Fuxian Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Fuxian Lake Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Small Island
Quick boat ride to this small island on the side of Fuxian Lake. People says that this island is visited by famous people way back the Ming Dynasty and called it a fairyland. The boat man even told us we can drink the water on the lake as it’s good to drink.
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Fuxian Lake in Yunnan | Romantic people have their own utopia
"The mountains in Yunnan are rich in soil, hence many rivers are dammed to form lakes🌊, and among these, the waters are mostly turbid, only Fuxian Lake is the clearest"—Fuxian Lake, as described by Xu Xiake, is indeed the lake of my dreams!
The water here is crystal clear to the bottom, and the gradient colors of the lake water are rich in layers, so beautiful it's almost criminal. Although it's not as famous as Erhai Lake, it is the largest deep freshwater lake in China, no wonder they say Yunnan has left Erhai Lake to the world, but kept Fuxian Lake for itself.
Sisters🧚♀️ must choose a good weather to visit Fuxian Lake, you will be amazed by its beauty!
🎈Location: Chenghua Road, Chengjiang City, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province
🚥Transportation from Kunming to Fuxian Lake
🚗By car: About 1 hour to reach
🚄By train: Kunming South Station (It is not recommended to take high-speed rail or train to Yuxi, because it's far from Yuxi to Fuxian Lake, you can hitch a ride for about thirty kilometers)
🚌By bus: Kunming South Station Bus Passenger Transport Center - Luchong Scenic Area / Take the bus from Chengxi Passenger Transport Station to Chengjiang Passenger Transport Station
✨Recommended check-in spots:
💙Moon Bay Wetland Park
The white sandy beach here is super beautiful🏖️, known as the Maldives of China, lying under the grass pavilion, looking at the clear blue lake water, this is what a comfortable life is all about!
💗Hongshan Jiao
This place hides a niche pink sandy beach, the natural red sand soil changes color with the light, varying in depth, full of girlish heart.
💛Time Walkway
The walkway is 28 kilometers long, passing through the north bank ecological wetland of Fuxian Lake, Cherry Blossom Valley, Yuxi Manor, etc., with beautiful scenery all the way.
💚Jiangchuan Gushan Island Scenic Area
The only island in Fuxian Lake⛰️, there are many characteristic buildings, villas, ancient pagodas, etc. on the island, and the view from the highest Yinghai Tower on the island is superb.
❤️Star Fish Cave
There are hundreds of ancient fish caves and springs here, the gradient-colored lake water is clear to the bottom, and the rich water entertainment projects are simply too exciting.
🏯Accommodation
It is highly recommended for sisters to choose hotels or homestays with a lake view, because the starry sky over Fuxian Lake at night is simply too beautiful🌃! Or there are many hotels and homestays near Moon Bay Park, some of which will give away tickets to Moon Bay Park, which is very cost-effective.
On Fuxian Lake, the waves ripple gently. Originally thought the water was clear and colorless, but who knew that once drunk on Fuxian, one is immersed in a painting for a thousand autumns.
LucyMontgomery57
What a hidden paradise on earth! Lucky to have come here
The view of Fuxian Lake at sunset is simply stunning ☞ the blue lake, white seagulls, and pink sand beach are too perfect!
There are so many seagulls, it's really beautiful and photogenic!
Location: Fuxian Lake Red Sand Beach/Pink Sand Beach
Cost: Free, no admission fee is charged, and you can reach it by walking after parking
Transportation: It is recommended to take a taxi or ride an electric scooter
tips: There is a lot of controversy about the Red Sand Beach, but a sunny day is the best filter!
The sand is very fine and easily gets into shoes, so wearing slippers is more convenient for going into the water... Fuxian Lake·Yuxi
@rc@n1st1c_R3@lmw4lk3r
I thought Erhai Lake was already beautiful, until I visited Fuxian Lake
I have strolled around Erhai Lake countless times, thinking it was beautiful enough, but I was amazed by Fuxian Lake, the second largest lake in Yunnan... It's clearer than Erhai Lake, and Fuxian Lake is a stunning lake you can't miss when you're in Yunnan. Here's a one-day lake tour guide for you to bookmark~
🚉Tour Route Guide:
"Red Sand Beach→Luchong Scenic Area→Star Fish Cave→Fuxian Lake Park→Dawan Village S Bend→Sun Mountain Town"
1️⃣📍Red Sand Beach
💳Free
The pink sand beach is the most popular spot at Fuxian Lake. When I went there, the sand was not pink but brownish-red, which did not detract from the stunning beauty of the beach.
