Yunnan Fuxian Lake Travel Guide

Fuxian Lake in Yunnan is located in Yuxi City, and its natural ecosystem is well protected. The lake here is crystal clear, the creatures in the water live perfectly, and the surrounding environment is great. Perfect for road trip. This is a detailed guidebook for you.

When you go to go on road trip, Yunnan, you are very picky when choosing scenic spots. Besides Luoping, Puzhehei, Bamei, Dongchuan Red Land and Yuanyang have all been considered. But then I thought that the Spring Festival was mainly for leisure, so I chose a relatively unpopular place-Fuxian Lake in Yuxi, and then I took a hot spring. After all, driving is a little tired. Facts have proved that this choice is good, and Fuxian Lake is really a good place to go.

Fuxian Lake is a place I have never heard of. I know this place mainly because we want to go to hot springs. We checked the hot springs near Kunming. The better ones are Maitreya, Anning and Yuxi. I just saw a big lake on the map, and I thought what this place is and why it looks bigger than the bait sea.

It turns out that this lake is called Fuxian Lake, which is located in Chengjiang, Jiangchuan and Huaning counties of Yuxi City. It is the largest freshwater lake in China, the source of the Pearl River, with the first-class water quality and the best. The seemingly ordinary area is actually very deep. Fresh water accounts for nearly 10% of the country, and one lake accounts for110. Son, look at it.

There are not many online strategies about Fuxian Lake, but it is still very clear, so I decided to set out immediately and look for a map casually.

Best travel itinerary arrangement

Day 1: From Kunming Lake to Fuxian Lake, stay in Luchong Scenic Area, visit Hubei on the same day and shoot the sunset near Yuechun Hotel.

The next day: climb Bijia Mountain, shoot the sunrise, then go to Gushan Scenic Spot on the edge of Hunan, go to Yuxi Hot Spring in the afternoon, and stay in Yuxi that night.

Day 3: Take another hot spring bath in Yuxi, and then return.

In short, it was a very relaxing trip, and the driving time was not long. Mainly for leisure.

The transportation to Fuxian Lake is very convenient, because Fuxian Lake is only more than 70 kilometers away from Kunming, and it takes only one and a half hours by car. Therefore, Fuxian Lake has become the favorite place for Kunming locals to go on holiday.

Although it is close to Kunming, it is necessary for us foreigners to drive. This time, I am a dual navigator. My mobile phone uses Baidu map, and my PAD uses Gaode map. Everyone has downloaded the offline map and navigation in advance, entered "Fuxian Lake" in the map, and then set off.

Facts have proved that in Yunnan, Baidu's map is better than Gaode's. Gao De seems to have a lot of problems with speed measuring points and speed limits on the road. Baidu's map is basically the same as that marked on the road sign.

It went smoothly. At noon 12, we crossed Chengjiang County and arrived near Fuxian Lake. When I arrived, I felt a little confused. This lake is really big. In fact, there is a well-built expressway around Fuxian Lake with good road conditions. The speed limit is 70 kilometers, and some corners will be slower.

However, we still made a little mistake. I checked Fuxian Lake Park, so when we arrived, we didn't go directly to Luchong Scenic Area, which we wanted to visit most. We should check the road directly. Of course, there is not much difference between the two places.

Let me give you a list of the main attractions of Fuxian Lake, so that you can't stop.

It takes about two and a half hours to drive around Fuxian Lake. You can imagine how big it is. The main attractions are concentrated in the north. Among them, the famous ones are as follows:

1. Yuechun Hotel Wetland Park: At present, it is the only five-star hotel in the local area, and the price is very close to the people. It will be more expensive during the Chinese New Year, 700- 1000 yuan. We wanted to be local tyrants, but we couldn't book here without making a reservation in advance during the long holiday.

2. Bijia Mountain in Luchong Scenic Area: Personally, it is the most interesting scenic spot, with a lot of accommodation and the price is quite close to the people. We only need to spend 120 yuan for one night during the Spring Festival. The conditions of most hotels are average, and the prices are below that of 200 yuan. The scenery is good, you can watch the sunrise.

3. Gushan: There is an island with a big beach, next to a high-class hotel on the Gold Coast.

4. Sakura Valley: This place has not been built this year. Maybe it will be built next year.

5. Wanghai Park: Just to the north of the lake, there are many places to eat and it is more affordable. It's delicious, and of course there's accommodation. The scenery here is relatively average.

Of course, after several investigations, I decided to continue.

Chu Chu fu xian Hu

First of all, we don't plan to go anywhere to play, but if we come from Chengjiang, the nearest is Wanghai Park. Listen to the name. Look at the sea. The lake is as big as the sea.

