What are the good places for mountain climbing in Kunming?

What are the good places for mountain climbing in Kunming?

1. Stone Forest Laogui Mountain

Majestic and beautiful, misty forest

Altitude: 2601m丨Distance: 6km丨Climb: 250m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Laogui Mountain, the highest peak in Shilin County, has wide mountains and high altitudes, and various weather conditions. Because of the majestic and beautiful mountains, which are shaped like the bulging back of a turtle, it was named "Laogui Mountain" and later "Laogui Mountain".

On the mountain forest trail, you can see big trees in front of you, and strange-shaped stones can be seen everywhere, as if you are walking through a misty forest. On a clear day, from the top of Laogui Mountain, you can see the plains, light sand and vastness in the distance, which is evocative.

Refer to the road book

Depart from Kunming at 08:00--10:00, drive 142 kilometers, drive for about 2.0 hours, and arrive at the parking lot of Guishan Temple in Shilin County. 10:00--10:30, stop the car to use the restroom, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 10:30--12:30, hike 3 kilometers and climb 250 meters to the top of Laogui Mountain. It takes 2 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food for the trip. 13:30--15:30, hike 3 kilometers and descend 250 meters back to the Guishan Temple parking lot. It takes 2 hours. 15:30, drive home. On the way, you can visit Shilin Nuohei Shitou Village (a characteristic Yi village made of stones) for dinner.

Navigation address

Guishan National Forest Park

Kunming self-driving route:

Start from Kunming Tuodong Sports Center, via G78 Shantou-Kunming Expressway → G80 Guangkun Expressway → S42 Chengna Expressway to Guishan Exit (Guishan Toll Station) → Haipu Highway → → Turn right to Jiushia Tourist Highway → Turn right to Guishan Temple Road to Guishan Temple Parking Lot, drive 143 kilometers , taking 2 hours.

2. Anning Black Wind Mountain

Continuous mountains, forest valleys

Altitude: 2617m丨Distance: 14km丨Climb: 700m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Batu Mountain is the highest peak in Anning City. In the early years, there was a cave under the peak called Batu Caves. name. The mountain is huge and spans dozens of kilometers. Standing on the mountain ridge, you can have an unobstructed view of the undulating mountains far and near.

The mountainous area has dense vegetation, green onions, and clear streams. The height difference of the mountain on the east side is 720 meters, and the height difference of the Bahe River Valley on the west side is 1020 meters. It is a deep-cut mid-mountain landform. It is surrounded by five large reservoirs and more than a dozen valleys and gullies are distributed in all directions. There are various birds and wild animals in the mountains, which is full of jungle charm.

Refer to the road book

From 8:00-9:30, drive from Kunming Tuodong Stadium to the starting point of Anning Modern Agricultural Industrial Park. The journey is 78 kilometers and takes 1.3 hours. Stop the car to use the restroom, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, and set off.

9:30--11:30, hike 4.4 kilometers, climb 296 meters, and descend 131 meters to Miao Village. It takes 2 hours and passes through Dahongpo and Miao Village Pass to reach Miao Village. 11:30--12:00, lunch in Miao Village (bring your own food for the road) for 0.5 hours. 12:00-14:30, hike 3.1 kilometers, climb 449 meters, and reach the top of Batu Mountain. It takes 2.5 hours and passes through a 4-shaped slope to reach the top of Batu Mountain. 14:30-17:30, hike 6.1 kilometers, descend 549 meters, climb 131 meters, take 3 hours, pass through Qingxi Valley, Qingshuitan, Miaozhai Pass, Dahongpo and return to the Modern Agricultural Park, and the hike ends.

Navigation address

Anning Modern Agricultural Industrial Park

Kunming self-driving route

Kunming starts from Tuodong Stadium, via Tuodong Road → Chuncheng Road → Second Ring Expressway Line B (South) → Hangrui Expressway G56 → Caopu Toll Station → Anba Line → County Street → County Eighth-Class Highway → Moli Road → Anning Modern Agricultural Industrial Park (Juvenile Management Office) → Left Turn 150 meters and drive 78 kilometers, which takes 1.3 hours.

