Step into the Fairy-Tale Castle: A Complete Guide to Mile Dongfengyun

In Mile, Yunnan, lies a dreamy artistic town—Dongfengyun, as if it stepped right out of a fairy tale, enchanting visitors the moment they enter 🧚‍♀️

【Transportation Guide】
- **High-speed train**: Take the train from Kunming South Station to Mile Station (about 30 minutes). A 15-minute taxi ride from the station to the scenic area costs around ¥15–30.
- **Self-drive**: Navigate to "Dongfengyun Town, Mile" from Kunming (about 2 hours). Parking fee: ¥10/day. Driving allows stops to enjoy the scenery along the way.
- **Bus**:
- From Mile Station: Take Dongfengyun High-Speed Rail Line 3 (operating hours: 08:20–22:00).
- From downtown Mile: Take Dongfeng Special Line 1 (operating hours: 07:00–20:30).

【Ticket Information】
- **Adult ticket**: ¥60/person.
- **Sightseeing shuttle**:
- One-way (up/down): ¥15/person.
- Round-trip: ¥20/person (recommended due to the large area).
- **Combo tickets**:
- Day ticket + round-trip shuttle: ¥80/person.
- Dreamy Starry Sky + Castle Adventure combo: ¥119/person.
- **M Gallery Package**: ¥999/person, includes:
- Entry tickets for 2.
- Round-trip shuttle for 2.
- Afternoon tea at Man Café (French chocolate latte + honey toast).
- One-night stay in M Gallery Hotel’s Zhuyao Room.

【Itinerary】
- **Day 1**:
- Morning: Visit **Dongfengyun Scenic Area** and **Wanhuatong Art Museum** to capture the sunrise through the dome.
- Afternoon: Stroll through the **lavender fields** (best in July–August) and relax at **Half Cloud Café**.
- Evening: Head to **Yunnan Red Winery** for wine tasting and DIY blending.
- Night: Stay at **M Gallery Hotel** and admire the red-brick nightscape.
- **Day 2**:
- Morning: Hike **Jinping Mountain** for panoramic views and Buddhist serenity.
- Noon: Try local **braised chicken rice noodles** at the mountain base.
- Afternoon: Explore **Keyi Town** for the Axi Moon Dance (14:00 show) and Yi embroidery workshops.
- Later: Cycle through flower fields at **Taipinghu Forest Town** and visit the "Princess Taiping" land art.

【Tips】
- **Sun protection**: Strong UV—bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats.
- **Photo outfits**: Solid colors (white, black, yellow) complement the architecture and flowers. Use arches/windows for framing. Golden hour (sunset) is ideal for photos.
- **Duration**: Allow 3–4 hours (or more for in-depth exploration).
- **Bug spray**: Essential for the flower fields.