3 Days 2 Nights Exploring Yuxi, a Nanny-Level Guide for Family Trips

Yuxi, this seriously underrated small city in Yunnan🌿, is definitely a hidden gem for family trips that I’ve discovered! The climate is super comfortable, attractions are rich and fun, and the best part is fewer crowds and no lines, making it easy and breezy to travel with kids～👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

🌈 Day 1: City Cultural Tour
⏰ 9:00-12:00
📍 Yuxi City Museum (No. 42 Xingyun Road, Hongta District)
💡 Perfect for interactive learning with kids! The dinosaur exhibit will have children amazed🦕, and the ethnic costume experience area is so fun they won’t want to stop～
🚗 Just a 15-minute Didi ride, super convenient

🍽️ 12:00-14:00
🥢 Hongyuan Restaurant (No. 124 Qiyang Road, Hongta District)
✨ Must-try recommendations:
▫️ Steam Pot Chicken🥘 (fresh soup and tender meat, kids drank 3 bowls)
▫️ Cold Rice Noodles🍜 (sweet and sour flavor, a summer essential)
Only a 10-minute walk, saving time and effort～

⏰ 14:00-18:00
📍 Hongtashan Park (Hongta Avenue, Hongta District)
📸 Iconic check-in spot! The view from the top is amazing, overlooking the whole Yuxi
🌳 Leisure trails inside the park, easy strolls with kids for moms

🏨 Recommended Stay: Yuxi Grand Hotel (No. 32 Dongfeng South Road, Hongta District)
▫️ Super spacious family rooms! With slides and toys🤹
▫️ The hotel has its own kids’ playground, freeing up parents’ hands

🌊 Day 2: Fuxian Lake Light Vacation
⏰ 9:00-12:00
📍 Fuxian Lake (Chengjiang City)
🏖️ Crystal clear water and white sand so beautiful it makes you cry! Digging sand and splashing water with kids is a blast
💦 Remember to bring beach toys and the three-piece sunscreen set

🍽️ 12:00-14:00
🥢 Lakeside Home (Fuxian Lake, Chengjiang City)
🐟 Copper Pot Fish is a must! Freshly caught and cooked, unbelievably delicious
🍚 Potato Braised Rice is so fragrant it’s mesmerizing, kids finished two bowls on their own

⏰ 14:00-18:00
📍 Moon Bay Wetland Park (Huanhu East Road, Chengjiang City)
🕌 Feel like you’re on an island! White sandy beach + palm trees make for amazing photos📸
🎠 The water play area lets kids burn off 100% of their energy

♨️ Day 3: Hot Spring Relaxation Day
⏰ 9:00-12:00
📍 Yingyuetan Hot Springs (Hui Xi Road, Daying Street, Hongta District)
🧸 The kids’ pool temperature is just right, safe and fun
🏊 Remember to bring swim rings for the kids (rent on site for 20 RMB each)

🍽️ 12:00-14:00
🍲 Hot Spring Restaurant Health Meal
🥬 Seasonal wild vegetables are refreshing and appetizing, the perfect meal after soaking in the hot springs

⏰ 14:00-17:00
📍 Nie Er Music Square (Phoenix Road, Hongta District)
🎵 Kids love the music fountain! Running and jumping to release energy
💃 There are often ethnic song and dance performances to experience local culture

💰 Practical Tips:
1️⃣ Fuxian Lake has very strong UV rays! 🧴 Be sure to bring sunscreen + hat + sunglasses
2️⃣ Overall budget: about 800 RMB per person (including food and accommodation)
3️⃣ Best seasons: spring, summer, and autumn are all suitable

Don’t hesitate! Save this guide and take your kids on a trip anytime✈️ The comment section is always open for your questions～