I thought Lijiang was beautiful enough, until I came to Mile!

The following is a detailed guide and budget for a two-day trip to Mile, suitable for tourists who have limited time but want to fully experience Mile. ---- Day 1: Dongfeng Town + Honghe Water Village Morning: Dongfengyun Town [Sunflower] Highlights: This is a popular check-in spot in Mile, with a unique architectural style. There are iconic buildings such as "Kaleidoscope Art Museum", "Half Cloud" and "Red Wine Town", which are very suitable for taking photos. [Sunflower] Play time: 3-4 hours. [Sunflower] Tickets: 60 yuan/person, sightseeing bus 20 yuan/person (recommended for easy sightseeing). [Sunflower] Transportation: Take a taxi from Mile High-speed Railway Station, the journey takes about 15 minutes and costs about 20 yuan. [Sunflower] Lunch: Enjoy local specialties in or near the town, with an average cost of RMB 30-50 per person. Afternoon: Honghe Water Village [Sunflower] Highlights: This place combines the style of Jiangnan water towns, with quaint buildings and tranquil lakes. It is suitable for walking, taking photos, and experiencing Hanfu Trip Moments. [Sunflower] Play time: 2-3 hours. [Sunflower] Tickets: Free. [Sunflower] Transportation: Take a taxi from Dongfengyun Town, the journey takes about 10 minutes and costs about 15 yuan. [Sunflower] Dinner: We recommend you try the local barbecue at the barbecue street in Honghe Water Village. The average cost per person is about RMB 50. Evening: Night view of Honghe Water Village [Sunflower] Highlights: The Red River Water Village is brightly lit at night, making it a great place for night tours, where you can also appreciate the unique charm of the ancient buildings under the lights. [Sunflower] Accommodation: You can choose to stay in a hotel near Honghe Water Town for easy travel. Recommended hotel: Yunzhongyun Hot Spring Hotel (200-500 yuan/night, including breakfast and hot spring). ---- Day 2: Jinping Mountain Scenic Area + Keyi Town Morning: Jinping Mountain Scenic Area [Sunflower] Highlights: There is the world's second largest Maitreya Buddha, and you can also visit the Maitreya Temple to experience Buddhist culture. [Sunflower] Play time: 2-3 hours. [Sunflower] Ticket price: 25 yuan/person. [Sunflower] Transportation: Take a taxi from the hotel, the journey takes about 20 minutes and costs about 25 yuan. [Sunflower] Breakfast: Enjoy at the hotel. Noon: Have lunch near Jinping Mountain [Sunflower] Recommendation: Taste the local vegetarian specialties, with an average cost of about 30-50 yuan per person. Afternoon: Keyi Town [Sunflower] Highlights: This is an ancient village with Yi ethnic style, where you can experience Yi culture and enjoy the "Axi Moon Dance" song and dance performance. [Sunflower] Play time: 2-3 hours. [Sunflower] Ticket price: 50 yuan/person. [Sunflower] Transportation: Take a taxi from Jinping Mountain, the journey takes about 20 minutes and costs about 25 yuan. [Sunflower] Dinner: Taste the Yi ethnic minority cuisine in Keyi Town, with an average per capita consumption of about RMB 50. ---- Expenses budget (two people traveling together) Project cost (RMB) Transportation High-speed rail round trip (Kunming-Mile): 140 yuan/person × 2 = 280 yuan [MapleLeaf] Taxi in the city: about 100 yuan Accommodation: RMB 200-500 per night (two people per room) Tickets Dongfengyun Town: 60 yuan/person × 2 = 120 yuan [MapleLeaf] Jinping Mountain Scenic Area: 25 yuan/person × 2 = 50 yuan [MapleLeaf] Keyi Town: 50 yuan/person × 2 = 100 yuan Dining Breakfast: 50 yuan [MapleLeaf] Lunch: 100 yuan [MapleLeaf] Dinner: 150 yuan Other sightseeing buses (Dongfengyun Town): 20 yuan/person × 2 = 40 yuan Total about 1000-1300 yuan ---- Summarize 1. Best time: Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) are the best seasons to visit Mile, with comfortable weather and pleasant scenery. 2. Photography: The scenic spots in Mile are very suitable for taking photos. It is recommended to prepare a camera or mobile phone in advance. 3. Experience: If you have time, you can try the local hot springs to relax your body and mind. I hope this guide can help you better plan your two-day trip to Mile!