: Kunming Changshui Airport
High-speed train: Kunming Station/Kunming South Station
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Recommended travel route:
Day1: Arrive in Kunming→Cuihu Park→Huanggongdong Street→Kunming Old Street
Day2: Haigeng Dam→Yuguan Wetland Park→Guandu Ancient Town→Dounan Flower Market
Day3: Laoyuhe Wetland Park→Haiyan Village Beach→Nandianchi Beach→Whale Island
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About the attractions:
❶Cuihu Park: The Cuihu Park in winter is so beautiful, the garden style is full, and the light and shadow through the leaves are so beautiful.
❷ Dounan Flower Market: Sisters who like flowers, don't miss it here, you can achieve flower freedom here, all kinds of fresh flowers are cheap and good-looking, come here in the morning to buy a bouquet of flowers to take away, take it to take pictures and the atmosphere is full!
❸ Yuguan Wetland Park: Especially under the sunset, the lake is sparkling, and the reflection of the red Metasequoia on the lake is interesting, forming a beautiful picture. This scene is refreshing!
❹ Laoyuhe Wetland Park: There are large areas of Metasequoia forests here, and the Metasequoia has gradually changed from yellow to red. The seagulls here are super cute, soaring freely under the blue sky, making Dianchi Lake in winter like a flowing painting.
❺Nandianchi Beach: It is very suitable for bringing children to play here, there is a sense of déjà vu coming to the beach, I didn’t expect to be able to take the same photos at the beach here.
❻Whale Island: Navigate to , there is a small island like a whale, it is very photogenic to come here to take pictures.
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Kunming in this season is too surprising!
I think I should have fallen in love with it here
I never thought it would be so romantic here
Travel tips:
1. All the attractions visited above are free of charge
2. You can choose to travel by subway, bus or shared electric bike
3. Accommodation can be chosen near Kunming Old Street or Cuihu Park
ANTHONY THOMAS
Embark on a journey to a different dimension at the first stop in Yunnan-Tibet! Free of charge!
The first stop on the Yunnan-Tibet route, a single tank of gas got us to Kunming, Yunnan for fun. Originally planning to visit the Haigeng Dam, a friend recommended this free little park instead~
Upon entering the wetland, you're greeted by dense forests, a natural oxygen bar without a doubt. The air is incredibly fresh, breathing is easy, and the trees all grow straight up🌳🌳🌳 Walking among them feels like stepping into an alternate dimension~
The trees by the water also have a particularly artistic shape, with old and twisted trunks, each growing with its own character💃 Girls wearing red dresses for photo ops will definitely stand out.
You can also take a boat ride through the little forest, with an atmosphere that perfectly sets the fairy-tale mood🧚♀️ making you feel like a sprite in the woods🧝
There are mushrooms🍄 around to pick and play with, but don't eat them, be careful not to see the 'little people'~~~
All in all, I feel that the Laoyuhe Wetland is a very special presence by the Dianchi Lake, a very conscientious free attraction, and it feels great~
PS: There is a small path to the south that leads on foot to 【Haiyan Village】, where you can stroll through the quaint fishing village's blue brick streets, chat with the locals, and at the end, you'll see the famous 【Internet Celebrity Beach】, an excellent spot to watch the sunset!
Half-day tour route recommendation in Kunming: 【Laoyuhe Wetland Park】→【Liu Lanxiang's Yunnan Flavor Kitchen】→【Haiyan Village】→【Internet Celebrity Beach】, highly recommend this route!
Reed_Edwina_82
Kunming Two-Day Itinerary
Our trip was mainly to visit Shangri-La and Dali, initially thinking of Kunming as just a quick layover. But we found Kunming to be exceptionally fun🥹
We went out for dinner shortly after landing in the afternoon and checking into our hotel. We dined at the Border Canteen, which was really, really good; each dish was around 10 yuan on average, and the two of us ordered a large portion for just over 40 yuan. It was both affordable and delicious. After dinner, we visited the old streets of Kunming and the nearby Jinma Biji Square. There are many snacks on the old streets of Kunming, and compared to many tourist areas, the prices are quite cheap.
The next morning, we went to the Haigeng Dam. My goodness, this place has more seagulls than people. But it's really super photogenic, and there are many aunties there offering to take photos, but we didn't ask any because we had no money😩 If you think there are too many people, you can keep walking forward; the further you go, the fewer people there are.
We had lunch at the Shui Lu Ecological Museum. This place was also very crowded; we went there around 1 PM and had to queue for about half an hour. But their food is also very, very delicious. You must try the water fern vegetable and yellow throat!!! It's absolutely amazing. I fell in love with Yunnan cuisine; it's really, really good.
In the afternoon, we went to the Laoyuhe Wetland Park. This park is a bit far from the city center; it took us about an hour to get there by taxi. But the scenery there is truly unbeatable, my friends. You must go when the sun is about to set. The sunset in Kunming is quite late, around 7 to 7:30 PM🌅
In conclusion, Kunming is really a great city with a nice climate, low cost of living, delicious food, and a pleasant environment.
quinlan_2638
Laoyuhe Wetland Park in Kunming
#springblossom
Laoyuhe Wetland Park in Kunming, Yunnan, China, is indeed a beautiful natural area worth exploring. It's situated in the northern suburbs of Kunming and is known for its scenic wetlands, lush vegetation, and diverse bird species.
