Fuxian Lake

Small Island Quick boat ride to this small island on the side of Fuxian Lake. People says that this island is visited by famous people way back the Ming Dynasty and called it a fairyland. The boat man even told us we can drink the water on the lake as it’s good to drink. #urbanexplorer #yuanshanping #lijiang #yunnan #china #explorewithtony #naturelover #adventure #life #photographersdayoff #leaveyourmark

| Southeast Yunnan Self-Drive Tour for 7 Days and 6 Nights is so beautiful and refreshing.🙋 In March, we gathered from south of Kunming and chose the Southeast Yunnan mini loop for 7 days and 6 nights. Just go without looking back or rushing, averaging two to three hours of driving each day, and we had a great time~ Here is the detailed itinerary to share with everyone~✌️ The 1⃣️st stop Kunming➡️Luoping A sea of canola flowers, a sight too beautiful to describe Accommodation recommendation: Shizong county town (During the canola flower season, hotels in Luoping county are ridiculously expensive, so we chose a nice and affordable hotel in the neighboring county, which is a 40-minute drive from the Luoping Jindie Peaks scenic area, with fewer people and cheaper hotels, very comfortable) The 2⃣️nd stop Luoping➡️Mile Visit scenic spots and soak in hot springs ♨️Experience the charm of a small health and wellness town Accommodation recommendation: Mile city area (Any hotel near the lake and springs is good, most of them have their own hot spring pools) The 3⃣️rd stop Mile➡️Gejiu Experience the atmosphere of the '70s and '80s Little Hong Kong, full of nostalgia Accommodation recommendation: There are many hotels in Gejiu city area, try to choose a newly renovated economy chain type, both hardware and services are good~👍🏽 The 4⃣️th stop Gejiu➡️Yuanyang Witness the sunrise and sunset over 170,000 acres of Hani terraced fields, so beautiful and stunning~ Accommodation recommendation: Homestays near the Duoyishu viewing platform (Very convenient to get up early the next day to see the sunrise) The 5⃣️th stop Yuanyang➡️Jianshui A cultural ancient city with a strong sense of life, delicious and fun to explore~ The narrow-gauge train has a lot of charm, but it's a bit pricey, not recommended for self-driving trips, the sunset at Shuanglong Bridge is really too beautiful, never tiresome to watch~ Accommodation recommendation: Chain hotels or newly renovated homestays within the ancient city🏨 The 6⃣️th stop Jianshui➡️Shiping➡️Fuxian Lake Shiping ancient city - almost no tourists, local food is very delicious Fuxian Lake - the sea in the hearts of Yunnan people, the sunset over the lake is very fairy-like and beautiful~ Accommodation recommendation: Fuxian Lake Xiaowan village homestay (This season there are fewer people, the homestay prices are reasonable and the service is enthusiastic)🏨 ⚠️⚠️The canola flowers in Luoping are off the market, but in September there is the sunflower festival, and you can also take a detour to Puzhehei and Bamei, a very nice Southeast Yunnan self-drive tour loop~ Definitely worth taking a trip❗️❗️

Perhaps you've seen the silvery white, delicate sand beaches of Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, or the ten-mile golden sands of the Bohai Coast, but have you ever seen a pink sand beach? It's like the most enticing shade of pink on a girl's cheeks when she's shy, or like the petals of peach blossoms in spring, scattered along the shore, tinting the entire lake red. This unique pink sand beach in China is right here in Yunnan! I've heard a saying that the people of Yunnan gave Lugu Lake to the world, but kept Fuxian Lake for themselves. The beauty of Fuxian Lake is a treasure belonging only to the people of Yunnan, and apart from the azure expanse of crystal-clear blue, there lies a romantic pink sand beach. The red sand beach is located at Hongshanhou on the west bank of Fuxian Lake. It's just over a ten-minute drive from the city center. Under the azure sky, the lake surface sparkles, and the intoxicating red sand beach, together with the colorful metasequoia forest, reflects each other, full of infinite ancient poetic charm, forming a beautiful picture scroll. Strolling on the red sand beach, with feet stepping on the soft, cotton-like sand, facing the clear and blue lake water, and listening to the lapping sounds of the lake... A gentle breeze comes, as if any worries could be blown away... From an aerial view, under the azure sky, the lake surface sparkles, and the intoxicating red sand beach, together with the colorful metasequoia forest, reflects each other, forming a beautiful picture scroll. Do you think this perfectly pink sand is man-made? The local villagers say that the land has always been red since people started living here, spreading to the edge of Fuxian Lake, turning the entire beach pink. If the pink sands of the Bahamas come from foraminifera, then perhaps the pink sands of Fuxian Lake are created by mixing crushed peach blossoms into them, creating a fairy tale. Walking on the soft fine sand, feeling the warm spring breeze, the lake water lifts wave upon wave, and the whole Fuxian Lake seems to have turned sweet, becoming a bubbling carbonated orange soda, exuding a sweet fragrance. Upon closer inspection, the sand is reddish-brown, with small seashells washed up by the waves mixed in. When you grab a handful, the sand is fine and soft, just like a girl's rouge. If you happen to grab a handful, the sand is fine and soft, just like a girl's rouge, and if you brought aerial photography tools, congratulations, you've found the most beautiful way to experience this beach. You will see what is the most wonderful and harmonious color fusion of nature, and you can only sigh and say 'How beautiful!'

