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Silberventures' family trip explores a rural part of China, beginning at Fushan Lake and continuing through villages by electric scooter. They visit an old rock garden, cherry blossoms and a cave they decide not to enter, then see Moon Bay Wetland Park and fields of hibiscus and poppies. A local man retrieves a hat blown away by the wind, and the family visits a roadside attraction. Their route ends with dinner and a return journey toward Kunming. Their route includes a lake drive, electric scooters, a rock garden, blossoms, a cave, wetlands and nearby villages. Friendly encounters include a man retrieving a hat blown away by the wind and a shopkeeper sharing snacks. The family ends the visit with dinner before returning toward Kunming.
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Fushan Lake and village stops
Silberventures travel to Fushan Lake, described as having an underwater city nearly 2,000 years old. The family explores the area by electric scooter, seeing lakeside scenery and villages. They notice the air is clean and dry compared with their humid home. Stops include an old rock garden and cherry blossom trees. A clean public restroom surprises them, and locals share snacks and offer help. When a gust blows away a hat, a man on a red motorcycle retrieves it.
The family also visits a local snack shop and has a warm interaction with the shopkeeper. They see a cave but decide not to go inside. Later, they reach Moon Bay Wetland Park, where they take in the landscape and observe local life. Fields of hibiscus and poppies add color to the route, and the family notices local women's clothing.
Market, meal and return to Kunming
A roadside attraction offers a photo stop for 20 RMB, according to the source. At dinner, the family reflects on the village's beauty at night. The next day they look around their hotel and the village, have breakfast with a lake view and visit a local store with kitchen goods and toiletries. They try regional dishes, including rice noodle soup and a steamed bread-like item, and find some flavors surprisingly spicy.
Their trip concludes with a journey back to Kunming South Railway Station. They describe the transport as reliable and punctual and reflect on feeling safe during the visit. The family's final stop is Shenzhen, where they check into a hotel before preparing to cross the border back to Hong Kong. Their account brings together lakes, villages, food and unexpected kindness along the way.
The family makes a second-day visit around their hotel and the surrounding village, beginning with breakfast and a view of the lake. They visit a local shop carrying household supplies and toiletries and try foods whose flavors and textures are new to them. On the route back, they return to Kunming South Railway Station and describe the transport as reliable and punctual. The final leg takes them to Shenzhen, where they check into a hotel before preparing to cross back into Hong Kong. Their reflections emphasize the friendliness they experienced and how the scenic stops and helpful interactions shaped the visit.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: What was the most memorable moment of the trip?
- A: The family highlights a man retrieving a hat blown away in the wind and the unexpected beauty of Moon Bay Wetland Park.
- Q: What food did they try?
- A: They try rice noodle soup and a steamed bread-like treat, and note that some dishes are surprisingly spicy. Some dishes are surprisingly spicy, but the rice noodle soup is a favorite. The steamed bread-like treat is unusual, a little sweet and has a pickled smell.
- Q: How safe did the family feel?
- A: They say they felt safe during the trip and mention seeing women walking and biking alone in Shenzhen late at night. They feel safe throughout the trip and note seeing young women walking and biking alone in Shenzhen late at night, which they take as a reassuring sign.
