I have to say, Dongfeng Yun exceeded my expectations by far

Don’t be fooled by the negative posts online! Mile Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area is truly where my artistic senses awaken 🎨 The combo of red brick buildings and giant flower fields makes every shot Instagram-worthy. Here’s my exclusive check-in guide👇

🏨 Highly recommend staying at Mile Dongfeng Yun Meijingge
▪️ Perfect location! Just a 5-minute walk to the core area of the scenic spot
▪️ Must stay in a hot spring room! Soak while stargazing at night (remember to request a room with a kaleidoscope view when booking)
▪️ The Yunnan rice noodles for breakfast had me slurping three bowls 🍜
▪️ The hotel courtyard has a trendy spiral staircase, so you can shoot amazing photos without leaving

📸 Must-shoot spots at Dongfeng Yun
1️⃣ Kaleidoscope Art Museum
An irregular red brick building complex, the light and shadows at 4 PM are stunning! Side stairs + low-angle shots work best
2️⃣ Half Cloud Artist Lounge
The streamlined building looks like a cloud bitten by God ☁️ Wear a solid color long dress for silhouette shots
3️⃣ Lavender Flower Field Secret Spot
There were still flowers in November! Navigate to “Colorful Flower Field” and find the lonely tree
4️⃣ Meijingge Building 5 Rooftop
Exclusive hotel perk! You can capture panoramic views of both the buildings and flower fields

💡 Tested and practical tips
✅ The scenic area’s electric shuttle costs 20 RMB per person, highly recommended! The check-in spots are very far apart
✅ Definitely bring sunglasses + sunscreen! Yunnan’s UV rays taught me a lesson
✅ For empty shots, rush in at 8:30 when it opens; tour groups arrive after 10 AM
✅ Booking Meijingge includes breakfast for two + scenic area tickets, which is cheaper than booking separately

🍴 Nearby food guide
▫️ Dongfeng Yun Canteen: simple meals inside the scenic area, beef rice noodles for 15 RMB
▫️ Mile Restaurant: 10 minutes by taxi, must-try braised chicken rice noodles
▫️ Winery Restaurant: creative dishes made with local grapes

Trust me, this hidden gem just 34 minutes by high-speed train from Kunming is definitely worth a special trip to relax for two days! The red brick buildings under the light and shadow are 100 times more stunning than photos. I’m already planning my second visit ✨