Visitors to Laoyuhe Wetland Park can enjoy walking along wooden boardwalks and trails that meander through the wetlands, offering opportunities to observe the local flora and fauna. The park is particularly popular among birdwatchers, as it attracts numerous migratory birds during the winter months.
Additionally, the park features observation towers and platforms where visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the wetlands and surrounding landscapes. It's a peaceful and serene destination where visitors can immerse themselves in nature and escape the urban hustle and bustle of Kunming.
springblossom
Aaron Loo
Kunming's potential is tremendous! It's a romantic city that deserves a spot on anyone's life list
The significance of Kunming's live images lies exactly in this.
When traveling to Yunnan, don't just visit Dali and Lijiang.
Kunming in this season is equally beautiful.
Graceful and agile seagulls can be seen soaring through the sky everywhere,
Making the Dianchi Lake in winter resemble a flowing scroll of painting.
There are also vast colorful forests of Metasequoia by the shore,
Scenes like these feel like stepping into a fairy tale world.
Hurry to Kunming and experience the romance of winter!
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——Travel Tips——
Airplane: Kunming Changshui Airport
High-speed train: Kunming Station/Kunming South Station
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Recommended travel itinerary:
🌈Day1: Kunming→Cuihu Park→Huanggongdong Street→Kunming Old Street
🌈Day2: Haigeng Dam→Haihong Wetland Park→ Wangguan Wetland Park
🌈Day3: Dounan Flower Market→Laoyu River Wetland Park→South Dianchi Beach→Whale Island
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🌳About the attractions:
❶Cuihu Park: The Cuihu Park in winter is so beautiful, with full garden scenery and gorgeous light filtering through the leaves.
❷Dounan Flower Market: For those who love flowers, don't miss this place. You can enjoy a variety of beautiful and affordable flowers here. Come in the morning, buy a bouquet, and take photos with a perfect atmosphere.
❸Wangguan Wetland Park: Especially under the sunset, the sparkling water and the reflection of the red Metasequoia on the lake form a beautiful scene that is truly refreshing!
❹Laoyu River Wetland Park: Here, there are vast forests of red Metasequoia, which are gradually turning from yellow to red. The seagulls here are very friendly, soaring freely under the blue sky, making the Dianchi Lake in winter look like a flowing scroll of painting.
❺South Dianchi Beach: It's great for bringing kids here, giving the feeling of being by the sea, and unexpectedly, you can take seaside-like photos here.
❻Whale Island: Navigate to 'South Dianchi Beach Parking Lot', there's an island shaped like a whale, which is very photogenic.
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Kunming in this season is full of surprises!
Fell in love with this city on my first visit.
Never thought it could be so romantic🌹🌹
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➡️Travel tips:
1. All the attractions mentioned above have no admission fee.
2. You can choose to travel by subway, bus, or shared electric scooters.
3. For accommodation, you can choose places near Kunming Old Street or Cuihu Park.
ScarlettMcAllister95
The Laoyuhe Wetland Park is a place with few people and beautiful scenery
Visiting the Haigeng Dam to feed seagulls in winter is a must-do for many tourists in Kunming. If you don't like the sight of people's heads flying with the seagulls, then go to Laoyuhe Wetland Park.
There are no railings, so you can get infinitely close to the water. Seagulls skim over the water surface non-stop, and when someone feeds them, they flock and circle around people to eat.
Away from the water, there are few visitors. You can walk and stop as you like under the sunshine. The water redwoods are golden under the sunlight, and the sunlight casts mottled shadows through the branches, as if this scenery belongs to you alone. Occasionally, visitors paddle transparent boats among the shadows of the water redwoods, and then you hear the slight sound of water, with the light and shadow shaking and following the boat.
According to the introduction, the park also has a tulip exhibition🌷 every February. Unfortunately, we didn't go at the right time, but seeing the colorful water redwoods is also absolutely beautiful.
There is a large parking lot at the entrance of the park, which costs 10 yuan, and there is no admission fee. It is convenient for both self-driving and public transportation.
elowen_nightingale_96
Kunming, this city, is like loving someone, with an everlasting love and sunset
Highly recommend Kunming Laoyuhe Wetland Park as a great spot for watching the sunset and taking photos, the key point is there's no admission fee
Roaming Foodie
Kunming Laoyuhe Park Dog-Walking, Child-Walking, and Strolling Guide
Visiting Kunming, you must come to Laoyuhe Wetland Park😎
Taken on February 19, 2024
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Bright spring days in March, families wander among a sea of flowers.
Laughter rings by the Laoyu River, sharing joyous family moments.
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🗺️Address: West side of the intersection of Huanhu East Road and Qixing Road, Chenggong District, Kunming
⏰Opening Hours: 08:30-18:00
🅿️Parking Guide: There are three parking lots, Southeast Gate parking lot (best choice), Second parking lot, Southeast Gate
🚌Transportation: Take bus 265, K31, K38, etc., and get off at Laoyuhe Park Station.
🚪Admission: Free admission to Laoyuhe, tulip exhibition 20/person
【Viewing Time February-March】
🐦Seagulls: It's also a good choice to watch seagulls here every year. Fewer people than at Haigeng Dam ⚠️【Viewing Time November and December are the early wintering period for seagulls, January and February are the mid-wintering period, and March and April are the late wintering period. Especially from March to April, when seagulls enter the late wintering period, tens of thousands of red-billed gulls will gather at Dian Lake, making it the best time to watch seagulls. By early April, most seagulls will start to leave and return to their hometowns】
🍝Food: There are snack carts at the entrance, and there are also restaurants inside, like McDonald's and such.
