[2025 Kunming Attraction] Travel Guide for Kunming Longmen Grottoes (Updated Apr)

Everyone! I just came back from Kunming and received a private message from my bestie: "I heard that you took your child to the sea of ​​flowers and he cried for three days?" Yes, that's right! Because - my baby was moved to tears in the cherry blossom rain, I was suffocated and cried in the rapeseed field, and finally cried until my makeup was ruined in the water show in the ethnic village 😭🌸 🌸【A must-see magic trap for children】🌸 ⚠ Pitfalls Warning: Yuantongshan Cherry Blossoms (No. 92, Qingnian Road, Wuhua District) The cherry blossom rain will make you doubt your life! It is recommended to wear a waterproof jacket, otherwise your hair will turn into cherry blossom-flavored marshmallows in seconds. The baby may have symptoms of "petal allergy": keep saying "Mom, this is a star falling down" ✨ ✅ Magic spells: 2. Peach Blossoms in Country Park (Heilinpu Street, Wuhua District) Free magic effective time: March 1st - April 5th, 10,000 peach trees collectively turn pink Parent-child must-learn: Play "petal catching" in the peach blossom forest. If the child catches 10 petals, he will be rewarded with rainbow candy🍬 Famous Flower Valley (next to Sanjia Village Reservoir, Xishan District) 30 yuan to unlock triple flower sea magic: ① Rapeseed fields instantly became the filming location for "Heidi and Grandpa" ② Butterfly fairies will appear among the poppies ③ There is a rainbow hidden in the alpine rhododendron forest🌈 If you bring your kids, you must take the train (20 yuan/person), otherwise the magic of the sea of ​​flowers will suck away all your energy. Xishan Scenic Area (Metro Line 3, Xishan Park Station, Exit A) The cable car going up the mountain will trigger the "cloud screaming magic", so timid kids should be careful! The stairs of Longmen Grottoes hide the "stair counting magic". If the child counts to 100 levels, he will be rewarded with ice cream🍦 Tanhua Temple Park (No. 533 Tanhua Road) The sea of ​​peony flowers has the "magic of time travel", wearing Hanfu can instantly turn you into an ancient lady Hidden magic: Borrow a watering can from the gardener to create an artificial rainbow🌈 🚗【3-Day Magic Adventure Route】🚗 Day 1: Magic Awakening in the City Yuantong Mountain Cherry Blossoms→Green Lake Red-billed Gulls→Weeping Begonias in Xihua Garden 💡 Magic props: Use mirrors to reflect sunlight and create light spots under the weeping crabapple waterfall in Xihua Garden Day 2: Advanced Mountain Magic Xishan Cable Car→Famous Flower Valley Train→Ethnic Village Water Show ⚠ Magic Taboo: The restaurant in Minghua Valley will steal your wallet, it is recommended to bring your own "energy biscuits" Day 3: The final chapter of ancient magic Peony at Tanhua Temple→Peach Blossom at Country Park→Dounan Flower Market 💡 The ultimate magic: Buy 3 bunches of sunflowers for 10 yuan at Dounan Flower Market, and the kids hold them up for photos, it’s super healing🌻 ⚠【Magic Defense Guide】⚠ Sun protection cape: SPF50 + children's sunscreen + sun protection mask, otherwise you will be tanned into a small coal ball by the sun Mosquito repellent bracelet: Mosquitoes in the sea of ​​flowers will cast an "itching spell", physical defense is the most reliable Energy supply: When taking your baby with you, you must carry a small backpack filled with dried fruits + nuts + wet wipes Luggage storage: We used the Dianchi Haigeng Park storage point, which is open from 9 am to 6 pm. We played until sunset after storing our luggage. Although I took my baby to wander around in the magical world of flowers for three days, when the baby raised his little hands covered with pollen and said, "Mom, I caught the spring", I felt that all the magic backlash was worth it at that moment~ Kunming's spring is a miracle where even breathing is sweet🌸🌼💐

