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CYNTHIA GARDNERUnited States

Are you really not coming to Mengzi to enjoy the May Day holiday?

Here is a travel guide to Mengzi, Yunnan, allowing you to fully experience Mengzi's charm: 📩Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other potentially necessary documents such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc. - Clothing: Spring and autumn have cool weather, bring long-sleeved jackets; summer is hot, bring light breathable clothes and sun protection; winter isn't particularly cold, but thicker jackets are needed. - Items: Sunscreen, sunglasses, umbrella, comfortable shoes, camera, etc. 🚌Transportation Guide - External transportation: You can take a flight to Mengzi Airport, or take a high-speed train to Honghe Station or Mengzi Station. Driving from Kunming takes only about 3 hours. - Internal transportation: You can choose to rent a car, or use convenient public transportation like buses. Some attractions are connected by tourist shuttle lines. ☎Attractions - Historical and Cultural Sites - Bishezhai: A filming location for the movie "Youth," featuring numerous French-style buildings. Experience the rise and fall of the century-old Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, and rent Republican-era costumes for photos. - Southwest Associated University Mengzi Branch Memorial Hall: Learn about the history of Southwest Associated University and feel the pioneering spirit of predecessors under difficult conditions. The hall has rich cultural relics and realistic exhibitions. - Former Mengzi Customs House: The site of Yunnan's first customs house after the Sino-French War and China's first post office, featuring unique architectural style. - Natural Scenery - Nanhu Park: With emerald green water and both Chinese and Western architecture, perfect for walking, boating, and enjoying lake and mountain scenery. - Changqiaohai: Mengzi's largest lake, known as the "Pearl of Southern Yunnan." In winter, large numbers of migratory birds visit. Boat tours are available. 🤤Food Recommendations - Crossing Bridge Rice Noodles: Mengzi is the birthplace of this dish. Recommended restaurants include Huoshao Fangzi and Chrysanthemum Crossing Bridge Rice Noodles for authentic flavor. - Rice Cake: Exquisitely crafted, soft, sweet, and appropriately chewy. - Litsea-dipped Rice Noodle Rolls: Unique litsea flavor paired with smooth rice noodle rolls for a rich taste experience. - Vietnamese Small Rice Noodle Rolls: Thin skin with plentiful filling, can be paired with various sauces for a delicious taste. 🏠Accommodation Suggestions - Luxury: Mengzi Green Treasure Galaxy Hotel, Honghe Official Residence Hotel, with complete facilities and excellent service. - High-end: Mengzi Nanhu Hampton by Hilton, Mengzi Hongxiang Hotel, good locations making travel convenient. - Comfortable: Jin Huang Future Hotel, Ji Hotel, high value for money with clean and tidy rooms. 📝Itinerary Planning - Two-day Tour - Day 1: Arrive in Mengzi in the morning and head to Bishezhai. In the afternoon, visit Southwest Associated University Mengzi Branch Memorial Hall and Southwest Associated University Pioneer Bookstore. In the evening, explore Dashuzhai Night Market. - Day 2: Visit the Former Mengzi Customs House, Zhou Family Mansion, and Jade Emperor Pavilion. In the afternoon, go to Nanhu Park before returning home. - Three-day Tour ☀- Day 1: Same as day 1 of the two-day tour. ☀- Day 2: Visit Honghe Museum in the morning. In the afternoon, head to Nisu Town to enjoy lake and mountain scenery and sunset views. ☀- Day 3: Go to Changqiaohai for boat tours or bird watching before preparing to return home.
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Posted: Apr 22, 2025
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