🏖️Beach
The beach area is small and not made of fine sand, but composed of some small pebbles. Under the blue sky and sunshine, the view of Dian Lake from here is really beautiful.
🎑Viewing Platform
Following the management plank road outside the beach, you can see a series of viewing platforms. The management plank road is paved with wood, and there are metasequoia, duckweed, and cattails on both sides of the road, making the scenery very impressive.
🌲Water Forest
Walking up the main tourist path next to the entrance of the viewing corridor, you will see a large expanse of water forest.
🐶Dog-Walking: Small dogs can be walked freely, and a few large dogs have also been seen. 【Tulips are not accessible】
Caterina Moen
Kunming Laoyu River Wetland Park | A Great Place to Enjoy 1 Million Tulips! (With Guide)
Kunming Tulip Appreciation Tour! Next to Dianchi Lake, Laoyu River Wetland Park is home to a sea of 1 million tulip flowers, offering a picturesque and beautiful scenery. If you love flower viewing, you definitely shouldn't miss this.
After visiting the Green Lake Park in the city center and admiring the beautiful scenery of 200,000 tulips, I heard that Laoyu River Wetland Park by Dianchi Lake is also in full bloom with 1 million tulips. So, an impromptu Laoyu River flower viewing trip began.
🌷 Tulip Exhibition:
✅ This exhibition is the ninth tulip exhibition at Laoyu River Wetland Park. The exhibition is set on the right side of the main entrance of Laoyu River Park, covering an area of nearly fifteen acres. As you enter, you are greeted by a vast sea of tulips, truly a picturesque and beautiful landscape.
✅ The tulip exhibition features high-quality bulbs imported from the Netherlands, with nearly 1 million tulips of 22 varieties planted. The flowering period is divided into early, middle, and late stages, with common colors such as red, pink, yellow, white, and bi-colors, including classic and new varieties such as 'Conception's Mark', 'Flying Dragon', 'Yellow Hydrangea', 'Mermaid Island', and 'Burgundy Lace' with single, double, and fringed petals.
✅ Single-petaled tulips are simple and elegant with beautiful colors; double-petaled tulips are plump and bright; fringed tulips are unique and distinctive.
✅ Unlike previous years' tulip exhibitions, this year's exhibition, in the Year of the Dragon, is planted according to the different colors, flowering periods, and plant heights of the tulip varieties, ensuring a reasonable mix of plants to achieve staggered heights and orderly flowering, extending the overall viewing period.
✅ Entering the tulip exhibition area from the entrance, the tulips under the warm sun of the Spring City show their unique charm and rhythm, as well as their vigorous vitality. The tulip scenery is so beautiful that it's irresistible, and for tourists who love flowers and photography, this is a great spot for you to check in.
🚩 Address & Transportation:
🏞️ Address: Laoyu River Wetland Park is located next to Dianchi Lake, right by the Huanhu East Road in Chenggong District, Kunming.
🚗 Transportation: It's about 40 kilometers from Kunming's main urban area to Laoyu River Wetland Park by car.
🚌 Public Transport: You can take Kunming Metro Line 1 to Daxuecheng South Station, then take bus 222 to Zhonghe Village Station, and walk 40 meters to reach the destination.
📌 Practical Tips:
◆ Since Laoyu River Wetland Park is quite far from the city center, it's recommended for those who drive to Laoyu River to see the tulips to also visit nearby places to see the rapeseed flowers. For example: the thousand-acre rapeseed flowers in Jiangwei Village of Chenggong, the rapeseed flowers and ancient village of Wolong Ancient Fishing Village, and the rapeseed flowers and green train scenery of Shadi Village.
◆ For tourists who love travel photography, it's recommended to go early in the morning when the light is soft for better photo effects.
◆ For a spring flower viewing trip in Kunming, there are also places like Green Lake Tulips and the 'Yuantong Cherry Tide' at Yuantong Mountain Zoo.
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OasisOfSerenity
Laoyuhe in Kunming City comes highly recommended for its stunning scenery
Laoyuhe Wetland Park is located in Zhonghe Village on Huanhu East Road in Kunming City. It is a wetland park that has been upgraded and transformed to serve both ecological and landscape functions. Here is a travel guide for visiting Laoyuhe in Kunming City:
• Opening Hours: 08:30-17:00 (January 1 - December 31, Monday - Sunday), with a visiting time of 1-3 hours.
• Location: 3.3 kilometers southwest of Qixing Mountain Tunnel on Dayu Street in the Dianchi National Tourism Resort, Kunming.
• Ticket Price: Free admission. A fee may be charged for special exhibitions such as flower shows.
• Booking Guide: No reservation is needed. If the maximum capacity of visitors is reached, entry may be temporarily restricted.
• Attractions: Flower seas, beaches, water forests, viewing corridors, science squares, bicycle lanes, lotus ponds, greenhouse science parks, and agricultural experience parks.
• Transportation Guide:
• Bus: Take bus 222 to Zhonghe Village and walk 50 meters; take bus K31 to Laoyuhe Wetland Park; take bus C86 to Laoyuhe Wetland Park. Bus fare is 1-2 yuan per person, cash only, no change given.
