Under azure skies and brilliant sunshine, seagulls glide above Dianchi Lake, where every pause reveals a romantic vista and every snapshot captures a picturesque moment. Kunming’s winters, blessed with mild temperatures and the company of seagulls, offer an ideal setting for themed trips focused on gull-watching, photography, leisure, and relaxation—promising an unforgettable travel experience.

The crimson-tinged metasequoia trees transform Dianchi’s "Sky Mirror" into a golden-red oil painting. Strolling through this scene, with seagulls soaring overhead and joyful visitors adding life to the landscape, the view becomes even more vibrant.

At Haiyan Village’s cafés, new seasonal offerings celebrate the seagull-watching season. Adorned with seagull-themed decorations, these cafés introduce special menus featuring gullwatching-inspired combos. Visitors can savor coffee and barbecue on the first floor, then retreat to the second floor to bask in the sun and watch the seagulls—a perfect way to spend a leisurely day.

The South Ring Road of Dianchi, hailed as the "most scenic lakeside route," is a cyclist’s ideal path. "Riding along with the breeze, stopping to relax with a cup of tea while admiring the seagulls and views—it’s both invigorating and visually rewarding. Our cycling community keeps growing," shares Tang, a local fitness instructor who notes that the seagull-watching season has moved workouts from gyms to the lakeside.

South Dianchi’s "Whale Island" is another prime spot for seagull-watching, famed for its photogenic scenery. As visitor numbers rise, nearby fishing villages have introduced diverse tourism offerings, such as tent barbecues and waterfront farmhouse cuisine, blending exploration with culinary delight.

At Haigeng Dam, Kunming’s most iconic seagull destination, the newly opened "Seagull Post Office" allows tourists to purchase creative souvenirs like seagull-themed postcards, stamped with a commemorative "Kunming Black-Headed Gull" postmark.

To enhance the seagull-watching experience, Kunming has carefully curated a "Seagull-Watching Map," highlighting over 50 popular and emerging vantage points across the city. As each location gains popularity, tailored tourism offerings continue to be introduced, ensuring Kunming’s seagull-watching journeys even more captivating.

蓝天、艳阳、海鸥、滇池，驻足便是浪漫风景，拍照就能出美片。昆明的冬季有海鸥陪伴、气温适宜，以观鸥为主题，旅拍、休闲、度假，会是一趟体验感很好的旅程。

逐渐变红的水杉让滇池天空之镜好像一幅金红色调的油画。漫步其中，飞翔的海鸥，欢乐的游人，又让这幅油画更显生动。

海晏村的咖啡店，也在观鸥季上新产品。店铺里摆上海鸥装饰品，菜单上也推出与观鸥有关的套餐，一楼品咖啡、烤烧烤，二楼观鸥、晒太阳，如此一日可谓惬意。

环湖南路是滇池“最美环湖路”，是骑行者的最佳选择。“迎着微风向前，骑骑停停，累了就坐下泡茶休息、观鸥赏景，既锻炼身体又饱眼福，我们的骑车群越来越壮大。”市民小唐是一名健身教练，他介绍，观鸥季让他们把健身房的锻炼搬到了滇池边。

南滇池“鲸鱼岛”，也是观鸥好去处，这里的景色特别出片。随着客流增加，滇池边的小渔村也推出不同的旅游产品，帐篷烧烤、水上餐厅农家菜，游玩之余饱餐一顿，非常惬意。

昆明最出名的观鸥地海埂大坝建起了“海鸥邮局”。游客可购买各式各样的海鸥特色明信片等文创产品，加盖“昆明红嘴鸥”宣传戳。

为了让游客有更好的观鸥体验，昆明市精心制作并推出“观鸥地图”，推介全城超过50个热门或新晋观鸥点位，随着每一个点位的“出圈”，相应的旅游产品也相继推出，昆明的观鸥之旅必然更加精彩。(中文稿件来源：昆明信息港)