2️⃣📍Luchong Scenic Area
💳15r
Bijia Mountain, with an elevation of only 1800 meters, is easy to climb. Standing on the mountain, you can overlook the entire Fuxian Lake, and you will be stunned by the blue sky and lake surface at that moment.
3️⃣📍Star Fish Cave
💳15r
Known as the Maldives of Yunnan, the lake water here is very clear, and the beach and sailboats feel like they are in a foreign country.
4️⃣📍Fuxian Lake Park
💳Free
There is a large area of pink rocks here, which look more like a pink sand beach from above, very unique.
5️⃣📍Dawan Village S Bend
💳Free
My favorite spot among the one-day lake tour sites, this S-shaped road overlooks Fuxian Lake, and from a distance, Hada Corner looks like a tongue tip, super beautiful.
6️⃣📍Sun Mountain Town
💳Free
There is a white Time Walkway here, and watching the sunset in the evening is absolutely beautiful, with the sparkling waves on the lake mesmerizing.
📝Note tips: When you come to Fuxian Lake, you must try the stone pot fish in Guanglong Town at least once. The fish are bred in lake water drawn from Fuxian Lake, super fresh. Any restaurant you choose will do.
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Fuxian Lake Scenic Area Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
The beauty of Fuxian Lake is inseparable from the clear lake water of Fuxian Lake. As early as the end of the Ming Dynasty, the traveler Xu Xiake in his "Xu Xiake Travel Notes" has "the only mountain in the mountains, so many flows into the sea, and the flow is more Turbid, but Fuxian Lake is the clearest." Fuxian Lake, the lake crystal clear and crystal clear, the ancients called "glazed million", located in Yujiang City, Chengjiang County, Jiangchuan District, Huaning County, Hubei, 52 kilometers from Kunming, is the province's important leisure, tourism , holiday destination. Fuxian Lake is China's largest water storage lake, the largest plateau deep water lake, and the second deep freshwater lake. Since Li Jian wrote Fuxian Lake into the song, Fuxian Lake has become a place of literary youth.
Desperado.
Fuxian Lake in Yunnan | Romantic people have their own utopia
"The mountains in Yunnan are rich in soil, hence many rivers are dammed to form lakes🌊, and among these, the waters are mostly turbid, only Fuxian Lake is the clearest"—Fuxian Lake, as described by Xu Xiake, is indeed the lake of my dreams!
The water here is crystal clear to the bottom, and the gradient colors of the lake water are rich in layers, so beautiful it's almost criminal. Although it's not as famous as Erhai Lake, it is the largest deep freshwater lake in China, no wonder they say Yunnan has left Erhai Lake to the world, but kept Fuxian Lake for itself.
Sisters🧚♀️ must choose a good weather to visit Fuxian Lake, you will be amazed by its beauty!
🎈Location: Chenghua Road, Chengjiang City, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province
🚥Transportation from Kunming to Fuxian Lake
🚗By car: About 1 hour to reach
🚄By train: Kunming South Station (It is not recommended to take high-speed rail or train to Yuxi, because it's far from Yuxi to Fuxian Lake, you can hitch a ride for about thirty kilometers)
🚌By bus: Kunming South Station Bus Passenger Transport Center - Luchong Scenic Area / Take the bus from Chengxi Passenger Transport Station to Chengjiang Passenger Transport Station
✨Recommended check-in spots:
💙Moon Bay Wetland Park
The white sandy beach here is super beautiful🏖️, known as the Maldives of China, lying under the grass pavilion, looking at the clear blue lake water, this is what a comfortable life is all about!
💗Hongshan Jiao
This place hides a niche pink sandy beach, the natural red sand soil changes color with the light, varying in depth, full of girlish heart.
💛Time Walkway
The walkway is 28 kilometers long, passing through the north bank ecological wetland of Fuxian Lake, Cherry Blossom Valley, Yuxi Manor, etc., with beautiful scenery all the way.
💚Jiangchuan Gushan Island Scenic Area
The only island in Fuxian Lake⛰️, there are many characteristic buildings, villas, ancient pagodas, etc. on the island, and the view from the highest Yinghai Tower on the island is superb.
