"Dongfengyun" Architectural Complex: Alien Visitors or Wonderland?

🎉Mile Travel Guide, Yunnan: Hot Springs, Red Wine, and Pretending to be in France!🎊 Hello everyone! I'm your budget travel expert, and today I'm taking you to unlock a hidden gem in Yunnan — **Mile**! Here, you'll not only find hot springs ♨️ and red wine 🍷, but also the "Dongfengyun" town where you can pretend you're in France. The best part is that it's uncrowded, beautiful, and the prices are amazing! 🤫 --- 🚗 How to get there? 🚄 From Kunming: A 30-minute high-speed train ride directly to Mile Station (ticket price ¥34) is faster than getting stuck in traffic in Kunming city! 🚘 By car: About 2 hours from Kunming. The road conditions are good, and the scenery along the way is beautiful. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations (Budget-Friendly) 1️⃣ Guesthouses near Huquan Hotel (¥150-300/night) 🏪 - There are many cost-effective guesthouses near the Huquan ecological area, some even with hot spring pools, saving you money and providing comfort! 🏖️ 2️⃣ Hostels near Honghe Water Town (¥50-100/bed) - Suitable for backpackers. It's super convenient for evening strolls, and you can meet other budget travelers to exchange tips. 🌠 3️⃣ Dongfengyun Art Inn (¥200-400) - Stay in the "kaleidoscope" architectural complex, take photos, and post them on social media. People will think you've gone to Europe! 🍜 Food Guide (Cheap and Delicious) Mile's cuisine is all about being down-to-earth! 1️⃣ Chicken Noodle Soup (Must-try!) 🍜 - Recommended store: Ma's Chicken Noodle Soup (a Mile local favorite, ¥10 a bowl, the chicken is so fragrant it'll blow your mind) 2️⃣ Mutton Hot Pot 🍲 - Having a pot in winter will warm you from head to toe! We recommend **Zhang Hongzhen Mutton Restaurant**. You can eat until you're stuffed for an average of ¥50 per person. 3️⃣ Red Wine Barbecue 🍗 - Mile is the hometown of Yunnan red wine. Red wine + barbecue = double the happiness! You can find it near Yunnan Hong Wine Manor 🏨, averaging ¥60 per person. 4️⃣ Night Market Snacks 🎑 Jinchen Times Square Night Market: Grilled tofu, fried potatoes, cold rice noodles, ¥5-10 per serving, enough to fill you up! 🍟🥪 🎢 What to do? (Free & Budget-Friendly Options 💰 🆓 Free Attractions Huquan Ecological Park ☕️ - Pretend you're in Hainan! Beach, palm trees, and lakes, perfect for strolling, cycling, and daydreaming (key point: it's free!). 🏖️ 2️⃣ Honghe Water Town 🎑 - A combination of Jiangnan style and Yunnan characteristics. The lights are super beautiful at night, making it a great place for photos. 💰 Attractions that cost money but are worth it 1️⃣ Dongfengyun Town (Ticket ¥60) - A magical red brick architectural complex that makes you feel like you've stepped onto an alien planet. Post photos on social media, and people will ask, "Did you go abroad?" 2️⃣ Yunnan Hong Wine Manor (Ticket ¥20, including wine tasting) - Coming to Mile without drinking red wine is a wasted trip! For ¥20, you can taste two glasses and stroll through the vineyard in a tipsy state. So delightful~ 3️⃣ Jinping Mountain Maitreya Buddha (Ticket ¥30) ⛰️ - Climb up 1,999 steps, a must for Buddhist youths (don't want to climb? There's a sightseeing car for ¥10). ♨️ Hot Spring Recommendations Mile's hot springs are very famous. We recommend: ✅ Huquan Banshan Hot Spring (¥168/person) ✅ Good environment, many pools, suitable for couples or families. ✅ Xiaozhai Hot Spring (¥50/person) ✅ A local favorite, cheap but with simple facilities, suitable for "wild hot spring enthusiasts". 📌 Tips 1️⃣ Best season: Spring and autumn (March-May, September-November). Summer is slightly hot, and hot springs are super enjoyable in winter! ☔️ 2️⃣ Transportation: The city is not big. Taxis start at ¥6, and shared electric bikes are ¥2/hour, making it easy to get around! 🚴 3️⃣ Things to avoid: ✅ Don't buy red wine in the scenic area. It's cheaper to go to Yunnan Hong Wine Manor. ✅ The light is most beautiful in Dongfengyun after 4 PM, perfect for taking photos!