Mile Travel Guide | Unlock a Relaxing Trip to the "Zen-like Small Town"

| Unlock a Relaxing Trip to the "Zen-like Small Town". 🎈Transportation Guide🎈

External Transport: You can first fly to Kunming Changshui Airport, then take a high-speed train to Mile; or take a direct train from Kunming Station or Kunming South Station to Mile, which takes about 1 hour.
Local Transport: Attractions are scattered, so you can choose to hire a private car (around 200-300 RMB/day) or rent an electric scooter (about 50 RMB/day) for convenience and freedom.

🍜Food Checklist🍜

Ma's Braised Chicken Rice Noodles: A time-honored shop with three generations of heritage, featuring rice noodles paired with golden chicken broth and freshly shredded braised chicken legs—absolutely delicious.

Mile Lamb Hotpot: Tender lamb with skin that melts in your mouth, with mint leaves as the soul seasoning.

Grape Banquet: Specialties like grape fish, grape rice rolls, and grape pastries can be enjoyed at the "Red Market" near Dongfengyun.

Mile Eighteen Banquet: Available at Honghe Water Town, offering a chance to sample a variety of Mile's signature dishes in one go.

🌟Must-Visit Attractions🌟

Dongfengyun Scenic Area: Unique red-brick architecture and vast flower fields. Best visited before 9 AM or between 3-5 PM for ideal lighting and photo opportunities.

Jinping Mountain Scenic Area: Home to the ancient Mile Temple, with majestic mountain views. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the Buddha-like mountain range.

Huquan Banshan Hot Springs: Nestled in the forest with over 60 pools, including rose and red wine pools—perfect for relaxing while enjoying the scenery.

Taiping Lake International Eco-Tourism Resort: A sea of flowers, giant cactus fields, and charming wooden cottages, ideal for family trips.

Huquan Ecological Park: Free to enter, offering lakeside cycling, scenic views, and a sandy beach for play.

Honghe Water Town: Features lush greenery and a beautiful lake, with a stunning water dance show in the evening.

Keyi Ancient Village: A 600-year-old Yi ethnic village, where you can watch the intangible cultural heritage dance "Axi Moon Dance" at 3 PM.

Yunnan Red Wine Estate: For 15 RMB, you can taste three types of wine and tour the underground cellar. Visit in August for grape-picking experiences.

📌Itinerary Suggestions📌

Two-Day, One-Night Trip
Day 1: Arrive in Mile in the morning and head to Dongfengyun for photos; visit Yunnan Red Wine Estate in the afternoon for wine tasting and a cellar tour; unwind at Huquan Banshan Hot Springs at sunset.
Day 2: Explore Taiping Lake International Eco-Tourism Resort in the morning; experience Yi culture at Keyi Ancient Village in the afternoon before departing.

Three-Day, Two-Night Trip
Day 1: Arrive in Mile and visit Huquan Ecological Park in the morning; head to Honghe Water Town in the afternoon for the water dance show.
Day 2: Spend the day at Dongfengyun Scenic Area, with grape-picking available (July-August).
Day 3: Visit Jinping Mountain Scenic Area in the morning and Yunnan Red Wine Estate in the afternoon before concluding your trip.

🛍Shopping Recommendations🛍

Mile Grapes: Known for their excellent quality, especially the sweet and juicy crystal grapes—great for snacking or taking home.
Yunnan Red Wine: High-quality wines available at Yunnan Red Wine Estate, perfect as gifts.
Yi Ethnic Handicrafts: Purchase embroideries, silver jewelry, and other crafts at Keyi Ancient Village for meaningful souvenirs.

⚠️Travel Tips⚠️

Pack a light jacket and sun hat, as temperatures vary between day and night.
Hot spring lockers require a 20 RMB deposit, and it's best to bring a waterproof phone case.
The Dongfengyun scenic shuttle costs 20 RMB/person, but walking is an option for those with good stamina.