The Best Places to See Seagulls in Kunming, Yunnan

If you travel to Yunnan from December to January, you must have a romantic encounter with seagulls in Kunming. Here is a guide to the best places to see seagulls in Kunming. ● Best time to see seagulls: Black-headed gulls spend the winter in Kunming from November to March. The best time to see them is from late November to January, when there are many black-headed gulls and they are very active. ● Best places to see seagulls: ○ Haigeng Dam: One of the most popular places to see black-headed gulls. The dam is 2 km long, and you can enjoy the view of Dianchi Lake and black-headed gulls from all angles. It is recommended to visit between 8 and 10 am, when the seagulls are hungry and actively looking for food, making them more approachable and easier to photograph. ○ Green Lake Park: Located in the city center, it is easily accessible and has beautiful scenery, making it a great place to see seagulls in the city. The main road at the south gate, Ruandi, Swallow Bridge, and Nine-bend Bridge are the places where black-headed gulls gather, and you can enjoy interacting with them. ○ Daguan Park: A national 4A-level tourist attraction with fish ponds, willow dikes, streams, and stone bridges. Thousands of black-headed gulls fly here and rest on the eaves, pavilions, rockeries, and railings, creating a unique atmosphere. ○ Laoyuhe Wetland Park: There are relatively few people here, and the scenery is beautiful, making it a great place for photography. The best time to visit is between 4 and 6:30 pm, when you can enjoy the beautiful view of seagulls flying over Dianchi Lake at sunset. ○ Haihong Wetland Park: The best time to visit is between 4 and 6 pm, when there are many seagulls and it is easy to find a good spot for photography. ● Feeding tips: It is recommended to buy special seagull food to feed the black-headed gulls, and avoid using steamed buns, bread, etc., to prevent nutritional imbalance in the seagulls. You can sprinkle the seagull food on the ground or throw it into the air. ● Keep warm: Although Kunming is known as the Spring City, it is windy by Dianchi Lake in winter, so you need to keep warm by bringing a thick coat, scarf, etc.