[2025 Chengjiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Fuxian Lake Internet-Famous S Bay (Updated May)

First time stepping into the world of Fuxian Lake? Don’t worry, with this note to protect you, your trip to Fuxian Lake will definitely be wonderful! I once heard a friend sigh: "Erhai Lake is reserved for foreign tourists, and Fuxian Lake is the back garden of Yunnan people." At first, I was skeptical about this evaluation. However, when I traveled around Fuxian Lake again and again, each time, I was deeply fascinated by its beauty as if I were meeting it for the first time. The azure blue water sparkles under the sunlight, like a beautiful painting drawn by nature with the most delicate brushstrokes, exuding an irresistible charm in every detail. 🌊Fuxian Lake is like a blue gem inlaid in the earth, and the circumference of the lake is about 100 kilometers. If you have enough time, I strongly recommend you to arrange a two-day and one-night trip around the lake. On the west bank, you can slow down, take a leisurely stroll, feel the breeze on your cheeks, and listen to the sound of the lake lapping against the shore, as if time has stopped for you. The east coast is a great place to watch the sunset. When the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the lake, the whole world is dyed orange and red. The scene is breathtakingly beautiful, like a colorful oil painting that makes you unable to help but indulge in it. If time is limited, a day trip around the lake is also a good choice. You can carefully select 2-3 attractions that you like, have fun and check in, leaving behind beautiful memories of your own. 🚗In terms of transportation, self-driving is undoubtedly the most convenient way. There are parking lots at various scenic spots along the way, so you don't have to worry about parking. You can freely travel between various scenic spots and stop at any time to enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. If you don’t want to drive yourself, you can also arrive in Kunming first, and then charter a car from Kunming to travel around Fuxian Lake. This way you can save yourself the fatigue of driving and enjoy the fun of the journey. 🪧Next, I will introduce you to the route around the lake in detail: - **Red Beach**: No tickets are required here, and the beach is named after its unique red color. Standing on the beach, it feels like being in a dream world. If conditions permit, you might as well try aerial photography. From the air, you can take in the beauty of the Red Sand Beach. The photos you take will definitely amaze you. However, the wind is quite strong on the shore, so it is recommended that you bring a shawl or jacket to avoid catching a cold. - **Luchong Scenic Area**: Ticket price is 15 yuan per person. If you drive yourself, it is recommended that you navigate to the "Toad Stone Water Cave". Once you arrive at the car park, it’s only a few minutes’ walk with great photo opportunities at every turn. You can take as many photos as you want to record this beautiful moment. If you have enough energy, you can climb up Bijia Mountain and stand on the top of the mountain overlooking Fuxian Lake. At that moment, you will truly feel the charm of "endless acres of colored glaze", as if the whole world has become extremely open. - **Star Fish Cave**: The ticket price is also 15 yuan/person, and there is a parking lot at the door, which is very convenient. There is a cafe here with a beautiful environment and great photo opportunities. You can enjoy a relaxing time while sipping coffee and admiring the lake view outside the window. In the scenic area, you can also take a sailboat or kayak to have an intimate contact with the lake and experience the fun of water sports. - **Wanzigou**: About 2 kilometers away from the Star Fish Cave, no tickets are required. When driving by yourself, you can navigate to Wanzigou Fish Restaurant. When you come here, you will see camping tables and chairs placed by the lake. You can sit by the lake, feel the breeze, and enjoy the leisurely and comfortable feeling, as if all your worries have been thrown away. - **Gushan**: It is known as the "Jade of Central Yunnan". You can drive to the Sunshine Coast by yourself. If you want to go to Gushan Island, you need to take a round-trip boat fare, the boat fare is 30 yuan/person, and the island ticket is 20 yuan/person. When you