Dongfeng Yun | The Art Landmark of Mile City | Central Yunnan Provence | Red Brick Art Town

Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area Travel Guide: Unlock the "Red Brick Art Secret Realm" of Central Yunnan

Dongfeng Yun is the art landmark of Mile City, transformed from the Dongfeng Farm established in 1958. It is famous for its nail-free and beam-free red brick buildings, four-season flower seas, and red wine culture, earning the nickname "Central Yunnan Provence." This guide covers core attractions, dining, accommodation, transportation, and tips to help you deeply explore this artistic town.

Core Attractions and Activities
Must-Visit Landmarks
1. Kaleidoscope Art Museum: The "centerpiece" of the scenic area, the "wine bottle castle" built with red bricks combines Mile red wine culture and Yi ethnic fire culture, with a highly recognizable flame-shaped top. Inside, the light and shadow change with the sunlight like a kaleidoscope, and the mottled patterns cast by sunlight through the holes are worth savoring.
2. Half Cloud: A Zen space adjacent to the Kaleidoscope, with red bricks shaped like floating clouds. Inside is a tea break area. On rainy days, the rainwater soaks the red bricks, and combined with the rain curtain outside the window, the atmosphere is comparable to an ink painting, perfect for quiet sitting and daydreaming.
3. Colorful Flower Field: From April to October, lavender blooms into a purple sea, paired with Dutch windmills creating a fairy tale scene. More than a dozen other flowers such as veronica and cosmos are layered and spread out. Walking up the wooden plank road offers panoramic shots of the "flower waves," perfectly framed with the distant red brick buildings.
4. Yunnan Red Wine Estate: A 10-minute drive from the scenic area, visitors can tour the red wine brewing process and enjoy free tastings. The winery buildings and vineyards are also great photo spots, ideal for red wine enthusiasts seeking an in-depth experience.

Photo Spots and Unique Experiences
- Photo Locations: Shoot the side staircase of the Kaleidoscope from bottom to top to frame the "wine bottle" shape against the sky; the 200-meter ridge path deep in the flower field captures red brick houses and windmills in one frame; the cactus area next to the stamp house turns into a Moroccan-style scene with wide-angle shots.
- Best Times: 9-11 AM or 4-6 PM when the light is soft and the red bricks show a warm orange texture, avoiding harsh noon light; after 5 PM, you can capture both flower field photos and sunset views.
- Themed Events: Holidays often feature art flash mobs, live music, children's theater, and in summer, electronic music water festivals and bubble parks, great for families with children.

Accommodation Options
- Luxury Choice: Mercure Hotel offers views of the Kaleidoscope from the window, with the pool and terrace as excellent photo spots. Guests enjoy exclusive scenic area access and shuttle service, and afternoon tea packages include free scenic area tickets.
- Cost-Effective Choice: Dongfeng Art Hostel overlooks the flower sea, a youthful and artistic inn; Niuduoluo Music Farm is a standalone artistic farmhouse with a strong vacation vibe.
- Budget Choice: Hotels in Mile city center offer better value, with taxi rides to the scenic area costing about 30 yuan, suitable for travelers on a budget.

Food Guide
1. Specialty Staple: Mile braised chicken skin is crispy and tender. Recommended city spots are "Ma’s Braised Chicken" or "Shen’s Braised Chicken." Paired with braised chicken rice noodles, a meal costs about 30 yuan per person. Vacuum-packed versions make great souvenirs.
2. Street Flavors: The grilled tofu at the scenic area entrance costs 5 yuan per serving, crispy outside and tender inside, especially delicious with chili powder; the Fo City Shangdu vegetable market offers grilled tofu for 10 yuan per person and a huge bowl of braised chicken rice noodles for 10 yuan, excellent value.
3. Seasonal Specials: From July to September, visit the vineyard to pick grapes like Sunshine Rose and Summer Black for about 10 yuan per jin, fresh and sweet; old salt lemon water and Qingbuliang are must-have summer coolers.

Itinerary and Transportation
Classic Itinerary Reference (2 days 1 night)
1. Day 1: Arrive in the morning to visit the Colorful Flower Field for photos, have tea and avoid the sun at Half Cloud in the afternoon, shoot the Kaleidoscope’s sunset light and shadow in the evening, enjoy braised chicken and grilled tofu for dinner, and stay overnight near the scenic area.
2. Day 2: Visit Yunnan Red Wine Estate for wine tasting in the morning, try pottery making or shop for souvenirs at the market in the afternoon, and return in the evening.

Transportation Tips
- External Transport: From Kunming South High-Speed Rail to Mile Station takes half an hour, ticket price about 34 yuan; a taxi from the station to the scenic area takes 10-20 minutes, costing 20-30 yuan. It is recommended to use a ride-hailing platform to avoid unlicensed taxis.
- Internal Transport: The scenic area is large; the sightseeing bus costs 20 yuan per person and is a must-buy to save energy; self-driving visitors can navigate to the scenic area parking lot, which charges reasonable fees and offers flexible travel.