Dianchi Lake (Haigeng Dam)Dianchi Lake
🏛️ Attraction Overview
Dianchi Lake is Yunnan’s largest freshwater lake and is known as the “Pearl of the Plateau.” Every year from November to March, tens of thousands of red-billed gulls fly in from Siberia to spend the winter, circling above the lake—one of Kunming’s most captivating natural sights. Haigeng Dam is the best spot for watching the gulls.
✨ Why It’s Worth a Visit
Watching the red-billed gulls in winter is an experience unique to Kunming—standing on the dam while hundreds of gulls circle around you is both spectacular and soothing.
Practical Tips
Buy official seagull feed
Seagull feed costs 10 yuan per bag; buy it from official stalls within the scenic area. Do not feed the seagulls bread or other food.
Ticket Information
- Price
- Free
- Prices for Foreigners
- Free
- Student Discount
- ❌ None
- Book
- ✅ No reservation required
Location Information
Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours, daily
Best Time to Visit
Winter (November–March): 3:00–5:00 p.m. — Capture “Flocks of Seagulls Playing in the Sunset.”