Central Mom's Recommendation｜Autumn in Puzhehei, Yunnan's Hidden Wonderland, Breathtakingly Beautiful!

“Puzhehei” means “lake abundant with fish and shrimp” in the Yi language. Here, the charm of karst wetlands blends with the rustic Yi villages.
The drama "Eternal Love" built the “Qingqiu” here, and "Where Are We Going, Dad?" also filmed scenes here—
300 solitary peaks stand quietly in the lake, and when the morning mist lingers, it looks like a fairyland.

🚗 Transportation Guide｜How to Avoid Pitfalls

· Self-driving: Navigate to “Puzhehei Village Parking Lot,” then transfer to a sightseeing bus to enter the core area. Do not drive into the village; narrow roads easily cause traffic jams.
· High-speed rail: Kunming South → Puzhehei Station (1.5h) → Tram Line 4 (choose the 4.5 yuan basic ticket) → transfer to the small train → bus shuttle → purchase a 65 yuan sightseeing bus pass.
· Hidden Tip: After 5:00 PM, private cars can apply to enter the village to catch the sunset reflection at Lover’s Bridge.

🏡 Accommodation & Food｜Unique Picks Without Disappointment

· Choose a “Lake View Inn” in Puzhehei Village, off-season prices around 200+ yuan with lotus pond views; the owner often gives out fresh flower cakes.
· Dive into the village to try “Yi-style claypot fish,” about 40 yuan per person, with milky white and fresh fish soup.
· At 7:00 AM, take a Yi-style small boat to pick lotus, learn to wrap rice and steam fish with lotus leaves, and experience authentic natural flavors.

📅 2-Day Highlight Itinerary｜Less Crowded, More Beautiful Off-Peak Version
𝐃𝐀𝐘 ➊ West Line Stroll
09:00 Take the small train through thousands of acres of lotus ponds
11:00 Dreamy mountain and river plank road photo shoot in Dai costume (bringing your own is more cost-effective)
14:00 Visit the courtyard featured in "Where Are We Going, Dad?"
16:00 Water fight at Lover’s Bridge (water guns can be bargained down to 5 yuan!)

𝐃𝐀𝐘 ➋ East Line Climb
07:00 Climb Qinglong Mountain to watch the sea of clouds (20-minute quick ascent)
10:00 Film location of "Eternal Love" for scenic shots
15:00 At Xianren Cave Village, enjoy lotus root starch and honey, sweet and refreshing to beat the heat

🌦️ Weather & Tips｜Play Smart

· Don’t worry about showers; transparent umbrellas add to the atmosphere
· Sunscreen essentials: arm sleeves + straw hat + sunglasses; high-altitude UV rays are strong
· Qinglong Mountain shortcut: ascend from the back mountain “Blessing Plank Road,” with gentle steps and views of karst caves
· Best mosquito repellent: local herbal sachets (5 yuan each), proven more effective than floral water

📸 Photography Tips｜Easily Capture Stunning Shots

· Lotus photography: after 4:00 PM, the light is soft; backlighting reveals beautiful lotus leaf veins
· Keep your sightseeing bus ticket; you must scan it each time you board
· Morning mist with fishing boats, egrets with lotus ponds—every frame is like a painting

The beauty of Puzhehei is like the Yi girl’s toast song—sweet at first listen, with a long-lasting aftertaste.
When the light boat glides through the morning mist and the egrets take flight, you understand what it means to “row a boat on the green waves, traveling in a painting.”