Final Supper in Kunming Before Shangri-La

Introduction

The air in Kunming, crisp and carrying the lingering scent of late autumn, enveloped us as we embarked on our final culinary adventure in this vibrant city. A bittersweet anticipation hummed in the air – the excitement of our impending journey to the mystical Shangri-La, a land of legend and breathtaking landscapes, mingled with a touch of nostalgia for the bustling streets we were leaving behind. We had chosen a new restaurant for this last supper, hoping for a memorable closing chapter to our Kunming experience.

As we made our way, the city presented a series of fleeting, picturesque moments. A solitary bicycle, its sleek bicycle frame catching the pale light, leaned against a weathered wall, a silent sentinel in the fading twilight. Its stillness was a stark contrast to the continuous flow of life around it. Further down the street, the soft, amber glow of various lighting fixtures cast long, dancing shadows, transforming familiar corners into ethereal scenes. A luxurious car, its polished surface reflecting the urban kaleidoscope, purred past, momentarily capturing the city's dynamic energy in its fleeting gleam.

The promise of warmth and good company grew stronger with each step. As we neared our destination, the inviting radiance of the restaurant’s interior design spilled out onto the pavement, a welcoming beacon against the deepening blue of the evening sky. It hinted at a space thoughtfully crafted, a sanctuary where stories would be shared and flavors savored, providing a perfect, cozy conclusion to our time in Kunming before the grand adventure to Shangri-La truly began.

Gears & Settings

Gears & Settings

Figures

Camera

Sony A6700

Lens

Sigma 56mm F1.4 Prime Lens

Creative Style

FL

Date

11 September 2025

Location

Kunming, Yunnan

Photos

Darkness, Night, Midnight.#: 1 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 400 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Bicycle, Bicycle frame, Bicycle tire.#: 2 | SS: 1/500s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

Land vehicle, Vehicle, Car.#: 3 | SS: 1/50s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Wood, Lighting, Interior design.#: 4 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Aquatic plant, Reflection, Nelumbonaceae.#: 5 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Aquatic plant, Lotus, Nymphaea nelumbo.#: 6 | SS: 1/30s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Lady, Wall, Portrait.

#: 7 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Scooter, Moped, Fender.#: 8 | SS: 1/125s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Tableware, Serveware, Cup.#: 9 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Photograph, Lighting, Night.#: 10 | SS: 1/160s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Orange, Advertising, Sign.#: 11 | SS: 1/20s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: 0.0 | FL35: 84mm

Still life photography, Graphic design, Handwriting.#: 12 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 400 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Food, Tableware, Ingredient.#: 13 | SS: 1/80s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Food, Ingredient, Tableware.#: 14 | SS: 1/640s | ISO: 400 | F: 1.4 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Advertising, Coffee, Cup.#: 15 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Wood, Hardwood, Box.#: 16 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Drinkware, Coffee cup sleeve, Food.#: 17 | SS: 1/40s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm

Photograph, Red, Yellow.#: 18 | SS: 1/200s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm

Night, Bar, Cafe.#: 19 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -1.7 | FL35: 84mm

Happiness, Floral design, Animated cartoon.#: 20 | SS: 1/100s | ISO: 400 | F: 2.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm

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