Travel Guide to Dianchi Lake in Kunming
Scenic spot introduction:
Dianchi Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province. It is known as the Pearl of the Plateau. It is the sixth largest inland freshwater lake in China and the center of Kunming's scenic spots. Dianchi Lake is also known as Kunming Lake and Kunming Pond. Dianchi Lake Scenic Spot is located in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. West Hill district West Hill At the foot of the lake, the area is 330 square kilometers, including the West Hill It is a famous tourist and health resort. Dianchi Lake was formed by tectonic collapse. The lake surface is 1,886 meters above sea level, with an average water depth of 5 meters and a maximum depth of 8 meters. Rivers such as Panlong River flow into it. Dianchi Lake is one of the earliest developed areas in Yunnan. It is a national-level tourist resort and a unique ethnic cultural tourist resort in the world.Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in Dianchi Scenic Area include: Stone Age Site, Tomb of the Ancient Dian King , West Hill , White fish mouth , Zheng He's Hometown , Panlong Ancient Temple, Guandu Jingang Pagoda , Haigeng Lakeside Park, Xiyuan Villa, Longmen Village , Guanyin Mountain , Yunnan Nationalities Village , Yunnan Nationalities Museum , Xishan Huating Temple , Taihua Temple , Sanqing Pavilion , Jingzhu Temple Jinning Panlong Temple , Zheng He Park , Xishan Longmen , Xishan Park , Daguan Park , Daguan Tower , "The Longest Couplet in the World", etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National tourist resortScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, leisure, rafting, summer vacation, vacation, bird watching, historical sites, resort, lake, seagullScenic spot map:
Transportation
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Kunming City> West Hill district
How to get there:
Take bus No. 24 or No. 44 in Kunming to Haigeng Park Get off; if you arrive first West Hill If you want to visit the forest park, you can take the aerial cable car from Longmen to visit Dianchi Lake.
Scenic area map:
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Tickets
Dianchi Lake Ticket Price:
Admission to Dianchi Lake is free;
Haigeng Park Ticket price: 10 yuan/person.
Scenic area opening hours:
Open all day.
Travel Tips
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Kunming Three-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
The best place to watch seagulls is the Lakeside Scenic Road Dam, which is not only where the red-billed gulls fly gracefully, but also the most scenic and culturally rich scenic spot in Kunming.
The attractions in Dianchi Scenic Area include visiting the National Sports Training Base, participating in football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, squash, bowling, karting and other activities.
Tour route:
Recommended itinerary for a one-day tour of Dianchi Lake: Daguan Park → Daguan Tower → “The Longest Couplet in the World” → Waterside Corridor → Yunnan Nationalities Village → West Hill Forest Park → Longmen, etc.
Best time to visit:
Enjoy the scenery in spring and summer, and feed the seagulls in autumn and winter.
Shopping recommendations:
Yunnan Baiyao, Yunyan, Pu'er tea, Yunnan edible fungi, Taihe fermented black beans, Baozhu pear, bone ginseng, etc.
Recommended delicacies: Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles, Four-Happiness Rice Balls, Buckwheat Buns, Taishi Cakes, Dudu Shaomai, Shepherd's Purse Dumplings, Ham and Bean Stewed Rice, Rose Rice and Cold Shrimp, Braised Bait Blocks, Lunan Milk Cake, Dengchuan Milk Fan, etc.
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