[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Daguan River (Updated May)

Look for autumn | Don't miss the beautiful Dianpu River in Kunming in late autumn|| Although it is already winter, Kunming is still sunny ☀️ and the climate is warm. Why not take a City walk to Daguang River on the weekend, look at the golden Dianpu, feed the seagulls from Siberia. Look down at the oil paintings in the Daguang River, and feel relaxed all the way. 🧭Navigation: 920 Hospital (bus stop) 🎫Tickets: Free🆓 🚴‍♀️Transportation: Take the bus🚌.

#TravelEco Full Review: Travel Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-La 🇨🇳 ✅ EP : 1 Kunming 🚄🛌📸 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••• EP : 1 Kunming ✅ EP : 2 Shangri-La EP : 3 Lijiang - Jade Dragon Snow Mountain •••••••••••••••••••••••••• EP : 1 Kunming Day 1 • Travel to Kunming with Lucky Air • Travel to Kunming city center • Stay at Shihuayijing Hotel Day 2 • Walk along Daguan River and see the view of the arched bridge • Cuihu Park • Kunming Waterfall Park • Kunming Old Street Day 3 • Travel to Lijiang by high-speed train, 2nd class, train C638 • Arrive in Lijiang ———————————— Traveling to Kunming ———————————— Airline to Kunming, use Lucky Air, land at Changshui International Airport • Get a baggage weight not exceeding 23 kilograms / 1 piece • Overall, the seats are 3-3. Personally, I think it's comfortable to sit. Not narrow and cramped (I'm 173 cm tall). The screen is shared. I didn't see any charging plugs. • In-flight service: 1 bottle of water per person, no food. ———————————— Entering Kunming ———————————— I chose a shuttle bus into Kunming city, booked from trip.com. It was convenient. They waited for me right in front of the exit. There was a welcome sign too. • The flight arrived at 23.55. I didn't go through immigration and got my luggage until 01.45. • The price is 626 baht. I got a medium-sized car. • It can comfortably seat 3 people, and 4 people are a bit cramped. • Two 24-inch bags fit in the back of the car. I could only fit two 26-inch bags at most. • It took about 20 minutes to get into the city. ———————————— Hotels in Kunming ———————————— This time, I decided to choose a place to stay near Kunming Railway Station because I had to travel to Lijiang next. Shihuayijing Hotel is located next to the high-speed rail station. Walk no more than 5 minutes, very convenient • Double bedroom, very large room, big bed, soft and comfortable to sleep, with two pillows • Bathroom has a shower and a water heater • There is a sofa, TV, hair dryer, the sockets here are only flat type, if you want round type, you need a converter ———————————— Restaurants around the hotel ———————————— Since the hotel does not have breakfast, don't worry about food, cross the road, go straight into the alley, there are plenty of food Especially on Zhanqian Road because this road has many hotels next to the station to choose from • Lunch, there are restaurants that open since morning. I went out at 6.30 to catch the train and it was open • Late night, like 2 am, there are still restaurants in front of the hotel. Across the road at the intersection next to the hotel, there are restaurants, Mala restaurants, and food carts, most of which are noodle dishes • From the hotel, walk to the left You will find both restaurants Large supermarkets, right next to each other. Walk to the intersection and turn left to see 7-11. ———————————— One Day Trip Kunming ———————————— This trip, we chose to take Didi throughout the trip. The price is not too expensive, similar to Thailand. We got to visit 4 spots with good atmospheres. • Walk along Daguan River and see the view of the arched bridge. • Cuihu Park, good atmosphere. • Kunming Waterfall Park, man-made waterfall. • Finally, Kunming Old Street. ———————————— How to call Didi in Kunming ———————————— Steps to call a car. • Go to the Alipay App > Didi. • Call the pick-up point and destination. The cheapest type is Discount Express. • The system will notify the car registration, driver, and pick-up time. • Get on the car and finish the trip. You can get off the car. The system will notify you to pay. Press the password to pay now Didi car fare for the whole day trip • From the hotel to Daguan River 13.01 yuan • From Daguan to Cuihu Park 9.50 yuan • From Cuihu to Kunming Waterfall 24.1 yuan • From Kunming waterfall to Kunming old street 24.24 yuan • From Kunming Old Street back to the hotel 9.16 yuan Total 80.01 yuan, about 370 baht, 185 baht per person for the whole day trip ———————————— Travel Kunming - Lijiang ———————————— Travel by high-speed train from Kunming to Lijiang, 2nd class seat Train C638 from 7.53-12.00 hrs. Get on at Kunming Railway Station Start by entering Kunming Railway Station • Scan luggage, both suitcases and backpacks, except for personal belongings, no need to scan • Use your passport to check the booking status with the officer, most of them are on the far left. When you are done, you can go to the station and wait. • Look at the Gate - train number and seat from the ticket you booked. I booked through trip.com, there will be a ticket specifying all of them. • If you get A-B-C, there will be 3 seats. A is the window. Boarding the high-speed train • 15-20 minutes before the departure time, the officer will call you to the Gate before queuing at the leftmost counter to check your passport. • Walk in, find the train number and the seat specified on the ticket. It is recommended to walk quickly because there are a lot of people. • The place to put large bags, more than 24 inches, must be placed below. There will be a place to put in front and back. But if it is less than 24 inches, you can lift it and put it on the seat. • The bathroom has a squatting type and a toilet (must use the disabled toilet). • Most long-distance trains have a food car. You can order and tell the car and seat. The staff will come to serve you. • The seats have a power outlet under the seat. It will be in the middle between the seats. • When you arrive, walk out of the station. You have to use your passport to scan and exit on the left side to exit the train station. You can continue to travel to Lijiang.