As soon as spring arrives, Kunming's Xishan Park transforms into a dreamy sea of flowers. In this season, magnolias, cherry blossoms, and crabapple blossoms complement each other beautifully. As a seasoned flower enthusiast, I must share a super detailed flower viewing guide with everyone. 📖 ​ 🚗 Transportation Guide​ 📍 By Bus You can take buses No. 6, 51, or 17 to Gao Yao Station. Then transfer to the park's shuttle bus or walk to the cherry blossom viewing area. Traveling by bus is economical and allows you to enjoy the city scenery of Kunming along the way. ​ 📍 By Car Navigate directly to "Kunming Xishan Park." The park has a parking lot. 🅿 However, there are more tourists on weekends and holidays, so it is recommended to depart early to avoid parking difficulties. ​ 📍 By Subway First, take Subway Line 3 and get off at Xishan Park Station. After exiting the subway station, you can choose to take the park's direct shuttle bus for convenient and direct access to the park entrance. You can also walk directly to Biji Guan to see the flowers. 🌸 Viewing Spots​ 📍 Maomaoqing This is the area with the most concentrated cherry blossoms in Xishan Park. Cherry blossoms bloom all over the mountains and plains, and the pink and white flowers are like clouds in the sky. Stroll along the winding mountain paths, with a natural canopy of cherry blossoms overhead. Every photo is a masterpiece. 📸 It's like being in a fairy tale world. ​ 📍 Near Taihua Temple There are also many cherry blossom trees around Taihua Temple. The ancient temple and cherry blossoms complement each other, adding a touch of tranquility and elegance to this beautiful scenery. Feel the gentle breeze under the cherry blossom trees, and the petals falling on your shoulders are extremely pleasant. ​ 📍 Biji Guan The cherry blossoms at Biji Guan have a unique charm. The terrain here is slightly higher, and the cherry blossoms are scattered along the hillside. Looking out from a high place, you can take in the entire expanse of cherry blossoms along with the surrounding green hills and trees. The view is extremely wide, and compared to other popular spots, there are relatively few tourists here, allowing you to enjoy the cherry blossom scenery more freely, listen to the sound of falling petals, and enjoy your own flower viewing time. ​ 🎠 Activities in the Park​ Besides enjoying the cherry blossoms, Xishan Park has many other fun activities. You can take the cable car 🚠 and overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire park from the air. The rolling mountains, lush forests, and the dreamy cherry blossom sea are all in view. You can also visit the Dragon Gate Grottoes and appreciate the exquisite carving skills of the ancients. Standing on the Dragon Gate, overlooking Kunming city and Dianchi Lake, the view is super wide. ​ 🍱 Food Nearby​ 📍 Maomaoqing Farmhouse at the foot of Xishan Mountain When you're tired of playing, you can go to the farmhouse to taste authentic Kunming cuisine. The "Lao Nai Yang Yu" (Grandma's Potatoes) are soft, glutinous, and sweet. The Yiliang Roast Duck has crispy skin and tender meat. Paired with special dipping sauce, every bite is bursting with happiness. ​ 📍 Snack Stalls There are also many snack stalls around the park. "Kao Er Kuai" (Grilled Rice Cakes) is a must-try. Soft and glutinous rice cakes with various sauces and side dishes offer a rich taste, and it's super enjoyable to eat while walking. 📍 Chama Hua Street Not far from Xishan Park is Chama Hua Street, which is full of old Kunming charm. Stepping into it, you are greeted by antique streets and a lively atmosphere. There is a wide variety of food here. "Xiao Guo Mi Xian" (Small Pot Rice Noodles) is a must-try delicacy. Smooth and chewy rice noodles are immersed in delicious broth, paired with tender minced meat, refreshing chives, and other ingredients. One bite, and the rich aroma instantly spreads in your mouth. There is also "Guandu Baba" (Guandu Pastry), with rose bean paste, white sugar sesame, and other flavors. The outer skin is soft and glutinous, and the filling is sweet. Every bite is full of the taste of old Kunming. There are also various other snacks on the street, such as fried potatoes and tofu pudding rice noodles. Each one can immerse your taste buds in the unique flavors of Kunming. Enjoy the food while experiencing the vibrant atmosphere of old Kunming. ​ 💡 Helpful Tips​ Best Viewing Time Every year from February to March is the peak season for cherry blossoms in Xishan Park. However, the specific time may fluctuate depending on the climate that year. Before you go, you can check the park's official news or real-time updates on social media.