It's really like a crowded park. Let's eat here first. The local food representatives in Fuxian Lake are copper pot fish and copper pot potato rice. We all ordered. The fish is beautiful, but it is too big and the water is good, so the fish is good. The smallest one weighs more than 3 kg, and our family can't finish it. That fish soup is very fresh, and it is really not the same grade as the fish bought in the vegetable market.

Mainly grass carp, osmanthus fish and so on. We ordered the smallest osmanthus fish.

The amount of copper pot rice is also quite sufficient. We want a small pot and 20 yuan. It tastes good, too.

The average fish costs 70-80 yuan a catty. We want 170 yuan for a meal, mainly because the fish is too big.

Of course, it is close to Kunming, and there are also local cuisines in Yunnan. But that copper pot fish is definitely worth eating. If you don't eat fish here, you will lose.

Fuxian lake

These two beautiful women, it is also very hard to take pictures like this.

It was windy that day. Understandably, this lake is like the sea. With such a large area, the wind around the lake will be stronger.

Although the weather is warm, the water is still very cold. The peak season of Fuxian Lake should be summer, because you can swim in the water.

Fuxian lake

The weather is fine, sunny, blue sky and white clouds. Unfortunately, the water here is not blue enough. Maybe the water on the shore is yellow, but the water in the middle of the lake is still blue.

After dinner in Wanghai Park, just stroll around and walk through the whole park. The area is not large, and there are some children's playgrounds and so on. Children also prefer to ride this horse. The price in 20 yuan is only a few minutes' drive. Whether it is expensive or not is a matter of opinion. I didn't want my children to ride it, but I think traveling is just for fun, so don't care too much about small money.

Fuxian lake

Check-in luchong scenic spot

Then drive from Wanghai Park to Luchong, also using mobile navigation. Here, you should pay attention that when you are ready to rush, there will be many people holding "free tickets" on the roadside. I really didn't know what it meant at first. At first, Luchong Scenic Area was developed by a fishing village. In order to make money, the village surrounded the most beautiful seaside and collected tickets for 15 yuan. But if you book accommodation in the village, you can get free tickets. Those placards on the roadside are all local villagers, which is equivalent to booking a hotel for you.

I didn't remember until I got to the gate of the scenic spot. It seems that we still have to find a villager to book it to save some money. So I went back.

At the entrance of Luchong Scenic Area, there is a large platform, which can be used as a viewing platform and a temporary parking lot. This is a good place to take pictures.

Fuxian lake

The beach below is the most interesting place in Luchong. Although the beach above is handled manually, it does not affect the children's playing mood. There are also many cruise ships that allow you to visit the lake. The lake is full of snacks and food shops, and there are various hotels in the distance.

The hill on the left is the "Bijia Mountain" that we will challenge tomorrow. On the mountain, you can overlook Fuxian Lake. The scenery must be beautiful, but let's talk about it tomorrow.

My wife went looking for it for a while and found an agent. She said the house was really tight in 2008. Fortunately, we only need one room, so we can arrange a room with a view of the lake. 120 yuan is only for one night, but on one condition: you must have a meal in the shop. I also know that wool comes from sheep. If you want to eat, promise to come down.

Later, I asked, winter is like this. If it is summer, if you want to get rid of tickets, you usually have to "contract", such as one person per day 100 yuan, accommodation and three meals a day, which makes those farmhouses feel very profitable, but only accommodation can earn too little. This is also someone else's business method, there is nothing wrong.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

The price is agreed, drive into the scenic spot, and the scenic spot will record your license plate number. If you are like us, you can visit other scenic spots temporarily. When you go out, tell the security guard that you will come back to live at night and ask them to write down the car number so that you don't have to buy a ticket.

We stayed in this hotel in the photo. Name: I can't tell.

It's the first building in front of the scenic spot, but it's easy to find. We are on the second floor and can hardly see the lake view. There is a large parking lot in the scenic spot, and the parking fee is 10 yuan for one night.

Fuxian lake

Put down your luggage and wash your face briefly. Take photos here at Luchong, and then drive to the wetland park on the east side of the lake to shoot the sunset. Because the road is on the west bank of the lake, you can only see the sunrise and not the sunset here.

At the lake, such a picture is within reach. Is it beautiful? Blue sky and white clouds, blue lagoon, the largest freshwater lake in China, does it taste like Belga Lake in China?

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

If you want to shoot a big scene or this viewing platform above the entrance of the scenic spot, it is easiest to shoot a big movie.

Out of the scenic spot, drive along the road around the lake to Sakura Valley, which is said to be a new scenic spot. Let's go and see if there are any cherry blossoms.

Be careful all the way and speed up.

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Mistaken into Sakura Valley

It takes more than 30 minutes to drive to the so-called "Sakura Valley", which is close to Yuechun Hotel, but a little farther than Yuechun Hotel.

When you get off the bus, ask the security guard at the parking toll booth where KINOMOTO SAKURA is. The security guard smiled and said nothing, pointing to the mountain not far away. I saw, um, many cherry trees, but they didn't expire because they were all new species.

