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Ideal places for seagull-watching in Kunming

昆明“追鸥”指南

By our staff correspondents □ 本刊综合

Even in winter, Kunming, the “Spring City,” Framed by cultural sites such as the Yunnan Military
is filled with a gentle warmth. Above shimmering Academy History Museum, the park offers more
lakes and beneath fluttering ginkgo leaves, a beau- than just up-close encounters with the gulls; it pro-
tiful tradition continues: the black-headed gulls vides an immersive historical and cultural experi-
have returned as they have for decades, keeping ence, all set against the gentle sound of their calls.
their four-decade-long promise to this city. Laoyuhe Wetland Park—Bordering Di-
Since 1985, when flocks of black-headed gulls anchi Lake, this wetland is a favored habitat for
first graced the waters of Kunming, Yunnan, these black-headed gulls, which can be seen soaring over-
“white fairies” from afar have forged an enduring head, floating peacefully on the water, or strolling
bond with the city. Today, Kunming welcomes the leisurely along the shore. In autumn and winter, the
best season to observe them, with multiple tran- scene grows even more picturesque as metasequoia
quil viewing spots ready for visitors to enjoy, each trees turn crimson and reeds sway in the breeze.
offering a unique experience. When the setting sun bathes the water in gold, shim-
Haigeng Promenade—Renowned as Kun- mering light blends with the forest and gliding gulls
ming’s top seagull-watching destination. Here, to create a truly poetic wetland vista. 冬日春城，暖意融融。湖光潋滟、杏叶纷飞之间，一场与红
visitors stroll along the broad walkway as hun- Haihong Wetland Park—Centered on natural 嘴鸥持续了四十年的美丽约定，如期而至。
dreds of black-headed gulls gather against the ecology, the park is rich in lush aquatic plants and 自 1985 年红嘴鸥首次成群飞抵云南昆明，这群远道而来的
open expanse of Dianchi Lake. The view stretches diverse birdlife. It brings together three signature at- “白色精灵”便与这座城市结下了不解之缘。近日，昆明已进入
for kilometers, framing both the sweeping flocks tractions: water views, sunset glow, and black-head- 红嘴鸥最佳观赏季，多个观鸥点位各具特色，静候游人到来。
above and the graceful silhouette of the “Sleep- ed gulls. From above, vibrant seasonal woodlands 海埂大坝——被誉为昆明观鸥的“天花板”。这里鸥鸟密集，
ing Beauty” in the Western Hills. When sunlight add to the stunning wetland scenery. Although the
dances on the water, it sets the lake sparkling and number of gulls here rivals that at Haigeng Prome- 视野开阔，绵延数公里的观景台毫无遮挡。既可欣赏红嘴鸥成群
turns the gulls into elegant silhouettes—every nade, the park receives far fewer visitors, making it 翩飞的壮观景象，又能远眺西山“睡美人”的秀丽轮廓。阳光洒
moment looks like a scene from a film. an ideal quiet escape for peaceful seagull-watching 落滇池，波光粼粼，鸥影蹁跹，拍照仿佛自带电影滤镜。
Green Lake Park—Located in the heart of away from the crowd. 翠湖公园——坐落于昆明市中心的翠湖公园，是热门的观鸥
Kunming, this urban park is a favorite among lo- 胜地。园内环境优美，周边环绕着云南陆军讲武堂历史博物馆等
cals and visitors for watching black-headed gulls. 文化景点。游人不仅能近距离观赏红嘴鸥，还能在鸥鸣声中感受
历史的沉淀与人文的韵味。
捞渔河湿地公园——与滇池相接，是红嘴鸥偏爱的栖息地。
它们或翱翔空中，或浮游湖面，或漫步岸边，悠然自得。秋冬季，
水杉泛红、芦苇摇曳，鸥鸟穿梭其间。尤其当夕阳铺洒水面，光
晕金黄、湖水闪烁，与杉林、飞鸥共同勾勒出一幅动人的湿地诗
意画面。
海洪湿地公园——以自然生态为主题，水生植物丰茂，鸟类
资源丰富。这里融合了“水景、落日、红嘴鸥”三大元素，湿地
景观优美，俯瞰时可见色彩斑斓的树林。海鸥数量不输海埂，而
游客相对较少，是远离喧嚣、静心赏鸥的理想之地。