Kunming honeymoon 5-day route: Day 1 — Check in near 翠湖 + sunset + candlelight dinner. Day 2 — 石林 deep tour + photos. Day 3 — 滇池 + 翠湖 chartered car day. Day 4 — Crossing Bridge Noodles tasting + 金马碧鸡 shopping. Day 5 — Hotel breakfast + airport.
Choosing the hotel matters more than choosing attractions. Honeymoon picks: ① Ocean/view room near 翠湖 (1000-2000 RMB/night); ② Design hotel in 金马碧鸡 (1500-2500 RMB/night); ③ Boutique guesthouse in 呈贡 (800-1500 RMB/night). Note "honeymoon" when booking — most hotels throw in a cake or room upgrade.
Money tips: ① Avoid Saturday check-ins — Fri-Sun rates are 1.5x Sun-Thu; ② Use credit cards for hotel discounts; ③ Buy 石林 tickets on the official WeChat for discounts; ④ For Crossing Bridge Noodles, hit local spots over tourist traps — half the price, twice the flavor; ⑤ Budget reference: 5 days/4 nights ~2000-4500 RMB/person including flights.