Dianchi Lake
Dianchi Lake is the largest highland freshwater lake in Yunnan and a must-visit spot in Kunming. Shaped like a crescent, the lake has clear waters and is a must-visit spot in Kunming. It is about a half-hour drive from the city center. The Haigeng Dam nearby is the best place to capture the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake. There are also cable cars available, allowing visitors to glide over the lake and enjoy the view from above.
Kunming Green Lake Park is located in Kunming City, Yunnan Province. It is named 'Green Lake' because of its green water, green bamboo all year round, and green willows in spring and summer. Before the Yuan Dynasty, the water level of Dianchi Lake was high, and this area was a small lake bay outside the city, with many rice fields, vegetable gardens, and lotus ponds, hence the name 'Caihaizi' (Vegetable Sea). Due to the nine springs in the northeast converging into a pool, it was also called 'Jiulongchi' (Nine Dragon Pool). In the early years of the Republic of China, it was transformed into a park, with willows planted throughout and many lotus flowers in the lake, earning it the beautiful name 'Green Lake'.
The campus features typical French-style architecture and retains the Ming and Qing dynasty imperial examination site 'Gongyuan'. Additionally, it is famous for its ginkgo avenue. Yunnan University is open to the public, allowing tourists to take photos and visit without the need to purchase tickets.
Stone Forest Scenic Area
The Stone Forest Scenic Area is a typical karst landscape, with various stone peaks standing tall in the park, which is quite spectacular.
Dongchuan Red Land Scenic Area
Located in a warm and humid environment, the iron in the soil gradually oxidizes and deposits, forming dazzling colors over time. Dongchuan Red Land refers to a place called 'Huashitou' (at the 109 km milestone) in Xintian Township, more than 40 kilometers southwest of Dongchuan District, Kunming City. This area, covering nearly a hundred square kilometers, is the most concentrated, typical, and distinctive red land on the Yunnan Red Soil Plateau.
Yuantong Temple
Yuantong Temple, located on Yuantong Street in Kunming city, is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Kunming with a history of over 1200 years. It is also the largest temple in Kunming. It was first built during the Nanzhao period of the Tang Dynasty and was originally named Putuo Temple. In the fifth year of the Dade era of the Yuan Dynasty (1301 AD), Yuantong Temple was established, and the Yuan Dynasty emperor bestowed a commendation.
Dali Ancient City is the core tourist area of the city. It has transformed the old streets into a commercial area, making it a new destination for artistic and literary enthusiasts. Except for the central pedestrian street, vehicles are allowed to pass through the ancient city. Overall, the road layout of the ancient city is grid-like, with smooth and easy-to-walk streets.
It is the first large ancient temple in the history of Dali. Due to its thousand-year history, it has now become a major landmark in Dali.