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Difficulty Index: __Landscape Index:___

Required schedule: 1 day

Gudui Mountain, also known as Daliangzi, is the highest peak in Jinning County. At the junction of Jiangchuan, Chengjiang and Jinning counties, there is also a unique scenery of "one mountain and three seas".

Climb the main peak and look at Xingyun Lake in the south, Fuxian Lake in the east and Dianchi Lake in the north. The ridge is vast and gentle, with connected grass and mountains, and the scenery of lakes and mountains is refreshing! Come climb the mountain in spring and summer and pass through lush valleys full of flowers. Climbing in autumn and winter, the soft and warm sunshine, the whistling mountain breeze, and the crisp autumn air are so beautiful.

Refer to the road book

08:00--10:00, drive 60-80 kilometers, drive for 1.5--2.0 hours, and arrive at Dachengtang (village) in Jinning County.

10:00--10:30, go to the bathroom in the Dachantang parking lot, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 10:30--14:30, hike the red line for 3.85 kilometers and climb 400 meters to the top of Gudui Mountain. It takes 2-3 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food for the trip. 14:30--17:30, hike the red line for 5.15 kilometers, descend 400 meters and return to Dachengtang (village). It takes 2-3 hours. 17:30, drive home and have dinner on the way.

Navigation address

Jinning County Dachengtang (village)

Kunming self-driving route

Start from the Kunming Administrative Center via G8511 Kunming Mo Expressway, Jincheng Exit (Hexichang Toll Station), turn to Provincial Highway S103 (part of Danshi Road), turn left at Guanling Village, Jinning County, and go to the Dachantang Natural Village parking lot in Jinning County via the Dachantang section of the village road , driving 60 kilometers, 1.5--2 hours.

4. Yiliang Laoye Mountain

Large lawn at the pass, overlooking Yangzonghai

Altitude: 2730m丨Distance: 10km丨Climb: 910m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Laoye Mountain, also known as Una Mountain, is the highest peak in Yiliang County. There is a stone temple built on the top of the mountain, which houses the stone elephant of Lord Una, hence its name.

The mountains at the east foot are steep and the vegetation at the north foot is dense. When you reach the top, you can enjoy the pleasure of "seeing all the mountains at a glance". There are flat and open mountain pastures on the top of the mountain and at the pass, which are excellent locations to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Yangzonghai.

Refer to the road book

08:30--09:30, drive 53 kilometers from Tuodong Sports Center to Xiaomuxi Village parking lot (village).

09:30--10:00, stop the car and go to the bathroom, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign (at the foot of the mountain), and set off. 10:00--13:30, hike 5 kilometers and climb 910 meters to the top, which takes 3 hours. Lunch on the way (bring your own food) for 0.5 hours. 13:30--16:30, hike 5 kilometers, descend 910 meters and return. It takes 3 hours. 17:00, drive home by car, and on the way to Tangchi Town, have a hot spring bath for dinner. Tangchi’s special food: Yiliang roast duck with Tangchi pickles.

Navigation address

Muxi Cultural Activity Center in Yiliang County

Kunming self-driving route

Start from Tuodong Sports Center and pass through Shihuguan Overpass → G78 Shantou-Kunming Expressway → G78 Shantou-Kunming Expressway Exit (Malang Toll Station) → Sanlu Highway → 324 National Highway to the parking lot, drive 51 kilometers and take 1 hour.

5. Fumin Jintongpen Mountain

Surrounded by mountains and dotted with windmills

Altitude: 2817m丨Distance: 12km丨Climb: 920m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Jintongpen Mountain is the highest peak in Fumin County. It was named after someone dug a gold-copper basin on the top of the mountain. Got its name.

