Every traveler has a Yunnan in his heart.

It seemed like I had a long, long dream. I don't remember how many times this is my first visit, but every time I come, something new attracts me. It is like a deep well of memories.

Entering Yunnan is not only to go to a place, but also to enter a life.

I have been to Yunnan many times, but I never thought I could stay in Kunming for a few days. In my previous understanding, Kunming has almost always served as a "tourist transit place". It provides an entrance to Yunnan. Every flight to Kunming extends deep into Lijiang, Dali, Tengchong, Xishuangbanna, Shangri-La... but few tourists stay deeply and savor the city's scenery.

This time, in early spring, the world knows that "Spring City is full of flowers flying everywhere." In order to make up for this vacancy in my heart, I stood in the colorful ancient Yunnan City on the south bank of Dianchi Lake. This one-stop tourist resort that combines 500 miles of mountains and rivers from Gaoxia and Pinghu, 1100 acres of wetland ecology, 108 open-air forest pools, 600 acres of Happy World, 700 acres of ancient Yunnan Museum, and the daily customs of 15 native ethnic tribes. In 5 days, I experienced a happy and exciting world, the magnificent Gudian Grand Theater, a hot spring villa like a botanical garden and a vibrant town with complete facilities. The beauty I expected was found in ancient Yunnan. Such beautiful scenery and rich and diverse life experiences made me still feel more interested after living in Kunming for five days. Life here and here is poetic. I would come again if I could.

(2020 Colorful Yunnan Ancient Yunnan Famous City Fun vlog)

Recommended tour routes-5 days and 4 nights

d1-Arrive at resort

Stay-Gudian Resort/Crowne Plaza Hotel

Food-Crowne Plaza buffet dinner

d2-Time Cake Shop makes Yunnan flower cakes

★ Soak in the hot spring villa and watch the sunset

Food-Ancient Dian King Banquet Food World, Hot Spring Villa Buffet Dinner

★d3-Colorful Yunnan Happy World

d4-Ancient Yunnan Boutique Wetland

★ Dianchi Lake Painting Boat Watching Gulls

Ancient Dianxing Passenger Astronomy Museum

Bosu Baqian Ji Camp

Food-Yixin Garden, Wetland Outdoor Barbecue

Stay-Crowne Plaza Hotel/Gudian Resort Hotel (change to stay)

d5-Gudian Dora Lovely Pet Park

Shi-Suyuezhai

[This itinerary is also suitable for three days and two nights or two days and one night. It is marked with ★ must-play events, especially the Happy World. Because there are season limits for gull-watching and hot spring soak, the itinerary is increased or decreased according to the month in which you go, and you can bring your baby or couple parties. Don't miss Dora's Pet Park, which is fun and easy to shoot.]

City Transportation:

It is recommended to drive or take a taxi, as parking is convenient. There is also a direct bus from the urban area to the resort. Follow the colorful ancient Yunnan city to see detailed transportation information.

Resort Transportation:

The red double-decker free shuttle bus runs around the loop. It has a total of more than a dozen stops. Hotels, wetlands, happy world, museums, and hot spring resorts can all be escorted in place.

Hot Spring Villa:

Body in the spring water, heart in the colorful clouds

The Gudian Hot Spring Villa opposite the Gudian Resort Hotel has 72 outdoor soaking pools. For travelers who love to soak in hot springs, I not only care about the comfort of the environment, but also pay attention to whether the hot springs can meet the hot spring water quality standards. Each of the 72 pools in Gudian Hot Spring Villa is detailed. They are rich in different trace elements and minerals. From mineral ion content to pH value, they are comparable to world-class standards, and are completely different from artificial hot springs in many cities.

The spring water comes from the Zhaoyang natural hot spring more than 2,000 meters underground. The entire hot spring is divided into four major areas: the experience theme of "Ancient Dian Secret Realm", the theme of "Yunhua Fragrance Path", the theme of health care, the "Tea Rhythm Zen Heart", and the highest area of "Qiongtai Yutian", the infinity swimming pool here is the best place to watch the sunset. With the background of the Ancient Dian Museum and the tallest Ferris wheel in Yunnan, you can take a very sensory sunset photo.

The Gudian Hot Spring Villa is built against a mountain, as if you are among mountains and forests. Kunming has a magical climate. The temperature in December is like spring, but there are red maples next to several hot spring pools. Among them,"Yingzhou Pool" is recommended., with a wide view, you can take a picture of soaking in Kyoto, Japan.

The checkerboard-like "pool spa pool" is very suitable for taking swimsuit photos.