❤️Star Fish Cave
There are hundreds of ancient fish caves and springs here, the gradient-colored lake water is clear to the bottom, and the rich water entertainment projects are simply too exciting.
🏯Accommodation
It is highly recommended for sisters to choose hotels or homestays with a lake view, because the starry sky over Fuxian Lake at night is simply too beautiful🌃! Or there are many hotels and homestays near Moon Bay Park, some of which will give away tickets to Moon Bay Park, which is very cost-effective.
On Fuxian Lake, the waves ripple gently. Originally thought the water was clear and colorless, but who knew that once drunk on Fuxian, one is immersed in a painting for a thousand autumns.
LucyMontgomery57
A trip for three besties, chaotic yet filled with endless fun!
March 20th evening, departing from Chengdu, we embarked on a four-day besties trip, from Kunming-Jianshui-Puzhehei-Kunming, basking in the perfect springtime~
⛰【Travel Guide】
DAY 1: Shuangliu Airport——Kunming Changshui Airport Stay in Kunming
1. Book a rental car in advance through Ctrip, the rental company can deliver the car directly to the airport
2. If you haven't rented a car, you can choose a hotel near the airport that includes a free airport shuttle
DAY2: Self-drive by rental car Kunming——Fuxian Lake——Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Depart at 9 am, it takes about an hour to reach Fuxian Lake Scenic Area. You can arrange your visit according to your own schedule. Off-season boat trips are not timed and are cheaper. You can search for nearby restaurants for lunch Fuxian Lake·Yuxi
Afternoon:
1. After lunch, go to Fuxian Lake's Xiaowan Village, where you can head to a local coffee shop, overlooking Fuxian Lake, with a beautiful environment (recommended MU. Mu Coffee), suitable for leisure, photography, and checking in MU. Mu Coffee
2. Depart for Jianshui after 3 pm, the whole journey takes about two hours. If you encounter roadside blueberry sellers, be sure to buy some, they taste great, big and sweet, with good quality, and are not expensive (Yunnan fruits are generally sold by the kilogram, but you can negotiate with the owner to buy less). If you have enough time, you can also choose to pick them yourself!
3. Arrive in Jianshui after 6 pm, you can book a local homestay in advance
Evening: Head to Zitao Street, a street full of snacks, with many grilled tofu shops
Jianshui's specialty is grilled tofu, be sure to try it Jianshui Zitao Street
DAY3: Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Ant Workshop, a photo check-in spot, highly photogenic, recommended to visit Ant Workshop
Afternoon: Little train (100 yuan per person, can be booked at the homestay or bought on-site) check-in Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay. If you don't want to take the little train, you can also drive to Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay for check-in. Jianshui Little Train
The train stops midway, with Tuanshan Homestay as the final stop, staying for 1 hour and 50 minutes, it is not recommended to spend money on the Tuanshan Homestay attraction
Evening: Amao Halal Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant visited by Nicholas Tse, with a good taste. Be sure to order a portion of Vietnamese zongzi next to it, they taste great. Amao Halal Barbecue (Halal Old Shop)
1. The timing of these two attractions can be adjusted on your own, the little train runs at 9:00 am and 14:30 pm
2. For breakfast, be sure to try the local rice noodles, generous portion and tasty, recommended Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles (close to Ant Workshop) Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles
3. In Jianshui Ancient Town, there are Zhu's Garden, Wen Temple, and Chaoyang Tower, you can choose whether to go according to your own preferences Jianshui Ancient Town
DAY4: Jianshui——Puzhehei Stay in Puzhehei
Morning: It takes about three hours from Jianshui to Puzhehei Puzhehei Scenic Area
Afternoon: After lunch, you can go to Qinglong Lake Pier to take a Liuye boat, tickets can be bought on-site, off-season ticket price is 131 yuan per person (including scenic area sightseeing car ticket, unlimited times), the whole journey takes about 1 hour, all manually rowed, be careful with your phone
After the boat trip, you can take a car to other attractions you want to visit.
