Yunnan Puzhehei | An Underrated Hidden Gem!!

| An Underrated Hidden Gem!! Tired of summer crowds? Come to Puzhehei in Yunnan! Here you'll find the ultimate vacation relaxation vibe. This summer, make sure to visit Puzhehei at least once～A temporary escape from the scorching heat! Gentle breezes ripple across the water... 【Transportation】 Transport: Puzhehei Station, 1.5h from Kunming. Take a bus (¥5 or ¥10) from the left-side bus station or a tram (¥15) from the right side to reach the scenic area directly. 1. Buses and trams only operate before 18:00. 2. Route: Western Wetland ➡️ Swan Lake ➡️ Xianrendong Village (core scenic area) ➡️ Puzhehei Village ➡️ Lovers' Bridge ➡️ Qinglong Mountain (sunrise/sunset) ➡️ "Eternal Love" filming location 【Recommended Attractions】 🔹 Qinglong Mountain: Perfect for sunrise/sunset views, showcasing the full panorama of karst landscapes and rural scenery. 🔹 Xianrendong Village: Yi ethnic-style architecture, picturesque views, and lodging options. 🔹 Swan Lake: A karst ecological lake where you can feed swans up close. 🔹 Puzhehei Village: The heart of lotus flower appreciation, an ancient Yi ethnic village. 【Experiences】 1. Sunset at Qinglong Mountain: Summit to overlook 300+ karst peaks! 2. Boating on Swan Lake: Early May lotus blooms, chance encounters with black swans (¥80 ticket includes boat ride). 3. Night Tour of Xianrendong Cave: Stunningly lit stalactites. 【Hotel Recommendation】 🌴 Muke Qianxun Boutique Resort Away from the bustling main street, floor-to-ceiling windows offer unobstructed views of wheat fields and lotus ponds, with distant boats gliding across the lake—like a pastoral oil painting 🌿. The backyard features a large pool for kids to swim and splash 🔫. 【Restaurant Recommendations】 Steamed chicken with lotus leaves, stir-fried river snails with leeks, colorful sticky rice, lotus fish, soybean milk chicken, Wenshan sour rice noodles, spicy chicken rice noodles, cured meat, drunken shrimp, highland purple potatoes, etc. 【Food Highlights】 1. Lotus Feast: Stir-fried eggs with lotus leaves, lotus seed soup, lotus fish (summer-exclusive delicacy!). 2. Yi Ethnic Flavors: Cured meat, lotus leaf-wrapped chicken, sour fish soup, colorful flower rice. 3. Lake Delicacies: Crayfish, river snails (clean, freshwater farmed). 4. Snacks: Fried lotus petals, rose jelly. ✅️【Summer Essentials】 1️⃣ Sun Protection Trio: High-SPF sunscreen (SPF50+), wide-brim hat, sunglasses (intense plateau UV rays!). 2️⃣ Water Fight Gear: Bucket/water gun, waterproof phone pouch, quick-dry clothes, sandals. 3️⃣ Bug Defense: Mosquito repellent, anti-itch cream (waterfront bugs abound). 4️⃣ Hydration & Repair: Hydrating masks, post-sun recovery cream. Beat the heat in comfort! If planning stresses you out, DIY trips feel risky, or group tours lack freedom—try a custom tour! 1v1 itinerary design, hassle-free, flexible, and great value! Customize your summer and get a personalized travel plan! #CtripCustomTravel #CtripTravelDesigner #SummerGetaway