May Day's ultimate family trip avoiding crowds! 26℃ Yunnan Mile + Puzhehei

This small loop line in Southeast Yunnan: Fuxian Lake - Jianshui - Puzhehei - Mile, is truly an amazing hidden gem! 🌿 Natural scenery that rivals Dali and Lijiang, plus the cultural charm of ancient towns, with summer temperatures around 30℃, it's definitely a summer retreat! Especially Puzhehei, it's absolutely stunning in midsummer~ The ten-thousand-acre lotus ponds are breathtakingly beautiful! Take a small boat through them, play in the water to cool off, and then enjoy a lotus feast~ The most important thing is that it's unbelievably uncrowded! - 📍Itinerary D1️⃣ Kunming Gathering - Fuxian Lake ✈️ Fly to Kunming first, then head straight to Fuxian Lake Dolphin Bay Hotel🐬 📍 Address: Yousuo Town, Chengjiang City, Yuxi City 🌟 A must-stay for families! Plus, the stunning sunset is incredibly therapeutic 🌄 D2️⃣ Explore Fuxian Lake 🐬 Dolphin House Interaction (Huanhu Road, Chengjiang City) 🔭 Check out the Observatory (Phoenix Mountain Peak) 🦕 Chengjiang Fossil Museum (World-class fossil treasure trove) 🏕️ Overnight stay at a lakeside campsite (experience the fun of fishing for shrimp) D3️⃣ Fuxian Lake - Jianshui Ancient City 📸 Morning: Check in at Fuxian Lake S-Bay (a paradise for cycling enthusiasts) 🚂 Afternoon: Jianshui Ancient City (remember to take the meter-gauge train!) A more authentic slow-paced life than Dali Ancient City~ D4️⃣ Ancient Style Experience - Puzhehei 🏮 Scholar's Examination Hall role-play (inside Jianshui Ancient City) 🖌️ Intangible Cultural Heritage movable type printing experience 🌸 Evening: Arrive at Puzhehei to see the ten-thousand-acre lotus ponds (Qiubei County, Wenshan Prefecture) Boating at sunset is amazing! D5️⃣ Cave Exploration - Mile 🏄‍♀️ Paddleboarding to explore the karst caves (inside Puzhehei Scenic Area) 🔴 Afternoon: Check in at Mile Dongfengyun (the red brick castle is super photogenic) 📍 Address: Dongfeng Farm, Mile City D6️⃣ Return to Kunming - ⚠️ Practical Tips ✔️ Southeast Yunnan small loop line: Fuxian Lake - Jianshui - Puzhehei - Mile ✔️ Average summer temperature of 26℃, a divine temperature🍃 ✔️ Sun protection essentials are a must⛱️ ✔️ Popular attractions with few crowds, go quickly! 🍜 Must-try Foods: Fuxian Lake Copper Pot Fish🐟 Jianshui Grilled Tofu Puzhehei Lotus Root Starch Mile Wine🍷 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: Fuxian Lake Dolphin Bay Hotel (top choice for families) Puzhehei Characteristic B&B (stunning lake views) Mile Banshan Hot Spring Hotel (best value for money) 🚗 Transportation Advice: Recommended to self-drive or charter a car Travel time between attractions is about 2-3 hours