The security guard said that this place is called Sakura Valley, which was built by a real estate company. Hotels will be built here, cherry blossoms will be planted and a brand-new scenic spot will be created. So, tell you how to promote it so early. If it is closed, it will not be called Sakura Valley.

Fuxian lake

However, if you come here, you can have fun. You can come down and see the lake view here.

It seems that many people have been cheated, and everyone feels at ease. There are seagulls feeding them, and there are several pairs.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Yuechun hotel

Since there is nothing to see in Sakura Valley, let's go somewhere else. Although we didn't book a room at Yuechun Hotel, we decided to rush into a five-star hotel with the enthusiasm of inquiring about military affairs for our donkey friends.

This Yuechun hotel is really beautiful. Although there are only three tall buildings in appearance, they actually cover a large area and are well afforested. The hotel has all kinds of facilities, and the parking lot feels a little small. As the hotel is full today, the parking space is a little tight.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

After visiting this side of the hotel, continue to visit the other side. This is the hotel spa.

It is a great event at the expense of building an artificial lake inside the hotel.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

The view from the corner of the hotel.

If you can book a room, you'd better spend your holiday here. Of course, there must be some blood. Generally, there is one in 700 yuan, and it may cost more than 400 in the off-season.

After the investigation, I'm going to visit the wetland park.

Fuxian lake

The Wetland Park is opposite the hotel, which was built by Yuechun Hotel itself. Usually, it is free here. Today, because it is the first day of New Year's Day, we have to charge another 50 yuan. This price is too dark, so we have to cancel it decisively. Where can't I shoot the sunrise? Follow the road around the lake, and you can shoot by the lake.

Fuxian lake

I wanted to shoot in Sakura Valley, but Sakura Valley closed at 6 pm. It was originally a good place to shoot the sunset, but by this time the sun had set and it was too late to find a place. I quickly found a place on the side of the road where I could see the lake and started shooting. Although I was wrong in the first half, I finally caught the sunset.

Fuxian lake

In fact, you can shoot the sunset by the lake here at Yuechun Hotel.

After watching the sunrise, I will go back to eat.

Lu chong ye se

When I returned to the entrance of Luchong Scenic Area, I happened to meet fireworks, and I accidentally caught it. Very beautiful.

Order at 8 o'clock, a meat dish in 40 yuan. The price is acceptable. But it's a little more expensive here than outside, not much more expensive. After dinner, go for a walk by the lake. What is different from other scenic spots at night is that it is too noisy. The beach is full of karaoke bars, and on the other side are children's playgrounds and food stalls. Just like going to some midnight snack markets, people who like quiet may be a little disappointed. However, we can have more people celebrate the Spring Festival today. You can also let children play and set off some fireworks.

It's late at night, and you can still shoot stars. Although not as good as the wild, Yunnan is a plateau, which is really suitable for shooting stars.

Although the hotel conditions are average, WIFI and hot water are very powerful. Have a good rest and get up early tomorrow morning to climb Bijia Mountain and shoot the sunrise.

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Luchong sunrise

I want to get up at half past six to climb the mountain, but I am too comfortable to sleep and get up on time. The plan to climb the mountain and shoot the sunrise in the morning fell through, so we had to shoot it by the lake. The scenery is also good.

Fuxian lake

It's already half past seven, and the sun hasn't come out yet. A thin layer of morning glow is reflected at the junction of lake and sky, which is very attractive!

Tourists also began to get up to photograph the sunrise.

Fuxian lake

Fixing the camera with a tripod and then shooting with a slow shutter can produce the effect of atomizing water flow. If you can't slow down the shutter, you can reduce the iso as much as possible, for example, iso 100, and then adjust the aperture to 16-20, so that the general shutter can take a satin effect on the lake for a few seconds.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

When shooting a large area of lake and sea, it will be a bit monotonous to shoot only the lake or sea. You can appropriately increase the prospect, such as finding some trees and boats. It will look better together.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

After sunrise, wake up the children to go shopping, find breakfast, and then climb the mountain. Bijiashan still has to climb. Today is only the third day, look forward!

The beach in the morning was quiet, but it was already bursting with popularity.

Fuxian lake

Some people practice singing, others are as tall as this and play the violin on the beach. I can see that he is intoxicated and has a good time. Maybe he is a professional!

Fuxian lake

This is the Bijia Mountain to be challenged later. Cruise ships by the lake are also open. Let's find breakfast first.

Dengbijiashan

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Follow the main road of the scenic spot until you reach the foot of Bijia Mountain. There are two roads up the mountain. One can go straight up the mountain, and the other can walk along the lake on the other side of the mountain and then go up the mountain. In fact, these two roads are connected, so you can go up and down the mountain without looking back. It's good. I can see more scenery and feel less tired.

