Mile Central Yunnan Wellness & Art Journey

Honghe Mile City — the blessed land of Central Yunnan. A 2-day-1-night itinerary soaking in Huquan Forest Hot Spring, exploring Dongfengyun art architecture, strolling through Taiping Lake flower sea and stone desert, and visiting Keyi Yi ethnic village. Experience the perfect fusion of wellness, art, and ethnic culture.

Hot Spring Pools

Thousand-Mu Flower Sea

Taiping Lake

Myriad Flower Barrel

Art Landmark

Axi Culture

Intangible Heritage

Mile Dongfengyun Myriad Flower Barrel Art Pavilion

Dongfengyun Myriad Flower Barrel Art Pavilion Panorama

A red-brick architectural art wonder, blending wine culture with contemporary art, a viral check-in landmark in Central Yunnan

Mile City Two Days One Night Themed Tour

Hot spring wellness + art experience + ecological flower sea, feel the diverse charm of the blessed land of Mile

                    
Duration
2 Days 1 Night

                    
Main Destinations
Huquan Hot Spring, Dongfengyun Art Town, Taiping Lake Forest Park, Keyi Town

                    
Suitable For
Wellness Travelers, Art Enthusiasts, Photography Lovers, Family Tours

                    
Per Capita Budget
¥600-¥1,000

Wellness & Art Experience

Hot Spring + Art

Itinerary Highlights

Soak in Huquan Forest Hot Spring in the morning, explore Dongfengyun Art Zone in the afternoon.

Attractions

Huquan Ecological Park Hot Spring

Semi-mountain forest hot spring with 56 uniquely-themed soaking pools scattered among pine forests, featuring red wine pools, rose pools, lavender pools, and other themed baths. The water is rich in mineral elements.

Dongfengyun Art Town

A red-brick architectural art complex designed by artist Luo Xu. The Myriad Flower Barrel Art Pavilion features a unique design blending wine culture with contemporary art, complete with an art hotel and museum facilities.

Yunnan Red Wine Estate

China's closest wine estate to the equator. Visitors can tour the underground wine cellar, taste plateau wines, and learn about the entire process from grape cultivation to wine making.

Practical Information

Travel Tips

Soak for no more than 15 minutes at a time
Best lighting at Dongfengyun is at dusk
Do not taste wine on an empty stomach

Accommodation Recommendations

Huquan Hot Spring Hotel
Dongfengyun Art Hotel
Taiping Lake Log Cabin Villa

Ecological & Cultural Exploration

Taiping Lake + Keyi

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Taiping Lake flower sea in the morning, explore Keyi Yi ethnic village in the afternoon.

Attractions

Taiping Lake Forest Park

A model of stone desertification control, featuring a thousand-mu flower sea that transforms with the seasons. Offers land art landscapes, RV camping, sailing base, and other attractions. Accessible by cycling or sightseeing shuttle.

Keyi Town

"Keyi" means "auspicious and wish-fulfilling" in the Axi Yi dialect. It is the birthplace of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage "Axi Moon Dance", preserving intact Yi traditional dwellings and offering folk experiences such as the village gate welcoming ceremony and fire altar rituals.

Jinping Mountain Mile Giant Buddha

A 19.99-meter seated Maitreya Buddha statue, symbolizing its completion in 1999. Visitors can climb 1,999 steps to reach the top and overlook the panoramic view of the Mile basin.

Practical Information

Experience Suggestions

Cycle around Taiping Lake to enjoy flowers
Learn the Axi Moon Dance
Try Yi ethnic embroidery

Return Trip Suggestions

Allow time for shopping
Mile wine gift boxes
Yi ethnic handicrafts

Mile City Must-Try Foods

Mile Braised Chicken Rice Noodles

A century-old traditional craft, featuring free-range chicken braised in a secret recipe, served with rice noodles and a special dipping sauce. Savory chicken with fresh broth, the top breakfast choice in Mile.

Mutton Hot Pot

A traditional Yi ethnic dish, featuring black goat meat slow-stewed with over 20 spices. The meat is tender and the broth is milky white, best enjoyed with buckwheat cakes — a winter nourishing delicacy.

Grape Banquet

An innovative cuisine featuring grapes as the main ingredient in over ten dishes, including grape fish, grape cake, and grape-leaf wrapped rice, showcasing the culinary culture of the "Grape Homeland".

Mile City Travel Tips

Best Seasons