#tripแจกที่พักฟรี One day trip in Kunming - Good vibe 🇨🇳 ทริปนี้เราเลือกนั่ง didi ตลอดการเดินทางเลย ราคาไม่ได้แรงมาก พอๆกับเมืองไทยเลย ได้เที่ยว 4 จุด spot ที่บรรยากาศดี • เดินเล่น Daguan River ชมวิวสะพานโค้ง • สวนสาธารณะ cuihu park บรรยากาศดี • Kunming Waterfall Park น้ำตกมนุษย์สร้าง • ปิดท้ายด้วย Kunming Old Street ที่สำคัญสถานที่เที่ยวทั้งหมด เข้าฟรี 📌 บอกเลยว่าคุนหมิงเป็นเมืองที่น่าเที่ยวมาก #เที่ยวมันพาเที่ยว #คุนหมิง #เที่ยวมันดอทคอม

#tripแจกโรงแรมฟรี Walk along Daguan River, Kunming 🇨🇳 The atmosphere is more shady than I thought. The trees are very shady. Plus, there is an arched bridge across the river. You can go up and see the atmosphere. Call Didi, pin: Daguan Riverside Walk back a bit, and you can walk along the river. The trees on both sides of the river will change color to golden yellow (around October-November), creating a beautiful and romantic atmosphere. Suitable for taking pictures and walking to relax. #เที่ยวมันพาเที่ยว #daguan #kunming #เที่ยวมันดอทคอม

#travelinginchina Embark on a city walk in Kunming, and you'll discover a breathtaking sight that you simply can't afford to miss. The stretch along Daguan Road in Xishan District is an absolute gem. The ancient Yunnan Pu trees that line the banks of the Daguan River have transformed into a riot of golden hues, as if an artist has meticulously crafted an oil painting right before your eyes. The sight is nothing short of intoxicating. Adding to the charm are the several small bridges that span the river, creating the perfect backdrop for photography. This walk is not just a stroll; it's a journey through nature's own masterpiece, a memory - making experience that will stay with you long after you've left. #familytrip #historicallandmarks #localguides

