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Don't be discouraged! It's absolutely worth it! It's truly beautiful!

One-Day Travel Guide to Mile, Yunnan 🌹 🌷Depart from Kunming at 8am and reach Mile after a 1.5-hour drive. First stop: Dongfeng Charm Town, where the red brick buildings are incredibly photogenic. Wear light-colored clothes for better photos. Admission is 60 yuan, and you'll need about 1 hour to explore. 🌷Around 10am, head to Huquan Ecological Park, a free natural hot spring area. Remember to bring swimwear to enjoy a relaxing soak. The park is shaded by trees, and you can rent a bicycle to ride around the lake, enjoying the gentle breeze. 🌷For lunch, try the braised chicken rice noodles in Mile city center. At just 10 yuan per bowl, the broth is delicious and the chicken is tender and flavorful. After lunch, browse Buddha City Mall for local specialties like Mile grapes and brown sugar. 🌷At 1:30pm, visit Jinping Mountain Scenic Area, the sacred site of Maitreya Buddha. Take a sightseeing car to the summit and visit the magnificent golden Maitreya Buddha at the top of 1,999 steps. Admission is 30 yuan, and you should plan to spend about 2 hours here. 🌷Around 4pm, go to Keyi Town to experience Yi ethnic culture. The town has no entrance fee, and you can watch ethnic song and dance performances and taste Yi specialties. Try the buckwheat cakes and sour fish soup—you can have a satisfying meal for about 50 yuan per person. 🌷Return to the city center at 6pm and take a walk around Red River Watertown. The night view is beautiful, with lights reflecting on the water creating a romantic atmosphere. Finally, buy some Mile grapes to take home—they're large and sweet, and very reasonable at 10 yuan per pound. Tips🌷: 1. Mile's weather can be unpredictable, so bring an umbrella and sun protection🌹 2. Driving yourself is more convenient as attractions are far apart🌹 3. Bring your own towels and toiletries for the hot springs🌹 4. Grape season is July-October; they may not be available at other times🌹 🌷A full day like this costs about 200 yuan per person, offering both natural scenery and cultural experiences—excellent value for money!
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Posted: May 7, 2025
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