• Self-driving Route 1: Depart from the main city of Kunming, head east along Guangfu Road, enter Huanhu East Road around Dianchi Lake, head towards Chenggong, pass through the Dounan Tunnel, Wulong Tunnel, Qixing Mountain Tunnel, and continue straight for about 3.3 kilometers, then turn right into Laoyuhe Wetland Park Service Area.
• Self-driving Route 2: Depart from the main city of Kunming, take the South Second Ring Road towards G78 Shantou-Kunming Expressway, enter G8511 Kunming-Mo Expressway via Mingquan Village Interchange, exit the expressway at Dayu Interchange, enter Yupu Road, turn left into Huanhu East Road after about 3.5 kilometers, continue straight for about one kilometer, then turn right into Laoyuhe Wetland Park Service Area.
• Tourist Route: Service Area → Flower Belt → Beach → Lakeside Walkway → Management Walkway → Science Square → Viewing Corridor → Main Tourist Road (Water Forest) → Pedestrian
EmilyDonovan81
Missing these places in Kunming would be such a regret!
The season in Kunming is truly romantic and healing, with flocks of seagulls arriving as expected, it's so beautiful, and the cherry blossoms in winter add a touch of vitality to the 'Spring City' of Kunming
About transportation:
Kunming Changshui Airport
Kunming Station or Kunming South Station
A day without music is like a movie without color, music is the source of my motivation, it is my only spiritual sustenance
3-day travel itinerary:
Day1: Arrive in Kunming → Haigeng Dam → Hailong Wetland Park → Sunset at Wangguan Wetland Park
Day2: Cuihu Park → Huanggongdong Street → Kunming Old Street → Army Lecture Hall - Guandu Ancient Town
Day3: Dounan Flower Market > Laoyuhe Wetland Park > Nandianchi Beach > Whale Island
About attractions:
Haigeng Dam
When in Kunming, you must go here to see the seagulls, the dense flocks of seagulls soaring freely in the sky
You can also interact and take photos with the seagulls up close, which is quite spectacular
Hailong Wetland Park
Here you can find the most beautiful autumn scenery in winter, with neat rows of spruce trees standing in the water
It is also a holy place to see seagulls, especially the aerial view from a drone under the sunlight is simply too beautiful
Wangguan Wetland Park
This place is not big but it's a good place to see seagulls, you should go in the morning when there are more seagulls
But it is also a good place to watch the sunset, taking a set of sunset atmosphere photos is too beautiful
Cuihu Park
In winter, Cuihu Park also has seagulls, adding a touch of vitality to the tranquil park
With people coming and going, the park has become a nice place to stroll after the arrival of seagulls
Laoyuhe Wetland Park
The redwood forests here shine under the sunset glow, and the redwoods have started to turn red
The seagulls in the sky soar freely, making the Dianchi Lake in winter a dazzling warm color
Huanggongdong Street
A popular photo spot, here you have 'Kunming' signposts and seats suitable for taking pictures, and there are many coffee shops nearby to sit and feel the slow life of Kunming
Kunming Old Street
You can stroll around Kunming Old Street to feel the charm of Kunming, where the popular photo spot Duimenglou is located
There are also many old-fashioned bookstores to visit in the old street, and many special snacks to try
Haiyan Village Beach
The beach here is also nice, if you have enough time you can come here to play, there is a seaside cave here that is very photogenic, and the sunset atmosphere is full
Whale Island: Navigate to , because it resembles a whale, it has a nice name called Whale Island, it's a great place to take photos, and also a good place to see seagulls
Dounan Flower Market
You can see all kinds of flowers here, sisters who like flowers must not miss it
Come here in the morning to buy a bunch of flowers for photography, it's simply too beautiful
ELLIOT EVANS
Kunming Laoyu River Wetland Park is really tremendously beautiful!
|||Seagulls no longer yearn for the sea🌊 Laoyu River Wetland Park
📍Laoyu River Wetland Park Kunming·Yunnan
I recommend going in the afternoon to watch the sunset🌅 (🌅 Time: around 6:00～7:00, the specific time can be checked on the weather forecast)
It's recommended to arrive around four or five in the afternoon, take some photos of the park's redwood trees and then go to capture the sunset～
Thrill-SeekingTraveler
Stunning sunset at Kunming Laoyuhe River!
Kunming📍Stunning sunset at Laoyuhe River!||The ambiance under the setting sun
Recommended to go after 5 pm
My friends and I kept exclaiming how beautiful it is!
1llus1um_R3@l1t3
So beautiful! A sea of 1 million tulips in Kunming! It's as beautiful as a fairy tale world
Kunming Laoyuhe Wetland Park
Laoyuhe Wetland Park is so beautiful!! The handsome metasequoia in the water forest makes one feel as if they are in a fairy tale world.
The wetland is very green and pleasing to the eye, with reeds interspersed among them, swaying gently.
At the same time, because it is close to Dian Lake, when walking on the waterfront boardwalk, you can experience the feeling of being by the sea. There is also a very small beach (covered with pebbles), which is very photogenic.
Feeding Seagulls
Spring in Kunming is really too beautiful!! Recently, if you come to Kunming for a trip,
you must visit Laoyuhe Wetland Park. Not only is there a tulip exhibition of 1 million plants, but you can also feed seagulls and watch the sunset.