386 years ago, from May to July 1638, China's first adventurer in 'Xu Xiake's Travel Notes' praised Fuxian Lake in his 'Diary of a Trip to Yunnan': 'The Dian mountains are mostly made of soil, hence many streams are dammed to form lakes, but the waters are mostly muddy, only Fuxian Lake is the clearest.' Fuxian Lake is located between Chengjiang, Jiangchuan, and Huaning in Yuxi City, with a surface area of 212 square kilometers, second only to Dianchi Lake and Erhai Lake; the deepest point of the lake is 155 meters, with a storage capacity of 18.5 billion cubic meters, which is four times the total storage capacity of Dianchi Lake and Erhai Lake. Fuxian Lake is known as the 'Pearl of the Plateau' and a summer retreat, with clear and transparent waters, and a vast expanse of glittering waves. At the beginning of April, we participated in a health and wellness tour of Fuxian Lake and stayed at the 'Xingsheng Hotel' opposite the entrance to the Lucong scenic area of Fuxian Lake. The specialty dishes of Fuxian Lake are copper pot fish, stone pot fish, and copper pot potato rice. The Lucong scenic area is located on the west side of Fuxian Lake and is the only 4A scenic area of the lake; the ticket price is 15 yuan, half price for those aged 60-69, and free for those over 70; after registering at the main gate, the ticket allows multiple entries into the scenic area within a week. This place was originally the Lucong fishing village, nestled between mountains and facing the lake, with steep cliffs on Bijia Mountain, and attractions such as Lingshen Pavilion, Guanyin Temple, and Yuyan Pavilion on the mountain, as well as Golden Sand Beach, Breathe Bay, and Banyan Tree Bay by the lake, shaded by ancient trees, and also features fish caves and the remains of car water fishing; seven o'clock in the morning is the perfect time to watch the sunrise.

Erhai Lake is too crowded, better to go to the beautiful and less crowded Fuxian Lake🌊 for a live broadcast!!! It's really worth it!! If Erhai Lake is too crowded, why not take a trip to Fuxian Lake? The feeling of having the 'sea' all to yourself is amazing. Every time I travel from Kunming, I only use it as a transit point. But this time, I was pleasantly surprised to discover the treasure that is Fuxian Lake. It's just over an hour from Kunming, but the scenery is no less stunning than Dali. There are fresh flowers🌸, blue lakes, and pink beaches. You can go boating🚣🏻, climb mountains, and the photos look super good. . There are trees on the beach, and sitting on the rocks makes for great photos. The wind by the lake is very strong, so ladies wearing short skirts should be careful, as your skirts can easily be blown up🥹 The cover is the Toad Cave; looking out from the cave entrance feels like a different world. You can find it by searching for Toad Stone Turn Water Cave, and the name is written at the entrance, making it easier to spot. It looks even better with the sun shining~