The "Qiongtai Yuchi" infinity swimming pool at the highest point is the best place to watch the sunset. With the ancient dian museum and the "Eye of Dianchi Lake", the tallest Ferris wheel in Yunnan, as the background, you can take very sensory dusk photos.

Colorful Yunnan Happy World:

Always have joy around you

The theme park put into use last year was built by a well-known German design company. It has 81 rides and world-class rides. It has introduced two roller coasters with tracks above 1000 meters, and five sitcoms showing Yunnan customs.

Now going to the Happy World can have one more important benefit. From Christmas to Lantern Festival, the Ancient Yunnan Star Festival dreams for tourists in the Happy World. It is a starry dream: night falls, and the star herder messenger (this name is so beautiful) Light up the lighting devices along the Kunming Lake. In an instant, thousands of lights are lit up with the Ferris wheel, and the park becomes dazzling. The kiss tree under the Ferris wheel needs a lover to hug and kiss under the tree to light up. Couples must check in!

Think it's over? The finale is also the large-scale drone sky light and shadow show brought by the annual champion of "China's Got Talent"-the Yihang Egret team. The stars danced in the sky. It's really unbelievable ~

Recommended must-play projects:

★1 Eye of Dianchi Lake

The "Eye of Dianchi Lake" large-scale Ferris wheel is 108 meters high and is the top 20 in the world and the tallest Ferris wheel in Yunnan. It can ride 336 people at the same time. The equipment uses Yunnan's representative animal-"Peacock" to refine and package the theme elements, becoming a landmark amusement project in the park. Take the Ferris wheel to enjoy the sparkling scenery of Dianchi Lake and the complete picture of the "Colorful Yunnan·Ancient Dian City" project. The "Eye of Dianchi Lake" adjacent to Dianchi Lake is as colorful and affectionate as a fairy by the water.

★2 Elephant Dragon Roller Coaster

Want to know what it's like to accelerate to 105km/h in 2.5 seconds

Come and ride this roller coaster!

★3 Snow Eagle Wide Wing Roller Coaster

This roller coaster with the theme of an eagle combined with the shape of Meili Snow Mountain reaches 1024 meters long and dives down from a height of 15 stories. It is really exciting.

★4 Vientiane mining truck

Mining trucks suitable for all ages, nostalgic train shapes and two-stage lifting tracks give this traditional outdoor sliding equipment a different highlight. Sitting in the cockpit is like visiting the mine roads in the mountains of Yunnan through the four seasons of the mine and walking into Colorful Yunnan.

★5 Flying Cinema-"Flying over the South of Colorful Clouds"

It can accommodate 90 people at the same time. The film uses full-scene aerial photography of famous attractions in Yunnan, combined with CG technology to present an intoxicating picture that is both real and illusory. The love for our country and country in colorful Yunnan, the magnificent mountains and rivers at the southwest bridgehead, and the colorful Yunnan ethnic customs are all vividly reflected in "Flying over the South of Colorful Clouds". In a short period of time, you can visit most of Yunnan's famous scenic spots and experience the colorful south of the colorful clouds from a flying perspective.

★6 "Colorful Yunnan Ancient Yunnan Parade"

A wonderful journey through the mysterious natural scenery of Yunnan and ethnic minority cultures, centered on the unique ancient Yunnan culture, creates a passionate, enthusiastic and energetic atmosphere. Through unique squares, beautiful floats, and exquisite costumes, graceful performances, unexpected mechanical effects and music with a strong sense of substitution, create a carnival feast that integrates vision and hearing.

Tickets? 198 (adult)

Ancient Yunnan Boutique Wetland:

Ride a pleasure boat and sail away in the wind

The Wetland Park is located near Yihai Wharf, located in the core area of the resort, covering an area of 1100 acres. Whether in the morning or dusk, stroll on the 5.6-kilometer-long trail around Dianchi Lake. On one side is the sparkling Dianchi Lake, and on the other side is The sea of flowers long as warblers fly grass, and occasionally there are waves of bird chirping, and nature spreads out before your eyes like a picture scroll.

Next to the plank road leading from the Tourist Service Center to the Wetland Park is a large cherry blossom valley. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, you must come and see the romance of five centimeters per second.

Swim in Dianchi Lake for five hundred miles, and the lake shines brightly, and you can also enjoy feeding red-billed gulls. Go upstream from the lake with unique shapes, then ride on the coastal trails of the wetlands. At sunset, you can talk with friends around the stove in the evening breeze, build a bonfire, and enjoy a delicious bonfire dinner.

If you want to get in close contact with the red-billed gulls, you can come to the Wetland Park or take a pleasure boat at the Yihai Pier.

