Step into the Fairy-Tale Castle: A Complete Guide to Mile Dongfengyun

In Mile, Yunnan, lies a dreamy artistic town—Dongfengyun, as if it stepped right out of a fairy tale, enchanting visitors the moment they enter 🧚‍♀️ 【Transportation Guide】 - **High-speed train**: Take the train from Kunming South Station to Mile Station (about 30 minutes). A 15-minute taxi ride from the station to the scenic area costs around ¥15–30. - **Self-drive**: Navigate to "Dongfengyun Town, Mile" from Kunming (about 2 hours). Parking fee: ¥10/day. Driving allows stops to enjoy the scenery along the way. - **Bus**: - From Mile Station: Take Dongfengyun High-Speed Rail Line 3 (operating hours: 08:20–22:00). - From downtown Mile: Take Dongfeng Special Line 1 (operating hours: 07:00–20:30). 【Ticket Information】 - **Adult ticket**: ¥60/person. - **Sightseeing shuttle**: - One-way (up/down): ¥15/person. - Round-trip: ¥20/person (recommended due to the large area). - **Combo tickets**: - Day ticket + round-trip shuttle: ¥80/person. - Dreamy Starry Sky + Castle Adventure combo: ¥119/person. - **M Gallery Package**: ¥999/person, includes: - Entry tickets for 2. - Round-trip shuttle for 2. - Afternoon tea at Man Café (French chocolate latte + honey toast). - One-night stay in M Gallery Hotel’s Zhuyao Room. 【Itinerary】 - **Day 1**: - Morning: Visit **Dongfengyun Scenic Area** and **Wanhuatong Art Museum** to capture the sunrise through the dome. - Afternoon: Stroll through the **lavender fields** (best in July–August) and relax at **Half Cloud Café**. - Evening: Head to **Yunnan Red Winery** for wine tasting and DIY blending. - Night: Stay at **M Gallery Hotel** and admire the red-brick nightscape. - **Day 2**: - Morning: Hike **Jinping Mountain** for panoramic views and Buddhist serenity. - Noon: Try local **braised chicken rice noodles** at the mountain base. - Afternoon: Explore **Keyi Town** for the Axi Moon Dance (14:00 show) and Yi embroidery workshops. - Later: Cycle through flower fields at **Taipinghu Forest Town** and visit the "Princess Taiping" land art. 【Tips】 - **Sun protection**: Strong UV—bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and hats. - **Photo outfits**: Solid colors (white, black, yellow) complement the architecture and flowers. Use arches/windows for framing. Golden hour (sunset) is ideal for photos. - **Duration**: Allow 3–4 hours (or more for in-depth exploration). - **Bug spray**: Essential for the flower fields.