The photo was taken by myself. It is a place suitable for relaxation.
The tulips are currently in full bloom, and it is expected that they can bloom for another 1-2 weeks. Hurry up and have a tulip date with the seagulls in spring. Princesses, come and take a set of beautiful photos.
The whole park is filled with metasequoia trees, and in this season, walking inside will not be too sunny. The thick greenery and spring colors are refreshing. It is also a natural oxygen bar.
You can take the subway line 1 to University Town Station, exit A. The exit is the bus station, then transfer to bus 265 to Luojiacun. The entrance is about 200 meters from the bus stop. I took a taxi from University Town A exit, which took about 15 minutes. No admission fee.
Opening hours: 8:30-17:00
On the first day, we arrive in Kunming🌸🏙️, check into a comfortable local hotel, and feel the warmth and vitality of Kunming. In the evening, you can go nearby to taste local delicacies and experience the nightlife atmosphere of Kunming🌃🍜. On the night of the 25th, we stay overnight in Kunming, ready to welcome the journey ahead.
On the second day at noon, we tasted the local hand-grabbed rice, which was average in flavor, but the time spent sharing food with everyone is always warm and pleasant😋. In the afternoon, we went to Kunming Laoyuhe Wetland Park to admire the seagulls and enjoy the natural scenery🦢🌿. Although the attraction is average, the elegance of the seagulls and the tranquility of the scenery still make one feel relaxed and happy. In the evening, we take the high-speed train to Dali and rest overnight at a hotel near Erhai Lake.
On the third day, after enjoying a delicious breakfast in the early morning, we start the tour around Erhai Lake. First, we visit Xiaoputuo, which is popular but with average scenery, leaving behind wonderful moments📸. Then we head to the Shengtuo Scenic Area to admire the magnificent scenery, or choose to take a sightseeing car to experience the beauty of the landscape in a different way🚌🏞️. Next, we arrive at Longkan Wharf, immersing ourselves in the tranquility of nature, enjoying a moment of peace and a good time⛵🌅. At night, we rest in a local homestay, ready to welcome a new day.
On the fourth day, we explore the ancient town of Shuanglang and find a beautiful homestay—Liang Luo Yunhai Seascape. We stroll through the sea of flowers and sway on the swing, feeling the relaxed and comfortable time🌺🌿. Then we head to Lijiang Ancient Town, attracted by the ancient buildings and stone streets, immersed in the thick historical and cultural atmosphere🏰🌌. At night, we return to the homestay to rest and prepare for tomorrow's itinerary.
On the fifth day, we originally planned to go to Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, but it was closed due to weather reasons, so we changed our plan and went to Shangri-La ahead of schedule. We take the high-speed train to Shangri-La, deeply attracted by the scenery and culture of this beautiful city🚄🏞️. After arranging accommodation in Shangri-La, we can start a new journey of exploration, looking forward to more exciting discoveries and experiences!
This journey is full of challenges and surprises, and each place has its unique charm waiting for us to discover. Let's embark on this journey together, leave our own beautiful memories and stories, feel the gifts of nature, appreciate the local customs of different places, and make travel an unforgettable adventure and exploration🌍🌟. We hope that everyone who visits these places can find their own happy moments, leaving behind wonderful memories and precious experiences!✨🌄
latticedgrey
Take your kids to Kunming to see seagulls in spring, keep this guide handy
Take your kids to Yunnan for a trip in spring, and of course, getting up close and personal with seagulls is a must.
Seagull viewing spots:
【Haigeng Dam】Haigeng Dam
Along the dam for a kilometer, you can trace the flight of seagulls from morning till evening.
The number of seagulls here is quite large, and it's also where a lot of people gather to watch them.
During peak times, it's very crowded, so be careful with children to avoid the throngs.
【Haihong Wetland Park】Haihong Wetland
There are fewer seagulls here, and the dam doesn't have a fence, so be careful when getting close to the seagulls.
【Laoyuhe Park】Laoyuhe Wetland Park
It's a bit far from the Kunming city center, but the scenery is unique.
You can go down to the riverside to enjoy the view of the metasequoia trees and interact with the seagulls.
【Cuihu】Cuihu
Located in the city center, it's convenient to get here right after getting off the high-speed train.
The scenery is so beautiful that it captivates many tourists. You can enjoy both flower viewing and seagull watching.
The seagulls are concentrated near the south gate, and it's recommended to go there at noon, as you won't see them in the afternoon.
【Daguan Park】Daguan Park
It's advised to feed the seagulls here before 4 PM, as they 'clock out' if you come too late.
The lake view and the arch bridge here complement each other, and if you want to be in the same frame as the seagulls, the picture is even more beautiful.
Besides feeding seagulls in the park, you can also stroll around and experience the local culture and architecture.
Seize the time before the seagulls fly away, and take action
NEIL BARNETT
Wow! I actually captured a picturesque scene in Kunming!
Today I want to recommend a beautiful place with few people🎉~
There are vast stretches of redwoods and countless seagulls🦜, bask in the afterglow of the setting sun😜, come here to meet the seagulls and redwoods, and encounter a winter romance unique to Kunming💕!