step onto Gushan Island, you will find that the scenery here is like a paradise, peaceful and beautiful, making people linger. - **Dawan Village Internet Celebrity S Bay**: Navigate to the Internet Celebrity S Bay in Fuxian Lake, no tickets required. On a clear day, this is a great place to watch the sunset. You can see the winding road and the sparkling Fuxian Lake complementing each other, forming a picturesque scene. When the sun sets, the golden sunlight shines on the lake, and the entire S Bay is dyed golden, which is so beautiful that it makes people intoxicated. - **Sakura Valley**: Ticket price: 10 yuan/person. There are swings, sailboats and white sand beaches here, like a dreamy fairy tale world. Every year from March to April, when the spring cherry blossoms are in full bloom, the entire valley is covered with pink cherry blossoms, like a pink ocean, which is beautiful beyond words. It is definitely worth a visit during the cherry blossom season. - **Moon Bay Wetland**: Ticket price is 30 yuan/person, but it can be deducted when spending in the park. Walking into the park, you will see coconut trees and beaches, as if you are in "Little Sanya". This is also one of the best places to watch the sunset. When night falls, the afterglow of the setting sun shines on the coconut trees and reflects the lake, forming a beautiful picture that makes you feel as if you are in a fairyland. - **Mafang Village Wetland**: No tickets required, self-drive to Mafang Village Wetland Park. After you park your car in the parking lot, walk through the palm trees toward the shore of Fuxian Lake, and you will find a "woods boardwalk leading to the seaside." Walking along the plank road is like walking into a mysterious forest world, allowing you to feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. - **Fuhaiwan Wetland**: Self-drive to Fuhaiwan Wetland Park, no tickets required. From February to April, there will be a sea of ​​lavender flowers blooming here, a sea of ​​purple, extremely romantic; from March to May, it will be a sea of ​​pink flowers. However, it should be noted that due to different temperatures and climates each year, the flowering period is for reference only. When you are surrounded by a sea of ​​flowers, it feels like you have walked into a dreamy fairy tale world, making you forget all your worries. 🏠For accommodation, Guanglong Town is a good choice. There are many accommodation options here, whether you like luxurious hotels or cozy B&Bs, they can meet your needs. At night, there is a lively and interesting Starlight Night Market in the town, where you can taste a variety of special snacks and experience the local customs and culture. 🐟Food is also an unmissable part of the Fuxian Lake trip. When you come here, you must not miss the Fuxian Lake copper pot fish and copper pot potato stewed rice. The copper pot fish has tender meat and the fish soup is delicious; the copper pot potato stewed rice is fragrant and has a soft and glutinous texture, which makes people linger in the aftertaste. Fuxian Lake is like a treasure hidden in the mountains, waiting for you to discover its beauty. I believe this note will provide strong help for your trip to Fuxian Lake and give you an unforgettable travel experience.

I thought Erhai Lake was beautiful enough… until I came to Fuxian Lake 🌊 There aren't many tourists, so it's very relaxing to visit here. If you're traveling by high-speed rail 🚄, take a taxi from Kunming high-speed railway station, rent an electric car, and you're ready to go. 🚗 Itinerary: Luchong Scenic Area➡️ Starfish Cave➡️ Fuxian Lake Park➡️ Dawan Village➡️ Sun Mountain Town 🚗 Transportation & Accommodation Luchong Scenic Area➡️ Starfish Cave➡️ Fuxian Lake Park➡️ Dawan Village S-curve➡️ Sun Mountain Town ☑️ Luchong Scenic Area A surprisingly pleasant scenic area with an entrance fee of ¥15. The sand on the beach is quite fine, and the coastline is very long!!! You can enjoy all sorts of water activities… ☑️ Starfish Cave: The water is incredibly clear. It truly deserves to be called the "Maldives of Kunming." The crystal-clear jelly-like sea is mesmerizing. ☑️ Fuxian Lake Wetland Park: Free entry!!! It's truly beautiful. A lone tree 🌳, a lakeside boardwalk, and lakeside flowers!! Every frame is picture-perfect. ☑️ Sun Mountain Town: A great place to watch the sunset 🌄!! The long white path is like a time tunnel.

