Forget Dali and Lijiang—This is Yunnan's Best Summer Destination!

Skip the crowded Sanya! This summer, take your kids to discover Yunnan's natural 26°C air-conditioned paradise. This hidden gem I've kept secret for 3 years is finally ready to be shared~🍃 🌊 A Breathing Lotus Wonderland Glide across acres of lotus ponds on willow-leaf boats, and relive childhood joys with water fights! July also brings the Yi Ethnic Flower Face Festival—smear colorful paste on each other for good luck. As night falls, setting off fireworks amid lavender fields is pure romance! 🏡 Stay in Fairytale-like Boutique Lodgings 1️⃣ #Fuxian Lake Hilton Wake up to sapphire-blue waters right outside your window. This European-style castle offers Tuscan-inspired photo ops at every turn. 2️⃣ #Dongfengyun MGallery Red-brick villas surrounded by lavender fields, where you’ll wake naturally to the scent of grapes. 3️⃣ #Valley of the Wind Lakeside Inn Lotus ponds greet you at your window, and from the balcony, watch waterbirds skim the lake’s surface. ✨ Must-Do Experiences ✔️ Ride a century-old narrow-gauge train through time ✔️ Chase breathtaking sunsets at Qinglong Mountain ✔️ Sail on Fuxian Lake for drone-worthy shots ✔️ Slurp freshly dug "grass shoot" rice noodles in Jianshui Ancient Town ✔️ Feast on lotus-inspired dishes by the ponds 🌿 My Itinerary 🔹 Day 1: Arrive in Kunming → Fuxian Lake Drive to Fuxian Lake, where summer stays mild and waters gleam like sapphires. Check into a lakeside hotel and unwind with sunset views. 🔹 Day 2: Kunming → Fuxian Lake → Jianshui Morning: Head to Fuxian Lake’s sailing base for aerial drone footage. Afternoon: Explore Jianshui Ancient Town’s history and cuisine. 🔹 Day 3: Jianshui → Puzhehei Morning: Board the historic Yunnan-Vietnam Railway train, stopping at Shuanglong Bridge and French-style stations. Afternoon: Discover Puzhehei’s karst peaks, lotus-lined roads, and Qinglong Mountain’s epic sunset over farmland vistas. 🔹 Day 4: Puzhehei → Mile Morning: Revisit the vintage train route. Afternoon: Karst landscapes, lotus fields, and another golden-hour climb up Qinglong Mountain. 🔹 Day 5: Mile → Kunming 💡 Pro Tips ✅ Opt for a private local tour—transfers and tickets included! ✅ Layer up mornings/evenings; sunscreen is a daytime must. ✅ Lotus blooms peak July-August; Flower Face Festival falls around July 18. ✅ Low crowds, stunning views, and budget-friendly—just 2k+ RMB/person for 5 days! Honestly, while Sanya melts in heat, Yunnan’s 25°C hideaways are the *real* summer escape. Save this guide and treat your family to a magical holiday~ 👉 [Private Car Tours] [Custom Trips] [Bespoke Groups] available! Tap [Chat Now] at the bottom left to plan your adventure!