A group of four coming to Kunming? Follow my lazy guide, no need for 20,000 steps, easily check in at popular landmarks + take amazing photos for your WeChat Moments! Take taxis all the way without breaking the bank, with an average fare of CNY 25 per person, you can experience the best of the Spring City!👇 🌅 Morning Itinerary: Seagulls and Ethnic Customs 1️⃣ Haigeng Dam (8:30-10:00) 💡 What to do: Head straight to Dianchi Lake to feed the seagulls in the morning! Remember to bring small bread or seagull food. The sight of flocks of red-billed gulls circling overhead is super impressive. It is recommended to arrive around 9:00 am when there are fewer people and the light is soft. Photos taken with a regular camera turn out beautifully! 🚗 Transportation: 20 minutes by taxi from downtown, or take Subway Line 5 to Yinghailu Station and walk 2 km (lazy people can take a taxi directly!) 📸 Photo spots: Capture seagulls swooping down, silhouettes against the dam railings, blue sky + lake background 2️⃣ Yunnan Nationalities Village (10:30-12:30) 💡 What to do: 5-minute walk to the Nationalities Village! A condensed version of 25 ethnic minority villages. Watch the Bai ethnic group's Three-Course Tea performance, take photos in Dai costumes, and have lunch there directly with Dai-style hand-grabbed rice + Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles. It's sour, spicy, and appetizing. 🚗 Transportation: Walking distance from Haigeng Dam 🍜 Food recommendations: Hand-grabbed rice from Sanpang Border Canteen, Cold Poached Eggs ☀️ Afternoon Itinerary: Mountains, Water, and Old Streets 3️⃣ Western Hills Forest Park (13:00-15:00) 💡 What to do: Take a 15-minute taxi ride to Western Hills and take the cable car to overlook the panoramic view of Dianchi Lake! The Dragon Gate Grottoes are a must-see, the cliff carvings have a super historical feel, and you can also overlook Kunming city from the top of the mountain. Lazy people can choose to take the electric shuttle bus up and down the mountain. 🚗 Transportation: 15 minutes by taxi from the Nationalities Village, or take the scenic spot direct bus ⚠️ Note: Wear comfortable shoes! Some steps are steep. If you are not physically fit, it is recommended to take the cable car round trip 4️⃣ Kunming Old Street (15:30-17:00) 💡 What to do: Head straight to the old street after descending the mountain! The yellow walls and green windows of Huanggong East Street have a retro feel. After taking photos, go to Dongfang Bookstore for a cup of coffee, and then enjoy some Li Ji Vietnamese rice noodle rolls + flower cakes for afternoon tea. 🚗 Transportation: 25 minutes by taxi from Western Hills, or take Subway Line 3 and transfer to Line 2 🍡 Snack recommendations: Nu Li Juan Fengqing Baba Rolls (thin soybean flour + baba), Er Lao Sweet White Wine 🌙 Evening Itinerary: Lake View and Night Market 5️⃣ Green Lake Park (17:30-19:00) 💡 What to do: Green Lake at dusk is like an overturned palette! Order a drink at a lakeside cafe and wait for the sunset to paint the lake red. In winter, you can also encounter red-billed gulls, and it's even better for photos than Haigeng Dam because there are fewer people! 🚗 Transportation: 10 minutes by taxi from the old street 📸 Hidden photo spots: Reflections on the Nine-Turn Bridge, bamboo forest paths 6️⃣ Nanqiang Street Night Market (19:30-21:00) 💡 What to do: Time for late-night snacks! Barbecue stalls, fried skewers, milk fan tangyuan… Sanpang Fried Skewers is recommended (CNY 1/skewer! The fried enoki mushrooms are amazing), CNY 30 per person to eat your fill! 