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📍Mile City, a county-level city in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, is a rising tourism destination in central Yunnan. Famous for its Huquan Ecological Park, Dongfengyun Art Town, and Taipinghu Forest Town, it's a hot spring wellness resort known for grape wine production, with direct high-speed rail access to Kunming. With an average annual temperature of 18°C (64°F), it's livable year-round. Its Buddhist-inspired name signifies auspiciousness, making it a model of cultural-tourism integration. 🌿 Where is Mile? • Location: Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan (30-min high-speed rail from Kunming) • Highlights: Hot spring resorts, wine culture, Instagrammable architecture • Best season: Year-round (hot springs in winter, summer retreat in summer) ------ 🚄 Transportation Guide 1. How to get to Mile? • High-speed rail: Kunming South Station → Mile Station (34 mins, ¥34) • Self-drive: 1.5 hours from Kunming (via Kunming-Mile Expressway) 2. Local transport in Mile • Bus: ¥2 fare covering major attractions • Taxi: Flag fall ¥6, ¥15-30 from downtown to attractions • E-bike rental: ¥30/day for short trips ------ 📅 Recommended Itinerary (2D1N) Day 1: Art Town + Hot Spring Relaxation 📍 Dongfengyun Art Town (¥60 entry) • Wanhuatong Art Gallery: Red-brick architecture, super photogenic • Lavender fields: Blooms in summer, reminiscent of Provence • Cultural experiences: Pottery DIY, wine tasting (extra fee) 📍 Huquan Ecological Park (Free) • Hillside Hot Springs: Natural thermal baths (¥128/person, swimwear included) • Lakeside strolls: Sunset views, beautiful night lighting 🏨 Stay: Huquan Hotel (with hot springs, ¥400/night) or downtown B&Bs (¥150/night) ------ Day 2: Winery + Keyi Town 📍 Yunnan Red Winery (¥20 entry) • Vineyard tour: Grape picking available Sep-Oct • Underground cellar: Wine tasting (1 complimentary glass, shipping available for purchases) 📍 Keyi Town (¥40 entry) • Yi culture: Free Ashima dance performances • Mizhi Mountain hiking: Forest trails for fresh air 🍜 Lunch: Mile Braised Chicken Rice Noodles ("Ma's Braised Chicken" recommended, ¥10/bowl) ------ 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 1. Luxury: Huquan Hotel (hot springs + lake views, ¥400/night) 2. Budget: Downtown B&Bs (e.g. "Mile Hidden House", ¥150/night) 3. Unique: Dongfengyun MGallery (art-themed, ¥600/night) ------ 🍜 Must-Try Foods 1. Braised Chicken Rice Noodles: Ma's Braised Chicken, Shen Weiguo Braised Chicken 2. Mutton Hotpot: Winter essential, best with mint 3. Wine-marinated BBQ: Signature dish at Yunnan Red Winery 4. Street BBQ: Night market favorites (try grilled tofu and skewers) ------ ⚠️ Travel Tips 1. Sun protection: Strong UV at high altitude - hats & sunglasses essential 2. Hot springs: Bring swimwear - expensive and unattractive options onsite 3. Discounts: 50% off tickets for students, free for seniors over 60 ------ "A town steeped in hot springs" - Mile blends French romance with Yi ethnic charm, perfect for unwinding! ♨️ When will you visit?
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