Some people say, "The people of Yunnan gave Erhai Lake to the world and kept Fuxian Lake for themselves." According to legend, the Jade Emperor sent two immortals, Shi and Xiao, to inspect the human world. When they arrived in central Yunnan, they saw a pool of sparkling clear water. They were fascinated by the beautiful scenery and were reluctant to leave. They turned into boulders, hence the name Fuxian Lake. Because I missed my trip to Erhai Lake two years ago very much, I chose Fuxian Lake this year, hoping to see the pearl of central Yunnan known as "Ten Thousand Acres of Colored Glass". ☁️Weather: During the Spring Festival, the temperature difference between morning and evening in Fuxian Lake is large. The highest temperature during the day can reach 20 degrees, and only 4 or 5 degrees at night, and the sunshine is strong! Strong sunshine! The biggest mistake I made on this trip was not bringing sunscreen, which caused burning pain on my forehead and face from the third day, so painful that I dared not make large facial expressions easily [Toasted][Toasted][Toasted] In addition, Fuxian Lake is surrounded by mountains, with strong winds and waves, so windproof clothes and hats are still very necessary🤧🤧🤧 🚄Transportation: Fuxian Lake is located in Chengjiang City, under the jurisdiction of Yuxi City, about 60 kilometers away from Kunming. There is no train to Chengjiang City, so I flew to Kunming and directly asked for a car to pick me up at the airport and take me to the B&B. It takes about 100 minutes from the airport to the B&B. If you don’t drive here by yourself, online car-hailing is not very convenient. Generally, Chengjiang City, Cambrian Town and other places are okay. 🏠Accommodation: Because I like quietness, after comparing, I chose to live in Xiaowan Village (Figures 18 and 19). This place is relatively new overall, and basically all of them are fresh-style homestays and cafes. They are built on the mountain and you can enjoy the lake view very well [TeaDrinker][TeaDrinker][TeaDrinker] However, the mistake is that the Internet celebrity cafes attract a large number of tourists, including various speechless behaviors and people, including but not limited to those who open the public to watch videos and play games 😤😤 those who call friends to take pictures 😩😩 those who scream and scream like a naughty child 😡😡 resulting in a very poor experience outside of accommodation 🙃🙃🙃 🍜Food: Fuxian Lake is mainly based on Yunnan cuisine. Basically every restaurant has copper pot fish, potato rice and barbecue, and of course the famous mushroom hot pot 🍄🍄🍄If you drive yourself, it is strongly recommended to go to the Cambrian Town in the north or the Dawan Village in the south, where there are many restaurants and types to choose from. As for why it is not recommended to eat in Xiaowan Village where you are staying, please see the detailed account below😵😵😵 🚏Attractions: Fuxian Lake is the same as Erhai Lake, both are tours around the lake. Although the whole circle of Fuxian Lake is only about 100 kilometers, there are many attractions along the lake. If you don’t have much time, you won’t be able to visit all of them. The main attractions of Fuxian Lake are concentrated in the northern half. Most of them are free and not very large. Basically, you can visit them all within 1 hour (excluding those with children 😅😅). If you live by the lake like me, you still need to plan your trip carefully if you want to go back and forth🤔🤔🤔Many local B&Bs and attractions have Trip Moments. As for the specific effect, of course it depends on fate🫣🫣🫣 The next is the diary part Day 1: Beijing Daxing-Kunming Changshui, the whole journey is more than 3 hours. It snowed when we took off, so it was delayed by 30 minutes. We arrived in Kunming at around 4 pm. We picked up the airport and went directly to the B&B. The journey took about 100 minutes. Let me add a comment here, the local people in Yunnan are really good at driving 😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫After checking in, I packed up and went out to find food. It should be noted that the catering facilities in Xiaowan Village are not enough to support the flow of tourists during the Spring Festival. Restaurants with slightly better reviews often have dozens of tables lined up. Moreover, the restaurants here are not completely enclosed walls and roofs, and there are leaks everywhere, which made my first meal experience very bad😑😑😑After the meal, according to my own nature, I mainly familiarized myself with the environment around the homestay on the first night. However, Xiaowan Village is built on the mountain, and there are steep slopes and steps up and down. I was already in a bad mood, and I hurried back to wash and sleep when I was lazy😪😪😪 The next day: As expected, I slept until 11 o'clock⏰⏰ During this period, the owner of the homestay also thoughtfully left a breakfast for me, which touched me🥹🥹Because my usual leisurely style of traveling, I directly rented an electric car and traveled clockwise along the red route in Figure 20. The first stop is the