In the cool weather of autumn, there are many choices around Kunming for aficionados of outdoor tours since they can enjoy an impressive experience, and these Ten selected trekking destinations might be the least beat even the locals might not know about.
1. Gudui Mt, Jinning County
The mountain is located between the three counties of Jiangchuan, Chengjiang and Jinning. Ascending the top is rewarded with a birds-eye view of the three lakes which are respectively the Fuxian Lake, the Xingyun Lake and the Dianchi Lake. Carpeted with vegetation mainly including grasses and shrubs, the route is highlighted by blooming flowers in the seasons of spring and summer.
Highest altitude: 2,648 metres
Duration: one day
Trekking mileage: 8-12 km
Route: 80 km from Kunming; Kunming-Jinning County-Sanchahe
2. Heifeng Mt, Anning City
The mountain is so named because there's a cave on its top called Heifeng Cave. A huge mountain undulating dozens of kilometres, Heifeng Mt is endowed with diversified vegetation and exuberant forests. For most locals, it is a must for camping and excursion.
Highest altitude: 2,617 metres
Duration: one day
Trekking mileage: 16 km
Route: 70 km from Kunming; Kunming-Bajie Town (Anning)
3. Laogui Mt, Shilin County
The highest mountain in Shilin County where the Stone Forest is, it is a national forest park located between the counties of Shilin, Mi'le and Luxi.
Highest altitude: 2,601 metres
Duration: one day
Trekking mileage: 6-8 km
Routes: 130 km from Kunming; Kunming-Shilin County-Guishan Temple
4. Jintongpeng Mt, Fumin County
Named due to its profile resembling to a reverse copper basin, the mountain is the origin of the drinking water of the locals. Legend goes that the water at the lowest place of the main peak never dried up because there used to be a golden basin which was then taken away by an avaricious man resulting in the dried-up of the water.
Highest altitude: 2,817 metres
Duration: one day
Trekking mileage: 11 km
Route: 50 km from Kunming; Kunming-Zhebei Town (Fumin)
5. Laoye Mt, Yiliang County
One of the Ten Steepest Mountains in Kunming, Laoye Mt is situated between Yiliang County and Guandu District of Kunming. Its east part is mainly carpeted by verdant vegetation and the upper part is extremely steeple. Ascending to the top, one can enjoy the overwhelming views of the Yangzong Lake and the Yiliang Basin. Culturally, each lunar 15 June is a local temple fair attended by villagers of the communities around the mountain.
Highest altitude: 2,730 metres
Duration: one day
Trekking mileage: 9 km
Route: Kunming-Muxi Village (Tangchi Town, Yiliang County); Kunming-Adi Village (Dababqiao Town, Guandu District)
6. Liangwang Mt, Chenggong District
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