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Enjoy playing in the water at Dongfengyun when the weather is hot.

Dongfengyun Art Town Travel Guide 📍 Location: Mile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, about a 2-hour drive from Kunming. 🌟 Key Highlights ✨ Kaleidoscope Art Museum 🍀 A landmark building resembling a red wine bottle and a flame, with a fantastic shape made of red bricks, perfect for taking photos and checking in. 🍀 It has art exhibitions inside, showcasing the works of local artists. ✨ Lavender Flower Field Blooms in spring and summer (April–August), with purple flowers like Provence, suitable for pastoral photography. ✨ Seal House and Half Cloud Restaurant 🌱 Seal House: A red brick building complex with a shape like a row of seals. 🌱 Half Cloud: A cave-style restaurant serving creative Western food with an artistic ambiance. ✨ Cultural and Creative Market & Art Activities Music festivals and art exhibitions are held from time to time. Please pay attention to official announcements. 📅 Best time to visit 🌈 Season: Spring (March–May) is the most beautiful time for flower viewing, and autumn (September–November) has a cool climate. 🕙 Time: It is recommended to go in the morning or evening to avoid the strong midday light. The red brick buildings look better in the sunset. 🚗 Transportation Guide ◆ Self-driving: Depart from Kunming via the GuangKun Expressway, navigate to "Dongfengyun Town", about 2 hours. ◆ High-speed train: Kunming South Station → Mile Station (about 40 minutes), then take a 10-minute taxi ride. ◆ Inside the scenic area: You can walk or take an electric car (the fee is about CNY 20/person). 🎫 Tickets & Opening Hours ● Tickets: CNY 60/person (including sightseeing bus), discounts for students/seniors. ● Opening hours: 8:00–18:00 (last entry at 17:30). 🍴 Recommended dining 🍱 Half Cloud Restaurant: Unique environment, about CNY 150 per person. 🥙 Scenic area snack stalls: Yunnan specialties such as cold rice noodles and grilled tofu. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations ◆ Niu Duoluo Music Farm: An art-themed B&B located in the scenic area, convenient for night tours. ◆ Mile City Hotel: More cost-effective, such as Lake Spring Hotel (including hot springs). 📌 Tips ① Dress recommendation: Solid color long skirts (red/white) match the red brick background better. ② Sun protection is essential: Yunnan has strong ultraviolet rays, so hats and sunglasses are essential. ③ Nearby attractions: You can combine a day trip to Mile Taiping Lake Forest Park and Yunnan Red Wine Estate. Dongfengyun is suitable for slow travel. Relax and feel the combination of art and nature. Remember to bring your camera and an eye for beauty! 📸
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Posted: May 6, 2025
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