Stunning SE Yunnan Photo Journey — Kunming / Mile / Puzhehei / Jianshui / Yuanyang 11 Days
Kunming | Arrival → Jinma & Biji Archways → Night Market
Arrive in Kunming; meet your guide; visit Jinma & Biji Archways and the night market
Kunming | Stone Forest → Green Lake → Dynamic Yunnan
Explore the Stone Forest and Green Lake Park; evening performance of Dynamic Yunnan
Kunming → Mile | West Hill → Keyi Town → Hot Springs
Visit West Hill Dragon Gate, experience Axi Moon Dance in Keyi Town, and soak in Mile Lake Spring hot springs
Mile | Taiping Lake → Dongfengyun Art Town → Puzhehei
Explore Taiping Lake Park and Dongfengyun Art Town, then drive to Puzhehei
Puzhehei | Xianren Cave → Qinglong Mountain
Explore Xianren Cave Village and hike Qinglong Mountain for a panoramic view of Puzhehei
Puzhehei → Yuanyang | Wetlands → Bisezhai Station → Terraces Sunset
Depart Puzhehei, pass through wetlands, visit Bisezhai Station, and watch the sunset over Yuanyang rice terraces
Yuanyang | Terraces Sunrise → Azheke Village → Jianshui
Watch the sunrise over Yuanyang rice terraces, visit Azheke Village, then head to Jianshui
Jianshui | Zhu Family Garden → Purple Pottery → Old Town
Visit Zhu Family Garden, try Jianshui's heritage purple pottery, and stroll through Jianshui Old Town
Jianshui → Fuxian Lake | Confucian Temple → Twin Dragon Bridge → Tuanshan Village
Visit Jianshui Confucian Temple, Twin Dragon Bridge, and Tuanshan Village, then drive to Fuxian Lake
Fuxian Lake → Kunming | Fossil Museum → Luchong Scenic Area
Visit the Chengjiang Fossil Museum, explore Luchong Scenic Area, and return to Kunming
30+ Natural Hot-Spring Pools at Mile Lake Spring
Over 30 open-air hot-spring pools, each with a unique style, built into the hillside with natural mineral water — pure wellness and relaxation
Dynamic Yunnan — Original Ethnic Dance Spectacular
Choreographed by Yang Liping, this epic production reimagines Yunnan's folk songs and dances into a breathtaking celebration of ethnic heritage
Puzhehei Leaf-Boat Ride & Horse-Drawn Carriage
Glide through lotus ponds in a slender leaf-boat, then tour ancient villages by horse-drawn carriage — a pastoral idyll straight out of a painting
Axi Moon Dance in Keyi Town
Join the spirited Axi Moon Dance in a Yi ethnic village — feel the fire and rhythm of Yi culture at its most joyful
Yunnan Red Winery Estate
Tour Yunnan's largest winery, sample plateau wines, and learn the journey from vineyard to bottle
Jianshui Purple Pottery Workshop
Try your hand at Jianshui's heritage purple pottery — craft your own piece and take it home as a one-of-a-kind souvenir
Yi "Mountain Stream" Welcome Feast
A traditional Yi welcome banquet with the famous "mountain stream" toasting ritual — bold, generous, and bursting with Yi hospitality
Mengzi Heritage Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles
The original cross-bridge rice noodles from Mengzi — rich broth, fresh toppings, and crisp noodles; Yunnan's signature dish
Heritage Steam-Pot Feast
A Jianshui heritage dish steamed in purple pottery without a drop of added water — pure, concentrated flavor that showcases southern Yunnan's culinary wisdom
Jianshui Charcoal-Pot Feast
A Jianshui tradition — charcoal-fired pot with layered meat and vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection; a holiday favorite
Hani Family Feast
Dine beside the Yuanyang rice terraces on terraced-field fish, red rice, and wild greens — a taste of Hani simplicity and the land's bounty
Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot
A slow-simmered broth of free-range chicken and foraged wild mushrooms — matsutake, porcini, and termite mushrooms
A 5-star hotel in central Kunming with views of Dianchi Lake and the Western Hills
A hillside hot-spring resort with 30+ natural pools — the ultimate Mile wellness retreat
On the shores of Puzhehei Lake — open your window to mountains, water, and lotus fields; pure tranquility
Perched above the rice terraces — open your window to a jaw-dropping sunrise; a photographer's dream base
Inside Jianshui Old Town — classic charm, walking distance to Zhu Family Garden; the perfect base for slow travel
An international 5-star brand with stunning Fuxian Lake views — luxury and serenity on a highland lake
“元阳梯田的日出太震撼了！建水古城也非常有韵味，紫陶体验很有趣。弥勒的温泉泡得太舒服了，整个行程非常丰富！”
“The rice terraces at Yuanyang were breathtaking! The photography opportunities were incredible. The hot springs at Mile were so relaxing after long days of sightseeing.”