After 3 days in Kunming, my spending perspective was shattered

Who would've thought, folks? 😭 I assumed Kunming, being a tourist city, would be at least "slightly expensive." But turns out, this wasn't a trip—it was a bargain hunt! Spent less than 800 yuan in 3 days, ate well, drank well, played well, and still had money left. The prices here completely redefined "value for money" for me! 🍜 Food Adventures: 100 yuan to feast through a whole street! Kunming's food streets are a paradise for foodies! At Nanping Street, 10 yuan gets you 3 freshly baked flower cakes💐—one bite and the flaky crust crumbles, releasing a burst of rose fragrance in your mouth. And for just 5 yuan, a bowl of chilled papaya water🥤 cools you right down in the summer heat! At Zhuanxin Farmers' Market, I couldn't walk away! An 8-yuan box of spicy and sour chicken feet🐔 was so appetizing, and the 15-yuan bowl of tofu pudding rice noodles was piled high with toppings. The best? 10 yuan for 3 grilled milk fan skewers🍢, topped with rose jam and crushed peanuts—so rich and sweet, I devoured 3 in a row! Here, food freedom is ridiculously easy! 🏞️ Attractions: Who knew free could be this fun? I expected Kunming’s attractions to be pricey, but boy, was I wrong! Haigeng Dam is free—just spend 2 yuan on bread🍞, and you can get up close with red-billed gulls. Watching flocks of seagulls swirl around you makes every photo a masterpiece📸! Then there’s Green Lake Park, with its shady trees and clear waters—sit by the lake, enjoy the breeze, and feed the ducks🦆. The biggest surprise? Kunming Old Street, with its cobblestone paths and historic buildings, is a vibe for photos, and it costs nothing💰! 🚗 Transportation: Taxis? Who needs 'em! Kunming’s transport is a dream! Subways and buses go everywhere, and it’s super affordable—just 2 yuan🚇 from downtown to Haigeng Dam! Plus, many attractions are clustered in the city center, so a shared bike ride gets you anywhere. Three days in, my transport costs were under 20 yuan—basically free! 💡 Pro Tips 1️⃣ Skip the flower cakes at tourist spots—freshly baked ones at Jiahua Bakery are cheaper and tastier! 2️⃣ Hit Zhuanxin Farmers' Market after 4 PM for discounted ready-to-eat goodies. 3️⃣ Wear a helmet when biking—Kunming’s winds can mess up your hair! Kunming’s "low-cost, high-value" travel experience has me obsessed💗! Small spending, big joy—that’s what travel should be. Add Kunming to your list and experience this "spending-perspective-shattering" happiness yourself! Follow me for more budget-friendly travel gems. ✨