Compared to Dali, I prefer this little Yunnan town with its 20°C summers

In southeastern Yunnan, there's a perfect summer retreat
🍉 Where temperatures stay around 20°C
No traffic jams, low prices~
And even a "Little Sanya" beach 🏖️
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If you're unsure where to go this summer~
Consider visiting here 👀
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🚗 Transportation
High-speed rail: Mile Station 🚄
Self-drive: Milenan Expressway
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🍜 Food
😍 Braised chicken rice noodles, small pot rice noodles: 6-10 yuan per bowl
Fried potatoes, grilled tofu: 5 yuan per portion 😍
Mushroom hot pot, red wine, grapes 🍇
Sour soup pork leg hot pot, Hani ethnic long-table banquet
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🏨 Accommodation
✔️ Dongfengyun MGallery Hotel
✔️ Huquan Hotel
✔️ Huquan Tianyi Hotel
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📷 Attractions
📍 Dongfengyun Town (Ticket: 80 yuan)
✨ Visit duration: 3-4 hours, with shuttle buses~ Many scenic spots inside, plus food options. Close to the city center, with beautiful lavender blooms~

📍 Taipinghu Forest Park (Ticket: 80 yuan)
✨ Visit duration: The park is enormous, with shuttle buses available. The rocky desertification park is a must-see! Gives Moroccan vibes. Quite far from Mile city center, recommended to charter a car or drive.

📍 Keyi Town (Ticket: 60 yuan)
✨ Visit duration: A Yi ethnic village where you can experience minority cuisine, culture, and dances. Highly recommended~ Not far from the city center.

📍 Jinping Mountain Scenic Area (15 yuan)
✨ Visit duration: Home to the Mile Buddha~ Great for incense offerings and prayers. Accessible by city bus. Wear comfortable shoes as there's quite a bit of walking.

📍 Huquan Ecological Park (Free)
✨ Visit duration: Mile's "Little Sanya," truly beautiful~ The ultimate relaxation spot. People stroll here from morning till night, with the most visitors in the evening. Cool breezes make it the perfect summer escape!

📍 Honghe Water Town (Free)
✨ Visit duration: The characters for "Mile" are displayed here~ Feels like a Jiangnan water town. Souvenirs are sold here, making it great for a leisurely stroll. Some unique hotels and B&Bs are also available~

📍 Dianxi River (Free)
✨ Visit duration: A stunning river surrounded by blooming lotuses and willow trees. In the evening~ when the weather cools, a walk here is pure bliss~
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Mile is a tranquil, uncrowded little town
With summer temperatures between 20-30°C, it's incredibly comfortable for escaping the heat 😌
If you're unsure where to go
👍 Consider this charming Yunnan town