🚗 Transportation: 8 minutes by taxi from Green Lake 🍢 Must-eat list: Milk Fan Tangyuan, Fried Chicken Skin, Potato Baba 💡 Lazy Tips Money-saving transportation method: Four people share a taxi throughout the whole trip, the total cost is about CNY 100, which is more time-saving and labor-saving than the subway! Photo tips: Use continuous shooting mode for seagulls, wear light-colored clothes for better photos in the old street, and use a wide-angle lens to capture panoramic views from the Western Hills cable car. Anti-scam guide: You can bargain for purchases in the Nationalities Village, and ask the price before buying snacks at the night market! 📌 Seasonal Bonus: April-May: Jacaranda in full bloom! Jiaochang Middle Road is a street of purple flowers. Buy a jacaranda ice cream and take atmospheric photos. Winter: Sunset at Haiyan Village + Dianchi Lake sunset glow, maximum romance! Save this guide and go with your besties/boyfriend! Kunming is really beautiful and delicious, and the prices are affordable. 😍

#February travel support event Kunming Xishan Park Yongmun.. Xishan Park's Yongmun, which was built by hand by three generations for 70 years during the Qing Dynasty.. Amazed by the grandeur and the size of the Tentsu Lake once again If you choose a day with good weather, you can see a very good view.

Longmen Grottoes are best at night. The lights don't all come on at once, but start to come on gradually at around 5:20 pm, and are all on by around 6:30 pm. The small caves are also lit up. However, the security guard said that there will be no night tours from tomorrow, and they will not resume until March or April.

Kunming - Xishan Park 1. Attraction Introduction: The main attractions in Xishan Park are Longmen and "Once you ascend Longmen, your status will increase a hundredfold." At the top of the mountain is Lingxu Pavilion, where you can see the panoramic view of Kunming and Dianchi Lake. There is a stone tablet inscribed with "Five Hundred Miles of Dianchi Lake" at the top. 2. Cost: Total 137.5 yuan Ticket 30 yuan + Shuttle Bus (from Tourist Management Center to Scenic Area Ticket Office) 12.5 yuan + Electric Car 10 yuan (from Scenic Area Ticket Office to the bottom of Longmen) + Cable Car Ticket (return to Scenic Area Ticket Office) 25 yuan + Dianchi Cable Car Ticket 60 yuan (from Scenic Area Ticket Office to Haigeng Park) 3. Reservation Method: None Recommendation Level: There is a God of Wealth statue! You can touch the statue for good luck, and there are free guides in the scenic area. Highly recommended, as everyone prays for wealth nowadays. 5. Avoidance Points: There is a place just below Longmen where they offer you a free plaque. Once you take it, they will start talking about your zodiac sign and try to sell you a lotus lamp for 99 yuan. 6. Recommended Play Time: 4 hours Tips: This route is the most convenient if you buy these tickets, with the least walking required and minimal climbing. However, you will be amazed by the wonders of nature. Longmen is quite narrow and steep, and the ground is slippery, so walk slowly. First, the starting point of the scenic area is at the Haigeng Park Cable Car to Dianchi Lake Park. Take a taxi to Haigeng Park or Kunming Tourist Cable Car. Note: it is the tourist cable car, not the Longmen cable car! It is Haigeng Park, not Haigeng Dam! Haigeng Dam is 2 kilometers away from the park unless you want to take a walk... Haigeng Park also has seagulls that you can feed, so there's no need to walk the extra 2 kilometers (I'm lazy, can't help it). 