Kunming Family Zoos & Yunnan Nationalities Village
Stay by Dianchi's Haigeng, feed the gulls, and visit the Nationalities Village, zoo and theme park at a relaxed pace.
Following the family travel principle of one main attraction a day with rest time in the afternoon, this itinerary stays by Dianchi, which makes it easy to watch red-billed gulls and visit the Nationalities Village. One day in the northern suburbs covers the wildlife park and the Expo Garden. One day in the south is for Colorful Yunnan Happy World, and the final day winds down at the Yuantong Hill Zoo and Green Lake. Stone Forest is not included, which makes things easier on younger children.
Summer is peak season for family trips to escape the heat, and theme park queues are long. Choose weekdays if you can.
Day by day
Day 1 · Dianchi Haigeng & Yunnan Nationalities Village
Kunming City（Yunnan Nationalities Village、Dianchi Lake / Haigeng Dam）
Take a taxi about 1 hour from the airport to Haigeng. The Nationalities Village and Haigeng Dam are reachable on foot or by electric cart.
The Nationalities Village is large, so rent an electric cart or bring a stroller. Watch the sunset from the dam in the evening.
Stay: Dianchi Lake, Haigeng
Day 2 · Wildlife park & Expo Garden
Kunming City（Yunnan Wild Animal Park、Kunming World Horticultural Expo Garden）
Take a taxi about 50 minutes to the wildlife park in the northern suburbs. The Expo Garden is about 15 minutes by taxi in the afternoon. Return to Dianchi in the evening.
Animals are more active in the morning. Ride the park's sightseeing bus to save energy.
Stay: Dianchi Lake, Haigeng
Day 3 · Colorful Yunnan Happy World
Kunming City（Colorful Yunnan Happy World、Gudian Ancient Kingdom Town）
Take a taxi about 40 minutes to Colorful Yunnan Happy World in Chenggong. Play all day, then stop at Ancient Dian City on the way back in the evening.
Some water rides only open in summer, so check before buying tickets.
Stay: Dianchi Lake, Haigeng
Day 4 · Yuantong Hill Zoo & Green Lake
Kunming City（Yuantong Hill (Kunming Zoo)、Green Lake Park (Cuihu)）
Take a taxi about 30 minutes to Yuantong Hill, walk to Green Lake, then head to the airport, about 40 minutes.