Yuxi | Complete Guide to Cycling Around Fuxian Lake

|Complete guide to cycling around Fuxian Lake. ⛰[Attraction Guide] Fuxian Lake is located between Chengjiang City, Jiangchuan District, and Huaning County, about 60 km from Kunming. The lake covers an area of 212 square kilometers, second only to Dianchi Lake and Erhai Lake, and is the third largest lake in Yunnan Province. The deepest point is 155 meters, making it the deepest lake in Yunnan Province. Fuxian Lake is the largest deep freshwater lake in China. The Fuxian Lake basin covers an area of 1,084 square kilometers, with fertile land and abundant resources, mainly producing rice, wheat, broad beans, flue-cured tobacco, and rapeseed. It is a famous granary in central Yunnan and a well-known tobacco-producing area in China. 📍Detailed address: Niumo Village, Luju Town, South Bank of Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang City 🚗Transportation Guide: Take a bus from Kunming South Bus Station to Chengjiang (one bus per hour) Or carpool from Kunming South Station for about 50/person 🚴🏻‍♂️Cycling direction: It is better to cycle clockwise, as some of the roads are close to the lake, and the scenery is more pleasant. 🕰️Cycling time: We set off at around 10 am and returned to the starting point at around 5 pm, taking photos along the way (6-8 hours of cycling time) 🧳Preparation: Sun protection clothing: Apply sunscreen with SPF 50 or higher. Sports pants: Bring cycling pants if you have them. Hat and gloves: Available at the bike rental shop. Headphones: For navigation. Water and a fully charged phone: Don't forget to bring a power bank. Bicycle rental: We rented bikes at Douya Cycling Station (bike rental shop), and you can also search for bike rentals in the app. Most of the bikes are road bikes and melon bikes, and the price is 200-300 yuan per day. 🕙Opening hours: Open all day 💰Ticket price: Free 🌟Highlights: With its excellent climate, abundant natural resources, and complete facilities, Fuxian Lake has become an ideal place for cycling enthusiasts, thanks to the successful hosting of well-known events such as the Granfondo International Cycling Festival. 📌Tips: The plateau climate requires sun protection. Be aware that road bikes may encounter gravel roads at the end of Xingcheng Road. Obey traffic rules and pay attention to safety.