2. Buy a one-way cable car ticket for 60 yuan per person. Do not buy a round-trip ticket because you can take a shuttle bus directly to the subway station from Longmen unless you want to see Dianchi Lake again and return to Haigeng Park. This cable car is fully enclosed, crossing Dianchi Lake all the way to the mid-mountain of Xishan, with one car accommodating b people. 3. After getting off the first cable car, you will reach the entrance of Longmen Scenic Area. Buy the Longmen ticket here. Note: The first section is just the cable car ticket. This is the scenic area ticket. To avoid confusion, there are many staff members explaining in front of the map, but it is very noisy on-site. It is recommended to understand in advance and buy tickets directly at the window for faster service. 4. Recommended Route: Cable Car Up + Ticket + Electric Car Down + Shuttle Bus Ticket = 77.5 yuan. The staff will recommend taking the electric car first, but I personally think the cable car is worth the wait. I arrived at 12 o'clock and waited for half an hour. After getting off the cable car, it's all downhill, not too tiring. Many people who took the electric car still have to climb up to the cable car, which is quite exhausting... but there is no need to queue... but I really can't walk... so I'd rather queue... It is said that there is no queue before 10 o'clock! But I encountered a marathon road closure that day, got up early, and arrived at 12 o'clock, so there was no other way... The Longmen cable car is fully open and very long. You can sit alone or with one other person, so the queue is long, and the wind is strong on the mountain. Wear a hat. Near the end, someone will take photos for 20 yuan each. You can see Dianchi Lake all the way up. 6. The downhill road is indeed very rugged and tiring. People with weak legs should consider carefully. The mountain roads are mostly one-way, with staff and signs at every intersection. Finally, take the electric car back to the cable car queue area. The final shuttle bus is outside the scenic area. This ticket can be bought separately. It stops at other scenic spots along the way and finally reaches the subway station, where you can take a taxi or subway. The whole journey takes 2-3 hours, costing 137.5 yuan 💰 Overlooking Dianchi Lake and Kunming City, the air on the mountain is fresh, and climbing is good exercise.

Museum in the morning, Longmen Grottoes in the afternoon! Experience the special forces travel of college students, travel alone and randomly pick passers-by to take photos for me📷 🙋🏻‍♀️Summary according to my own half-day tour route: Please accept the May Day tour guide to Longmen Grottoes👇👇 1⃣️Enter from the west gate‼ ️700 meters to the ticket gate 2⃣️ Rent an interpreter or join a tour guide! Otherwise, when you see the caves, you will just say awesome! Don’t know the story of each grotto! (It's not very good to get a tour guide, I can't hear clearly🙉) 3⃣️Go in the afternoon, you can finish the tour in 4 hours, and just walk to the other side of the river in the evening, and then wait for the lights to turn on at 7 o'clock! Many staff will say that the lights are not on, don’t believe them‼ ️ (Maybe the lighting is not considered as light to them hhh) 📷How to take photos ✔️Take photos from the side of the Buddha, and then remove the tourists behind with one click ✔️After the tour, go to the opposite side of the exit river, and take photos with the Buddha as the background!