📍Transportation Strategy🚌
📍Location: Laoyu River Wetland Park
⭐Position: Huanhu East Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan
🚌Transport: Take a taxi or bus (take the bus to Luojiacun bus station, from here you can go straight to where the seagulls and redwoods gather🦜)
Compared to Haigeng Dam, Cuihu Park, and Wangguan Wetland Park🙅, Laoyu River has left a deeper impression on me🤔.
Here, you can freely interact with the seagulls at close range📷, take photos as a souvenir. The redwoods are now in full splendor🌲, and under the backdrop of the sunset🎇, the seagulls and redwoods with the afterglow of the sunset🌇, are like a colorful ink painting🖼.
👉Tips📋:
1⃣ The last bus to Laoyu River is at 17:30 in the afternoon🕔.
2⃣ The redwoods are now lush and very photogenic📸~
3⃣ The morning is suitable for feeding seagulls🦜.
4⃣ The sunset at Laoyu River is beautiful, you can arrive around five o'clock in the afternoon🌅.
5⃣ After visiting Laoyu River, you can continue to visit Dounan Wetland🦚→Wangguan Wetland→Haihong Wetland🎈.
Luna_Everhart/62
Kunming Travel Guide/Laoyuhe Wetland Park is really beautiful
If you only go to one park in Kunming, I recommend this one!
Attached are real shots‼️
You can see a lot of seagulls, the newly blooming tulip exhibition, large areas of metasequoia forest along Dianchi Lake, beautiful sunsets, and dead trees and colorful forests by the lake...
The sunset is as beautiful as a painting~
·Laoyuhe Wetland Park (urban area of Kunming)
·Admission: Free
·Location: Huanhu East Road, Chenggong District, Kunming, Yunnan
🌊About the specific location:
The seagulls and benches are about 50m to the left of the entrance, and then straight ahead to the lake, the large metasequoia forest is 300m straight to the right of the entrance, and the tulips can be seen at the entrance.
🌊About how to play:
I suggest you go after lunch,
13:00 First take pictures of tulips at the entrance, don't miss 2-3h
15:00 Go to take pictures of the colorful metasequoia and you can also row a boat in the metasequoia.
Around 17:30, go to the seaside to see seagulls and sunset. The sunlight at this time is just right! I personally think that the afterglow after sunset will be more beautiful, don't leave as soon as the sun goes down‼️
🌊About how to shoot:
·You can go to Dounan Flower Market to buy a bunch of sunflowers first, it's beautiful to take pictures of seagulls by the sea
·Don't miss the bench position by the sea, but there are many people waiting
·Running wildly with a bouquet of flowers by the sea and taking snapshots will be very natural
·I have found all the shooting positions for you, you can directly copy the homework
🌊About some small tips:
·It doesn't matter if you don't prepare bread, you can make a "um um" sound to attract seagulls to come to you, it's a local secret haha!
·The water of Laoyuhe is a bit turbid, I suggest you go to the lakeside after 17 o'clock, the lake will turn blue under the sunlight at this time!!
·The wind by the lake is super big and cold, wear more, if you bring children, it is recommended to bring a cloak to wrap up against the wind, so as not to catch a cold~
Laoyuhe really meets all your imaginations about the park. I recommend it to sisters who haven't gone during the Spring Festival!!!
LONDON RAMOS
The best place to view tulips in Kunming
🌷 The tulips in Kunming are in full bloom, if you happen to be there, don't miss it~
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📍 Luoyu River Park
🌟Recommended reason: The flower show has planted nearly 1 million tulips of 22 varieties. The flowering period is divided into early, middle, and late stages, with common colors such as red, pink, yellow, and white, as well as bicolor flowers. There are single petals, double petals, serrated edges, classic varieties and new varieties, on a large scale.
🎫Park ticket: Luoyu River Wetland Park is free, tulip flower show is 20 yuan/person, ticket includes greenhouse science park
📆Flower show date: February 1st - early March
⏱️Play time: all day
🚗Transportation: It is about 40 kilometers drive from the main city of Kunming, or you can take subway line 4, bus 227, 265, K31
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📍Cuihu Park
🌟Recommended reason: It is expected that there are more than 80,000 plants of 18 varieties, which are better in the beautiful lake view. Tulips, seagulls, lake water, willows, and ancient buildings complement each other. It is located in the city center and is convenient for travel.
🎫Park ticket: free
⏱️Play time: recommended 16:00-20:00
ethan_noah_turner
Kunming| Take advice, you must come to these places during this period!
| Take advice, you must come to these places during this period!.
Address: Yunnan/Kunming
Time: 2024.01
The 2024 Dianchi Fengtu Art Season has opened.
Exhibition time: 1.27~5.8
: Exhibition venue: There are 7, Haiyan Village, Baofeng Wetland Park, Daguan Park, Expo Park, Shicheng Village, Wolong Ancient Fishing Village, and the place where we took photos today: Laoyuhe Wetland Park, there will be tulip exhibitions soon.
Exhibition section: The works are divided into 3 major sections: Garden Art Festival section, Wetland Festival Art section, Rural Art Festival section, 129 architectural works and art works.
Work type: Sculpture, installation art, photography, multimedia, oil painting, mural, architecture, garden, sound and picture interaction. During the exhibition process, Nuomi also asked me to tell her the name of each work: Quack, threading, fish... It's a visual feast of art.
Exhibiting schools: University of Hong Kong, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen University, Tongji University, Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Southwest Forestry University, Yunnan Art Institute, China Academy of Art.
