Haigeng Dam

This season in Kunming is romantic and healing! 😍 Flocks of seagulls arrive as expected, a beautiful sight to behold! There are also fields of winter cherry blossoms, making one feel as if they are in a fairy tale world! 🎄 Transportation Guide: 🚌 ✈ Kunming Changshui Airport 🚄 Kunming Station or Kunming South Station 🏠 Kunming Old Street/Wuyi Road/Tangzi Alley Three-Day Tour Itinerary: 🎈 Day1: Arrive in Kunming 👣→ Haigeng Dam 🦜→ Hailong Wetland Park 🌊→ Wangguan Wetland Park Sunset 🌇 Day2: Cuihu Park 🎑→ Huanggongdong Street 🌸→ Kunming Old Street 🏠→ Military Lecture Hall 🎬→ Guandu Ancient Town Day3: Dounan Flower Market 🌼→ Laoyu River Wetland Park 🐟→ Haiyan Village Beach 🏖→ South Dianchi Beach→ Whale Island 🐳 Attraction Introductions: 🤩 ❶ Haigeng Dam: A must-visit for bird watching, countless seagulls soaring in the sky 🐦, and you can take close-up photos and interact, spectacular! 📸 ❷ Hailong Wetland: The most beautiful autumn scenery in winter is here, with fields of spruce in the water and flying seagulls, beautiful as a painting! 😍 ❸ Wangguan Wetland Park: Small but great for watching seagulls, more in the morning 🕊. The sunset here is also beautiful, very picturesque! 🌅 ❹ Cuihu Park: Cuihu in winter is embellished with seagulls, more lively 🦜. People come and go, very bustling! 👫 ❺ Laoyu River Wetland Park: Fields of redwoods shine under the afterglow ✨, seagulls soar freely in the sky, adding a warm touch to the winter Dianchi. 🤩 ❻ Huanggongdong Street: A popular photo spot, with a bus stop and seats with the word 'Kunming' 🚏, great for taking pictures, and there are coffee shops nearby to experience the slow life of Kunming. 🥰 ❼ Kunming Old Street: Stroll through the old street, feel the charm of Kunming 🏮, the famous Duimoon Building is also here, and there are many special snacks waiting for you to try. 😋 ❽ Haiyan Village Beach: The beach is nice, worth visiting if you have time 🎉, the caves and sunset are super beautiful, full of atmosphere! 🤗 ❾ Whale Island: Navigate to 【South Dianchi Beach Parking Lot】 🅿, and you will see the whale-shaped island, great for taking photos, also a good place to watch seagulls. 🐳 ❿ Dounan Flower Market: All kinds of fresh flowers are available here 🎉, sisters who like flowers should not miss it! Buy a bouquet for photos, so beautiful! 🌸

Flocks of seagulls flying in the sky are particularly well-behaved Especially under the setting sun, it complements the redwoods on the shore Making Dianchi Lake in winter become a dazzling warm color The blue sky, white clouds and seagulls are really beautiful at this moment Winter in Kunming is so romantic! You must go and feel it . About transportation: ✈️: Kunming Changshui Airport 🚄: Kunming Station or Kunming South Station, it is recommended to go to Kunming Station 🏠: You can live near Kunming Old Street or Cuihu Park, where there are more food options . 👉3-day tour route: Day1: Kunming→Haigeng Dam→Haihong Wetland Park→Wangguan Wetland Park Sunset Day2: Cuihu Park→Huanggong East Street→Kunming Old Street→Army Lecture Hall→Guandu Ancient Town Day3: Dounan Flower Market→Laoyuhe Wetland Park→Haiyan Village Beach→Nandianchi Beach→Whale Island . 🗺About attractions: ❶Haigeng Dam You must know this place when you come to Kunming. There are a lot of seagulls here. You can interact with the seagulls and take photos at close range here . ❷Haihong Wetland Park Here is the most beautiful autumn color in winter. The clouds and spruces in the water stand neatly. It is also a holy place to watch seagulls. Especially under the sun, the aerial photography with drones is simply too beautiful . ❸Wangguan Wetland Park This place is not big and it is a good place to watch seagulls. Especially when the sun sets, you must come here to take a set of sunset atmosphere photos . ❹Laoyuhe Wetland Park Flocks of redwoods, shining under the setting sun, the redwoods have begun to turn red, the seagulls here are soaring in the sky, making Dianchi Lake in winter become that dazzling warm color . ❺Huanggong East Street There are station signs and seats with the word 'Kunming' here, which are very suitable for taking pictures. There are also many coffee shops nearby to sit and feel the slow life of Kunming . ❻Kunming Old Street You can go to Kunming Old Street to feel the charm of Kunming. Among them, the check-in point Duiyue Building is here. There are many old bookstores in the old street. You can go and see. There are also many special snacks to try . ❼ Haiyan Village Beach If you have enough time, you can come here to play. There is a seaside cave here that is very photogenic, and it is also good to watch the sunset here . ⭐️ The above attractions are all free, and the seagull feed is 10 yuan/bag There are a lot of seagulls in Kunming, more than Dali If you are not in a hurry, you can go to Kunming to see the seagulls before buying a high-speed train to Dali

