Huquan Ecological Park: Blending the Four Seasons into a Lake
When I first arrived at Huquan Ecological Park, I was dazzled by the 1,700-acre blue waves. The wind of Mile, Yunnan, wrapped in the fragrance of plants and trees, swept across the lake, and the green mountains in the distance looked like ink paintings soaked in watercolor, which made people suddenly understand the beauty of "half city lake light and half city scenery" - this is not a scenic spot for a quick check-in, but a healing paradise that can slow people down.
Walking along the lakeside: every step is in the scenery
The 3.8-kilometer lakeside road hides countless surprises: encountering black swans paddling gracefully in the mist in the early morning, lying on a lounge chair on the silver beach in the afternoon to watch the palm trees sifting the sun, and chasing the sunset in the evening to shoot the silhouette of the angler. What I love most is the touch of bare feet on the soft white sand, the laughter of children building castles mixed with the grinding fragrance of the cafe, and even time becomes lazy. When the egrets you encounter suddenly pass over the water, you will truly feel the shock of the gift of nature.
Hot spring bath: healing moments on the hillside
You must take time to experience the lake and spring hot springs. Each of the 34 hot springs has its own style: the mist of the Yunyao Pool is like a fairyland, the rose pool is fragrant after soaking, and the infinity pool on the top of the mountain is the best - soak in the warm spring water, watch the lake and mountains spread out in front of you, and the fatigue seems to be melted away by the spring water bit by bit. It is especially recommended to come in the evening, the light and shadow of the pool in the twilight are hazy, as if you are in the clouds.
Maitreya on the tip of the tongue: a surprise hidden in the fireworks
Authentic delicacies are hidden around the ecological park: a bowl of braised chicken rice noodles for breakfast must be arranged, tender chicken with sour radish and mint, sour and spicy appetizers that even the soup is drunk up; if you want to taste the farmhouse flavor, look for "Old Maitreya", milky white lamb soup pot with spicy dipping sauce, lamb stewed soft, warm body and heart. After dinner, buy a skewer of grilled tofu at a stall by the lake, and watch the tofu "puff" on the charcoal fire, which is the fireworks of Yunnan.
Practical Tips: The secret to living a poetic life
✔️ Transportation: Take bus No. 13 in the city directly, or drive to the north gate parking lot (5 minutes walk to the beach)
✔️ Best time: From March to May, the jacarandas are in full bloom and are breathtakingly beautiful. In winter, soaking in hot springs and watching migratory birds dancing is also a special experience
✔️ Hidden ways to play: Rent a bicycle to ride around the lake, or take a cruise to feed fish and watch water birds chasing; the light is soft in the early morning/dusk, and any photo you take is a magazine blockbuster
✔️ Tips: Bring a swimsuit to the hot springs to avoid the crowds on holidays; there are many trash cans by the lake, so don't let down this clean lake light~
When I left, dusk had arrived, and the lake reflected the lights of thousands of homes, like a handful of broken stars. The magic of the Lake Spring Ecological Park lies in the fact that it turns the gifts of nature into the poetry of life - it can be a nap on the beach, a daze in the hot springs, or a bowl of hot rice noodles on the roadside. If you want to give your heart a break, the lake breeze here will gently tell you: take your time, and beauty will happen.