Except for the Expo Park in the northeast of the city, Daguan Tower in the city, Baofeng Wetland Park, Wolong Ancient Fishing Village, Laoyuhe Wetland Park, Haiyan Village, Shicheng Village are all along the South Lake Road, you can spend a weekend day to visit.
This exhibition has invited nearly a hundred artists, designers, architects, and you may be standing in front of an artwork, and the art master is next to you.
We found a lot of photo spots in Laoyuhe, and you can feed the red-billed gulls all the way to the viewing platform. If you don't bring food, don't worry, there is a gull food selling point.
Follow us and see the unseen scenery
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Isaac.Moore^68
No one can forget Kunming"||In the Luoyuhe Park in Kunming
||In the Luoyuhe Park in Kunming. "No one can forget Kunming"||Taken in the Luoyuhe Park in Kunming
Every year, I must go home to see the little seagulls
Unfortunately, I didn't see the sunset this time. Remember to go when the weather is good, the scenery is more beautiful
IVY BYRD
Kunming in February is unique to Tulip
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There is snow in Harbin, but we have tulips in Yunnan🌷
The tulips in Yunnan never disappoint.
While the north is still in winter, Yunnan has already advanced to spring.
The cherry blossoms just faded, and the romantic tulips have already started to compete for beauty.
📍Laoyuhe Wetland Park
✅The annual tulip flower show in Laoyuhe River. Red, pink, orange and other 20+ varieties are blooming brilliantly and romantically under the warm sun, as if walking out of an oil painting.
After watching the tulips, you can also watch the sunset of Dianchi Lake🌅
The whole day is romantic💕
🎫Ticket: 20r per person
🚘Transportation: suitable for driving (many parking spaces)
⏰Time: Stop entering the viewing garden at 17 o'clock
SeekerOfAdventures
Notice! Notice! The tulips in Laoyuhe have bloomed!
I was going to watch the sunset at Laoyuhe today, and I just caught up with the ninth Tulip Festival. The tulip planting area is very large and there are many varieties, which is simply beautiful.
Location: Laoyuhe Wetland Park, you can see it at the entrance of the park.
Tickets: There are discounts during the event, 10 yuan per person.
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JourneyBliss
Kunming in February is the unique and endless love of Tulip!
Kunming in February 🌷 is the unique and endless love of Tulip! || Are you sure you don't want to come to Kunming to see the tulips?
The tulip exhibition in Laoyuhe Wetland Park is too good to look at
🎫 20/person
Take advantage of the lack of crowds
Go for it!
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DANE MEDINA
The meaning of live | Sunset at Laoyuhe River || The first sunset of 2024 is for you
|| The first sunset of 2024 is for you. The meaning of live | Sunset at Laoyuhe River 🌅 || The first sunset of 2024 is for you
Arrive around 17:30 on January 1, 2024
The sunlight is very dazzling, but the energy is very sufficient
Around 18:00, the sunlight gradually weakens
Start to capture the beautiful sunset
RYLIE LEONARD
Hurry to a beautiful sunset at Laoyuhe Park||
||. Hurry up❗❗ To a beautiful sunset🌇 at Laoyuhe Park||
📷:Laoyuhe Wetland Park
Public transportation: subway + bus (route 265, Dianchi Lake sightseeing east line 3) / shared bicycle / Jinguie Street station or University City South + taxi is about ten yuan.
There is a parking lot, you can scan the code in the toilet to get paper. There are people walking dogs.
Commercial facilities are complete, many things to eat and play, but the prices are high.
Main attractions:
Beach / estuary viewing platform
Feed seagulls, watch Dianchi Lake, enjoy the sunset around 6 o'clock
Water forest
Look at the water fir, you can do boating double boat (60/h), it is better to come when there is sun. There are rental bikes in the scenic area.
Suitable for children, there are children's play facilities, you can bring a small net to catch fish, just pay attention to safety. Also, the wind is strong by Dianchi Lake, don't catch a cold.
AvaMacLeod19
Fish Catching River Park with a California filter
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Highly recommend Fish Catching River Park, although it's a bit far from the city, it's worth the trip. Few people, beautiful scenery, lots of seagulls, and the sunset view is also unique.
🚕How to get there:
Usually take the subway to Chunrong Street Station, then take a taxi for about twenty minutes.
🌇When to go:
If you want to see the sunset, it is recommended to leave the city center at three o'clock, arrive at about four or five, and play for about two hours until sunset.
👢How to play:
🐦The best sunset and seagull viewing point is called the beach. Enter the gate and navigate with the map for about ten minutes on foot. There is also a three-story viewing platform. It's very photogenic here, and it's very comfortable to stay from the afternoon until sunset.
🚢There is also a Metasequoia forest glass boat project here, 60 yuan for two people for one hour. There are not many people on weekends, and the experience is very good.
🏖️The park also has a place called 'Viewing Platform' which is a waterfront plank road, you can also see seagulls, but the area is very small, you can go or not.
❗❗After six o'clock, the seagulls fly back, and the rest of the time can only be used to take good pictures of the sunset.
