In the summer of 2022, it was so hot that walking on the street was as difficult as entering a steam room. Half to avoid the heat of the sun, and half because my friends were in Kunming, I packed my bags and embarked on a self-driving trip to Spring City.

We drove from Nanchong, Sichuan to Kunming. After about 11 hours of driving, we finally arrived at our destination. As soon as we entered the Kunming boundary, it began to pour heavily. Although driving in such weather was tiring, the cool weather made my impetuous mood feel more peaceful. Within one day, the heat of 40 degrees was transferred from a high temperature of 40 degrees to a cool and comfortable temperature of about 10 degrees. When we arrived at the destination and got off the bus, we all felt cool. That night, under the leadership of friends, we had a local barbecue in Kunming. Their barbecue here had several dips and the taste was not bad.

Near Wuyue Square in Wuhua District

The next day, I slept until I woke up naturally. The weather was very good, and my body felt as comfortable as a cool autumn. There are many local snacks downstairs of the hotel, and of course, a bowl of local Mengzi rice noodles is indispensable when you come to Kunming. We Nanchong people love rice noodles in the morning, but Kunming rice noodles are only one size thicker than our rice noodles, so we are still used to eating them. A friend said that the advertising words of this rice noodle are very greasy. What do you think?

Due to time constraints, I only stayed in Kunming for one day, so I went to Dianchi Lake, which is more representative and known as the pearl of the plateau. Take the cableway up the West Mountain and climb to the top of Longmen. You can overlook the entire Kunming city. The scenery in front of you is refreshing.

After touring Dianchi Lake and Xishan Mountain, with the strong recommendation of a friend, we set off for Fuxian Lake, which is known as the "Back Garden of Kunming". Kunming is only more than 60 kilometers away from Fuxian Lake, and it is only an hour's drive away. The scenery is beautiful and the lake water is clear. Fuxian Lake has an altitude of 1721 meters, a maximum water depth of 157 meters, and an average water depth of 87 meters. In terms of depth, it is the first deep-water lake in Yunnan Province and the second deep-water lake in China after Changbai Mountain Tianchi.

There are many people who come to Fuxian Lake to escape the heat and play in the water this season, so hotel bookings on Ctrip are very popular. We had no choice but to find a B & B on the south side of the lake near Star Town. Fortunately, our room faced the lake, and we could see the invincible lake view when lying in bed.

Naturally, when I come here, I have to try all kinds of fish produced in Fuxian Lake. The most expensive one is the indigenous fish from Fuxian Lake, the anti-wave fish. The menu says it costs 800 yuan per kilogram. The boss said that because the meat is tender, the fish bones are soft and can be eaten directly, so it is more expensive. Small ordinary people like us felt that we couldn't afford such expensive fish, so at the recommendation of the boss, we ordered a horse fish and made it into a unique local copper pot fish. In the cool weather, under the sunset sun, I was very relaxed while eating fish with my friends and enjoying the beauty. I had a drink and two glasses.

The entire tourist attractions in Fuxian Lake were developed along a large loop on the lake. Because we lived in the south of the lake and the main attractions were concentrated on the east of the lake, we decided to drive counterclockwise from south to east on the first day. The first stop to arrive is the sailing base. This place is only suitable for friends who are interested in sailing. There are no beaches or small stones by the lake, which is not suitable for playing in the water. The price of sailing does not seem very friendly to us. As a result, this place has become a place to take a few photos at random.

Because I had a few children with me, I woke up a little late in the morning. After leaving the sailing base, it was lunch time. Driving to a place recommended by a friend where you can eat steamed stone pot fish, business is booming. The children ate a red and green strip that was ordered and killed immediately, paired with potato rice, and ate it very satisfied.

After eating and drinking enough energy, we headed for Taiyang Mountain Town. This town is a cultural tourism project developed by Vanke. Some shops are still empty and may be affected by the epidemic, and the prospects for investment promotion are not very optimistic.

After visiting the town, the children clamored to play in the water. After a navigation search, it only took a few minutes to drive to Cherry Blossom Valley Beach Park and arrived here. When they reached the door, the security guard said that they would charge a scenic area maintenance fee of 10 yuan per person before entering. After entering, I was a little disappointed. Except for a piece of white sand for children to pile up and play with, there were no other items to play with. The lake is covered with moss, which is not suitable for playing in the water. It is equivalent to spending 10 yuan to pile sand to play with.

The time to play outside is like a fleeting moment, and in the blink of an eye, it's time to eat again. I went out to the beach park and prepared to inquire about a Chinese restaurant. As a result, there were cars parked on both sides of the road for dining, and I only found a parking space under the guidance of the store. I have long heard that the sunset on Fuxian Lake is beautiful, so I keep looking at the time while eating for fear of missing the beautiful sunset. I heard from a friend that the Xi'an Club was the best place to watch the sunset, so I hurriedly finished my dinner and rushed to the Club. When I arrived, the surrounding area of the clubhouse was full of cars of all kinds. It was hard to find a parking space. In addition, the children had a little longer to eat. As a result, I still missed the best time for sunset, which became the biggest regret of the trip. However, the sunset glow is also definitely outstanding.

After watching the sunset, no, after watching the sunset, I went to the starry sky town to watch the stars and the town's night view. When I arrived, the security guard said that it would close at 9 o'clock and not receive guests from the outside world. This became the second regret. I could only leave angrily.

Yesterday we were playing counterclockwise, but today we decided to play clockwise. The first stop was to the starry sky town that he had not entered last night. Xingkong Town is a cultural tourism project developed by Longhu with the theme of RV camping. The first thing that catches your eye after entering the town is the sales center of Longhu. Behind the sales department is the children's favorite Star Park Children's Playground. The few children played here all morning, but they were forced by time to leave reluctantly.

After leaving Starry Sky Town, drive directly to Star Fish Cave. Personally, I think this is the center of Fuxian Lake. It has pleasant scenery and many activities to play (single-board rowing, double paddle, sailing, diving, etc.). The lake is surrounded by sandy beaches and small stones, which is known as the "Yunnan Maldives." This was also the place where we stayed the longest during our stay in Fuxian Lake. The children happily wore only a pair of underwear and played in the water.

Due to the lack of time, neither Luchong Scenic Area nor Hongsha Beach were able to go. They only took a photo high up when passing by Luchong Scenic Area.

Fuxian Lake is worthy of being the back garden of Kunming. It is very suitable for families to take their children to play in the water and escape the heat. Put aside the pressure of work and the messy life, bring your bags and go to Fuxian Lake to find a B & B or hotel where you can view the lake, stay quietly for a few days, and enjoy the rare comfort!