Ode to Spring, Golden Earth

The Essential Guide for Lazy Travelers 🚗Transportation Guide: High-speed Rail: Kunming Station → Luoping Station (2h/CNY 74). Chartering a car is recommended after arrival. Self-drive: Approx. 3h from Kunming. The scenery along the way is breathtaking. 📸Day 1 Step into Van Gogh's Canvas ▫️08:00 Watch the sunrise at Jinji Peak. Climb to the viewing platform and greet the first rays of sunlight piercing through the morning mist, with golden waves rolling beneath your feet. Remember to wear a light-colored long dress and a straw hat for stunning photos! Guaranteed 200% success rate! ▫️10:30 Explore the hidden gem of Luositian. The layered, spiral-shaped terraces resemble giant fingerprints. Remember to fully charge your drone batteries for aerial photography! Navigate to "Niujie Township" to find it. ▫️14:00 Afternoon tea in the flower fields. We recommend the terrace of the "Huayu Moshang" homestay. Sit on a swing, enjoy honey muffins, and immerse yourself in the golden sea of flowers. ▫️17:00 Jiulong Waterfalls. Although the water volume is slightly reduced, the ten-level waterfall under the sunset is still magnificent. Wearing a Hanfu to shoot martial arts-style photos is highly recommended! 🍲Must-try Food: • Buyi five-color flower rice • Sauerkraut fish hotpot • Freshly shaken honey water (buy it from roadside apiaries for the most authentic taste) 🏡Accommodation Recommendations: "Yunshang Huakai" panoramic glass room (CNY 200+ per person) "Huaqili" rural-style homestay (with a private garden) 📸Day 2 Immersive Flower Sea Experience ▫️06:30 Unleash your creativity with a drone. Before the tourists arrive, capture the entire flower sea. Low-angle shots of the flower paths create a fantastic sense of depth. ▫️09:00 Oilseed flower-themed handicrafts. Experience traditional honey making at "Huajianji" and take home a jar of honey as a meaningful souvenir. ▫️11:00 The secret train tracks. Navigate to "Wanzilu" to find the abandoned railway tracks. Run and capture dynamic, youthful shots. ▫️14:00 Cycling tour. Rent a bicycle and shuttle through the countryside. Stop at any time to interact with herdsmen and honey-picking girls for photos. ⚠️Important Notes: 1️⃣Bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun-protective clothing (the UV rays are very strong). 2️⃣Prepare mosquito repellent and allergy medicine. 3️⃣Wear waterproof shoes! Morning dew will wet your shoes. 4️⃣Bring a reflector! An essential tool for backlight shooting. 💰Cost per person: Round-trip high-speed rail CNY 148 + chartered car CNY 200 + accommodation CNY 200 + meals CNY 150 = approx. CNY 700