The road to the mountain is easy. Seeing Fuxian Lake from a height is another scene! The boat by the lake, the hazy mountain in the distance and the blue lake really feel like a fairyland.

We went up the mountain early, there were not many people and the weather was not too hot. It's easy! Look at the way my wife takes pictures. Do you have the potential to be a master?

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

After going down the mountain, the lake view here is also worth a try. Is this good?

When I read the information, I said that the water quality of Fuxian Lake is the best in China, much better than Baitai Lake and Lugu Lake. I still can't believe it. When you really went to the lake, you really went! Look how clear the water is. Completely transparent.

Of course, good water should also be protected. Fuxian Lake is also a first-class protected scenic spot in China. You can't litter here. Only by protecting it well can we keep the beauty of this fairyland!

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I don't know if you have noticed that the waves in Fuxian Lake are quite big, similar to those on the beach. This is different from Lugu Lake. Maybe it's the water!

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

If you want to feed seagulls, you don't have to go anywhere else. You can sit on the boat and feed the seagulls. They will fly around the boat. There are two kinds of cruise ships in Luchong, Fuxian Lake. Enough for eight people. The price is 200 yuan. Young people can take four people. 120 yuan. But you have to step on it yourself. It's difficult when the wind and waves are heavy.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

I slowly walked back to the snack street, a special snack in Yunnan. I recommend some bean flour. It tastes good.

Fuxian lake

The most famous specialty in Chengjiang County is lotus root starch. Buy some when you come, or eat it yourself. 1A big bag in 9 yuan is cheaper than our supermarket. Lotus root starch only needs to be added with hot water, even without stirring. I like this smell very much. When I bought it, the salesman said that I could try it at will until I was full. Don't miss the New Year's activities. I regret that I should come here for breakfast!

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Zoumagushan

Check-out time is 2 o'clock, so hurry back to the hotel and pack your bags. After checking out, continue.

The next stop is to visit Gushan Scenic Area in the south of Fuxian Lake. Many people in this scenic spot say that the beach is better, and there is an island in the lake where you can go by boat.

Anyway, we're going to Yuxi, so we'll stop by and have a look.

It's not bad to drive to mobile navigation. It takes half an hour to get there.

When I was preparing to go to Gushan, I found a scenic spot under development. I don't know its name, but the construction has been completed. It looks quite upscale. This is an apartment, and the beach is paved with lakes.

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Look, that's it. It looks very tall. It is estimated that it will be listed this year. When you come to Fuxian Lake, you will have another choice. I hope it's not very expensive.

Fuxian lake

After half an hour, I finally arrived at a place with many cars and people, and the congestion was abnormal. Is this Gushan Scenic Area? The name Lonely Mountain sounds far away and lonely. In my first impression, it should be the kind of place I can't avoid.

Let's find a parking lot first. Fortunately, you will see this Sunshine Coast Hotel in a moment. There is a big parking lot inside. This hotel looks good. When I was playing in Luchong, the locals told me that the sunshine coast of Gushan was more interesting. I thought it was a scenic spot, but it turned out to be a hotel.

1Parking fees in 0 yuan cannot be saved. Traffic police are everywhere on the road. Whoever stops will be fined.

Because the sun is too hot today, mother and daughter are a little tired from climbing the mountain, and people are like floods, so they rest in the car. I'll go down to shoot the scene alone and see if there's anything worth shooting.

Opposite the Sunshine Coast is a small park, which is open for free. The beach is very big and many people are playing. The island on the lake is a famous lonely mountain island, not far from the shore.

Fuxian lake

Walking along the beach, I found that there are also deep diving projects here. Is there a hidden avatar?

Later, I saw the advertisement and consulted my diving predecessors, saying that diving here is also very famous in China, because there is an ancient city at the bottom of the lake, which may be a previously abandoned relic, and it feels a bit like underwater archaeology. Many people come here to have a look.

Diving Price: Experience diving in 280 yuan. Other scenic spots are chartered diving in 380 yuan. The price is average. You can try it when the weather is hot. There are not many good places for diving in inland lakes. You can really try.

Fuxian lake

Fuxian lake

It doesn't make much sense to walk for a while. This is no different from the first time we went to Wanghai Park. Generally speaking, it is more like a city park than a leisure place, because it is very popular.

Fuxian lake

So are roadside barbecue stalls and local food stalls. Basically the same as the food in the photo, such as shrimp and small fish, but they are all fresh. However, the taste of Yunnan people is really heavy, and there is plenty of oil and water. We in Guangdong and Guangxi are not used to it.

After reading this lonely mountain, go directly to Yuxi. In fact, Yuxi is in Jiangchuan County. It's only one hour away from Yuxi, and the traffic is very convenient, which is one of the reasons why there are so many people here.