Walking through the jungle, all kinds of ancient trees come into view. Standing on the top of the peak, you can overlook the entire Fumin County, surrounded by green mountains, a beautiful natural picture of blue sky, white clouds, green trees and green grass. Walking on the ridge, there are golden meadows and swaying windmills, and the scenery is picturesque.

Refer to the road book

08:00--09:00, drive 55 kilometers, drive for about 1 hour, and arrive at the parking lot of Jiufeng Mountain Huguo Xihua Temple.

09:00--09:30, go to the bathroom in the parking lot, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 09:30--13:30, hike 6 kilometers and climb 917 meters to the top. It takes 4 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food for the trip. 14:00--17:30, hike 6 kilometers, descend 917 meters and return to the starting point. It takes 3 hours. 17:30, drive home and have dinner on the way.

Navigation address

Fuminhuguo Xihua Zen Temple

Kunming self-driving route

Kunming is 55 kilometers by car and takes about 1 hour. Arrive at the parking lot of Jiufengshan Huguo Xihua Temple.

6. Chenggong Liangwang Mountain

View the four seas and three rivers

Altitude: 2820m丨Distance: 20km丨Climb: 750m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Liangwang Mountain, also known as Luozang Mountain, is located between Chengjiang and Chenggong counties. The mountains stretch for more than a hundred kilometers from south to north, and are majestic and powerful. In spring, you can see the azaleas in full bloom, in summer the cool breeze brings you refreshment, in autumn the maples are covered with deep reds, and in winter the snow and silver make up the jade terrace.

The view from the top is excellent, with a panoramic view of hundreds of miles around, including the four seas and three rivers - Dianchi Lake, Fuxian Lake, Xingyun Lake, Yangzonghai, Nanpanjiang River, Panlongjiang River, Mantis River.

Refer to the road book

08:00--9:00, depart from Tuodong Sports Center, drive 42-48 kilometers, drive for about 1 hour, and arrive at Qiu Muqing Residents Committee, Chenggong District (elevation 2081 meters). 9:00--9:30, go to the restroom in Qiu Muqing parking lot, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 9:30--12:30, hike the red line for 5.65 kilometers and climb 739 meters to the top of Liangwang Mountain. It takes about 3 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food for the trip. 12:30--17:30, hike the red line for 15.35 kilometers, descend 739 meters and return to Qiu Muqing Neighbors Committee. It takes about 5 hours. 17:30, drive home and have dinner on the way.

Navigation address

Qiu Muqing Residents Committee, Chenggong District

Kunming self-driving route

Departs from Tuodong Sports Center in Kunming City. Pass the G78 Shankun Expressway → G8511 Kunmo Expressway → Xiaoying Interchange → enter the 245 National Highway on the right → 031 Township Road → Qiu Muqing Residents Committee Parking Lot, drive 42-48 kilometers and take 1 hour.

7. Songming Dajianshan

Meadow forest, green peaks

Altitude: 2840m丨Distance: 10km丨Climb: 840m

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Required schedule: 1 day

Dajianshan is the highest peak in Songming County, located in the northwest of Songming County. The vegetation coverage rate in the mountains is high, mostly coniferous forest belts. Walking through the patchwork Yunnan pine forest, smelling the fragrance of pine leaves in the air is refreshing.

When you climb to the top, you can enjoy the vast beauty of the entire Songming Bazi world; in the distance, you can see the city scenery of Kunming, the Dianchi Lake as bright as a mirror, the majestic Jiaozi Snow Mountain, and the tall towers of Changshui Airport.

Refer to the road book

08:00--09:00, depart from Tuodong Sports Center, drive 61 kilometers, drive for 1 hour, and arrive at the parking lot of Taohua'an Village.