"The mountains in Yunnan are rich in soil, hence many rivers are dammed to form lakes🌊, and among these, the waters are mostly turbid, only Fuxian Lake is the clearest"—Fuxian Lake, as described by Xu Xiake, is indeed the lake of my dreams! The water here is crystal clear to the bottom, and the gradient colors of the lake water are rich in layers, so beautiful it's almost criminal. Although it's not as famous as Erhai Lake, it is the largest deep freshwater lake in China, no wonder they say Yunnan has left Erhai Lake to the world, but kept Fuxian Lake for itself. Sisters🧚‍♀️ must choose a good weather to visit Fuxian Lake, you will be amazed by its beauty! 🎈Location: Chenghua Road, Chengjiang City, Yuxi City, Yunnan Province 🚥Transportation from Kunming to Fuxian Lake 🚗By car: About 1 hour to reach 🚄By train: Kunming South Station (It is not recommended to take high-speed rail or train to Yuxi, because it's far from Yuxi to Fuxian Lake, you can hitch a ride for about thirty kilometers) 🚌By bus: Kunming South Station Bus Passenger Transport Center - Luchong Scenic Area / Take the bus from Chengxi Passenger Transport Station to Chengjiang Passenger Transport Station ✨Recommended check-in spots: 💙Moon Bay Wetland Park The white sandy beach here is super beautiful🏖️, known as the Maldives of China, lying under the grass pavilion, looking at the clear blue lake water, this is what a comfortable life is all about! 💗Hongshan Jiao This place hides a niche pink sandy beach, the natural red sand soil changes color with the light, varying in depth, full of girlish heart. 💛Time Walkway The walkway is 28 kilometers long, passing through the north bank ecological wetland of Fuxian Lake, Cherry Blossom Valley, Yuxi Manor, etc., with beautiful scenery all the way. 💚Jiangchuan Gushan Island Scenic Area The only island in Fuxian Lake⛰️, there are many characteristic buildings, villas, ancient pagodas, etc. on the island, and the view from the highest Yinghai Tower on the island is superb. ❤️Star Fish Cave There are hundreds of ancient fish caves and springs here, the gradient-colored lake water is clear to the bottom, and the rich water entertainment projects are simply too exciting. 🏯Accommodation It is highly recommended for sisters to choose hotels or homestays with a lake view, because the starry sky over Fuxian Lake at night is simply too beautiful🌃! Or there are many hotels and homestays near Moon Bay Park, some of which will give away tickets to Moon Bay Park, which is very cost-effective. On Fuxian Lake, the waves ripple gently. Originally thought the water was clear and colorless, but who knew that once drunk on Fuxian, one is immersed in a painting for a thousand autumns.

The view of Fuxian Lake at sunset is simply stunning ☞ the blue lake, white seagulls, and pink sand beach are too perfect! There are so many seagulls, it's really beautiful and photogenic! Location: Fuxian Lake Red Sand Beach/Pink Sand Beach Cost: Free, no admission fee is charged, and you can reach it by walking after parking Transportation: It is recommended to take a taxi or ride an electric scooter tips: There is a lot of controversy about the Red Sand Beach, but a sunny day is the best filter! The sand is very fine and easily gets into shoes, so wearing slippers is more convenient for going into the water... Fuxian Lake·Yuxi

I have strolled around Erhai Lake countless times, thinking it was beautiful enough, but I was amazed by Fuxian Lake, the second largest lake in Yunnan... It's clearer than Erhai Lake, and Fuxian Lake is a stunning lake you can't miss when you're in Yunnan. Here's a one-day lake tour guide for you to bookmark~ 🚉Tour Route Guide: "Red Sand Beach→Luchong Scenic Area→Star Fish Cave→Fuxian Lake Park→Dawan Village S Bend→Sun Mountain Town" 1️⃣📍Red Sand Beach 💳Free The pink sand beach is the most popular spot at Fuxian Lake. When I went there, the sand was not pink but brownish-red, which did not detract from the stunning beauty of the beach. 2️⃣📍Luchong Scenic Area 💳15r Bijia Mountain, with an elevation of only 1800 meters, is easy to climb. Standing on the mountain, you can overlook the entire Fuxian Lake, and you will be stunned by the blue sky and lake surface at that moment. 3️⃣📍Star Fish Cave 💳15r Known as the Maldives of Yunnan, the lake water here is very clear, and the beach and sailboats feel like they are in a foreign country. 4️⃣📍Fuxian Lake Park 💳Free There is a large area of pink rocks here, which look more like a pink sand beach from above, very unique. 5️⃣📍Dawan Village S Bend 💳Free My favorite spot among the one-day lake tour sites, this S-shaped road overlooks Fuxian Lake, and from a distance, Hada Corner looks like a tongue tip, super beautiful. 6️⃣📍Sun Mountain Town 💳Free There is a white Time Walkway here, and watching the sunset in the evening is absolutely beautiful, with the sparkling waves on the lake mesmerizing. 📝Note tips: When you come to Fuxian Lake, you must try the stone pot fish in Guanglong Town at least once. The fish are bred in lake water drawn from Fuxian Lake, super fresh. Any restaurant you choose will do.

