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Kunming History Buffs Must Visit! Central Axis Tour Takes You Through a Thousand Years

Kunming Xunjin New Village Historical and Cultural Tour ✨ From the map, you can see that Kunming's central axis is like a "living time machine"🚂! This north-south cultural corridor connects the city's most iconic landmarks, taking you through Kunming's stories from ancient times to the present day~ 🌟 First Stop: Wen Temple Built during the Southern Song Dynasty, though damaged by wars, the Qing Dynasty-style Lingxing Gate remains intact to this day🕊️ Exquisite stone carvings paired with traces of time make every shot a historical masterpiece!📸 🍵 Second Stop: Kunming Old Street A modern commercial area that still retains the authentic old Kunming charm Must-visit quaint teahouses—sip Pu'er tea while leisurely exploring~☕ 🏯 Third Stop: West Pagoda Instantly transported to the Nanzhao Kingdom era! This thousand-year-old pagoda is absolutely breathtaking The open-air café at its base is a hidden gem—enjoy coffee while soaking in history☕️⏳ 🏰 Bonus Attractions: 1. Don’t miss its twin pagoda to the east~ 2. The recently restored South Gate of Kunming’s ancient city wall, Jinrilou, is super photogenic! 3. Visit at dusk for stunning sunset views of the pagodas🌇 📌 Pro Tips: ✅ Wear comfortable shoes for walking ✅ Bring a camera—every corner is picture-perfect ✅ Hunt for unique souvenirs in hidden workshops along the old streets
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