Are you really not coming to Mengzi to enjoy the May Day holiday?
by CYNTHIA GARDNER
Apr 22, 2025
This charming southern Yunnan town is ideal for unwinding! From the French flair of Bisezhai Station and Nanhu Lake's serene beauty to that unforgettable bowl of Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles - a perfect two-day getaway✈️
✨Must-Visit Highlights:
【Bisezhai Railway Station】
A century-old French-style station on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway with photogenic yellow walls and green windows. Arrive before 9am for soft light and fewer crowds. Don't miss the vintage locomotive nearby for retro photos. Afterwards, enjoy Vietnamese coffee at the adjacent French-style street☕
【Nanhu Park】
Locals' favorite garden! Perfect for evening strolls - visit the lakeside pavilion to see reflections of Honghe Prefecture Museum. The park's west gate leads to the Instagram-famous "Lone Tree" - sitting beneath it is pure therapy🌳
【Crossing-the-Bridge Rice Noodles】
Try legendary spots "Huoshao Fangzi" and "Wu's Chrysanthemum"! Budget 30-50 yuan for rich chicken broth with abundant toppings. Visit Huoshao Fangzi at 11am to avoid queues🍜
🏡Accommodation Tips:
Stay by Nanhu Lake - we recommend "Honghe Guanfang Hotel" (5-min walk to lake with night light shows). Budget travelers can find great old-town homestays for 100-200 yuan.
🚗Transport Guide:
Convenient 2-hour HSR from Kunming! Use Didi for 10-yuan rides between attractions. To Bisezhai, charter round-trip (≈150 yuan) and photograph rural scenery en route🌾
💡Pro Tips:
1. Strong UV! Sunglasses & scarves essential
2. Haggle for tin crafts - start at half price
3. Night market pick: "Dashuzhai" for amazing grilled tofu
4. Bisezhai gets crowded weekends - weekdays preferred
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