Enjoy the Scenery at Cao Hai Tunnel Park

Cao Hai Tunnel Park is located on the north bank of Dianchi Lake, 6 km from the center of Kunming. It is one of the closest wetland parks to the main urban area of Kunming. Here, you can stroll along the rainbow walkway to admire the lake and mountains, wander through the reeds to experience the natural wilderness, and have a close interaction with the adorable black-headed gulls. Recommended Attractions 1. Rainbow Walkway: The red and blue rainbow walkway stretches along the Cao Hai of Dianchi Lake, like a ribbon surrounding Dianchi Lake. It is a great place for walking, running, or cycling, and it is also an excellent place for taking photos. Walking along the walkway, you can have a panoramic view of the beauty of Dianchi Lake. 2. Reed and Miscanthus Area: The large reeds and miscanthus in the park sway in the wind, especially in autumn and winter, when the white expanse is full of poetry. When the sun sets, the afterglow sprinkles on the reeds, which is beautiful and makes people feel like they are in a painting. 3. Ecological Wetland: There are many kinds of aquatic plants here, and cattails and pondweed grow luxuriantly, providing a good habitat for various birds. Standing on the bird-watching platform, you can see egrets, black-headed gulls, and other birds soaring in the air or foraging in the water, feeling the vitality of nature. 4. Cao Hai Tunnel: The 2.5 km long Cao Hai Tunnel has a unique lighting design inside. The tunnel walls also have various artistic graffiti and environmental protection-themed publicity paintings. Drive or walk through the tunnel to experience the unique underground world. 5. Dongfeng Dam Seven-Arch Floating Bridge: Located between Dianchi Cao Hai, it complements the surrounding natural landscape. Standing on the floating bridge, you can look west to see the graceful figure of the Sleeping Beauty of the Western Hills, and east to see the urban skyline of the main urban area of Kunming, with a panoramic view of the lake and mountains. Food Experience 1. Litsea Cubeba Chicken Feet: The sour and spicy taste is appetizing, and the rich aroma of Litsea cubeba makes people reminisce endlessly. You can taste it at the snack stalls or restaurants around the park. 2. Pickled Fruits: Pickled with a variety of seasonal fruits and seasonings such as chili, salt, and sugar, it tastes sour, sweet, spicy, and refreshing. It is a very distinctive Yunnan snack, and it is generally sold at snack stalls near the park. 3. Lemon Potatoes: The potatoes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, coated with a rich lemon-flavored seasoning, which tastes unique and can be found at the surrounding snack stalls. 4. Roasted Erkuai: Roast the Erkuai on charcoal until both sides are golden brown, and spread with sweet sauce, chili sauce, and other seasonings. You can also add fried dough sticks, shredded potatoes, and other ingredients according to your personal taste. It tastes soft and glutinous, and the taste is rich. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Yunhengda Hotel: Adjacent to Sunac Land, Cao Hai Tunnel Park, and Daguan Park, the rooms are stylish and upscale, spacious and bright, and equipped with facilities such as a gym and laundry room, suitable for business and leisure travelers. 2. Kunming Sunac Wanda Vista Hotel: The environment is beautiful, the supporting facilities are complete, and you can enjoy the surrounding natural landscape, providing a high-quality accommodation experience. 3. Surrounding Homestays: There are many homestays to choose from around Sunac Resort, etc. The prices are relatively affordable, allowing you to experience the local living atmosphere. Travel Tips 1. Best time to travel: It is suitable for visiting in all seasons. In spring, you can enjoy the recovery of all things and the germination of reeds; in summer, you can escape the heat and watch the lotus; in autumn, the reeds sway and there are migratory birds; in winter, you can feed the black-headed gulls, especially from November to March of the following year, there are more black-headed gulls. 2. Transportation - Bus: Take bus No. 100 to Dianchi Houhai, or bus No. K52 to Kunming Local Maritime Bureau Station. - Self-driving: Navigate to Cao Hai Tunnel Park, but parking may be difficult on weekends. You can park your car on the roadsides on both sides of the upper layer of the tunnel. 3. Ticket Information: The park is open for free. 4. Other matters - The park is large, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes when visiting. - The wind is strong and the ultraviolet rays are strong by Dianchi Lake during the day, so remember to take sun protection and wind protection measures. The temperature drops quickly after sunset in the evening, so it is best to bring a coat. - Pay attention to protecting the environment, do not litter, and feed the black-headed gulls in a civilized manner. - The flow of people is large, and there are relatively few toilets, so be mentally prepared. Cao Hai Tunnel Park is such a place where nature and humanities are perfectly integrated, allowing you to feel the unique charm of Kunming while getting close to nature.