The Romance of Kunming in Winter: Seagulls Take Up Half the Sky

When you come to Kunming, you must visit Haigeng Dam to see the seagulls! From October to March of the following year is the season when Siberian red-billed gulls come to spend the winter. The seagulls flying all over the sky combined with the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake make every photo a masterpiece📸 🕊 Haigeng Dam Travel Tips: The best viewing time is from 8 to 10 a.m., when the seagulls are most active and willing to interact with people. You can bring some bread or gull feed to feed the seagulls; they will enthusiastically fly around you. The dam is 2.5 kilometers long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and take a leisurely walk. On sunny days, you can clearly see the "Sleeping Beauty" landscape of West Hill on the opposite side. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Meihao Hotel (Kunming Railway Station Branch) 📍 No. 147 Beijing Road, 1st Floor 🌟 A 5-minute walk from the railway station, very convenient for subway and bus 🌟 Clean and smart rooms, some with scenic terraces 🌟 The front desk staff are super nice and will enthusiastically recommend nearby food 🚗 Transportation Guide: It takes about 30 minutes by taxi from the hotel to Haigeng Dam. You can also take bus No. 44 directly, which takes about 40 minutes. 🍜 Nearby Food: Recommended is the time-honored Jianshui Barbecue near the hotel, as well as specialty snacks like small pot rice noodles and fried potatoes. Nanping Pedestrian Street is also not far away, offering many choices for late-night snacks. Remember to wear bright-colored clothes for photos; they match perfectly with the seagulls and blue sky~