WanderlustVoyager24
Kunming Haihong Wetland Park is a treasure, with seagulls, it's like a paradise on earth
Kunming travel guide - a day trip total cost 311.4 yuan! 🚄Transportation: Chongqing West - Kunming high-speed rail 222.5
🚎City transportation: bus subway shared electric car 45.73
🍜Eating: 34.9
🍞Bread: 8
⭐Tour route: Haigeng Dam - Haihong Wetland Park North Gate into boating (passing Haigeng Park - cycling to Line 5 - Cuihu Park - Huanggong East Street (maintenance) - Duiyue Building Kunming Old Street - Ao City Daxia (maintenance can't go in) - Dounan Flower Benz - finally fishing river wetland sunset (6 o'clock is the best) Kunming Station A mouth into
①Haigeng Dam
Haigeng Park is not far away, the two attractions can be checked in together to feed the seagulls can directly navigate to Haigeng Dam. Before going, buy some small bread in advance, you can also bargain on the spot, be sure to buy banana-flavored wet bread, too dry seagulls do not eat.
②Haihong Wetland Park
Be sure to enter the North Gate very close to the ticket office, noon 9~12 o'clock can go boating. From Haigeng Dam ride a shared electric car not far, a large area of water fir forest rowing a small boat a ray of sunlight through the neat water fir forest sprinkled on the face has a very atmospheric feeling double boat 50/hour
③Cuihu Park
You can take the No. 5 line subway to Huashan West Road, be sure to enter the South Gate and exit the East Gate to the South Gong East Street is very close. Cuihu Park can also feed seagulls. There are many cherry blossoms inside that look very good, each season has different flowers to watch~)
④Kunming Old Street
And Cuihu Park and Huanggong East Street are not far away, the three attractions can be checked in together to stroll, the old street here is basically to take pictures of the paper building, in addition to this feeling just stroll around the nearby specialty shops
⑤Dounan Flower Market
Take the No. 4 line subway to Jingui Street Station, B exit is across the street. The flowers here are really the same price as cabbage, realizing flower freedom, the first floor is mainly selling fresh flowers, the second floor is mainly succulents)
⑥Fishing River Wetland Park
Free admission, after entering walk towards the beach for about five minutes, through the woods to the side of Dianchi Lake, because I went alone only took pictures of the scenery, this season there are many seagulls! At six-thirty in the evening, you can take pictures of the sunset, I dare to take the train at night in time.
⭐Food:
Old Street Small Pot Rice Noodles 14.5
⭐Avoidance: The small pot rice noodles in the fishing river scenic area are not very good, and if you think the rice noodles are not delicious, don't panic and let him add pickled vegetables/pickles (I don't know what the name is)
Avoidance: If you can't eat folded ear root, you can ask more, otherwise you will feel very uncomfortable if you put it
Avoidance: Don't look for travel photography, there are pits, one person can ask passers-by for help to take pictures
FRANKIE LARSON
8 Things You Must Know Before Going to Laoyuhe Park｜Kunming's Hidden Gem
Don't just use Kunming as a transit point anymore, there are many hidden gems worth exploring, and Laoyuhe Park is one of them! Follow my lens and let's explore this hidden gem together!
‼️Things you must know before going to Laoyuhe Park!
1⃣️Laoyuhe Wetland Park is the largest urban wetland park in Kunming, integrating "flood control, irrigation, tourism, and ecology". It is divided into five areas: ecological leisure area, cultural display area, sightseeing area, and sports area.
2⃣️Laoyuhe National Wetland Park does not require a ticket, the official opening hours are 08:30-18:00, but the actual opening hours are not so strict.
3⃣️Laoyuhe National Wetland Park in Kunming, Yunnan is located on Huanhu East Road in Chenggong District, Kunming. It is quite far from the city center, so it is recommended to drive there. You can also take bus K11 or K17 and get off at Haikou Town Station and walk there.
4⃣️To watch the sunset, you need to choose a good weather. Like me, you can't see the sunset on a cloudy day. You can check the sunset time and weather conditions in advance.
5⃣️Every winter, seagulls fly into the park. Compared to Haigeng Dam, there are fewer tourists here. When feeding seagulls here, don't throw food into the water to avoid affecting the water quality.
6⃣️The metasequoia trees in the park are very neat and standard, the green in summer is very forest-like in photos, and a casual shot in autumn is like an oil painting.
7⃣️You can row a boat in the metasequoia forest, and boating on the water forest is like walking into a maze, especially in autumn, the photos are very beautiful.
8⃣️The ultraviolet rays in Kunming are very strong, it is recommended to do a good job of sun protection to avoid sunburn, and wear more clothes in winter as the wind is strong by the river.
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RiverSongbird42
Kunming Metasequoia Forest| Only belongs to the forest in fairy tales
| Only belongs to the forest in fairy tales.
In addition to watching seagulls on a winter trip to Kunming, you can also take pictures of the Metasequoia forest.
1. Location: Laoyuhe Wetland Park (free)
Strategy: It is quite far from the city. You can take the subway line 1 to Tuofeng Street Station, exit from Exit A, and then take a taxi. It will take about 15 minutes. There is a huge Metasequoia forest in the park. Egrets shuttle in the forest, as beautiful as the forest in fairy tales.
2. Location: Haihong Wetland Park (free)
Strategy: Enter from Haihong Wetland Park (North Gate), turn left and walk about 200 meters, you can see the boat ticket office. Continue to walk forward along the boat ticket office, there is a small road that is very photogenic. It is recommended to go at sunset. The sun shines through the Metasequoia forest, and the sparkling water surface is really beautiful.