[2024 Chengjiang Attraction] Travel Guide for Luchong Scenic Area (Updated Oct)
Lakes
Address:
Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang County, Yuxi City
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
3-4 hours
Phone:
0877-6610140,0877-6688009
Yuxi Hiking·Kirin Mountain in the Clouds.
🚉Transportation Guide:
Self-driving navigation "Lu Chong Scenic Area", the mountain entrance is opposite the scenic area
Public transportation can take the Yuxi to Chengjiang bus, and get off at Lu Chong Scenic Area halfway
✅Hiking Route:
The whole journey is about 5.5 kilometers, and the ascent is about 670m
📝Note tips:
1. The half-slope road is a dirt road, mainly large stones on the ridge, some sections need to use hands and feet, it is recommended to wear hats, headscarves, long sleeves, knee pads, and non-slip hiking shoes
2. National Day and other holidays are prone to traffic jams. Plan your round-trip travel time. Try to choose clear weather for travel. Bring your own food and garbage bags
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A level 4 natural scenic area by the Fuxian Lake
🌈 Scenic Spot Features: The Luchong Scenic Area is a small mountain village located on the west bank of Fuxian Lake in Chengjiang City. The area mainly includes Bijiashan Mountain, Guanyin Temple, Boxi Bay, Hamastone, Dafosi Temple, as well as some water activities, offering dining, shopping, and accommodation.
💰Ticket Information: 15 yuan/person
🕐️Opening Hours: All day
🚗Transportation Strategy: Navigate to "Luchong Scenic Area West Gate" by self-driving car. There are parking spaces within the scenic area, which will be charged separately. You can park for free at some restaurants while dining.
Friends coming from Chengjiang or Yuxi can take a bus and get off at the Luchong Scenic Area on the way, with a fare of 24 yuan/person.
💗Other tips:
1. The highest altitude of Bijiashan Mountain is 1830m, with the highest point being 76m above the lake level, offering a great vantage point to overlook Fuxian Lake, especially on clear days.
2. Take sun protection measures, wear a sun hat, sunglasses, sun protection clothing, and carry slippers for playing in the water.
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7 Things You Must Know Before Going to Fuxian Lake! | See the vast expanse of colored glaze
Tourism in Yunnan is very popular, cities like Xishuangbanna, Dali, Lijiang are well known to people, and there is a treasure lake - Fuxian Lake near Kunming. The water quality here is much better than Dianchi Lake, comparable to Erhai Lake.
‼️7 Things You Must Know Before Going to Fuxian Lake!
1⃣️Fuxian Lake, located between Chengjiang City, Jiangchuan District, and Huaning County, is more than 60 kilometers away from Kunming. Fuxian Lake is the largest deep-water freshwater lake in China, the largest lake at the source of the Pearl River, because the lake water is clear and transparent, it was called "colored glaze" by the ancients.
2⃣️There are many attractions around Fuxian Lake such as Lu Chong Scenic Area, Gu Mountain Scenic Area, Cherry Valley, Fuxian Lake North Shore Wetland, Star Fish Cave Scenic Area, Biyun Temple, etc.
3⃣️The transportation to Fuxian Lake is not very convenient, if there are many people, you can drive or take a taxi from Kunming, there is a bus around the lake in Fuxian Lake which is very convenient, just the bus interval is relatively long.
4⃣️Fuxian Lake is very suitable for cycling around the lake, cycling enthusiasts can go for it. Pay attention to sun protection when cycling, the ultraviolet rays are strong to avoid sunburn and tanning.
5⃣️When you go to a place, of course, you have to taste the food, you can taste the stone pot fish, copper pot rice and other special dishes.
6⃣️There are many hotels and homestays on the edge of the scenic area along Fuxian Lake, so you don't have to worry about accommodation. It should be noted that the temperature difference between day and night is large, so bring more clothes.
7⃣️Pay attention to safety when playing, do not swim in the lake, protect the environment and do not litter.
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