Seagulls will return to Kunming in November, sharing a self-driving experience from last year, which is very suitable for admiring seagulls and redwoods on the waterway~ ⚠️ The best viewing time for seagulls and redwoods is from November to December, be sure to plan your trip in advance to avoid missing this beautiful scenery❤️ 📍 **Navigation: Huanhu South Road This self-driving route has a dozen kilometers along the way, and the whole road is beautiful. It is especially recommended to go after four o'clock in the afternoon on a sunny day, bring your own seagull food, and you can get close to this group of white elves on the seagull season railing. There are attractions around Huanhu South Road: 1. Hubin West Road - Kunming's small Kamakura, the crimson redwoods next to Haigeng Dam are particularly eye-catching. 2. Xihua Wetland Park 3. Gucheng River Garden Wetland Park 4. Nandianchi National Wetland Park - There is a whale-shaped island next to the park, which is very beautiful. 5. Xiahaigeng Wetland Park 6. Gudian Wetland Park 7. Haiyan Village 8. Laoyuhe Wetland Park - There are a lot of redwoods and seagulls, and the parking lot has a beautiful view. 9. Dounan Wetland Park 10. Wangguan Wetland Park - Especially suitable for watching the sunset, and it is also very close to Dounan Flower Market. 11. Baofeng Wetland Park 12. Dianchi Haigeng Park 💃 Dressing suggestions: Because the wind is strong, it is recommended to choose a flowing skirt or trench coat, and the solid color dressing effect is better. 📸 Shooting suggestions: The light is soft before ten o'clock in the morning and after four o'clock in the afternoon, there are many attractions around Dianchi Lake, it is recommended to choose 3~6 points, and enjoy the day's itinerary better. 🚗 My route reference: Hubin West Road➡️Huanhu South Road➡️Whale Island➡️Huanhu East Road➡️Laoyuhe Wetland Park➡️Wangguan Wetland Park (you can go to Dounan Flower Market by the way)

#cherryblossom2024 Exploring Kunming in winter unveils a different kind of beauty, with several enchanting spots offering a delightful experience. Cuihu Park is a must-visit, where you can marvel at seagulls gliding gracefully over the lake, while the ginkgo biloba trees shed their golden leaves, and the maple trees blush with red hues, creating a stunning natural spectacle. 🍁🌊 For a serene riverside experience, head to the Daegan River near the 920 Hospital. Here, you can observe seagulls in flight against the backdrop of Dianpu Pyeongjin's scenic beauty, adding to the picturesque setting. 🌅🕊️ The Xiailian River, located opposite the West Gate of the provincial Party Committee, offers another delightful winter scene. The beauty of the metasequoia trees lining the riverbank is simply captivating and is sure to leave you in awe. 🌲❄️ Lastly, don't miss the opportunity to visit the Dianchi Haigeng Dam, renowned for being one of the best places in Kunming to admire seagulls. The sight of these elegant birds against the backdrop of the dam's impressive structure is a sight to behold. 🦢🏞️ #WinterWonders #KunmingScenicBeauty #SeagullsAndSnow

🚗🚗🚗Travel Itinerary: Day1: Changshui International Airport Day2: Haigeng Dam → Erhai Lake → Ideal Land → Little Putuo → Yujidao Scenic Area → Shuanglang → Foreigner's Street Day3: Xizhou → Dali Ancient Town Day4: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain → Lijiang Ancient Town Day5: Tiger Leaping Gorge (Shangri-La Section) Day6: Kunming Old Street → Kunming Waterfall Park

The Haigeng Dam is a great spot in Kunming for watching seagulls. The place is spacious and there's no admission fee. Every winter, tens of thousands of red-beaked seagulls fly here from distant Siberia, attracting millions of tourists to witness this spectacular sight. I saw a particularly interesting piece of news🗞️, on the first day of the Lunar New Year in 2024, Kunming Haigeng Dam welcomed tens of thousands of visitors. On average, each seagull🕊️ had to 'greet' a hundred tourists per day, and they really couldn't manage to eat any more bread.

