Skip the crowds in Dali and Lijiang! Here's a less crowded but equally stunning alternative

Honestly, I suggest avoiding the tourist crowds in Dali and Lijiang when visiting Yunnan🥹 I discovered a hidden gem just 40 minutes from Kunming - Mile City Mile offers incredible food and a wonderfully relaxing environment Perfect for photography lovers: Dongfengyun Scenic Area/Taipinghu Park/Huquan Ecological Park are all fantastic Great for both sightseeing and foodies - a must-visit if you're planning a Yunnan trip‼ - ✨Recommended itinerary Day1️⃣ Focheng Shangdu - Huquan Ecological Park - Huquan Tianyi Hotel Day2️⃣ Taipinghu Forest Park - Dongfengyun - Return trip - ✅Huquan Ecological Park Free entry! Known as "Little Sanya" with lakes, beaches, palm trees, and hot springs. Perfect for evening strolls, sunset views, and beach-like photo ops～ · ✅Focheng Shangdu A local-favorite market! Great for fresh produce on the 4th floor, while floors 2-3 offer colorful fruit/vegetable stalls perfect for vibrant photos. You can find cheap mangosteens, blueberries, and seasonal mushrooms. · ✅Taipinghu Forest Park 60💰 Tulips/poppies bloom March-May, sunflowers and pink muhly grass September-October. · ✅Dongfengyun 80💰, shuttle 20💰 Mile's most famous photo spot with red-brick Kaleidoscope Art Museum Featuring works by Yunnan artists and uniquely magical architecture Surrounded by lavender fields that resemble Provence when in full bloom - 🚗 Transportation Tips * Kunming→Mile: 40min by high-speed rail (¥34), 1.5hr by car * Within city: Taxi fares start at 10-20 yuan 🏡Accommodation Tips Stayed at Huquan Tianyi Hotel within Huquan Ecological Park Close to downtown with plenty of dining/entertainment options Loved their private courtyard villas, each with personal hot springs - perfect for vacations Surrounded by greenery with amazing balcony views and morning birdsongs Huquan Tianyi offers the ultimate Mile resort experience - hot springs + photos + relaxation all in one!