Around 18:30, go to Qinglong Mountain to watch the sunset
1. Local catering services are very good, including pick-up and drop-off, recommended local soy milk chicken
2. Pay attention to the last times for the sightseeing car to each attraction
3. You can choose local homestays online in advance, during the off-season you can book on-site, the price is cheaper than the online listed price, with many options
DAY5:2024.3.23 Puzhehei——Kunming——Chengdu
1. On the way, you will pass through Mile, if time permits, you can check in at Dongfeng Yun
2. It is recommended to rent a car for travel in Yunnan, which is more convenient. Yunnan traffic police will check for seat belts in the back row and for speeding on the highway
3. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection, the wind is strong but gentle, prepare a thin coat for the morning and evening, the temperature difference is quite large, pay attention to moisturizing, you can apply a face mask every day
GAGE ORTEGA
Fuxian Lake in Yuxi
The Fuxian Lake in the southwest of Yunnan may not be as well-known as Lugu Lake and Erhai Lake, but its scenery is not inferior to the former. I went to Kunming from Xishuangbanna, specifically stayed at Fuxian Lake for a few days, and took some photos in scenic spots such as Lu Chong Moon Bay and Cherry Valley as travel souvenirs.
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Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
A trip for three besties, chaotic yet filled with endless fun!
March 20th evening, departing from Chengdu, we embarked on a four-day besties trip, from Kunming-Jianshui-Puzhehei-Kunming, basking in the perfect springtime~
⛰【Travel Guide】
DAY 1: Shuangliu Airport——Kunming Changshui Airport Stay in Kunming
1. Book a rental car in advance through Ctrip, the rental company can deliver the car directly to the airport
2. If you haven't rented a car, you can choose a hotel near the airport that includes a free airport shuttle
DAY2: Self-drive by rental car Kunming——Fuxian Lake——Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Depart at 9 am, it takes about an hour to reach Fuxian Lake Scenic Area. You can arrange your visit according to your own schedule. Off-season boat trips are not timed and are cheaper. You can search for nearby restaurants for lunch Fuxian Lake·Yuxi
Afternoon:
1. After lunch, go to Fuxian Lake's Xiaowan Village, where you can head to a local coffee shop, overlooking Fuxian Lake, with a beautiful environment (recommended MU. Mu Coffee), suitable for leisure, photography, and checking in MU. Mu Coffee
2. Depart for Jianshui after 3 pm, the whole journey takes about two hours. If you encounter roadside blueberry sellers, be sure to buy some, they taste great, big and sweet, with good quality, and are not expensive (Yunnan fruits are generally sold by the kilogram, but you can negotiate with the owner to buy less). If you have enough time, you can also choose to pick them yourself!
3. Arrive in Jianshui after 6 pm, you can book a local homestay in advance
Evening: Head to Zitao Street, a street full of snacks, with many grilled tofu shops
Jianshui's specialty is grilled tofu, be sure to try it Jianshui Zitao Street
DAY3: Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Ant Workshop, a photo check-in spot, highly photogenic, recommended to visit Ant Workshop
Afternoon: Little train (100 yuan per person, can be booked at the homestay or bought on-site) check-in Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay. If you don't want to take the little train, you can also drive to Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay for check-in. Jianshui Little Train
The train stops midway, with Tuanshan Homestay as the final stop, staying for 1 hour and 50 minutes, it is not recommended to spend money on the Tuanshan Homestay attraction
Evening: Amao Halal Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant visited by Nicholas Tse, with a good taste. Be sure to order a portion of Vietnamese zongzi next to it, they taste great. Amao Halal Barbecue (Halal Old Shop)
1. The timing of these two attractions can be adjusted on your own, the little train runs at 9:00 am and 14:30 pm
2. For breakfast, be sure to try the local rice noodles, generous portion and tasty, recommended Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles (close to Ant Workshop) Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles
3. In Jianshui Ancient Town, there are Zhu's Garden, Wen Temple, and Chaoyang Tower, you can choose whether to go according to your own preferences Jianshui Ancient Town
DAY4: Jianshui——Puzhehei Stay in Puzhehei
Morning: It takes about three hours from Jianshui to Puzhehei Puzhehei Scenic Area
Afternoon: After lunch, you can go to Qinglong Lake Pier to take a Liuye boat, tickets can be bought on-site, off-season ticket price is 131 yuan per person (including scenic area sightseeing car ticket, unlimited times), the whole journey takes about 1 hour, all manually rowed, be careful with your phone
After the boat trip, you can take a car to other attractions you want to visit.