Every winter, Kunming welcomes some lovely "visitors"-red-billed gulls. These "guests" from afar come from Siberia (Russia). Since 1985, they have been here in Kunming for the winter for 35 years and have never missed an appointment. It is hard to imagine what a feat it took two months to fly over 6000 kilometers. The red-billed gulls come to the warm Kunming for a "vacation" every year regardless of mountains and rivers. In addition to the warm sun bathing climate, the blue waves of the lake, I think it must be because of the kind and lovely people here... Whether it is Wu Qingheng, the old seagull, or Cui Fengxian, the grandma of seagull... they have all given the seagull selfless love and protection. As a result, the red-billed gull, which should be afraid of humans and dodging, actually flew to my palm to poke gull food, would be in the same corner with me, and would play in the water and stroll in front of me. From the original Cuihu Lake to the sea ridge, from the sea ridge to the Dianchi Lake, looking at their leisurely and contented nature, they have become the city's "new family".

In the afternoon after encountering seagulls, you can relax at the Bosu Bajiji Camp and the Gudian Star Passenger Astronomy Museum. Balancing car, CS, kayaking, climbing experiences... both big friends and children can find the fun of outdoor sports. The Astronomical Science Museum is located in the wetland camping area and is a paradise for popular astronomy knowledge. Through the telescope here, I can also see the "true body" of the sun.

Ancient Dian Dora Cute Pet Paradise:

Recently, Gudian Resort has added a new cute pet park.

It is home to cute little animals from all over the world. This is the home of Mengpet and a paradise for children and cute girls. In Mengpet Park, in addition to interacting and feeding with animals, you can also learn about animal science. It is a place that can be an entertaining place and highly recommended to come and play!

In particular, this is the country's first open outdoor ecological pet park. In other words, it is a park where you can truly chase and play with them at zero distance. Different from ordinary animal parks, the small animals here are all gentle and small pet-type. The captive environment is also largely integrated into nature, which does not make people feel that the environment is cramped or unsanitary. When interacting with small animals, there is no fear of worrying about personal safety, so even young children can participate.

The first phase opened at the end of 2019, and the following "little stars" have already moved in:

Shaun the lamb-Black-nosed sheep

Ancient and strange-Snow Squirrel

High jumper expert-red-necked kangaroo

Sibuxiang-Long-eared Guinea Pig

The lazy nice man-capybara

Sentinel wearing glasses-fine-tailed mongoose

Masked Man-Little Raccoon

Forest Elf-Sika Deer

The cute beast-Alpaca

The big guy of the rabbit family-Giant Rabbit

Fat groundhog

Black-headed Dorper Cotton Sheep

The smallest horse in the world-the pony

When you enter the park, you will be attracted by a huge book. It tells the story of a little prince who came to the pet park. Under the guidance of the staff, visitors can receive a drawing for collecting seals and collect the seals inside the park. After the seals of thirteen small animals, you can draw a lottery. It is said that some children have really drawn groundhog and sling-eared rabbit!!

The two most recommended areas are alpaca and giant rabbits. They are very interactive and you can feed them with special small baskets. The rabbit paper is cute and not afraid of people. However, pay attention to grabbing them lightly, and the alpaca is even more afraid. People will take the initiative to come over to eat vegetables.

In addition to taking photos with animals, the magical cabin in the alpaca area is very magical. There is an entire cabin in the Hobbit neighborhood, which highly restores the movie scene. Whether you run to the hillside behind you and sit on the roof to take pictures, or sit at the door of the cabin, it's great, remember to wear beautiful clothes! (Pastoral style is the most suitable)

[Time Cake Shop] DIY Baking Flower Cakes

In the pie shop in the vibrant town, you can make your own flower cakes. Every time I come to Yunnan, I have to eat flower cakes. I didn't expect that I would become a person making flower cakes here. The method is very simple. The meringue and filling are provided. A little bit of a master will teach you how to make them. Even children can learn it at once. Mom and dad can make them with the children and enjoy the intimate parent-child time. After finishing it, the cake shop will help bake it, wrap it up and take it away after it is baked. It will be first-class to eat it yourself or send it to friends.

The point is that we can still film the production process.

DIY baking price:

Flower cakes 88 yuan (ten pieces)

Accommodation:

Stayed in two different hotels in Gudian City

One is the Crowne Plaza Hotel

The standard high-star hotel is equipped with a wide variety of buffets, green outdoor lawns, heated swimming pools, tennis courts, basketball courts and gymnasiums. Guests staying at Crowne Plaza Hotel not only visit the Gudian Boutique Wetland without admission, but they can also collect gull food at the hotel and take a battery cart to the wetland to feed seagulls.

