Mile City is located in Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is famous for its hot springs, red wine, natural scenery and unique ethnic culture. It is a treasure town suitable for leisure and vacation. The following is a detailed Mile travel guide to help you plan your itinerary easily:
1️⃣Must-visit attractions recommended
1. Dongfengyun Scenic Area
Features: red brick buildings, art sculptures, lavender flowers (summer).
Highlights: Kaleidoscope Art Museum, Seal Room, take photos, it is recommended to wear solid-colored clothes.
Tickets: 60 yuan, sightseeing bus charges extra.
2. Huquan Ecological Park
Features: artificial lake, beach, hot spring, free opening, suitable for walking and cycling.
How to play: watch the sunset in the evening and soak in hot springs at night (recommended Huquan Banshan Hot Spring, about 168 yuan/person).
3. Taiping Lake Forest Park
Features: flower sea, cactus park, mountain lake, you can rent a battery car to visit.
Season: cherry blossoms in spring and flowers in autumn are the most beautiful.
4. Jinpingshan Maitreya Buddha
Features: 1999 steps to the top, admire the 19.99-meter-high Maitreya Buddha, which means good luck.
Ticket: 30 yuan, it is recommended to go in the morning to avoid the scorching sun.
5. Keyi Town
Features: Yi Axi cultural ancient village, experience ethnic songs and dances, bonfire parties.
Must-see: "Axi Moon Dance" performance (time needs to be checked in advance).
6. Yunnan Red Winery
Experience: Visit vineyards, wine cellars, and taste red wine (tickets include explanations and wine tasting, about 20 yuan).
2️⃣Classic itinerary
2 days and 1 night leisure tour
Day1: Dongfengyun Scenic Area (morning) → Yunnan Red Winery (lunch with red wine) → Huquan Ecological Park (evening + hot spring)
Day2: Jinping Mountain (morning) → Taiping Lake Forest Park (afternoon)
3 days and 2 nights in-depth tour
Add the ethnic experience of Keyi Town, or reserve half a day to visit the downtown area of Mitre (such as the night view of Honghe Water Town).
3️⃣ Food recommendation
1. Braised chicken rice noodles
Recommended stores: Ma's braised chicken rice noodles, Shen Weiguo braised chicken store.
2. Mutton soup pot
Local Yi flavor, especially in winter.
3. Red wine barbecue
Paired with Mile's own red wine, it is unique.
4. Other snacks: papaya water, fried baba, Yijia Eight Bowls.
4️⃣ Accommodation suggestions
Hot spring hotel: Huquan Hotel, Banshan Hot Spring Resort (choose here if you have enough budget).
Cost-effective choice: chain hotels in the city (such as All Seasons, Hanting), with convenient transportation.
Featured B&B: Yi-style B&B in Dongfengyun Scenic Area or Keyi Town.
5️⃣ Transportation Guide
External transportation:
High-speed rail: Kunming South → Mile Station (about 40 minutes, ticket price about 50 yuan).
Self-driving: about 2 hours from Kunming.
In-city transportation:
-Bus/taxi (the scenic spots are scattered, it is recommended to charter a car or rent an electric car).
6️⃣ Precautions
Sun protection: The ultraviolet rays on the plateau are strong, so you need to prepare sunscreen and hats.
Hot springs: Bring your own swimsuit, some hotels provide bathrobes.
National etiquette: Respect the customs of the Yi people, and do not take pictures of villagers without permission.
Mile has a slow pace and low consumption, which is suitable for relaxing. If you want to avoid the crowds, it is recommended to go there on non-holidays to enjoy a more peaceful holiday experience!