Fuxian Lake
Fuxian Lake is known as the backyard of Kunming. It is a deep freshwater lake and the largest highland deep-water lake in China. The lake surface is at an altitude of 1722 meters, making it the largest lake at the source of the Pearl River. It is equivalent to 12 Dianchi Lakes and 6 Erhai Lakes. The shores of Fuxian Lake are dotted with various scenic spots, including Moon Bay Wetland Park, Hot Spring Scenic Area, Luchong Scenic Area, Gushan Scenic Area, Mingxing Fish Cave Scenic Area, Biyun Temple, and more.
Mile Oriental Charm
The Kaleidoscope Art Museum, an adorably quirky building in the Mile Dongfeng Charm Scenic Area, is a popular local attraction. Designed by local architect Luo Xu, it was constructed using locally produced red bricks without any steel, cement, or wood. Through geometric principles, the bricks were interlocked to create a structure that integrates Mile's wine culture, Yi ethnic fire culture, and symbiotic upward cultural architecture.
Puzhehei
Once the filming location for 'Eternal Love' and 'Where Are We Going, Dad?', the scenic area not only features hundreds of peaks and large lakes but also nearly a hundred karst caves. The core scenic area is a regular tourist spot where you can see caves, ten thousand acres of lotus flowers, and the typical pastoral landscape of Puzhehei. Ethnic minority villages such as Puzhehei Village and Xianrendong Village are also located here. The surrounding area includes Swan Lake, wetlands, and more.
Bamei Scenic Area in Guangnan is two stops away from Puzhehei High-speed Railway, approximately ten minutes, or you can directly hire a car from Puzhehei to Bamei. To enter the village, you need to pass through a huge karst cave, which requires a ten-minute boat ride to reach the cave entrance. In front of you are flowing water, green bamboo, boats, farmland, thatched cottages... It reminds me of the 'Peach Blossom Spring' we studied in middle school.
Jianshui Ancient Town
Jianshui Ancient Town was originally a earthen city built during the Nanzhao period and expanded in the 20th year of the Hongwu reign of the Ming Dynasty (1387). It has preserved more than 50 ancient buildings and is known as the 'Museum of Ancient Architecture' and the 'Museum of Residential Houses'. It is not as commercialized as the ancient towns of Lijiang and Dali, and there are plenty of delicious foods to enjoy from start to finish!
Jianshui Ant Workshop
Luo Xu, the designer of Mile Dongfeng Yun, has designed the Ant Workshop in Jianshui. It is built using five-hole hollow bricks designed and constructed by himself. The 'Ant Workshop' is themed around pottery culture, perfectly blending the profound Jianshui purple pottery culture with a romantic and unique architectural style. It has become a new trendy check-in spot.
Yuanyang Rice Terraces Scenic Area
The Yuanyang Rice Terraces have a history of over 1,200 years and are a masterpiece left by generations of the Hani people. They are praised as 'China's most beautiful mountain carvings.' The area consists of four parts: Bada Scenic Area, Laohuzui Scenic Area, Duoyishu Scenic Area, and Qingkou Scenic Area. It is recommended to visit the viewing platforms at sunrise or sunset for breathtaking views.
Xundian Beidaying Grassland
Xundian Beidaying Grassland has 18,000 acres of ecological grassland and a 36 square kilometer sightseeing area. It is one of the filming locations for the movie 'Forever Young'. Every midsummer, the vast grassland is lush with green grass, and cattle and sheep roam freely. There are various tourist attractions such as a grassland film base, a western town, horse clubs, grass skiing, off-road jeeps, and hot air balloons.
Dahai Grass Mountain
Located in Huize, Yunnan, Dahai Grass Mountain has an altitude ranging from 3300 to 4017 meters. The highest peak, Guniuzhai, stands at 4017 meters, making it the highest peak in Wumeng. The grass mountain covers nearly 200,000 acres of 'natural' grassland, classified as a subtropical alpine meadow, and is known as the 'Little New Zealand of Yunnan.'
Dongchuan Red Land
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the northeast of Kunming City. Due to the high iron and aluminum content in the soil, it has formed a dazzling red color. The red land is divided into patches by fields and crops, creating a colorful mosaic. With the backdrop of blue skies and white clouds, it becomes even more spectacular. The best scenery can be seen from February to March when there is occasional residual snow in the fields, from April to May during the wheat harvest, and from September to December when buckwheat and rapeseed flowers are in full bloom. During these times, many photography enthusiasts gather here.
Jiaozi Snow Mountain Scenic Area
Jiaozi Snow Mountain is located at the border of Luquan County and Dongchuan City, with an altitude of 4247 meters. It is the highest peak in central Yunnan and a low-latitude seasonal snow mountain. 'In winter, see the snow; in spring, observe the ice; in summer, enjoy the flowers; in autumn, explore the water.' The sea of rhododendron flowers in summer is particularly splendid. From October to mid-April of the following year, the mountain is covered with white snow, offering views of ice lakes, ice waterfalls, rime, and snowfields. It is also a place for skiing and other activities.
Pudu River Grand Canyon
The cliffs of the Pudu River Canyon in the Jinsha River are steep, with sheer cliffs on both sides. The mountains are high and the slopes are steep, with vegetation that is either lush green or withered yellow, exuding a sense of 'sharpness and steepness.' The Grand Canyon viewing platform is located at the junction of the two towns connected by the Wumeng and Snow Mountain highways. It is easy to overlook as it is by the roadside. Above the viewing platform is the Laogu Cliff, and below is the Pudu River Valley, with a height difference of about 2000 meters between the platform and the valley.
Malutang Rhododendron Sea
The Malutang Rhododendron Sea has an average altitude of 2750 meters within its territory, with over 4000 acres of wild rhododendrons. Many mountain peaks are covered with rhododendrons. The flowering period is from mid-April to early May each year, and it is currently in full bloom. Interested friends can visit.
