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Dianchi Lake & Lijiang|Encounter the Paradise of Black-headed Gulls & Snowy Ancient Town in December

First stop: 📍Dianchi Lake Address: No. 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province Opening hours: Open 24 hours for free Dianchi Lake in December is truly a paradise for black-headed gulls! ✨ As soon as I approached the lakeside, I was amazed by the sky full of flying black-headed gulls! 🕊️ These little cuties are expert at snatching food, catching bread slices precisely with a gentle peck 🍞 They won’t peck your hand at all—so heartwarming! 💕 I originally bought only one bag of bread, which was definitely not enough to feed them! I added two more bags in a row but still wanted more 😝 Don’t forget to take the cable car up to West Mountain 🚡 The panoramic view of Dianchi Lake is spectacular! The lake surface sparkles like scattered diamonds 💎 Second stop: 📍Shuhe Ancient Town & Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Lijiang Address: Shuhe Road, Gucheng District, Lijiang City Opening hours: Open all day Who says winter isn’t suitable for Yunnan? Shuhe Ancient Town is breathtakingly beautiful! Under the sunlight, the emerald water surface ✨ Golden fallen leaves drift with the waves 🍂 The swaying water plants seem to be dancing an elegant ballet 🩰 Paired with the reflections of rustic Chinese architecture 🏯 Every snapshot looks like wallpaper material 📸 Finally, you must visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain! 🏔️ Address: Yulong Naxi Autonomous County, Lijiang City Opening hours: 6:30 AM - 4:40 PM Ticket price: 60 RMB The snow mountain under the blue sky is solemn and pure 🌤️ Standing at the foot of the mountain, you feel completely purified All the worries from the city vanish into thin air ✨ Welcome to follow me for sharing real and interesting travel tips [RedHeart]
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Posted: Dec 11, 2025
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