Fenglongwan Scenic Area in Xundian County, Kunming

🌟 Fenglong Bay Fairytale Town (凤龙湾童话镇) — Your Magical Getaway in Central Yunnan

Nestled in the scenic Xundian Hui and Yi Autonomous County (寻甸回族彝族自治县), about 80 km from Kunming (昆明), Fenglong Bay Fairytale Town (凤龙湾童话镇) is a National 4A Tourist Attraction that blends ecology, fairytales, and art into one enchanting experience.

Spread across 20 square kilometers of lush mountains and waters (with 83% forest coverage and a 3,300-acre lake), this wonderland reimagines “World Fairytales” through immersive storytelling. Over 80 themed spots are connected by a spectacular “mountain–lake–forest–fairytale architecture” landscape.

🏰 Five Core Fairytale Worlds

🕌 Aladdin Town (阿拉丁小镇)

Step into a world inspired by One Thousand and One Nights, mixed with Andersen’s and Grimm’s classics. Wander through castles, quirky houses, flower seas, and whimsical caves.
Don’t Miss:

• Giant genie lamp sculpture

• Hobbit-style village commercial street

• Candy-colored architecture panorama terrace

• Evening multi-cultural performances

🦜 Mythical Beasts & Birds Park (山海鸟兽乐园)

Drawing from the mythical world of Classic of Mountains and Seas (山海经), this park features a Hundred Birds Garden, petting zoo, squirrel park, and mythical sculptures.
Highlights:

• Canopy walks to spot squirrels

• Feed alpacas and miniature horses

• Explore imaginative animal sculptures

☁ One Cloud Art Palace (一朵云艺术宫)

A futuristic palace shaped like flowing clouds, dotted with 500+ star-like openings. Inside, contemporary art meets poetic fantasy.
Things to Do:

• Watch live theatre shows

• Stroll through art corridors

• Join hands-on workshops (e.g., cyanotype heritage crafts)

• Relax in a space designed for both creativity and soul-healing

⛵ Lake Cruise (湖光游船)

Sail along a 16-km route through “Little Three Gorges”, colorful cliff walls, and the honeycombed Fenglong Caves. You might spot white egrets and mandarin ducks along the way.
Nature Views:

• Goats and water buffalo grazing by the shore

• Spring–summer wildflower blooms

• Autumn foliage mirrored in the lake

🚂 Time Train (时光火车)

Travel along one of the rarest three-track railways in China — standard, meter, and narrow gauge — weaving through cherry blossom tunnels (spring) and forest pastures, recreating Yunnan’s century-old railway history.

🎉 Special Activities & Hidden Fun

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Fun

• Squirrel Park’s non-powered playgrounds for endless energy release

• Pet feeding in Mythical Beasts Park

• Cyanotype crafts in Quirky House Village

🎭 Festivals & Shows

• Fairytale theatre performances like Snow White

• Character parades with interactive storytelling

• Holiday celebrations for National Day & Spring Festival — cartoon dances, magic shows, and more

📸 Photography Hotspots

• Crystal Castle (水晶城堡): European towers and glass domes for fairytale-style portraits

• Eden Garden Flower Sea (伊甸园花海): Lavender waves in June, paired with romantic European buildings like a “Castle in the Sky”

🛠 Practical Tips

🎟 Tickets & Opening Hours

• Adults: ¥60 (trial period half-price ¥30)

• Cruise or train ride: ¥70 each / Combo ticket: ¥120

• Free entry for children under 1.2m, seniors over 70, and visitors with disability or guide certificates

• Open 09:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:00)

🚗 Getting There

• By Car: Kunming → G56 Hangrui Expressway → Yilong Toll Station → 320 National Road → Yibai Road, navigate to “Fenglong Bay Fairytale Town”

• By Train: Yukun High-Speed Railway Xundian Qixing Station (under construction), only 3 km from the park

🏨 Where to Stay

• Cave Hotel: Hobbit-style domed forest rooms, perfect for families

• Wooden Villas: Balcony views of flower seas, especially in the Taiping Lake area

📅 Best Seasons to Visit

• March: Cherry blossom train rides + vibrant spring blooms

• June–August: Lavender flower seas & cool lakeside escape

• October–November: Colorful autumn leaves & local harvest season

💎 Final Word — Step Into Yunnan’s Fairytale Secret

In Fenglong Bay Fairytale Town (凤龙湾童话镇), the mountains and waters hide a place where imagination comes alive:
🌿 Children meet talking squirrels and genie lamps
🎨 Artists dream under cloud-shaped palaces
🚂 History lovers ride through Yunnan’s railway past

Whether you’re traveling with family, a partner, or solo, there’s always a moment here to remind you — magic still exists in this world. ✨