[2025 Kunming Hotels] Travel Guide for Shanyin · Zhu Homestay (Haiyan Village) (Updated Jul)

Who would have thought I'd find my dream homestay here! 👍 ①💒 Located in Haiyan Village, just 30 minutes 🚗 from Kunming South Station! Only 15min to Luoyu River Wetland Park - sunbathing, feeding seagulls, super therapeutic? Spending afternoons at seaside 🌊 cafes is pure bliss! 😁 ②💒 Spacious, bright rooms with premium quality! Windows directly facing Dianchi Lake's breathtaking views. The rooftop observation deck at sunset - when the sky turns crimson and you sit watching the lake's shimmering waves with gentle breezes - all worries simply vanish. ③💒 Thoughtful details everywhere! The owner helped arrange early-morning airport transfer - excellent service! Complimentary afternoon tea 🍱 included. The stay was perfect with stunning surroundings like a fairy tale world~ Sunset glow 🌅 over the village makes time slow down. ⛳ Location: Dayu Subdistrict, Chenggong District, Kunming 💒 Homestay: Shanyin Zhu Homestay

Cycling with the Wind, Sunset Coffee, and Lakeside Scenery 🌤️ "In Kunming's 25°C summer, Dianchi Lake isn’t the sea, yet it holds all of Yunnan's romance—cycling through water forests, sipping coffee while waiting for a tangerine-hued sunset, and falling asleep to the sound of waves. This guide unlocks Dianchi’s 'magical charm' in the most laid-back local way!" **📅 One-Day Highlights Itinerary** 🌿 **Morning: Greenway Cycling · Into 'Kunming’s Little Amazon'** - **Haigong Wetland**: Paddle a transparent boat (¥60/hour) through the water fir forest, where sunlight filters through the leaves like 'holy light.' Bring bread to attract small fish chasing your boat. For the best forest photos, choose the third turn. - **Dianchi Greenway**: Rent a tandem bike at **Haigeng Park** (ride counterclockwise) and explore **Wangguan Wetland**'s sunflower fields, **Laoyuhe Wetland**'s hydrangea paths, and the wooden boardwalk at **Dounan Wetland** for a golden view of 'Sleeping Beauty Mountain.' > *Tip: Wear UV sleeves! The UV index here is consistently 5+.* 🚢 **Afternoon: Lake Cruise · Encountering the 'Plateau Pearl'** - **Luxury Cruise** (¥95/person): Depart from **Haigeng Park Bird Garden Pier** for a 25-minute journey past Xishan Dragon Gate and century-old eucalyptus groves. In winter, feed breadcrumbs to circling red-billed gulls (seasonal), or in summer, admire underwater swaying sea cabbage flowers. - **Dounan Flower Market**: Swing by Asia’s largest flower market! After 5 PM, roses go for ¥10/bouquet, and succulents are ¥5 for three pots—take home an armful of spring. **🌅 Evening: Fishing Village Sunset · Coffee by the Tangerine Lake** - **Haiyan Village** (Must-visit!): Dash down the ancient cobblestone streets to the pier steps or the third-floor terrace of **Sunset Café**. Sip a Dianhong latte as the sunset dyes Dianchi Lake and the 'Fishing Village Star Lanterns' into flowing gold. > *Update: The village is under renovation, officially reopening for National Day, but the pier remains accessible!* - **Foodie Bonus**: Try grilled tofu + spicy fish at the pier (recommend "Li’s Fisherman’s Delight"), and ask for 'extra silverfish' in your omelet. **🌙 Overnight: Lulled by the Waves** - **Luxury Pick**: Yunnan Dianchi Hot Spring Garden International Hotel, where you’ll wake to egrets in flight. - **Boutique Charm**: **Shanyin·Zhu Homestay** in Haiyan Village, with a hanging swing and floor-to-ceiling lake views—fall asleep counting stars to the sound of waves. "When 108 km of greenways connect 54 wetlands and 20 ancient villages, when sea cabbage flowers and golden-line barbels return to the emerald waters—this 'jade necklace' quietly revives the millennial poetry of Daguan Tower’s long couplet. And your Dianchi story? To be continued: winter’s red-billed gulls, late autumn’s crimson water fir forests… Kunming always waits for you to 'look back.'" > 📌 ***Tips***: Opt for the **Dianchi Golden Shoreline Bus** (¥59.9/day pass) to visit Yu Garden and the viral 'Sky Mirror' in one go!