Around 18:30, go to Qinglong Mountain to watch the sunset
1. Local catering services are very good, including pick-up and drop-off, recommended local soy milk chicken
2. Pay attention to the last times for the sightseeing car to each attraction
3. You can choose local homestays online in advance, during the off-season you can book on-site, the price is cheaper than the online listed price, with many options
DAY5:2024.3.23 Puzhehei——Kunming——Chengdu
1. On the way, you will pass through Mile, if time permits, you can check in at Dongfeng Yun
2. It is recommended to rent a car for travel in Yunnan, which is more convenient. Yunnan traffic police will check for seat belts in the back row and for speeding on the highway
3. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection, the wind is strong but gentle, prepare a thin coat for the morning and evening, the temperature difference is quite large, pay attention to moisturizing, you can apply a face mask every day
GAGE ORTEGA
Self-driving Fuxian Lake, it is recommended to copy this super good shooting route
Fuxian Lake🌊 Kunming's backyard, not overly commercial, few people and beautiful scenery, if you are playing in Kunming, you might as well stay for her for two days, the lake and mountains are not lost to Erhai. After our four-day and three-night deep tour, we summarized a niche Fuxian Lake around the lake route for everyone📖
.
Transportation🚗Self-driving
Unlike the Dali Haixi Cycling Ecological Corridor, Fuxian Lake is all highways, and the scenic spots are connected by roads, only self-driving, about 1⃣️0⃣️0⃣️ kilometers around the lake
.
🏠We stayed in Xiaowan Village for three nights, a gathering place for internet celebrity homestays, the self-driving starting point starts here, stop anytime you see beautiful scenery along the way, it is very convenient for the elderly and children to travel
.
🚗Go around the lake clockwise, don't go back, most of the attractions are free
💫First stop: Chengjiang Fossil Land World Natural Heritage Museum (Pictures 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
🎫Free
Marine life, dinosaur fossils, children want to go again after going once, the venue is very large, a total of 3 floors, all indoors are not afraid of sun or rain, few people, closed on Monday, Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
.
💫Second stop: Guanglong Fuhai Bay Wetland Park(Pictures 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
🎫Free
Navigation: Chengjiang City Planning Museum, there is a parking space
The field of vision is wide, there is a lonely tree and a large sea of flowers by the lake, as if walking into Miyazaki's comic world, the flowering period begins at the end of April
.
💫Third stop: Guanglong Town
🎫Free
Eat and drink, there is a lively starlight night market at night, there are occasional bonfire parties and stage performances. Green bricks and white walls, a bit of the feeling of Xizhou Ancient Town
.
💫Fourth stop: Pink Beach
🎫Free
Navigation "Red Beach", it is recommended to go on a sunny day, the color of the sand and soil is very pink when there is sunlight, it is brown and red on a cloudy day, it is very thunderous, there are seagulls in winter, it is recommended to use drones to shoot
.
💫Fifth stop: Starfish Cave(Pictures 1, 2, 3, 4)
🎫15
The highlight of Fuxian Lake, known as the Little Maldives, but the locals say that the Starfish Cave includes all the ways to play in all the attractions: sailing, kayaking, sand, playing in the water. S The artificial beach is very suitable for children
.
💫Sixth stop: Wanzi Gully(Pictures 10, 11)
🎫Free
Enter the lake from the star village, there is a whole piece of clean and transparent lake area like ice, white beach, the lake water is layered in blue and green, and a lot of willow trees are planted, which can shade and enjoy the lake, and there is a lonely tree that is absolutely photographed. , You can camp here🏕️
.
💫Seventh stop: Dawan Village S Bend(Picture 12)
🎫Free
Navigation🧭 Fuxian Lake Viewing Platform
Drive all the way up along the road, every turn is a beautiful landscape painting. There will be people who drive to watch the sunset at sunset. The winding up and down along the slope is very layered for taking pictures. You can drive all the way to the top of the mountain. Different angles will have unexpected surprises. It is worthy of being the C position to appreciate Fuxian Lake
AdventurousJourney
So beautiful! This is not Santorini, it's Yuxi Fuxian Lake!
Fuxian Lake - Xiaowan Village
Along the lakeside road of Fuxian Lake, blowing the lake breeze, basking in the winter sun, every casual shot is a painting.