09:00--09:30, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 09:30--12:30, hike 4 kilometers and climb 840 meters to the top. It takes 3 hours. Lunch on the way: Bring your own lunch. 13:00--16:00, hike 6 kilometers, descend 840 meters and return to the parking lot of Taohua'an Village. It takes 3 hours. 16:00, drive home and have dinner on the way.

Navigation address

Taohua'an Village, Songming County

Kunming self-driving route

Start from Tuodong Sports Center via G56 Hangrui Expressway Highway → to Songming Exit (Songming Toll Station) → Lanmao Road → 025 Township Road → 100 Township Road to Taohua’an parking lot, driving 61 kilometers, taking 1 hour.

8. Xundian Huashitou Mountain

Alpine meadow, jagged rocks

Altitude: 3294m丨Distance: 15km丨Climb: 700m

Difficulty index: ___Landscape index:___

Required schedule: 2 days

Julong Liangzi, the main peak of Huashou Mountain, is the highest peak in Xundian County. The canyons in the mountains are deep, the forests are dense, and there are many moss-covered stones on the top of the mountain. From a distance, they look like they are full of flowers, hence the name "Flower Stone Mountain" and the reputation of "Little Qinghai-Tibet Plateau".

The canyons in the mountains are deep, the lower part of the mountain is densely forested, and the top of the mountain is gentle and broad. The large grassy hills and pastures are covered with green grass and flowers, and there are countless strange boulders. Alpine meadow, cloudless, standing on the top of the mountain, the beautiful scenery is unobstructed.

Reference road book

Day1:

18:30--21:00, drive 145 kilometers from Kunming, drive for 2.5 hours, and arrive at Jinyuan, Xundian County Township, Jinyuan Township. Day2: 08:00--09:00, drive 22 kilometers for 1 hour, arrive at Shiyakou Village parking lot, use the bathroom, check the trail map, understand the climbing instructions, take a photo of the starting point sign, and set off. 09:30--13:00, hike 6 kilometers and climb 614 meters to the top. It takes 3.5 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food for the trip. 13:30--16:30, hike 7 kilometers and descend 400 meters back (to the village). It takes 3 hours. 17:00, drive home and have dinner on the way.

Navigation address

Jinyuan Township, Xundian County/Shiyakou Village, Xundian County

Kunming self-driving route

Day 1: From Kunming Starting from Tuodong Sports Center, take G56 Hangrui Expressway → G85 Yinkun Expressway → S91 Central Yunnan Ring Expressway to the exit (Diansha Toll Station) → 80 County Road → to Jinyuan Township, Xundian County, where you will stay. It took 2.5 hours to drive 145 kilometers. Navigation address: Jinyuan Township.

Day 2: Depart from Jinyuan Township and drive 22 kilometers via 163 Township Road → 160 Township Road → 161 Township Road → Shiyakou Village, which takes 1 hour. Navigation address: Shiyakou Village (Xundian County).

9. Luquan Jiaozi Snow Mountain

Beautiful and spectacular, the first mountain in central Yunnan

Altitude: 4223m丨Distance: 8-10km丨Climb: 650m

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Required schedule: 2 days

Jiaozi Mountain belongs to the Gongwang Mountain Range of the Wumeng Mountain remnant and is part of Luquan County The highest peak. The mountain is majestic and its peak looks like a sedan chair from a distance, hence the name Jiaozi Mountain. It is the only paid scenic spot among the ten peaks.

“Viewing snow in winter, viewing ice in spring, admiring flowers in summer, and swimming in water in autumn” is a major feature of Jiaozi Mountain. The strange peaks, beautiful water, ice and snow, rhododendrons, sea of ??clouds, sunrise, and Buddha’s light are known as Jiaozi Mountain. "Seven uniques". In addition to the beauty of Emei and the steepness of Mount Huashan, there are also unique natural landscapes.

Reference road book

Day1: 15:00--17:00, drive 160 kilometers from Kunming, drive for 2 hours, arrive at Zhuanlong Town, Luquan County, check into the local hotel, check Trail maps and mountain climbing instructions.