But it was not as big as the surprise given to me by its cute pet room

The Wang Xingren logo on the door is clear at a glance, and the projection of small meat claws comes into view. There are automatic water feeders, toilets, sofas, cans, and towels with embroidered names specially prepared by the hotel for pets that can be taken away.

Don't be afraid that bringing pets to the hotel will be restricted to activities in the room. Currently, five pet rooms are all on the first floor, equipped with a small garden. The garden can lead directly to the walking area outside, and there is also an exclusive pet park to play. It is very suitable for dogs with a lot of activities. They are so well prepared, and the room price is only one to two hundred higher than that of ordinary rooms. I really appreciate it.

The other one I stayed in was Gudian Resort Hotel

One living room, two rooms, one kitchen and one bathroom, is most suitable for family tourists in the 4+1 format. There is also a small lawn terrace on the first floor. Now that Yunnan is the season when the magnolia blossoms are blooming, you can reach it at your fingertips by standing on the terrace.

Personally, I feel that an apartment hotel is more "convenient" to both elders and taking care of children than staying in a star-rated hotel.

Catering:

You can enjoy it every time in Yunnan, and this time is no exception. Taste the innovative Yunnan cuisine of Yixin Garden in the ancient Yunnan famous city, taste the authentic barbecue in the ancient Yunnan wetland, and drink the extremely rich Niuguo soup in the ancient Yunnan happy world... Living in the vibrant town of Dianchi Lake, there are also many dining options, both traditional Yunnan cuisine restaurants and a variety of buffets

In Suyuezhai, you can have a special vegetarian imitation banquet, which is authentic in terms of appearance and taste; in the food court, you can taste all kinds of snacks, grilled fish, hot pot of authentic Yunnan cuisine, as well as an insect feast with super Yunnan characteristics ~

The salty and spicy taste of Yunnan cuisine makes people nostalgic

1 Buffet dinner at Crowne Plaza Gudian

On the first day I stayed in, I ate this buffet in the evening. After arriving in the afternoon, I packed up and felt a little hungry. I didn't have any idea how to get here for the first time. I couldn't go wrong with choosing a buffet from a five-star hotel. Desserts are highly recommended!

2 Food World

In the Colorful Yunnan Shopping Plaza and Vigorous Town, there are more than a dozen specialty food stalls gathering all over the world. If you stay at Gudian Resort Hotel, you can also have buffet breakfast here.

3 Yixinyuan Restaurant

The restaurant located near the Wetland Park, next to the Happy World, Kunming's old brand catering has a good reputation for more than 20 years. Its fried chicken with Dian cuisine is delicious, and it can also provide outdoor barbecue services in the wetland. Highly recommended!

4 Hot Spring Villa buffet dinner

If you go to the hot spring, you can have dinner at the Hot Spring Villa. It starts at 5:30 in the afternoon. After eating, you can go back and watch the sunset. There are very rich dishes. Everyone will get a sashimi coupon. There are four or five different sashimi. Remember to get it!

5 Suyuezhai

In the world of vegetarianism, if you feel tired of eating big fish and meat, you will find yourself very suitable for Suyue Zhai. The appearance and taste are authentic. I recommend Suyue Zhai Buddha Jumps Over the Wall. The taste will be unforgettable.

Ancient Yunnan festivals all year round:

Choose a festival to come, and the joy will double ~

March-Cherry Blossom Festival

July-Zheng He Cultural Festival

August-Torch Festival

★ September-Fishing Festival (Manpower sailboats set sail in the wind, and dots of white sails sail on Dianchi Lake. The scene is very spectacular)

★ October-Life Festival (Colorful programs and delicious food are the best opportunity to experience the ancient Yunnan lifestyle)

In the famous city of ancient Yunnan, I forgot the existence of electronic products and lingered all day long to admire this garden-like land. Every day here, I became my own "master of life."

Ancient Yunnan culture is the origin and root of Yunnan culture. More than 2,000 years ago, our ancestors created an ancient and mysterious ancient Yunnan civilization on the shores of Dianchi Lake. The ancient Dian Kingdom, which was at its peak for a while, was recorded in the "Historical Records". After 500 years, this kingdom mysteriously disappeared and was lost in the long river of history.

Ancient Yunnan is such a place full of historical memories and mysteries. Before coming to the famous city of ancient Yunnan, I was full of question marks about "ancient Yunnan". What did ancient Yunnan mean, where was ancient Yunnan located, and what ancient Yunnan culture looked like...

Today, we can experience the magical and joyful theme park, unique architectural style, beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake with green mountains and clear waters, and the colorful ancient city of Yunnan. We can get a glimpse of the daily lives of the ancestors living on this land more than 2,000 years ago, and then find out the outline of an ideal life through the turbulent flow of the long years.