Sun Mountain Town Square (Pictures 1, 2, and 3), which is next to Xiaowan Village. There is a large area of ​​villas on the hillside with a square and a market in the middle. It is mainly European-style buildings. You can overlook Fuxian Lake from the hillside, and the scenery is quite good. On the way to the Xianhu Bay Scenic Area, there is a section of plank road on the side of the road, which is very photogenic (Pictures 4 and 5). The second stop is Xianhu Bay Scenic Area (Figure 6), where tickets are free and there are sailboats and pedal boats. The third stop 📍 A Touch of Blue·TheBlue Wild Luxury Inn·Cliff Cafe (Pictures 7, 8, 9). As the name suggests, it is an Internet-famous coffee shop built on the cliff. It has designed and built platforms in various styles for people who come here to check in and take pictures. Because it is located on a high ground, you can also take pictures of the lake view and sailboats. The fourth stop is the internet-famous S Bay of Fuxian Lake (Figure 10), a beautiful scene in my imagination, enjoying the breeze, drinking coffee, and admiring the lake view and sunset. Unfortunately, it was overcrowded, with randomly parked vehicles, tables and chairs from merchants, and you can imagine the beautiful scenery by yourself🥱🥱🥱It should be noted that the sunset at Fuxian Lake is more random. During the few days I was there, I watched a big white sun slowly set behind the mountain, and then the sky turned red for a few minutes and then gradually darkened😞😞😞 Day 3: Considering the distance and time issues, I decisively chartered a car to travel around the lake, following the blue route in Figure 20 and going counterclockwise. Due to seasonal reasons, we skipped Sakura Valley. The fifth stop 📍 Moon Bay Wetland Park (Pictures 11 and 12), the ticket price is 30 yuan, but you can exchange it for food and drinks in the park, no change is provided. This place is known as the Little Sanya in Yunnan. It has white sand beaches and some water activities. It is more suitable for taking children to play. However, the temperature during the Spring Festival is too high to go into the water. 😏😏Sixth stop📍 Fuxian Lake Mafang Village Ecological Wetland Park (Picture 13), free, this celebrity camera position is very photogenic, but unfortunately I have no model to shoot🤣🤣🤣Seventh stop📍 Guanglong Fuhai Bay Wetland Park (Picture 14), free, there are large tracts of flower fields, plank roads, and beaches, suitable for taking children or taking a walk. There were crowds of people near noon, as shown in Figure 14, the lonely tree. It is still suitable for taking photos when there are fewer people. In addition, the Chengjiang City Planning Museum at the entrance of the park displays the historical evolution of Chengjiang City's development and protection of Fuxian Lake. The eighth stop 📍 Fuxian Lake Red Sand Beach (Figure 15), free. How should I put it? Don’t hold out too much hope, lest you be deceived by the refined retouching on the Internet. Figure 15 is taken directly from the camera, you can experience it for yourself. I think it is similar to the color of the crushed bricks used to build red brick houses in the past 🧱🧱🧱😂😂 Later on the way, the driver told me that the reason why the red beach is red is that it is actually the red soil on the hillside next to it, which fell down and was formed by the lake water. The ninth stop is Luchong Scenic Area (Figures 16 and 17), with a ticket price of 15 yuan. It is backed by mountains and faces the water, with beautiful scenery. Climbing up Bijia Mountain and overlooking the entire lake, one feels as if “the place where Xie Gong stayed is still there, with clear water rippling and monkeys crying.” The lake at the foot of the mountain is another scene. The sunlight shines through the lake, which is as clear and green as a mirror, making people feel relaxed and happy. There are several platforms around the Toad Cave, which are very suitable for taking pictures. Due to time constraints, I gave up on visiting the famous Fish Cave further south. According to the driver, the lake view, sailboats, etc. there are actually similar, and the main difference is that there are a few internet-famous coffee shops. In the evening, I did not go back to Xiaowan Village directly, but asked the driver to take me to Cambrian Town to find food. There are many restaurants to choose from, and the dining experience is much better than the previous two days😊😊😊 Day 4: A leisurely day, strolling slowly in Xiaowan Village (Figures 18 and 19), which is actually just a slope. I originally planned to find a cafe to read a book and paint a picture, but as mentioned in the accommodation section above, the experience was extremely bad. I returned to the B&B Fuxian Lake Lanshansu Full Lake View Courtyard in a huff. The considerate B&B owner gave me the small conference room to use alone. I could finally calm down and "be a literary youth for a while" 🧑‍🎨🧑‍🎨In the evening, I went to the reserved restaurant and had a delicious mushroom hotpot 😋😋 to put an end to this trip. Day 5: Kunming Changshui - Beijing Daxing. My 🐱s must have thought that I went out hunting and killed something 🤣🤣🤣. I quickly opened a can and ate some freeze-dried food to calm my nerves. After this trip, Fuxian Lake still met my expectations. Due to seasonal reasons, there is still a lot of room for improvement in the experience. Even if it is just to eat a mushroom hot pot, it is worth coming again 👋👋

