CHEN NIANG NIANG

I've eaten too many glutinous rice balls, but it's my first time to eat Pu'er tea glutinous rice balls. I came here to check in when I was walking around. Pu'er tea glutinous rice balls I ordered four-happiness glutinous rice balls, which come in four flavors: fresh flowers, black sesame, ham, and five-nut flavors. I like fresh flowers and ham the most. In addition to the glutinous rice ball soup base, Pu'er tea also has tea soup. The sweetness of the glutinous rice balls is neutralized by the Pu'er tea, which is not bad. You can eat one when you pass by.

I was on a business trip to Yunnan, and this stop was Kunming. I wandered around the old streets of Kunming, where there are many food streets. I came across this tangyuan (glutinous rice ball) shop, which I heard was quite famous. They offer many flavors of tangyuan, and my friend ordered a four-flavor set, meaning there were four different flavors: chestnut, peanut, sesame, etc., which seemed to be your choice. The tangyuan were delicious, soft and chewy, and a perfect size.

Kunming Old Street is open year-round and free of charge. Smaller attractions, such as Nie Er's Former Residence, are open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. It's a great place to experience Kunming's vibrant atmosphere and historical charm. This guide will help you explore the Old Street: 1. 🥰 Must-Visit Spots: The uniquely designed Duiyue Tower (Wine Cup Tower) on Guanghua Street is perfect for photos when illuminated at night; the Anti-Japanese War Victory Memorial Hall is right next to it. Nie Er's Former Residence on Yongdao Street is free to visit, allowing you to trace the musician's journey. The Oriental Bookstore on Wenming Street is full of retro charm, where you can browse secondhand books and write postcards. The Yunzi Museum offers free demonstrations of Go stone making and allows you to try your hand at DIY Go stones. 2. 🥰 Must-Try Local Delicacies: Chen Niangniang's large-filled glutinous rice balls on Wenming Street are generously filled, and her signature walnut and Pu'er tea flavor is particularly unique; Pang Dawan's small-pot rice noodles have a rich broth, and the double-flavored potato and tofu is spicy and flavorful; Liu Huan's fried pea flour noodles and Sanwan Douhua rice noodles are also authentic old Kunming flavors. The freshly baked rose petal cakes along the street are also suitable as souvenirs. 3. [Love] Transportation and Travel Tips [Car]: Take Metro Lines 3 or 5 to Wuyilu Station, and it's a few minutes' walk from there; taking bus routes 118 or K3 to Nanping Street East Exit Station is also convenient. Spend 2-3 hours exploring the core streets and alleys. For a more in-depth experience, you can try your hand at the intangible cultural heritage workshop, or watch a live-action drama at the Ma Family Courtyard; in the evening, there are street performers on Qianwang Street, and the quiet bars on Wenmiao Zhijie Street are perfect for relaxing. In addition, the old street has many stone-paved roads, so it is recommended to wear comfortable flat shoes.