Day2: 07:30--08:30, drive 27 kilometers and drive for 35 minutes, arrive at the parking lot of Jiaozishan Scenic Area, transfer to the scenic bus to Xiapingzi, take pictures, and set off. 08:30--12:00, hike 4 kilometers and climb 650 meters to the top, which takes 3.5 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food and drinking water. 12:30--16:30, return after lunch, descend 650 meters to reach Xiapingzi. On the way, you can visit Yixiantian, Lotus Falls and other scenic spots along the park plank road. Take the scenic bus back to the parking lot of Jiaozishan Scenic Area, which takes about 4 hours . At 16:30, drive back to Kunming.

Navigation address

Luquan County Zhuanlong Town/Jiaozishan Scenic Area Parking Lot

Kunming self-driving route

Day 1: From Kunming Depart from Tuodong Sports Center, take G56 Hangrui Expressway → G85 Yinkun Expressway → S91 Central Yunnan Ring Expressway → Yuandian Exit (Yundian Toll Station) → Longzhuan Section → Zhuanlong Town, and stay in a local hotel. It takes 2 hours to drive 160 kilometers. Navigation address: Zhuanlong Town, Luquan County.

Day 2: Starting from Zhuanlong Town, passing through Zhuanwu Section → Jiaozishan Scenic Area Parking Lot, driving 27 kilometers and taking 35 minutes. Navigation address: Jiaozi Mountain Scenic Area parking lot.

10. Dongchuan Snow Ridge

Snow-capped peaks, one of the top ten unfamous peaks in China

Altitude: 4344m丨Distance: 17km丨Climb: 1650m

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Required schedule: 3 days

Xueling is located in Hongtu Township, Dongchuan District, the main peak of Gongwang Mountains. It is the highest peak in central Yunnan and the highest peak on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. The top of the mountain is covered with snow all year round and is famous for its toughness, majesty and magnificence. One of the top ten "non-famous peaks" in China released by "China National Geographic".

Under the reflection of the sunset, the snow-capped mountains in the distance show a magnificent orange color, as bright as fire, and extremely magnificent. The common people call it "Snow Fire Ridge". The mainstay of the Snow Ridge Fire Peak is thousands of feet high, with obvious three-dimensional climate, steep terrain and changeable mountain types. It is an ideal place to view the strange peaks of the Snow Mountain.

Reference road book

Day1:

14:00--19:00, drive 213 kilometers from Kunming, drive for 4 hours, and arrive at Tanfang, Dongchuan District Village, stay at a local inn, check the trail map, and learn about hiking instructions. Dinner at Fazhe (Red Earth Town) on the way.

Day2: 06:30--07:00, drive 4.5 kilometers, drive for 15 minutes, arrive at the parking lot of Xintanfang Village, take a photo, and set off. 07:00--13:30, hike 6 kilometers and climb 1644 meters to reach the summit, which takes 6.5 hours. Lunch: Bring your own food and drinking water. 13:30--18:00, hike 6 kilometers, descend 1644 meters and return to Tanfang Village, which takes 4.5 hours.

Day3: Drive back to Kunming.

Navigation address

Tanfang Village, Dongchuan District/Xintanfang Village, Dongchuan District.

Kunming self-driving route

Day 1: Depart from Kunming Tuodong Sports Center, via G56 Hangrui Expressway→G85 Yinkun Expressway→S91 Central Yunnan Ring Expressway→Yundian Exit (Yundian Toll station)→Kunsui Line→Fazhe Section→Tanfang Village, stay at a local inn. It took 4 hours to drive 213 kilometers. Navigation address: Tanfang Village, Dongchuan District.

Day 2: Starting from Tanfang Village, passing through Lao Tanfang → Zhengtang → Xin Tanfang Village, driving 4.5 kilometers and taking 15 minutes. Navigation address: Xintanfang Village, Dongchuan District.