[2025 Xundian Attraction] Travel Guide for Fenglong Mountain (Updated Jul)

📍 Basic Info Navigation: Depart from downtown Kunming, search "Xundian Fenglong Mountain" or "Xundian Pasture" on maps. Drive takes about 1.5-2 hours. Altitude: 2816m (Xundian’s second-highest peak! Summit offers panoramic views of rolling mountains.) Seasonal Highlights: April-May: Alpine rhododendrons (azaleas) in full bloom! Hills blaze red like fire, with petals carpeting the ground after rain—a natural oil painting. June-Aug: Lush greenery! Meadows resemble soft carpets dotted with yellow flowers, straight out of a classic Windows wallpaper. Hiking Difficulty: ⭐⭐ (Beginner-friendly) Distance: ~8-10km loop Elevation Gain: 400m (~4-5 hours total, including photo breaks) 📸 Must-Capture Scenes 1️⃣ Highland Pasture "Comic Vibe" - Rolling green slopes like matcha cake, with black-faced sheep 🐑 and cattle roaming freely—straight from *Heidi* movie scenes. - Best shot: Before 8 AM, when morning mist blends with sunlight for a serene "wind-swept grassland" vibe. 2️⃣ Rhododendron Sea (Limited-Time Beauty) - Wild azalea trees with fist-sized blooms line the ridges. Post-rain petals on moss create striking red-green contrasts. - Pro tip: Shoot low-angle flower paths or pose under trees with your back turned for max atmosphere. 3️⃣ Summit Cloud Spectacle ☁️ - At the peak, howling winds meet churning clouds below, with distant villages like toy models—boulder piles are perfect for "solitude" shots! ⚠ Practical Tips Essentials: - Trekking poles + grippy shoes (gravelly descents get slippery, especially when wet). - Windproof jacket (summit winds are strong; temps ~15°C even in June). - Sun protection trio (sunglasses/hat/arm sleeves—UV rays are intense!).

Fenglongshan Ranch is located on the mountainside of Fenglong Mountain in Xundian Hui and Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province. It has endless grasslands, rolling mountains, and a blue sky that complement each other, and herds of cattle and sheep graze leisurely on the grasslands, forming a beautiful idyllic picture. Attraction introduction - Core Area of Xundian Ranch: It has vast grasslands and herds of cattle and sheep. You can enjoy the most typical ranch scenery near Xiaoheisha Land, with continuous grass mountains and leisurely cattle and sheep. You can take great photos easily. - Cloud Alpaca Ranch: You can see many cute alpacas. You can experience the fun of feeding alpacas by buying a bag of carrots for CNY 10. The cute appearance of the alpacas is very healing. - Fenglongshan Mountain Ridgeline: As the second highest peak in Xundian, the ridgeline is flat and open. Hiking along the ridgeline allows you to take in the beautiful views of the vast ranch and mountains, and feel the magnificence of nature. Recommended delicacies - Roasted Whole Lamb: Select local free-range lamb with delicious meat. After unique roasting, the outer skin is golden and crispy, and the inside is tender and juicy, with a fragrant aroma. You can taste it in the surrounding Juyuan Farmhouse and other farmhouses, with an average cost of CNY 80–100 per person. - Mutton Soup Pot: It is made by stewing fresh mutton and lamb bones for a long time. The soup is fresh and delicious, and nutritious. It is a great match with local vegetables, with an average cost of CNY 50–60 per person. - Xundian Dried Beef: It is made from local beef through multiple processes such as marinating and drying. It can be fried, stir-fried, or deep-fried. It is salty, fragrant, and chewy. It can be bought in restaurants or specialty stores in Xundian County, with an average cost of CNY 30–40 per person. Recommended accommodations - Qingqing Grassland Campground: You can bring your own equipment for camping, or rent a tent, fall asleep with the stars and insects, and feel the tranquility of nature. The camping price is CNY 50–100 per person. - Juyuan Farmhouse: There are Mongolian yurt accommodations to experience a unique living atmosphere. The price is CNY 150–300. - Xundian County Hotels: Such as Xundian Jinshiji Hotel, with complete supporting facilities, the price is CNY 150–300. Travel tips - Best time to travel: From April to May, you can enjoy azaleas all over the mountains, and from July to August, the meadows are full of greenery, making it the best scenery. - Transportation: Self-driving is more convenient. Starting from Kunming, navigate to "Xundian Ranch" or "Cloud Alpaca Ranch", which is about 110 km away from Kunming, and the journey takes about 1.5 hrs. - Precautions - The ranch is an important area for epidemic prevention. Entry is prohibited without permission. Do not climb over the fences without permission. You can walk on the road outside the ranch to enjoy the beautiful scenery. - The ultraviolet rays are strong, so take sun protection measures and bring sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, etc. - There are no trash cans throughout the hike. You need to take away your own trash and protect the environment. - The top of the mountain is open and flat. Do not go up the mountain in thunderstorms to prevent lightning strikes. Fenglongshan Ranch, with its fresh and natural grassland scenery and fun interactive experiences, is a great place to relax.