Day 0 First Impressions of Kunming ✈️ 11:20 Arrived at Changshui International Airport 🚌 12:00 Airport Bus (25 RMB/person) 🕔 12:30 Arrived at Kunming Railway Station 🏨 Checked into Gefei Hotel 💰 Price: 260 RMB/night (cheapest double room) 👎 Cons: The room is a bit small, but the price-performance ratio is okay. 💣 Avoid: Beware of the fruit shop near the hotel! 10 rambutans, 2 bad 🥀 📍Day 1: 24-Hour Kunming Walk 🌞Breakfast Recommendation: 🥢Yingfeng Shao Erkuai (White Rice and Fried Dough Sticks) ⏰Opening Hours: 6:30-11:00 💔Experience: As a southerner, I was choked by the taste 🤯 🚫Avoid Hangzhou Xiaolongbao: The most pungent pork flavor ever 🐷 🐦Haigeng Park Seagull Watching Guide: 🚌Direct access by bus route 44 ⏰Recommended visit time: 1-2 hours 💦Rainy Day Only: Seagulls are still open! Unfortunately, the cable car is closed on rainy days 😭 ⚠️Tip: You can bring bread to feed the seagulls~ 🏮Kunming Old Street Food Guide: 🍲Aishangjun Wild Mushroom Hot Pot 💰Average Price: 80 RMB 🤔Review: A mushroom meeting? It felt like I hadn't eaten anything after finishing... 🧁Aunt Chen's Large Tangyuan (Sweet Rice Balls) 💰8 RMB/bowl (4 pieces) 😋Four flavors: Sesame/Rose/Yunnan Ham/Peanut ⚠️Warning: Too sweet!🤦‍♀️ 🥮Panxiangji 💰Fresh Flower Cake 4 RMB/each 💐Yunnan Ham Mooncake 8 RMB/each 💔Again...too sweet! 🌧️A Stroll Through Cuihu Park: 🌹Going up the mountain for tea - Yunnan Black Tea Latte 💰28 RMB/cup 😐Standard or average 🍰BA Bakery Review: Canelé 💰18 RMB (Sweet and salty) Rose Egg Tart 💰12 RMB (The crust is amazing) Rose Bagel 💰15 RMB (Sweet to the point of sadness) 🍜Today's Best: Morning Dew Tofu Rice Noodles! 📍Address: No. 142 Wenlin Street 💰15 RMB/bowl 👑Today's savior for my taste buds💯 🚄Finally, I braved the rain to head to Dali Station. ☔️Friendly reminder: Remember to bring an umbrella during Kunming's rainy season! #KunmingTourism #Redbills #RainySeasonKunming #FoodAvoidance #YunnanTravel

The ultimate Tangyuan (sweet rice ball) in Kunming's old streets!! I'll drink this bowl of Four Happiness Tangyuan first! 🥄 I've discovered a hidden gem – a long-established Tangyuan shop tucked away on Wenming Street! Aunt Chen's handmade Tangyuan are perfectly round and chewy, and the best part is the Four Happiness Tangyuan – you can try four amazing fillings at once! 👉 ♨️ Must-try signature dish 🍡 Four Happiness Tangyuan Platter (Yunnan Ham/Rose/Sesame/Peanut & Walnut) The rose fragrance is incredibly rich – a sweet and savory delight for Yunnan ham lovers! The peanut and walnut filling is incredibly satisfying, and the sesame filling is a delightful lava-like delight—each one is a different little surprise! ✨ 🏠 Chen Niangniang's Large Tangyuan (Old Street Branch) 📍 No. 39 Wenming Street (A must-visit spot when strolling through the Old Street) ⏰ 14:00-22:00 💰 12 RMB/serving (Four tangyuan are all you can eat!) Tips: The shop is small but has a fast turnover. The leopard-print wall and greenery at the entrance are perfect for taking photos! 📸 Remember to take a walk after your meal to digest; the Wenmiao Straight Street is right next door! #KunmingMustEat #HandmadeTangyuan #YunnanHamMooncakeAlternative #OldStreetFood #YunnanDesserts