Xiaowan Village is in the east direction of the lake. Walking in it slows down the pace of life, you can sit down and slowly feel the comfort of life, the surrounding buildings make people feel as if they are in Santorini. travel share Lake Village Lake Xiaowan Village Lake Tourism Lake Wetland
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Chengjiang Fossil Land Natural Museum Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Apr)
Yunnan's deep lake, second only to Lugu Lake
China's County-level City Tourism Rankings 71: Chengjiang City, Yuxi, Yunnan Province
Chengjiang City, a county-level city directly governed by Yunnan Province and managed by Yuxi City, has a history of nearly two thousand years and is historically known for its reputation 'The literary style does not concede to the Central Plains, and the folk customs remain as ancient and pure.' Fuxian Lake within its territory is the second deepest inland freshwater lake in China. Notable figures include the famous Three Kingdoms general Li Hui, who was the first person from Yunnan to be recorded in the national history. Chengjiang has been selected as China (Yunnan)'s Most Investment-worthy Cultural Tourism County, China's Famous Summer Resort County of 2020, and one of the Top 100 Counties with Tourism Development Potential in 2021. Chengjiang's tourism resources are not abundant, mainly concentrated around Fuxian Lake and the Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum, but both are national-level tourism resources. Just based on these two alone, it's worth 50 points, ranking 10th among the 71 counties and cities that have appeared so far, and should even be stronger than the well-known tourist county of Wuyuan (49 points). If we were to classify the tourism resources of nearly 3000 counties and cities in China into super first-class, first-class, second-class, third-class, and non-class, then Chengjiang should be ranked as second-class, that is, within the top 200 of national tourism resources. Let's specifically assess these two tourism resources.
1: Fuxian Lake: 4A scenic area, recommendation index: 5 stars, travel time: 2 days and 1 night
Although it is only 4A, it definitely has the resources of a 5A scenic area. Even within China, it is a first-class lake. Fuxian Lake is divided into the east and west lines, and even if you drive yourself, it would take two days to visit all the attractions. Additionally, Fuxian Lake is easily accessible, very backpacker-friendly, with direct bus routes to both lines. In terms of natural scenery, it absolutely surpasses the West Lake, which is praised by all literati. It can only be said that Fuxian Lake is underestimated. Among the many attractions of Fuxian Lake, the Sunshine Coast on the east line, the Luchong Scenic Area, the Red Sand Beach, and on the west line, the Moon Bay Wetland Park, and the Beach Park (also known as the Sailing Base) are must-visits. Others can be chosen based on the length of the trip. Fuxian Lake is a place where even a special forces-style tour would need 2 days and 1 night, and a slow tour of a week would not be too much.
2: Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum: 4A scenic area, free admission, recommendation index: 5A, suggested time: half a day (over 3 hours)
This is another national-level tourism resource bestowed by the heavens after Fuxian Lake. It has won the World Natural Heritage Museum and the 'Top Ten Museum Exhibition Excellence Awards' in 2021, hailed as 'one of the rarest finds in the history of modern paleontology research,' 'one of the 20 most astonishing discoveries in the world,' and the 'golden key to revealing the mystery of the Cambrian 'explosion of life'.' A trip to Chengjiang would be in vain without visiting Fuxian Lake and this museum.
Overall, although Chengjiang is not well-known nationally, its tourism resources are completely underestimated. Although it is difficult to rank among the top 100 counties for tourism resources, it can definitely rank between 100 to 200, which is an existence that can defeat 95% of the counties and cities in China. It is also a must-visit place when traveling to Yunnan. Don't just focus on Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, and Tengchong when traveling to Yunnan; include Chengjiang in your Yunnan travel plan.
AVERY SAUNDERS
Self-driving Fuxian Lake, it is recommended to copy this super good shooting route
Fuxian Lake🌊 Kunming's backyard, not overly commercial, few people and beautiful scenery, if you are playing in Kunming, you might as well stay for her for two days, the lake and mountains are not lost to Erhai. After our four-day and three-night deep tour, we summarized a niche Fuxian Lake around the lake route for everyone📖
.
Transportation🚗Self-driving
Unlike the Dali Haixi Cycling Ecological Corridor, Fuxian Lake is all highways, and the scenic spots are connected by roads, only self-driving, about 1⃣️0⃣️0⃣️ kilometers around the lake
.