🤔Recently, many fans have DM'd me asking where is suitable to take kids during Qingming or May Day? It's really hard to answer this question😂, after all, you have to consider factors like place of residence, age of the children, number of travelers, family budget, etc! 🚫But! There is a basic principle I want to tell everyone: during holidays like Qingming and May Day, don't go to the popular cities on the travel rankings!🚫 ✅If you want to have fun, travel during the holidays should be all about reverse travel!🚗 💡Let me recommend a few niche cities we've visited during holidays, with fewer people, beautiful scenery, and especially family-friendly!👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 1️⃣ Anji 🐼 A hidden gem in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai! Anji is really a paradise for family trips! You can watch giant pandas eat bamboo up close, super cute! Visit the 'Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon' filming location, the Great Bamboo Sea, to experience the glass bridge and the slide car, thrilling and fun! Hello Kitty theme park, a dream world for the kids! 2️⃣ Fuxian Lake 🌊 A private scenic spot treasured by people from Yunnan! When Dali and Lijiang are overcrowded, this place offers tranquility. The lake is as magnificent as the sea, and the sailing experience is awesome! The man-made beach is fine, soft, and clean, perfect for kids to play in the sand! There's also the beautiful Hilton hotel and the Jacaranda town waiting for you to explore! 3️⃣ Huizhou 🏖️ Shenzhen people's backyard, a niche coastal city waiting for you to discover! Digging in the sand at the beach, climbing mountains, soaking in hot springs, citywalk is also great! Shuangyue Bay, Sea Turtle Bay, and other sea play sanctuaries, Luofu Mountain oxygen bar, and delicious food waiting for you to taste! 👏I have personally visited these three cities during holidays, absolutely no regrets!👏

I thought Erhai Lake was already beautiful, until I went here. I've visited Erhai Lake countless times, thinking it was beautiful enough, but unexpectedly, when I went to , I was amazed by the third largest lake in Yunnan❗ Clearer than Erhai Lake, it is a stunning lake in Yunnan that you can't miss. This one-day lake tour guide is worth bookmarking. About🚗 transportation & 🏠 accommodation: It belongs to Yuxi City, Yunnan, but it's closer from Kunming. I recommend taking the high-speed train directly to 'Kunming South Station', then take a taxi to , it's only a 40min drive on the expressway. I suggest staying in the small town at night, where there are super many hotels and homestays🏠, as well as a lively starlight night market, where you can enjoy delicious snacks to your heart's content. 🗺️ Recommended one-day lake tour route: Upon arrival at , my friends and I had already booked a car in advance. 🚗 Driving around the lake is about 100 kilometers, and it only costs 300💰 for a day during the National Day peak season. If you can drive, I highly recommend renting a car🚗 for a self-driving tour, so you can stop anytime you see beautiful scenery. 🎫 Ticket: Free There is a large area of pink rocks here, which looks more like a pink🏖️ beach from above, very unique. 🍱 Food recommendation: You must try the stone pot fish🐟 in Guanglong Town at least once. 🐟 The fish is bred in the lake water drawn from Xian Lake, super fresh. You can choose any restaurant. After visiting , my feeling is that playing once is simply not enough❗ 🌞 The weather is so beautiful, I want to go again, to different corners of the lake, to experience the unique beauty.