I thought the ginkgo and red maple in late autumn were beautiful, until I saw the Yunnan hackberry trees along Daguan River in Kunming. The city is covered in gold, from mid-November, the Yunnan hackberry trees along Daguan River turn golden yellow, dazzling and beautiful like a fairy tale world in autumn. - 📷Travel Tips 1️⃣The nearly 2 km long Daguan River is lined with golden Yunnan hackberry trees in late autumn, making it a pleasant walk along the riverbanks. 2️⃣A popular photo spot is the round arch bridge. Navigate to 920 Hospital, and if you drive, you can park in the hospital parking lot. 3️⃣Portraits are very photogenic, with clothing in plain white or red preferred. 4️⃣Walk along Daguan River to Daguan Park, which is connected to Dianchi Lake. The autumn scenery here is also very beautiful. 5️⃣Daguan River is also a winter habitat for Siberian seagulls. There are not many seagulls at the moment, but there should be many by December.

| A romantic encounter with a winter elf. If you come to Kunming in winter, you must go to Huanxi Bridge to see the seagulls! There are not only flocks of seagulls here There is also a unique winter beauty 😍 Huanxi Bridge Daguan Riverside The golden 🌲 Yunnan hackberry and the white seagulls complement each other Create a beautiful picture Stroll along the riverbank You can also see the arch bridge and its reflection in the water. Adds a touch of humanity Best viewing time 🌞 Huanxi Bridge in winter All day is suitable for watching seagulls But from 9 to 11 a.m. 3pm to 5pm Seagulls are more active It is easier to take beautiful photos Game guide 📖 You can prepare some gull food in advance Feeding seagulls on the railing Feel the fun of them fighting for food But be careful to keep a proper distance Don't disturb them Feeding Put the gull food in your palm or throw it into the air Don't throw directly at the seagulls Prevent them from getting hurt Seagulls are mainly concentrated in the pond near Huanxi Bridge Go forward along Daguan Road You can see the arch bridge across the Daguan River Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the seagulls on the river. In winter, the leaves of the Chinese magnolia gradually turn golden Like a bunch of small golden fans hanging on the branches The white seagulls It forms a beautiful picture The arch bridge and the trails on both sides are also great viewing spots This year, the big tree beside the arch bridge is wearing a sweater Adding new fun to the Daguan River Photography tips 📸️ The background can be blue sky, clear water and Yunnan hackberry. Highlight the white figure of the seagull You can also capture seagulls fighting for food The moment of flying high You can also take photos with seagulls Make the picture more vivid and interesting Outfit suggestions👔 Kunming has a relatively warm winter But the temperature difference between morning and night is large It is recommended to wear a warm jacket You can choose a light-colored sweater or sweatshirt as the inner layer Take photos 📸️ and get a lot of photos Traffic Guide 🚌 You can take bus No. 4, No. 22, No. 52, etc. Get off at Huanxiqiao Station, which is convenient and fast If you are going to Zhuanxin Farmers Market It's only a few hundred meters from the market. Travel around 🚶 Huanxi Bridge is close to Zhuanxin Farmers Market The market brings together a variety of Kunming specialties It can be said to be a paradise for foodies Not far west along the Daguan River is the Daguan Tower. It is also a place worth visiting in Kunming.

Come here to experience the beauty of autumn. The Daguan River reaches a new level of beauty after autumn. The Chinese arch bridge and the golden leaves of Pueraria lobata add a different view to the Daguan River. The breath of life can be seen everywhere along the Daguan River, outlining the concreteness of life. Walking here, the impatient heart will be soothed and calmed by the autumn wind. There is a well-known arch bridge on the Daguan River in Kunming - Lujiaying Arch Bridge. It is located between Lujiaying on the Daguan River and the former PLA Kunming General Hospital (now the 920 Hospital), so people also call it the Lujiaying "Arch Bridge". Construction time: built in 1974 Arch bridge structure: arc-shaped, steel-concrete structure, with bluestone slabs on the bridge deck. The bridge is 30 meters long, 3.1 meters wide and 11 meters high. Construction background: In the 1970s and 1980s, there were small passenger ships, small cruise ships, cargo ships (sailboats), and fishing boats passing through the Daguan River, and the pier was in Zhuantang. When the bridge was built, the designers' main consideration was to allow ships traveling on the river to pass unimpeded, so the bridge was designed to be higher. Later, the Daguan River gradually became unnavigable and became a city landscape river. This arch bridge also became a unique landscape on the Daguan River. Landscape features: This arch bridge has a unique shape, like a rainbow spanning across the Daguan River. It complements the scenery around the Daguan River. The clean river water, tall Yunnan poplar trees and the arch bridge set off each other, forming a picturesque scenery. Every autumn and winter, the leaves of the Yunnan poplar turn yellow, and the golden leaves are reflected in the water, adding a unique charm to this place. It is called the "Kunming version of the Seine" scenery. This place has also become a good place for citizens and tourists to take a leisurely stroll, take photos and check in. In addition to the Lujiaying Arch Bridge, there are some newly built bridges on the Daguan River, such as the Chaoyun Bridge which was built in 2023. Chaoyun Bridge is a key node connecting the two banks of the Daguan River in the Caohai section of the Dianchi Greenway. It is named after the word "Chaoyun" in the long couplet of the Daguan Tower: "The pearl curtains and painted buildings are all gone, but they cannot be rolled up before the evening rain and morning clouds." It uses modern steel materials and is painted with imitation wood paint. Its shape draws on the form of traditional Chinese arch bridges and is inspired by flowing clouds. It has beautiful curves and is simple and light. There is also Zhuanxin Farmers Market nearby. Daguan Park, Yu Garden and Xihua Garden are all very close and beautiful. You can go there for a stroll.