2 hours away from Kunming! The exclusive Altay of Yunnan people. Fengwu Mountain in Xundian, also known as Fenglong Mountain, is a purely natural alpine pasture. Here, there are vast meadows where cattle and sheep roam in herds. When spring arrives, rhododendrons cover the entire mountain. In summer, the meadows present a dreamy green, dotted with sporadic small yellow flowers, making it feel like a summer in a fairy tale. Travel time: 2 hours from the city, suitable for small cars! Road conditions: grass roads, gravel roads, and forest dirt roads. Location: Kunming Xundian Fenglong Mountain Intensity: (10km hike, 400m ascent, beginner level) Equipment: windbreaker, sunglasses, hat, small backpack, bring energy supplements, mineral water Note: It is currently the rainy season, so it is recommended to bring a raincoat. The ridge is completely exposed, so it is advisable to take sun protection measures. The temperature varies greatly, so dress accordingly. Protect the environment and remember to take your trash with you.

Recently, I saw that Xundian Fenglong Mountain has become popular. It is indeed a place worth visiting, and I hope more people will see it! You can directly navigate to Fenglong Mountain. There will be a big stone with the words 'Public Welfare Forest' on the roadside. Enter from there, and you can reach the slope seen in the pictures (when I went, the grass was not green yet, but now it is green and looks very nice). Alternatively, you can download the 'Two Steps' app, where experts have uploaded track maps for reference. For meals, we met an uncle from the Xundian Cultural and Tourism Bureau who invited us. Many dishes were only 150 yuan, and the shop owner gave us naan and cold mixed vermicelli. PS: The uncle from the Cultural and Tourism Bureau not only gave us roasted lamb but also sang for us!! I feel so honored, it really maxed out my goodwill!! After hiking, you can also take pictures of the yurts, which are very photogenic (p8). Driving past the cement road, there is a sheep breeding base, so you can't go in, but it looks very nice from the outside. An endless grassland, if you can't go to Xinjiang, this place is also very good!

Hiking guide around Kunming 14 - Xundian Fenglong Mountain In misty and rainy weather, hiking on Fenglong Ridge is also very good. It just puts on a raincoat and walks into the wilderness. The grassland that has not yet withered and the rain and mist in the mountains add a different kind of tranquility. 【Strategy details】 📚丨Introduction Fenglong Mountain, formerly known as Fengwu Mountain, is the second highest peak in Xundian County. The top of the mountain is 2,816 meters above sea level. It is one of the landmarks of Xu Xiake Tour Line. 🚗丨Transportation It is recommended to drive by yourself or charter a car in a group. It is about 100 kilometers away from Kunming and takes about 90 minutes to drive. Navigate to "Xundian Ranch", about 700 meters away from the destination. When you see an iron gate on the left hand side of the road, you can park on the roadside (as long as it does not block traffic) The road condition is good, the whole journey is highway + asphalt road 🕰️丨Hiking route & time ⛰️Route 1: Enter the iron gate and start hiking. You will reach the top of the mountain (Xundian TV Tower) on a 2-kilometer stone road, and then follow the most beautiful ridgeline to enjoy the wallpaper-level charm. After about 1-2 kilometers, return to the original route. The whole journey is 6-8 kilometers, climbing It only costs more than 300 and the hiking time is 5-7 hours. It is very suitable for taking children to experience nature and family hiking. If you are traveling privately, it is not recommended to take the circular route, so the round trip route is recommended. The pine forest on the mountainside is very dense, making it difficult to see the road clearly, and it is easily blocked by the barbed wire fence of the pasture. ⛰️Route 2: Navigate to the "Qingqing Grassland Campground", climb to the top along the ridge, go down the mountain along the stone road, and return to the starting point in a loop. The distance is about 10 kilometers, with more than 400 climbs, and the hiking time is 5-8 hours. If you don’t like hiking, you can also visit the nearby pastures, take photos, and camp at this campsite. ❗丨Notes Friends who plan to go must read the following content! ❶ Newbies who have no outdoor hiking experience, if they do not join a group and travel independently, be sure to download the two-step trail map in advance as a reference to avoid getting lost. ❷When traveling outdoors, please bring supplies (2L water, hiking poles, non-slip hiking shoes, sun protection, road meals or chocolate) ❸This route is considered an entry-level outdoor activity. The overall road conditions are good and can be completed by novices and children over 8 years old. Let the world see a different Yunnan! Fall in love with the mountains and waters of Yunnan!

Fenglong Mountain - Beginner's Hiking Route I. Cost 1. No admission ticket required 2. Group tour 138 yuan (including leader, bus, insurance) II. Equipment and What to Wear 1. Water and enough road meals (no supply points along the way) 2. Hiking shoes 3. Suggest to wear long pants and easy to take off clothes (many small bugs) 4. Windbreaker 5. Trash bags (remember to take the trash away!) III. Navigation and Route (about 9 kilometers in total) 1. Self-driving directly navigate to Xundian Pasture, the signal on the mountain is not good, download the track in advance on the two-step road. IV. Suggestions/Other 1. Not recommended to go on rainy days 2. If you have never been there, it is recommended to find a guide. 3. Children over seven years old can also finish the walk. 4. Take your own trash away.