The internet is abuzz with the recent trend: "If X is basic, then Y is not." In Kunming, ticking off tourist spots is the basic approach, but sojourning is truly "not basic"!

Today, people are no longer satisfied with superficially sightseeing; instead, they pursue immersive, deeply integrated "sojourning" that offers both physical and mental nourishment. Kunming, through its vibrant practices, is actively redefining what "not basic" truly means.

Visiting Landmarks is Basic, Enjoying Dianchi Lake Privately is Not.

Tourists chase landmarks, while sojourning residents possess the scenery. Kunming was ranked among the top ten most popular tourist cities nationwide this summer, but unlike fleeting visitors, an increasing number of sojourners are choosing to settle here.

From her room in a guesthouse by Dianchi Lake, Ms. Guo from Guangzhou remarked with emotion, "Opening the door and window reveals the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake; there are black-headed gulls in the morning and absolutely stunning sunsets in the evening.” The popular docks and beaches here have become the everyday landscape for those who are sojourning here.

Rushing Through Itineraries is Basic, Mastering Your Time is Not.

Tourism is a race against time, while sojourning is about befriending time. "Slow" is the keyword for sojourning in Kunming. Mr. Zhang Jianmin, a retired worker from Fujian, is practicing Tai Chi under the shade of a tree – this is his third summer in Kunming.

Ms. Xu Rui, a graphic designer from Shanghai, initially planned to stay for only a week but changed her flight and rented an apartment the very next day. "The climate here is so comfortable, and the pace of life is just right." More and more people like her are drawn by the Spring City and extend their stays.

Being a Tourist is Basic, Living like a Local is Not.

The transition from tourist to resident is what best embodies the charm of sojourning. Merchants at the Zuanxin Wet Market have noticed a growing number of "regular customers" who visit daily, all expressing a desire to experience local life.

The nighttime economy is also being transformed by the sojourning demographic. The Nanqiang Street alley night market has extended its operating hours by two hours and incorporated hands-on workshops, cultural salons, and other in-depth experiences to cater to long-term residents.

Eating Rice Noodles is Basic, Savoring Every Mushroom is Not.

Tourists eat rice noodles; those who sojourning taste mushrooms. Every rainy season brings forth a feast of wild mushrooms, with varieties like Russula virescens, Macrolepiota albuminosa (Jizong), and Matsutake Mushrooms shining in hot pot.

Mr. Zhou Zhe, a short video blogger from Chengdu, is live-streaming his mushroom purchases. "Many people in my live stream ask why I'm staying in Kunming for so long; they understand after watching this." This blend of lifestyle rhythm and fresh ingredients is increasingly rare in cities today.

Staying in Hotels is Basic, Integrating into the Community is Not.

"Sojourning" means moving from hotels to communities. Sojourning participants who exercise in the parks have formed their own social groups. Ms. Chen Yulan, a retired doctor from Harbin, founded a "Silver Sojourning" group that now has over 300 members.

"We not only exercise together, but we also organize local tours and collectively purchase season passes, which are more cost-effective," Ms. Chen said. "I've found a second career in my retirement here in Kunming."

In the evening, crowds gradually gather at the Haigeng Dam for strolls. The setting sun paints the Dianchi Lake water with gold, carried by a comfortable breeze.

In Kunming, tourism is the foundation, but "sojourning" – a lifestyle that deeply integrates into the rhythms of this city – is truly not basic!

近期，“XX基础，XX就不基础”的梗火遍全网。在昆明，旅游打卡是基础操作，旅居体验那可“不基础”！

当下，人们不再满足于走马观花的“基础”旅游，转而追求深度沉浸、身心安顿的“不基础”旅居。昆明正以自己的生动实践，重新定义着这“不基础”。

打卡景点基础，私享滇池就不基础

游客追寻地标，旅居客坐拥风景。昆明今年暑期入选全国十大热门旅游城市，但与匆匆而过的游客不同，越来越多的旅居者选择在这里驻扎下来。

在滇池边的民宿里，来自广州的郭女士倚窗感慨：“推门开窗就是滇池美景，早上有红嘴鸥，傍晚有绝美日落。”这里的网红码头和沙滩，成了旅居者的日常风景。

赶行程基础，掌握时间就不基础

旅游是与时间赛跑，旅居则是与时间交朋友。“慢”是昆明旅居的关键词。来自福建的退休工人张建民正在树荫下打太极拳，这是他来昆明度夏的第三年。

来自上海的平面设计师许瑞原本只计划待一周，结果第二天就改签租房：“这里气候舒适，生活节奏刚好。”像她这样被春城吸引而延长停留的人越来越多。

当游客基础，做临时市民就不基础

从游客到居民的身份转变，最能体现旅居魅力。篆新市场的商户发现，如今多了许多天天来光顾的“熟客”，都说要体验在地生活。

夜间经济同样因旅居群体而改变。南强街巷夜市营业时间延长了两小时，增加了手作工坊、文化沙龙等深度体验内容，满足长居客群需求。

吃米线基础，尝遍菌子就不基础

游客吃米线，旅居客尝菌子。每年雨季，野生菌盛宴开启，青头菌、鸡枞、松茸在火锅中绽放异彩。

来自成都的短视频博主周哲正在直播采购菌子：“直播间里很多人问我为什么在昆明待这么久，他们看完直播就明白了。”这种生活节奏和新鲜食材的结合，在城市里已经很难找到了。

住酒店基础，融入社区就不基础

旅居意味着从酒店走向社区。公园里晨练的各地旅居者组建了社群，来自哈尔滨的退休医生陈玉兰发起的“银发旅居”群已有300多名成员。

“我们不仅一起锻炼，还组织周边游，集体购买季卡更划算。”陈玉兰说，“在昆明找到了退休后的第二事业。”

傍晚的海埂大坝，散步人群渐多。夕阳染金滇池水面，舒适微风轻拂。

在昆明，旅游是基础，但旅居——那种深度融入这座城市节奏的生活方式——真的“不基础”！