| This paradise on earth must be visited in this life. Today I must plant some grass for you in Fuxian Lake😍! Location: Fuxian Lake is located in Chengjiang City, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province. It is simply the darling of nature, surrounded by mountains, like a bright pearl inlaid on the earth✨. 🌅Landscape: The scenery of Fuxian Lake is really amazing👏! The lake water is crystal clear and crystal clear. It is no exaggeration to call it "ten thousand hectares of glaze" by the ancients. Standing by the lake, looking at the blue sky and clear lake water, the beautiful scenery of water and sky makes people feel like they are in a fairyland😜. The breeze blows, and the lake surface sparkles with ripples, which is so beautiful that it makes people feel enchanted💕. Moreover, the mountains surrounding Fuxian Lake are lush and green, and they set off against the lake water, forming a beautiful landscape picture🖼️. Walking along the lakeside, feeling the caress of the breeze and listening to the sound of the lake water lapping on the shore, it is really relaxing😌. There is also a sea of ​​pink flowers here🌸. From March to September every year, pink flowers bloom all over the lakeshore, which is extremely romantic🥰. It is said that there is a mysterious underwater ancient city at the bottom of the lake, which adds a mysterious color to Fuxian Lake. 🍱Food: 👉Copper Pot Fish🐟: This is the signature delicacy of Fuxian Lake😋! You must try the fish cooked in Fuxian Lake water, the taste is simply amazing😍. The fish are all freshly killed, and the meat is tender and delicate. It is cooked slowly in a copper pot with simple onion, ginger, and salt seasonings. The fish soup is milky white. A sip will warm your heart and stomach. 🥰. Then dip it in the special "star dipping water", the taste is spicy and delicious, it is a must-have😜. When eating copper pot fish, don’t forget to order the copper pot potato rice🥔. The rice pieces are independent and oily but not greasy. The potato skin is browned, and it is fragrant and waxy when you bite it. It is extremely delicious. 👉Pea flour🥣: Local pea flour is also worth trying 😉! Freshly cut and eaten pea flour has a strong bean flavor and a hard texture, but the more you chew it, the more delicious it gets😜. 👉Cold white meat🥩: This is also one of the local specialties. The meat is sliced ​​thinly and dipped in sweet dipping water, which gives it a unique flavor😃. 👉Kanglangyu🐠: If you have the opportunity, you can try Kanglangyu, but be careful not to be fooled. You can go to Fenglu Vegetable Market. Things are cheap and there are many types to choose from 😉 . 📸Photography location: 👉Fuxian Lake internet celebrity S Bay: also called Fuxian Lake Observation Deck😃. The seaside road here is S-shaped. Looking down from a high place, the seaside road looks like a beautiful ribbon🎗️. Walking on the road, any photo taken will be a blockbuster. When the sunset shines, the lake surface is sparkling, which is particularly charming and perfect for taking pictures. 👉Sun Mountain Town: Full of European and American style, it feels like you are in a fairy tale world😍. The town has a unique architectural style and bright colors. You can shoot French blockbusters here without going to Europe🤩. The internet-famous bridge on Taiyang Mountain also has a unique flavor. You can take photos while standing on the glass plank road, with the beautiful Fuxian Lake and mountains in the background. It’s really a sight to behold😜. 👉Moon Bay Wetland Park: There is a large area of ​​white sand beach and seagulls, and the clear lake water laps at the lake shore, just like being on vacation at the seaside😃. Walking on the shore holding hands with my friends, the breeze blowing on my cheeks, any photo taken is very photogenic 😂. 👉Xiaba Wetland Park: You can take pictures of overwhelming loneliness here😜! Navigating here, the car can drive about a hundred meters to the lake. Follow the arrow and you will see a boat. Standing next to the boat and taking pictures, the atmosphere will be full🤩.

🌈Fuxian Lake is really beautiful from all angles It's a pity that the day I went to S Bend was cloudy, otherwise it would be really nice to match the sparkling lake 😂It is said that this place was originally planned to be a villa area, but now it is shelved for some reasons 😢There are many coffee shops along the road, but! Everyone uses colorful sheds, which really look ugly! If there is a little planning, it will be better, now it looks messy ‼️Friends who have been here before said that when there were no stalls, it was much more beautiful here Anyway, if you drive to Fuxian Lake, you can come up and have a look, especially on sunny days!