🏠We stayed in Xiaowan Village for three nights, a gathering place for internet celebrity homestays, the self-driving starting point starts here, stop anytime you see beautiful scenery along the way, it is very convenient for the elderly and children to travel
.
🚗Go around the lake clockwise, don't go back, most of the attractions are free
💫First stop: Chengjiang Fossil Land World Natural Heritage Museum (Pictures 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
🎫Free
Marine life, dinosaur fossils, children want to go again after going once, the venue is very large, a total of 3 floors, all indoors are not afraid of sun or rain, few people, closed on Monday, Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-17:00
.
💫Second stop: Guanglong Fuhai Bay Wetland Park(Pictures 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
🎫Free
Navigation: Chengjiang City Planning Museum, there is a parking space
The field of vision is wide, there is a lonely tree and a large sea of flowers by the lake, as if walking into Miyazaki's comic world, the flowering period begins at the end of April
.
💫Third stop: Guanglong Town
🎫Free
Eat and drink, there is a lively starlight night market at night, there are occasional bonfire parties and stage performances. Green bricks and white walls, a bit of the feeling of Xizhou Ancient Town
.
💫Fourth stop: Pink Beach
🎫Free
Navigation "Red Beach", it is recommended to go on a sunny day, the color of the sand and soil is very pink when there is sunlight, it is brown and red on a cloudy day, it is very thunderous, there are seagulls in winter, it is recommended to use drones to shoot
.
💫Fifth stop: Starfish Cave(Pictures 1, 2, 3, 4)
🎫15
The highlight of Fuxian Lake, known as the Little Maldives, but the locals say that the Starfish Cave includes all the ways to play in all the attractions: sailing, kayaking, sand, playing in the water. S The artificial beach is very suitable for children
.
💫Sixth stop: Wanzi Gully(Pictures 10, 11)
🎫Free
Enter the lake from the star village, there is a whole piece of clean and transparent lake area like ice, white beach, the lake water is layered in blue and green, and a lot of willow trees are planted, which can shade and enjoy the lake, and there is a lonely tree that is absolutely photographed. , You can camp here🏕️
.
💫Seventh stop: Dawan Village S Bend(Picture 12)
🎫Free
Navigation🧭 Fuxian Lake Viewing Platform
Drive all the way up along the road, every turn is a beautiful landscape painting. There will be people who drive to watch the sunset at sunset. The winding up and down along the slope is very layered for taking pictures. You can drive all the way to the top of the mountain. Different angles will have unexpected surprises. It is worthy of being the C position to appreciate Fuxian Lake
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A museum built on a fossil world heritage site in Yuxi, Yunnan
🏨 Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum
📍Detailed address: The museum is located in Chengjiang City, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province
🚉Travel strategy:
It takes about an hour to drive from Kunming, and you can also go to Fuxian Lake to play at the same time, the scenery is very beautiful!
🕙Business hours:
Visiting tips: The museum's opening hours are Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00; free visit, need to make an appointment in advance or on-site;
Playing time is 2-3 hours, because the museum is really too big and the content is very rich!
🌟Highlights:
So what are the magical places in this museum?
1、 This is a museum built on a fossil world heritage site, which is listed on the World Heritage List and is China's first fossil world heritage.
The museum's hall has a huge fossil site, and the museum also collects more than 60,000 rare paleontological fossil specimens and extant animal specimens from around the world;
2、 The museum takes the "big explosion of life, big evolution of life, biodiversity" as the main line, showing the Chengjiang biota and precious paleontological fossils and extant animal specimens collected from all over the world, and interpreting the Cambrian explosion of life and the evolution of life on earth from multiple angles and levels;
3、 The Cambrian explosion of life can be seen as an "origin point" of today's animal diversity.
Taking vertebrates as an example, in the Chengjiang Fossil Museum, you can find one of the oldest vertebrates: a small fish "Kunming fish" about 3 cm long, this fossil is also known as the treasure of the town hall.
❤Recommended reason:
It's not an exaggeration to say: Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum is a seriously underestimated place, if it weren't for a friend's suggestion, I really wouldn't think of going!
Before I came, I thought this place was more suitable for bringing children to play, but after I came, I was really amazed, those tens of thousands of years ago biological fossils are just in front of my eyes!