VIVO's original camera produces images directly, with no filters, and unexpectedly captured a very stunning quality, just too beautiful. Guys, our travel route is to take Line 2 to the North Railway Station, then transfer to Line 5 to Dam Station Exit A, and there is a bus stop right outside the station. Bus 171 can take you to Haigeng Dam. But!! Here comes the important part, the bus is really crowded and noisy, to the point where it's hard to close the doors, so I suggest riding a shared bike for more comfort. Once you reach Haigeng Dam, you can see the lovely seagulls! However, if you plan to buy bread to feed them, I recommend buying the kind of cake that looks like a banana and is oily. We bought a bag for ten yuan. If you think that's expensive, I suggest bringing your own, which is more likely to attract seagulls to snatch the food, while the bread doesn't seem to be as appealing to them. Many were thrown on the viewing platform, and no seagulls went to pick them up. Seagulls will also eat seagull feed, but you have to hold it for a long time before a seagull will come to eat it, and you might even get pecked on the hand while feeding. But scattering the feed will also attract seagulls, it's just a bit wasteful. A word of caution for something to avoid!! There will be people dressed as Sun Wukong on the dam, and it's quite novel when you see them, right? When you approach, they will come over to shake hands, and then they will pull you next to them. Most people would want to take a photo, and Sun Wukong is very cooperative. As soon as the photo is taken, he will make a gesture for money. They won't mention money at all before the photo is taken, and my friend had this experience. I've seen many people get tricked in the past few days, so be cautious!! The second thing to watch out for is the grilled tofu sold nearby. Personally, I don't think it tastes good, it's a bit choking, the skin is very dry and hard, and it's ten yuan for a portion with thirteen pieces. Lastly, the seagulls are very cute, but there are also quite a lot of people. Even on non-weekend days, it's quite lively.

Recommended spots to view seagulls✔️ 1️⃣ Haigeng Park 2️⃣ The boardwalk from Haigeng Park to Haigong Wetland (highly recommended❗️) Along the boardwalk and viewing platforms, there are seagulls everywhere, much closer than in Haigeng Park, and they are not picky eaters, with fewer people around✔️ 📝 Tips for feeding seagulls 1️⃣ The cheapest bird feed is at Haigeng Park❗️ 10💰 for 3 packs, elsewhere it's 10💰 per pack 2️⃣ Seagulls prefer banana bread and small yellow bread🍞 It's recommended to buy these at the supermarket and bring them over for a cheaper price 3️⃣ Strongly recommend going to the boardwalk to see the seagulls, you can even sit right next to them! (See pictures 12) 🕙 Best time to feed seagulls: Morning 8-10 am (at this time the seagulls are still hungry, making it easier to feed them) Afternoon 5-6 pm, dinner time Transportation🚗 ● It's recommended to take a taxi to 【Haigong Wetland Park】 and walk back, this way you can avoid the most congested sections of Haigeng Dam and Haigeng Park ● The same applies for driving👉🏻 There are also plenty of parking spaces at the Wetland Park

🐦 Haigeng Dam is the main habitat for seagulls. Choosing the right time, location, and seagull feed can exceed your expectations! 🌟 Best Location Every day from 8:30 to 9:30 AM is the designated feeding time by the staff at Haigeng Dam. The feeding spot is right opposite the 'Jin's Courtyard', so this location has the most seagulls and is the most spectacular. However, because the Haigeng Dam is so long, many tourists fail to find this best spot to watch seagulls. 👀 Best Time It is recommended to arrive at Haigeng Dam before 8:30 AM when there are few people, and you can choose a satisfactory shooting position. Additionally, the seagulls, hungry after a night, are more willing to interact with people, making the feeding experience the best. If you arrive after 10 AM or in the afternoon, the seagulls are already full and generally float on the sea surface, so you won't see a large number of flying seagulls! 🐦 Best Seagull Feed Dark brown seagull feed (a bit pungent) has a stronger taste than the lighter one, and seagulls prefer it. Seagulls really like the sweet and greasy banana milk-flavored cake. French petit bread, toast, and old bread have a light taste, which seagulls don't love. In short, seagulls have a bit of a strong taste. 🚗 Best Transportation If you take the subway to Haigeng Dam, you will have to walk a long way, so it is recommended to take a taxi. ✅ Feeding Seagulls in the Afternoon Please move to Haihong Wetland or Laoyu River Park. Watch the most beautiful sunset over Xishan + a sky full of flying seagulls.