4-Day, 3-Night Kunming In-Depth Tour | Budget: 5,000 RMB for Two Highlights: Comprehensive Guide to Classic Attractions + Local Food Hacks + Value-For-You Accommodations Day 1: A First Look at the City's Culture Morning: Green Lake Park (Free) → Army Military Academy (Free) • Feed seagulls at Green Lake (Autumn/Winter Only), Photograph the Yellow Wall • Learn about modern military history at the Military Academy, where architectural masterpieces are on display Lunch: Salvador's Western Restaurant on Wenlin Street (60 RMB per person) • Recommendations: Burritos, Mango and Shrimp Salad Afternoon: Qianwang Street → Kunming Old Street • Photograph at a Republican-era cafe on Qianwang Street, then browse century-old shops in the Old Street • Must-Tries: Chen Niangniang's Large Rice Balls (5 RMB/piece), Three Bowls of Tofu and Rice Noodles (12 RMB/bowl) Dinner: Wild Mushroom Hot Pot at Laodian Shanzhai on Dianchi Road (80 RMB per person) • The steamed chicken and jianshouqing (green onion) are must-try items, and the mushroom soup is delicious. Accommodation: Designed B&B by Dianchi Lake (300 RMB/night, breakfast for two) • A 5-minute walk to Haigeng Dam to watch the sunset over Dianchi Lake Day 2: Stone Forest Wonders + Guandu Ancient Town Full Day: Stone Forest Day Tour (Group tour, includes entrance fees and transportation, 200 RMB/person) • Morning: Jianfeng Pond in the Big Stone Forest and Wangfeng Pavilion • Lunch: Stone Forest Curd Pancake (deep-fried and crispy) in the scenic area • Afternoon: See the Ashima Statue in the Small Stone Forest and hike through the Wild Stone Forest Dinner: Guandu Ancient Town "Glass Baba" (3 RMB/piece) • Brown sugar/rose filling, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside Late Night Snack: Roasted Pig's Trotter at Shuangqiao Night Market (15 RMB/piece) • Local recommendation: Spicy and soft Day Day 3: Dianchi Lake + Xishan Mountain + Dounan Flower Market Morning: Haigeng Dam (free) → Xishan Longmen Scenic Area (cable car + 75 RMB entrance fee) • Feed seagulls at Haigeng Dam, enjoy panoramic views of Dianchi Lake from Xishan Mountain Lunch: Farmhouse Inn by Dianchi Lake (50 RMB per person) • Hot and sour fish and stir-fried scallops, perfect with rice Afternoon: Dounan Flower Market (free) • Wholesale price after 5 PM: Roses 5 RMB per bunch, available for delivery Dinner: Wenhua Lane "Mysterious Stir-fry" (40 RMB per person) • Stir-fried kidney and Sichuan peppercorn chicken, perfect with rice Day 4: Wenhua Lane + return trip Morning: Yunnan University (free) → Wenhua Lane • Check out Huize Temple at Yunnan University, shop for handmade crafts and enjoy coffee in Wenhua Lane Lunch: Wenhua Lane "Small Pot Rice Noodles" (12 RMB per bowl) • Adding minced meat makes it even more fragrant, served with a crispy bun (5 yuan each). Afternoon: Return based on flight/high-speed rail schedule. • Allow 2 hours to get to the airport (direct access via Metro Line 6). Budget Details (Total for 2 people) • Accommodation: 3 nights x 300 yuan = 900 yuan • Transportation: Stone Forest tour group 400 yuan + city taxi/subway 200 yuan = 600 yuan • Tickets: West Mountain 150 yuan + Stone Forest 200 yuan = 350 yuan • Meals: 80 yuan/meal x 8 meals + snacks = 1500 yuan • Other: Dounan Flower Market 200 yuan + souvenirs = 500 yuan Total: Approximately 4650 yuan (leave 350 yuan for emergencies) Tips to Avoid 1. Owl grains near Dianchi Lake are 10 yuan/bag. Bring your own bread for a better deal. 2. Electric carts are 25 yuan per person for the Stone Forest. If you're physically fit, you can walk instead. 3. Wild mushrooms are at their freshest from June to October; be cautious outside of the season. 4. Delivery fees at the Dounan Flower Market are charged by weight, so it's recommended to buy in small quantities. Tips • Kunming experiences significant temperature swings between day and night in October, so bring a light jacket and sunscreen. • Use Didi to take taxis and avoid illegal taxis at the airport or high-speed rail station. • Recommended dish: Fuzhaolou Steamed Pot Chicken (a time-honored intangible cultural heritage establishment). Advantages of this itinerary: ✅ Combination of classic attractions and off-the-beaten-path experiences ✅ Locally recommended food, avoiding internet-famous restaurants ✅ Accommodation near the scenic area, saving travel time ✅ Flexible and manageable budget, with room for flexibility Highlights: 1. Accurate budget: Detailed breakdown, easily within 5,000 yuan 2. Practical pitfall avoidance: Utilize local advice to avoid pitfalls 3. Time efficiency: 4 days and 3 nights is a tight schedule, perfect for a weekend trip. 4. Emotional resonance: Use words like "must eat" and "must take pictures" to enhance the sense of immersion