For the past three decades, people in Kunming have been enjoying the company of some special friends from afar – Siberian seagulls.
Those lovely creatures have flown all the way from Siberia to Kunming, the so-called “City of Eternal Spring” to spend the winter. According to bird experts, Kunming is their final destination to spend winter from late October to late March every year. Here are four places to watch them and to experience the long relationship, which has been formed over the years between local people and Siberian seagulls.
Address: Cuihu South Road
In the centre of the city, very close to Yunnan University, Yunnan Military Academy and other historical sites.
Ticket: Free
Address: No. 284 Daguan Road
On the eastern shore of Dianchi Lake, about 2 km from downtown.
Ticket: 20 yuan per person
Address: No. 1318 Dianchi Road
About 8 km from downtown, close to the Yunnan Nationalities Village.
Ticket: 10 yuan per person
Address: Guanjing Road
On the eastern shore of the Dianchi Lake, 8 km from downtown.
Ticket: Free