Travel Notes | Trip to Kunming, Yunnan—Dianchi Haigeng Dam

"The stagnant water is shining in the sky, and the overlapping fine lines are clear and red. The scales of the red emperor's dragon and grandson are angry, and when the water comes, I hope there will be a dark wind." This is the Tang Dynasty poet Wen Tingyun's "Kunming Pond War Poetry" The poem describes the natural scenery of Dianchi Lake in Yunnan through the ages. After thousands of years, Dianchi Lake still attracts tourists from all over the world with its unique natural charm.

I heard that the weather in Yunnan is like spring all year round. I have always wanted to see it but have never been able to do so. In November 2020, while attending a company's industry summit, I used my weekend time to enjoy Dianchi Lake, Yunnan Stone Forest, and Jiuxiang in one go. People inadvertently fell in love with this place. Today I would like to introduce to you the first stop of your trip to Kunming, Yunnan, the Dianchi Haigeng Dam.

First, let’s talk about the hotel we stayed in this time, "Kunming Yijingyuan Resort Hotel". The Yijingyuan Resort Hotel is located on the edge of Dianchi Lake and is a 10-minute bicycle ride from the Dianchi Haigeng Dam. The garden has scattered courtyards and pleasant scenery. It is also close to the Haigeng Dam. It is a four-star garden-style resort hotel built by Kunming Dianchi National Tourism and Resort. The cost is 400 per night and it is worth recommending.

When you come to Kunming, Yunnan, you have to go to Dianchi Lake, which is a business card of Kunming. There are many scenic spots around Dianchi Lake, such as Haigeng Dam, Yunnan Ethnic Village, Yunnan Ethnic Museum, Xishan Huating Temple, Taihua Temple, Sanqing Pavilion, Longmen, Qiongzhu Temple, Daguan Tower, Jinning Panlong Temple, Zhenghe Park, etc. Scenic area.

From November to March every year, it is the time for red-billed gulls to fly over the pond. The best place to watch red-billed gulls is Haigeng Dam. When you come to Haigeng Dam, you can see seagulls everywhere. Some of them are rising and falling on the lake, drifting with the current; some are circling left and right in the air, spreading their wings and flying... Especially when you have their favorite food in your hand, these elves Without the slightest hint of timidity, he rushes to dance around you. It will even stand on your hands, shoulders and head, fully demonstrating the harmony between man and nature.

If Haigeng Dam is suitable for watching seagulls during the day, then the dam at night is even more aloof and beautiful.

At night, walking along the dam, there are no crowds or dense seagulls scurrying around during the day. I saw more playful young couples and Internet celebrities singing on the street. Coupled with the bright moon in the sky, Dianchi Lake, which is nearly 2,000 meters above sea level, is even more tranquil and beautiful.

Next to the Haigeng Dam are the "Dianchi Haigeng Park", "Yunnan Ethnic Village" and "Yunnan Ethnic Museum". The Yunnan Ethnic Village covers an area of ​​89 hectares and is a window that reflects and displays the social and cultural customs of the 26 ethnic groups in Yunnan. The Yunnan Ethnic Museum is the largest ethnic museum in China, with a collection of 120,000 items. It is a reflection of the history and culture of the Yunnan ethnic groups. As an exhibition venue for national culture, these two places are worth visiting if you are interested in national culture. If you don’t have enough time, you can check out the internet celebrity check-in spot “Impression Dianchi” in Dianchi Haigeng Park.

There are a lot of photo props in Dianchi Lake, and you can take beautiful photos by using the borrowed photography technique. This trip was too rushed and there were no models around, so I felt a little regretful.

Finally, I stole a photo taken at an internet celebrity check-in location to end this trip to the Dianchi Haigeng Dam.