Escape the summer heat in this underrated 22°C cool town - pure bliss!

The pace here is leisurely, free from bustling crowds and urban noise. While Dali's beauty once seemed unparalleled, discovering this hidden gem redefined my understanding of understated charm.

Dubbed China's Morocco, its summer average of 22°C offers more comfort than Kunming and greater tranquility than Dali, making it perfect for family summer getaways.

🚘Transport:
📍Location: Mile City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan
🚄HSR: Direct to Mile Station (40min from Kunming, ¥34)
✈️Flight: Fly to Kunming first, then 35min HSR from Kunming South Station

✔️Itinerary:
Day1: Dongfengyun Scenic Area → Huquan Eco Park → Hot Springs → Jinxiu Flower Street Night Market
Day2: Focheng Shangdu Market → Honghe Water Town → Return

☀️Attractions:
✅Dongfengyun Scenic Area (¥80/pax) - The "Morocco of Central Yunnan" features red-brick castles and kaleidoscopic architecture resembling wine bottles and pottery, with photogenic corners everywhere. Lavender fields blanket the hills.

✅Huquan Eco Park (Free) - "Yunnan's Little Sanya" hosts 200+ plant species and waterfowl. Enjoy hot springs, coconut trees, white sand beaches, and swan feeding - perfect weekend relaxation.

✅Jinping Mountain Mile Temple (Free) - Houses the world's largest Maitreya Buddha (19.99m tall). Though compact, the climb rewards with breathtaking summit views.

✅Focheng Shangdu Market (Free) - Mile's vibrant local market showcases Yunnan's culinary culture with diverse produce, meats, and specialty snacks.

🏠Accommodation:
Numerous hotels near attractions. Splurge on lakeside Huquan Hotel within the eco park - wake to birdsong and lake views. Complimentary mineral-rich sulfur-lithium-selenium-zinc hot springs leave skin silky.

⚠️Tips:
🔹Strong midday UV - sun protection essential
🔹Pack light jackets for significant day-night temperature swings