👍Most recommended:
In the long river of time, what do those small setbacks we encounter in life count? This is probably the precious significance of going to a billion-year appointment!
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A trip for three besties, chaotic yet filled with endless fun!
March 20th evening, departing from Chengdu, we embarked on a four-day besties trip, from Kunming-Jianshui-Puzhehei-Kunming, basking in the perfect springtime~
⛰【Travel Guide】
DAY 1: Shuangliu Airport——Kunming Changshui Airport Stay in Kunming
1. Book a rental car in advance through Ctrip, the rental company can deliver the car directly to the airport
2. If you haven't rented a car, you can choose a hotel near the airport that includes a free airport shuttle
DAY2: Self-drive by rental car Kunming——Fuxian Lake——Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Depart at 9 am, it takes about an hour to reach Fuxian Lake Scenic Area. You can arrange your visit according to your own schedule. Off-season boat trips are not timed and are cheaper. You can search for nearby restaurants for lunch Fuxian Lake·Yuxi
Afternoon:
1. After lunch, go to Fuxian Lake's Xiaowan Village, where you can head to a local coffee shop, overlooking Fuxian Lake, with a beautiful environment (recommended MU. Mu Coffee), suitable for leisure, photography, and checking in MU. Mu Coffee
2. Depart for Jianshui after 3 pm, the whole journey takes about two hours. If you encounter roadside blueberry sellers, be sure to buy some, they taste great, big and sweet, with good quality, and are not expensive (Yunnan fruits are generally sold by the kilogram, but you can negotiate with the owner to buy less). If you have enough time, you can also choose to pick them yourself!
3. Arrive in Jianshui after 6 pm, you can book a local homestay in advance
Evening: Head to Zitao Street, a street full of snacks, with many grilled tofu shops
Jianshui's specialty is grilled tofu, be sure to try it Jianshui Zitao Street
DAY3: Jianshui Stay in Jianshui
Morning: Ant Workshop, a photo check-in spot, highly photogenic, recommended to visit Ant Workshop
Afternoon: Little train (100 yuan per person, can be booked at the homestay or bought on-site) check-in Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay. If you don't want to take the little train, you can also drive to Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay for check-in. Jianshui Little Train
The train stops midway, with Tuanshan Homestay as the final stop, staying for 1 hour and 50 minutes, it is not recommended to spend money on the Tuanshan Homestay attraction
Evening: Amao Halal Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant visited by Nicholas Tse, with a good taste. Be sure to order a portion of Vietnamese zongzi next to it, they taste great. Amao Halal Barbecue (Halal Old Shop)
1. The timing of these two attractions can be adjusted on your own, the little train runs at 9:00 am and 14:30 pm
2. For breakfast, be sure to try the local rice noodles, generous portion and tasty, recommended Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles (close to Ant Workshop) Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles
3. In Jianshui Ancient Town, there are Zhu's Garden, Wen Temple, and Chaoyang Tower, you can choose whether to go according to your own preferences Jianshui Ancient Town
DAY4: Jianshui——Puzhehei Stay in Puzhehei
Morning: It takes about three hours from Jianshui to Puzhehei Puzhehei Scenic Area
Afternoon: After lunch, you can go to Qinglong Lake Pier to take a Liuye boat, tickets can be bought on-site, off-season ticket price is 131 yuan per person (including scenic area sightseeing car ticket, unlimited times), the whole journey takes about 1 hour, all manually rowed, be careful with your phone
After the boat trip, you can take a car to other attractions you want to visit.
Around 18:30, go to Qinglong Mountain to watch the sunset
1. Local catering services are very good, including pick-up and drop-off, recommended local soy milk chicken
2. Pay attention to the last times for the sightseeing car to each attraction
3. You can choose local homestays online in advance, during the off-season you can book on-site, the price is cheaper than the online listed price, with many options
DAY5:2024.3.23 Puzhehei——Kunming——Chengdu
1. On the way, you will pass through Mile, if time permits, you can check in at Dongfeng Yun
2. It is recommended to rent a car for travel in Yunnan, which is more convenient. Yunnan traffic police will check for seat belts in the back row and for speeding on the highway
3. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection, the wind is strong but gentle, prepare a thin coat for the morning and evening, the temperature difference is quite large, pay attention to moisturizing, you can apply a face mask every day
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