The Daguan River in Kunming is one of the main rivers flowing into Dian Lake, located in the western urban area of Kunming. It currently starts from Zhuan Tang Park and flows into Dian Lake at Daguan Park. Although the Daguan River is not long, the environment on both sides is very beautiful. In autumn and winter, when the Dian oak trees on both sides turn yellow, it becomes extremely beautiful and has gradually become a new popular spot for tourists in Kunming. Friends who are interested can come and visit.

Again, see the Dianthus of Daguan River, another autumn in a flash. Starting from October each year, the Dianthus on both sides of the Daguan River in Kunming gradually put on a golden coat, the black branches with golden autumn leaves, reflected on both sides of the river in the Daguan River are particularly eye-catching. Dianthus is a kind of evergreen tree, native to Yunnan, Sichuan and other places in China. Its leaves are oval or ovate, bright green, and the fruit is a small spherical body in red or orange. In autumn, the leaves of Dianthus turn golden, very beautiful. The Daguan River is an artificial canal in Kunming city, flowing through the central area of the city. Around October each year, with the gradual decrease of temperature and the shortening of sunshine time, the Dianthus on both sides of the Daguan River begins to enter the autumn color changing period. At this time, the leaves of Dianthus will gradually change from green to golden, forming a sharp contrast with the black branches, very spectacular.

| Don't miss the beautiful Dianpu on the bank of Daguan River. Don't miss the beautiful Dianpu on the bank of Daguan River in late autumn. Although it's winter, Kunming is still sunny and warm. Why not take a city walk on the weekend, stroll around Daguan River, see the golden Dianpu, feed the seagulls from Siberia. Look down at the oil paintings in the Daguan River, and feel relaxed and happy all the way. The bank of Daguan River in Kunming is a very niche place to enjoy autumn. The golden leaves of Dianpu are a golden scroll, showing the beauty and uniqueness of autumn. Walking along the bank of Daguan River, the old arch bridge and modern buildings complement each other, and the autumn atmosphere is full. 1. Dianpu is a local plant in Yunnan. At the end of the year, in autumn and winter, Kunming not only has ginkgo on Wenlin Street, but also Dianpu everywhere. Dianpu is also a witness to the changes of this city, which can be called 'Without Dianpu, it's not Kunming' 2. The Tang Dynasty poet Wang Ji has a poem saying 'Every tree is autumnal, every mountain is only sunset', which expresses the high sky and light clouds of spring and autumn; while in Kunming 'Dianpu yellow, seagulls arrive' every year: from November to December, the leaves of Dianpu trees on both sides of Daguan River begin to turn yellow, and the red-billed gulls from Siberia will fly in groups to their second hometown Kunming to spend this long winter. This commitment that has been kept for more than 30 years is so simple and precious Address: At the entrance of 920 Hospital, just navigate. Navigation: 920 Hospital (bus stop) Ticket: Free FREE