Dianchi Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Yunnan Province and 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 Area is located at the foot of the West Mountain in Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, covering an area of 330 square kilometers. Together with the West Mountain on the west side of the lake, it is a famous tourist and health resort. Dianchi Lake was formed by structural collapse. The lake surface is 1886 meters above sea level and has an average water depth of 5 meters, with the deepest depth of 8 meters. It is injected by rivers such as the Panlong River. Dianchi Lake is one of the earliest developed areas in Yunnan. It is a national tourist resort and a unique national cultural tourist resort in the world.

The main attractions in Dianchi Lake Scenic Area include: Stone Age Sites, Tomb of Ancient Dian King, Xishan, Baiyukou, Hometown of Zheng He, Panlong Ancient Temple, Guandu Jingang Tower, Haigeng Hubin Park, Xiyuan Villa, Longmen Village, Guanyin Mountain, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Yunnan Ethnic Museum, Xishan Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, Sanqing Pavilion, Yuzhu Temple, Jinning Panlong Temple, Zhenghe Park, Xishan Longmen Park, Daguan Park,"The World's First Long Link", etc.

The best place to see seagulls is the Lakeside Landscape Road Dam. This is not only the place where red-billed gulls fly gracefully, but also the most beautiful scenic spot in Kunming with the strongest cultural heritage.
The activities in Dianchi Lake Scenic Area include visiting the national sports training base and participating in football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, tennis, table tennis, squash, bowling, go-karting and other activities.

Recommended tour routes for a one-day trip to Dianchi Lake: Daguan Park → Daguan Tower → "The World's No. 1 Longlian" → Shuixie Promenade → Yunnan Minzu Village → Xishan Forest Park → Longmen, etc.

Scenic scenery in spring and summer, feeding seagulls in autumn and winter.

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Edible fungi, Taihe fermented bean, Baozhu pear, bone ginseng, etc.
Recommended delicacies: crossing the bridge rice noodles, Sixi glutinous rice balls, buckwheat buns, Taishi cakes, Dudu steamed dumplings, shepherd's purse dumplings, ham and bean braised rice, rose rice cold shrimp, stewed bait pieces, Lunan milk cake, Dengchuan milk fan, etc.

Take buses No. 24 and No. 44 in Kunming to Haigeng Park; if you visit Xishan Forest Park first, you can take a high-altitude cable car from Longmen to visit Dianchi Lake.

Tickets for Dianchi Lake are free;
Ticket for Haigeng Park: 10 yuan/person.

Open all day.

1. Bring rain gear, sunscreen products, clothing, medicines, etc. before traveling;
2. Respect the customs and habits of ethnic minorities;
3. Pay attention to personal and property safety and take good care of the elderly and children accompanying them.