March 20th evening, departing from Chengdu, we embarked on a four-day besties trip, from Kunming-Jianshui-Puzhehei-Kunming, basking in the perfect springtime~ ⛰【Travel Guide】 DAY 1: Shuangliu Airport——Kunming Changshui Airport Stay in Kunming 1. Book a rental car in advance through Ctrip, the rental company can deliver the car directly to the airport 2. If you haven't rented a car, you can choose a hotel near the airport that includes a free airport shuttle DAY2: Self-drive by rental car Kunming——Fuxian Lake——Jianshui Stay in Jianshui Morning: Depart at 9 am, it takes about an hour to reach Fuxian Lake Scenic Area. You can arrange your visit according to your own schedule. Off-season boat trips are not timed and are cheaper. You can search for nearby restaurants for lunch Fuxian Lake·Yuxi Afternoon: 1. After lunch, go to Fuxian Lake's Xiaowan Village, where you can head to a local coffee shop, overlooking Fuxian Lake, with a beautiful environment (recommended MU. Mu Coffee), suitable for leisure, photography, and checking in MU. Mu Coffee 2. Depart for Jianshui after 3 pm, the whole journey takes about two hours. If you encounter roadside blueberry sellers, be sure to buy some, they taste great, big and sweet, with good quality, and are not expensive (Yunnan fruits are generally sold by the kilogram, but you can negotiate with the owner to buy less). If you have enough time, you can also choose to pick them yourself! 3. Arrive in Jianshui after 6 pm, you can book a local homestay in advance Evening: Head to Zitao Street, a street full of snacks, with many grilled tofu shops Jianshui's specialty is grilled tofu, be sure to try it Jianshui Zitao Street DAY3: Jianshui Stay in Jianshui Morning: Ant Workshop, a photo check-in spot, highly photogenic, recommended to visit Ant Workshop Afternoon: Little train (100 yuan per person, can be booked at the homestay or bought on-site) check-in Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay. If you don't want to take the little train, you can also drive to Shuanglong Bridge, Xianghui Bridge, Tuanshan Homestay for check-in. Jianshui Little Train The train stops midway, with Tuanshan Homestay as the final stop, staying for 1 hour and 50 minutes, it is not recommended to spend money on the Tuanshan Homestay attraction Evening: Amao Halal Barbecue, a barbecue restaurant visited by Nicholas Tse, with a good taste. Be sure to order a portion of Vietnamese zongzi next to it, they taste great. Amao Halal Barbecue (Halal Old Shop) 1. The timing of these two attractions can be adjusted on your own, the little train runs at 9:00 am and 14:30 pm 2. For breakfast, be sure to try the local rice noodles, generous portion and tasty, recommended Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles (close to Ant Workshop) Lei Lao Liu Guoqiao Garden Rice Noodles 3. In Jianshui Ancient Town, there are Zhu's Garden, Wen Temple, and Chaoyang Tower, you can choose whether to go according to your own preferences Jianshui Ancient Town DAY4: Jianshui——Puzhehei Stay in Puzhehei Morning: It takes about three hours from Jianshui to Puzhehei Puzhehei Scenic Area Afternoon: After lunch, you can go to Qinglong Lake Pier to take a Liuye boat, tickets can be bought on-site, off-season ticket price is 131 yuan per person (including scenic area sightseeing car ticket, unlimited times), the whole journey takes about 1 hour, all manually rowed, be careful with your phone After the boat trip, you can take a car to other attractions you want to visit. Around 18:30, go to Qinglong Mountain to watch the sunset 1. Local catering services are very good, including pick-up and drop-off, recommended local soy milk chicken 2. Pay attention to the last times for the sightseeing car to each attraction 3. You can choose local homestays online in advance, during the off-season you can book on-site, the price is cheaper than the online listed price, with many options DAY5:2024.3.23 Puzhehei——Kunming——Chengdu 1. On the way, you will pass through Mile, if time permits, you can check in at Dongfeng Yun 2. It is recommended to rent a car for travel in Yunnan, which is more convenient. Yunnan traffic police will check for seat belts in the back row and for speeding on the highway 3. Be sure to pay attention to sun protection, the wind is strong but gentle, prepare a thin coat for the morning and evening, the temperature difference is quite large, pay attention to moisturizing, you can apply a face mask every day

In Yunnan, there is a magical lake that seems ordinary on the outside but hides extraordinary features! Will you go there? Curious friends might ask, where exactly is this magical lake in Yunnan? What different landscapes does it have? With these questions and curiosity, let's talk today about Fuxian Lake. Fuxian Lake is located between Chengjiang County, Jiangchuan County, and Huaning County in Yuxi City, Yunnan Province, more than 60 kilometers away from Kunming. The lake covers an area of 212 square kilometers, making it the third-largest lake in Yunnan Province after Dianchi and Erhai. It reaches a depth of 155 meters, making it one of the deeper lakes in Yunnan Province. Besides the volcanic crater lake in the northeast Changbai Mountains—Tianchi, Fuxian Lake is the second deepest known lake in China. Fuxian Lake is a north-south fault dissolution lake, shaped like an inverted gourd. It is wide and deep in the north, narrow and shallow in the south, and constricted in the middle. The lake's surface elevation is 1722.5 meters, the area is 216.6 square kilometers, the volume is 20.62 billion cubic meters, the average depth of the lake water is 95.2 meters, and the deepest point is 158.9 meters. It holds a volume of water equivalent to 12 Dianchi Lakes, 6 times that of Erhai Lake, 4.5 times that of Tai Lake, accounting for 72.8% of the total storage capacity of Yunnan's nine major plateau lakes, and 9.16% of the storage capacity of the country's freshwater lakes.