Finally arrived at a place with wind~✈️ After landing in Kunming, I headed straight for the Haigeng Dam. Unfortunately, the seagulls seemed to have had their fill in the afternoon, but that didn't stop me from capturing a beautiful sunset photo🌇. Next, I started my official road trip, taking the high-speed train from Kunming to Dali Station, and then picking up a car nearby. The first stop was Fengyang Yip, where I checked in at the windy courtyard🏡. This is a courtyard on the ancient Tea Horse Road and a major filming location for TV dramas. Remember to make a reservation in advance! For homestays in Cai Village, I recommend choosing the sea view homestay in Baizi's residence in Cai Village. The ecological corridor of Erhai Lake is right in front of the homestay, where you can ride a small electric motorcycle or bicycle freely, and you can also watch the sunrise on the rooftop of the homestay🌅. Strolling leisurely along the Hai Xi Ecological Corridor, Erhai Lake is full of beautiful scenery everywhere, experiencing ethnic portraits, and enjoying the leisurely time of blowing the wind by Erhai Lake. Go to Xizhou Ancient Town, about twenty kilometers away from Cai Village. I still recommend driving by yourself. The wheat field in Xizhou is the main check-in place. Remember to buy a balloon🎈 to add atmosphere! On the way from Cai Village to Xizhou, you will pass the Chongsheng Temple Three Pagodas. Arriving in Lijiang, go to Yuhu Village, which is the first village under the snow mountain, very quiet, and you can watch the starry sky at night⭐. You can directly see the snow mountain from the rooftop of the homestay🏔️. Then, I went to the Yulong Snow Mountain Scenic Area and checked in at Yunshanping and Blue Moon Valley. Under the sun, Blue Moon Valley is particularly stunning, while Yunshanping gives people a sense of returning to the beautiful scenery of Tibet. Finally, go to Lugu Lake, which is said to be the prototype of the Daughter Country, the matriarchal clan settlement of the Mosuo people, and also the highest altitude lake in the mainland. Along the way, you will pass the Jin'an Jinsha River Bridge. Don't forget to admire the model of the infrastructure madman! Playing cable cars and island tours in Lugu Lake are highly recommended, especially when the weather is good. Lugu Lake is a national first-class drinking water source, and the lake water is clear and sweet, which is worth tasting. The entire Yunnan trip is full of beautiful scenery and surprises, looking forward to feeling the charm of this land again in the off-season. Traveling heals our souls and fills our lives with color and hope!🌿🌞🌺

On the return trip that day, the temperature in the Spring City began to rise, and the cherry blossoms on Yinghai Road were in full bloom. It takes just two minutes to walk to the place where the seagulls flock together at the sea dike dam. This place has a vast sky and sea, and it's even better than the Green Lake Park. Flocks of red-beaked gulls fly back and forth along the shore of Dianchi Lake, pecking at the bread in people's hands. Holding the bread, I stand on the embankment, and the little guys come one after another. They peck with such force that if you're not careful, the whole piece of bread will slip from your grasp. A half piece of bread temporarily placed on the embankment was snatched away by a clever gull, which dropped it into Dianchi Lake, attracting a group of seagulls to scramble for it. This process was quite novel and interesting. Both parties wanted to get close but were so cautious; we were worried about them pecking our hands, and there were also the white bombs. They longed for the food in our hands, yet instinctively feared humans. The process of giving was certainly pleasant. If it weren't for the need to catch a plane, I would really like to feed them slowly all day. In the future, we shall meet again!

Take your kids to Yunnan for a trip in spring, and of course, getting up close and personal with seagulls is a must. Seagull viewing spots: 【Haigeng Dam】Haigeng Dam Along the dam for a kilometer, you can trace the flight of seagulls from morning till evening. The number of seagulls here is quite large, and it's also where a lot of people gather to watch them. During peak times, it's very crowded, so be careful with children to avoid the throngs. 【Haihong Wetland Park】Haihong Wetland There are fewer seagulls here, and the dam doesn't have a fence, so be careful when getting close to the seagulls. 【Laoyuhe Park】Laoyuhe Wetland Park It's a bit far from the Kunming city center, but the scenery is unique. You can go down to the riverside to enjoy the view of the metasequoia trees and interact with the seagulls. 【Cuihu】Cuihu Located in the city center, it's convenient to get here right after getting off the high-speed train. The scenery is so beautiful that it captivates many tourists. You can enjoy both flower viewing and seagull watching. The seagulls are concentrated near the south gate, and it's recommended to go there at noon, as you won't see them in the afternoon. 【Daguan Park】Daguan Park It's advised to feed the seagulls here before 4 PM, as they 'clock out' if you come too late. The lake view and the arch bridge here complement each other, and if you want to be in the same frame as the seagulls, the picture is even more beautiful. Besides feeding seagulls in the park, you can also stroll around and experience the local culture and architecture. Seize the time before the seagulls fly away, and take action