Recently, the Longmen Grottoes have reopened for night tours, and it's incredibly crowded. Under the setting sun, the Longmen Grottoes seem like a magical blockbuster from a movie, with wonderful colors and endless charm blossoming from the inside out. ✨ Night Tour Opening Hours: Starting from March 20, 2024, ticket sales from 17:30 to 21:30, ticket checking from 18:00 to 20:00, and clearing the area at 21:00. 📍 Open Areas: Xishan Grottoes and Xiangshan Temple. Special note: During the night tour, the Dongshan Grottoes and Baiyuan will not be open to the public. 📑 Also, based on everyone's needs, we have detailed the following two tour routes: 1. Xishan + Xiangshan Temple tour plan: Arrive at the northwest service area from 16:00 to 17:00, visit the Xishan Grottoes, then go to Xiangshan Temple, and finally return to the viewing platform to admire the night view from afar; 2. Pure night tour plan: Arrive at the northwest service area from 16:00 to 17:00, visit the Xishan Grottoes until about 19:00, then head to the night tour area near the Lushena Buddha, and around 20:00 go to the viewing platform to take photos and gaze at the night view from afar, finally returning to the northwest service area by shuttle bus. 💡 I recommend the pure night tour route more, although you can't visit Xiangshan Temple, you can enjoy the breathtaking night view up close, and there are more people visiting the viewing platform, so it's better to go early than late! ⚠️ Precautions: 1. The Longmen Grottoes scenic area is large, and the journey requires sufficient physical strength and comfortable shoes, please take the shuttle bus if needed; 2. Audio guide rental is available at the Dashi Gate entrance, with a rental fee of 20 yuan per person. Must-see spots in the Xishan Grottoes: 📍 Lushena Buddha: This is the iconic Buddha statue of Longmen, said to be inspired by the statue of Empress Wu Zetian, standing 17 meters tall, with a lifelike and awe-inspiring image. 📍 Ten Thousand Buddha Cave: Located within the Xishan Grottoes, named for the fifteen thousand small seated and standing Buddhas neatly arranged on the north and south sides of the cave. 📍 Mo Ya Three Buddha Niches: Located between the Binyang Three Caves and the Ten Thousand Buddha Cave, the three Buddhas represent the past, present, and future, a typical theme of the Three Worlds of Buddha. 📍 Binyang Three Caves: Binyang South Cave, Binyang Middle Cave, Binyang North Cave. The theme of the Three Worlds of Buddha, namely the past, present, and future Buddhas, with the main Buddha being Sakyamuni. 📍 Guyang Cave: Carved during the Northern Wei Dynasty, it has a history of 1500 years and is one of the earliest excavated caves in the Longmen Grottoes with rich Buddhist content and high artistic value in calligraphy.

Enjoy Longmen, great photo-taking tips and smart travel guide! The morning light is just breaking, 😣 Don’t let the crowded crowds ruin your journey! Keep this perfect guidebook for visiting Longmen Grottoes in mind and make your first visit an unforgettable memory. 🚘 Transportation tips: - If you choose to take a taxi, go directly to the Northwest Service Area, the fare is about 30 yuan; - If you take the subway, please go to Balitang Station on Line 2, and then take bus No. 81/53/60 directly to Longmen Grottoes Station. 🎫 Ticket information: - Standard price is 90 yuan, teachers and students can get half price discount with vouchers. 🗺 Recommended route (must read!): Xishan Grottoes → Grottoes → Buddha Lifu Terrace → Xiangshan Temple → Baiyuan (estimated to take 2-3 hours) - One-way route design, no turning back; - The Xishan Grottoes are magnificent and worth your stop to take pictures; - Dongshan Grottoes are exposed to the sun in the afternoon and the road is rugged, so please arrange to visit in the morning; - The Buddha worship platform can capture the full view of the Buddha and is the best place for taking photos; - Climb up to Xiangshan Temple. Although you need to climb a ladder, you can overlook the entire grottoes; - Baiyuan, as quiet as a small park, is the resting place of Bai Juyi. ✅ Travel tips (must read!): - When arriving, look for the northwest service area, as the northeast area is far from the entrance; - When leaving, it is recommended to take a tour bus back to the northwest area, the fare is only 10 yuan; - Enhance the photos and recommend exotic or flying costumes; - Avoid the crowds, the early bird catches the worm, enter the park at 8 am; - Check with the staff to see if the night view is open; - Bring bottled water, which is sold at 5 yuan per bottle in the scenic area; - History lovers are advised to share a tour guide and enjoy the incomprehensible epic of the stone carvings alone. Regain your mood and set off again. May you leave beautiful footprints every step of the way during your exploration journey in Longmen.