1⃣️Location: Shanyin Lodge Homestay, Haiyan Village, Kunming 2⃣️Photography Tips • Timing: 6-7 PM when the light is soft and golden, adding warmth to your photos. • Outfit: Light-colored long dresses like beige or champagne complement the sunset tones perfectly. 3⃣️Composition Techniques • Center Composition: Place the subject in the center with a fireplace or candles as support, ideal for half-body portraits. • Rule of Thirds: Divide the frame into thirds horizontally and vertically. Position key elements like eyes or head at intersection points, shooting through a fish tank for balance. • Frame Composition: Use windows or door frames on the terrace to create depth and layers. _ 4⃣️Posing Guide • Standing: Feet slightly apart, body turned sideways. One hand naturally down, the other on your head, waist, or holding props like a coffee cup or book for elegance. • Sitting: On a terrace chair with legs crossed or together, back straight. Hands on lap or holding props, smiling at the camera for a relaxed vibe. • Lying: On a terrace lounger, arms behind head or at sides, gazing into the distance for a leisurely mood. 5⃣️Advanced Techniques • Play with Light: Use the soft 6:30-7:30 PM light for dramatic contrast and depth. • Props: Fireplaces, candles, coffee cups, or fish tanks add storytelling elements. • Silhouettes: Capture backlit silhouettes against floor-to-ceiling windows, holding a cup or book, dancing with the sea or sunset. 6⃣️Gear: Sony A7M4 + 70-200f2.8 GM II Time: 7 PM until dusk

| Between the mountains and the sea, secretly hide the winter romance. Kunming🚩Haiyan Village | Between the mountains and the sea, secretly hide the winter romance✨ Kunming in winter is very gentle The mountains and seas of Kunming are more romantic✨ It takes about half an hour to drive from the city🚘 Enjoy a comfortable vacation mode away from the hustle and bustle of the city🍃 Sleep lazily in the bubble pool in the room watching the sky, the sea and the sunset🌊🌅 In front of the 270° unobstructed panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows Private collection of the romance of winter mountains and sea💕 Mountain and sea terrace on the top floor of the bed and breakfast It is a great location to watch the sea view sunset and starry sky!! ️ Enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea time in the afternoon☕ See the mountains, see the sea, and watch the sunset dye the sky orange🌅 As night falls, immerse yourself under the starry night sky🌌 Enjoy the tranquility and healing that night brings✨

📍Great location: Located right by Dianchi Lake, open the window to an unbeatable sea view, as if the whole world is laid out in front of you. 🌅 The room faces Dianchi Lake, every moment is a visual feast! 🛏️Room experience: The hotel rooms are stylishly designed, simple yet cozy. You can enjoy the beautiful view of Dianchi Lake while lying in bed, it's romantic to the core! 💖 ☕️Cafe & Western restaurant: Not only is there a beautiful view, but also a great cafe and Western restaurant! ☕️🍽️ A cup of aromatic coffee, a delicate Western meal, and the beautiful view of Dianchi Lake, it's one of life's great pleasures! 🏞️Nearby attractions: The hotel is very close to Laoyuhe Wetland Park, within walking distance! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ After visiting the park, return to the hotel for a rest, a perfect day is easily achieved! Come to Shanyinzhu and experience the tranquility and beauty with me! 💕 Remember to bring your camera, because every corner here is a great place to take photos! 📷