1 Days Fuxian Lake Circle Tour from Kunming

08:30–09:40 | Fuhaiwan Wetland Park (抚海湾湿地公园)

Navigation: Fuhaiwan Wetland Park (抚海湾湿地公园)
Entrance Fee: Free | Parking: Around RMB 10 per vehicle

Start from Kunming (昆明) in the morning and arrive at Fuhaiwan Wetland Park (抚海湾湿地公园), the first stop of the clockwise Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖) route. The morning light is soft and ideal for photography, creating beautiful reflections on the lake surface. Visitors can walk along the wooden waterfront boardwalk, enjoy views of flower fields, aquatic plants, lakeside grasslands, and distant lake scenery.

The best photo locations include flower field paths, lakeside grasslands, and boardwalk viewpoints. Nearby Guanglong Town (广龙镇) offers convenient facilities and local snacks such as fresh Chengjiang Lotus Root Juice (澄江藕汁). Avoid entering wetland vegetation areas because the mud can be slippery, especially in the early morning.

09:40–09:55 | Drive to Hongshan Zui Pink Beach (红山咀粉红沙滩)

Driving Time: About 15 minutes

09:55–10:55 | Hongshan Zui Pink Beach (红山咀粉红沙滩)

Navigation: Hongshan Zui Red Beach (红山咀红滩)
Entrance Fee: Free | Parking: Free roadside parking (limited spaces)

Hongshan Zui Pink Beach (红山咀粉红沙滩) is one of the most unique photography spots on the western shore of Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). The reddish-pink shoreline is formed by iron-rich sandstone weathering, and the color becomes stronger under bright sunlight. Visitors can walk along the beach, enjoy the contrast between the red shoreline and turquoise lake water, and capture excellent drone views.

The beach area has limited facilities, with no nearby public toilets or shops. The shoreline contains stones, so non-slip shoes are recommended. Keep the environment clean and avoid staying too close to unstable shoreline areas.

10:55–11:20 | Drive to Luchong Scenic Area (禄充风景区)

Driving Time: About 30 minutes

11:20–13:10 | Luchong 4A Scenic Area (禄充4A级景区)

Navigation: Luchong Scenic Area (禄充风景区)
Entrance Fee: Around RMB 15/person | Parking: Around RMB 10/vehicle

Located on the western shore of Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖), Luchong Scenic Area (禄充风景区) combines lake scenery, traditional fishing culture, and village landscapes. Main attractions include Boxi Bay (波息湾), ancient banyan trees, Hama Cave (蛤蟆洞), Bijia Mountain (笔架山), and traditional fishing village lanes.

Walk around the ancient banyan trees and Boxi Bay (波息湾) area, then enjoy lunch at local restaurants such as Ruirong Fish Restaurant (睿荣鱼庄) or Dianhu Yuan Fisherman’s Restaurant (滇湖园渔家乐). Recommended dishes include Copper Pot Fish (铜锅鱼), Copper Pot Potato Steamed Rice (铜锅洋芋饭), Shui Xing Yang Hua (水性杨花), Fried Mint Pork Ribs (薄荷排骨), and Silverfish Omelet (银鱼炒蛋). Average dining cost is about RMB 60–80 per person.

After lunch, active travelers can take a short 15-minute uphill walk to Bijia Mountain Viewpoint (笔架山观景台) for a panoramic view of Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). Families with children or elderly travelers can simply enjoy a lakeside walk.

13:10–13:25 | Drive to Mingxing Yudong (明星鱼洞)

Driving Time: About 15 minutes

13:25–14:35 | Mingxing Yudong (明星鱼洞)

Navigation: Mingxing Yudong (明星鱼洞)
Entrance Fee: Around RMB 15/person | Parking: Around RMB 10

Mingxing Yudong (明星鱼洞) is famous for its traditional fishing culture and historic fish caves. More than 200 traditional fishing caves along the shoreline reflect the ancient fishing lifestyle of local communities around Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). The area also offers some of the clearest turquoise water views on the western shore.

Visitors can relax at Seain Coffee (海音咖啡) overlooking the lake. Optional activities include kayaking, SUP paddle boarding, and sailing. Only choose officially operated providers and avoid deep-water activities without supervision.

14:35–14:50 | Drive to Gushan Wharf & Sunshine Coast (孤山码头·阳光海岸)

Driving Time: About 25 minutes

14:50–15:50 | Gushan Wharf & Sunshine Coast (孤山码头·阳光海岸)

Navigation: Gushan Scenic Area Wharf (孤山景区码头)
Entrance Fee: Free for lakeside area

Gushan Wharf (孤山码头) is the departure point for Gushan Island (孤山岛), the only island in the center of Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). Visitors can choose to take a boat to explore Yinghai Pavilion (瀛海阁) and Gushan Temple (孤山寺), but waiting time may affect the later sunset schedule.

For a one-day self-driving itinerary, it is recommended to skip the island and enjoy the lakeside walking paths, viewing platforms, and photography spots around Sunshine Coast (阳光海岸).

15:50–16:15 | Drive to Taiyang Mountain Dawan Village S-Bend (太阳山大湾村S湾)

Driving Time: About 25 minutes

16:15–17:00 | Taiyang Mountain Dawan Village S-Bend (太阳山大湾村S湾)

Navigation: Fuxian Lake Dawan Village S-Bend (抚仙湖大湾村S湾)
Entrance Fee: Free

This viewpoint is one of the most popular photography locations around Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). From the elevated position, visitors can see the curved lakeside road, blue lake waters, and mountain scenery. The combination of winding roads and coastal landscapes creates a unique travel photography atmosphere.

The best photography time is after 16:00 when the afternoon light becomes softer. Do not stand in the middle of the road because vehicles pass frequently.

17:00–17:15 | Drive to Moon Bay Wetland Park (月亮湾湿地公园)

Driving Time: About 15 minutes

17:15–18:30 | Moon Bay Wetland Park (月亮湾湿地公园)

Navigation: Moon Bay Wetland Park (月亮湾湿地公园)
Entrance Fee: Around RMB 30/person | Parking: Around RMB 10

Moon Bay Wetland Park (月亮湾湿地公园) is one of the best sunset locations around Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖). The white beach, palm trees, and clear blue lake create a tropical atmosphere often called a “mini Sanya.” Visitors can walk along the boardwalk, relax on the beach, enjoy designated shallow-water activities, and capture sunset and blue-hour photography.

During holidays and peak seasons, the beach can be crowded, so arriving early is recommended. The lakeside wind can be strong in the evening, so bring an extra jacket.

18:30–19:40 | Return to Kunming (昆明)

Drive back from Moon Bay Wetland Park (月亮湾湿地公园) to Kunming (昆明) via Chengchuan Expressway (澄川高速). The driving time is about 70 minutes, and the complete Kunming–Fuxian Lake (昆明–抚仙湖) clockwise self-driving day tour ends after a full day of sightseeing, photography, local food tasting, and lakeside exploration.