Yunnan Off the Beaten Path | Comfortable Maitreya Tour: The Most Comprehensive Brain-Saving Guide for a Three-Day Two-Night Trip | No Missteps

Day 1: Maitreya Station: Take the high-speed train from Kunming Station to Maitreya Station, with a fare of 44 yuan and a journey of about 1 hour. 🥳1. Dongfengyun Scenic Area -Time: 8:00-18:00 -Ticket: 60 yuan, sightseeing car 20 yuan -Transportation: Take a taxi from Maitreya Station, costing about 10 yuan -Visit: Photo spots include Xiuwei Gate, Pink Windmill, Flower Sea, Stamp Workshop, Kaleidoscope Art Gallery, and Half Cloud Lounge. 🥳2. Yunnan Red Wine Estate -Time: 9:00-18:00 -Ticket: 20 yuan -Transportation: Direct line from Maitreya High-speed Railway Station to Dongfeng Bus Station, taxi costs about 13 yuan -Visit: Tour the underground wine cellar, with free explanations, and taste wine. 🥳3. St. En Cathedral -Visit: Adjacent to Yunnan Red Wine Estate, can be visited together (free). 🥳4. Lake Spring Eco-Park -Visit: Located in the city, suitable for walking or cycling, ideal for watching the sunset and flying kites in the evening. 🥳5. Lake Spring Hillside Hot Spring -Features: The hot spring water is of excellent quality, containing rich minerals beneficial to the body, suitable for relaxation. -Time: Best visited in the evening, with a duration of 4-6h. -Cost: Weekdays 166 yuan/night session 138 yuan/student 148 yuan Day 2: 🥳6. Jinping Mountain Scenic Area -Time: 08:00-17:30 -Ticket: 25 yuan, sightseeing car 20 yuan -Transportation: Direct access by Maitreya Bus No. 12 -Visit: Includes Dianxi River Park, Colorful Lake Fields, Jinping Back Sea, and you must climb 1999 steps to see the Maitreya Buddha. 🥳7. Keyi Town -Time: 08:00-16:30 -Ticket: 60 yuan (you can choose not to buy a ticket and just visit the village) -Transportation: About 30 yuan by taxi from Maitreya Buddha -Visit: Check in at the Yi ethnic village hand-painted wall, Sisyphean Suspension Bridge, watch the Axi Moon Dance, with tent hotels available. 🥳8. Red River Water Town -Visit: Located in the city, near Lake Spring Eco-Park, has the same style of Jiangnan scenery as 'Wuzhen', with a rich nightlife including barbecue bars and more. Day 3: 🥳9. Buddha City Mall + Southeast Yunnan Farmers Market -Visit: A must-visit market in Maitreya, with lots of local snacks, and the fourth floor offers a view of dopamine-inducing fruit stalls. 🥳10. Taiping Lake Forest Park -Time: 8:30-17:00 -Ticket: 60 yuan, sightseeing train 30 yuan -Transportation: About 60 yuan by taxi, or there is a direct bus from the city for 4 yuan -Visit: Check in at Princess Taiping, Cloud-top Romantic Flower Sea, Karst Park. 🥳11. Jinxiu Flower Street -Not many flower shops, mainly a night market and snacks, gets lively after 6 pm, if short on time you can head straight back to the train station. Food Recommendations -Maitreya Braised Chicken Rice Noodles: Very famous, not to be missed. -Cold Rice Noodles, Fried Potatoes, Piao Baba, and Barbecue Skewers: All authentic local delicacies. -Zhadian Dairy Products: Very authentic, worth trying. -Grapes: The local grapes are very sweet, during grape season you can go to the estates to pick them. Tips -Accommodation: It is recommended to choose accommodations around Lake Spring or Red River Water Town for convenience in visiting. -Transportation: Many scenic spots have direct buses, convenient for tourists. 🚗🚗🚗Travel Route Summary: Day1: Maitreya Station->Dongfengyun Scenic Area->Yunnan Red Wine Estate->Lake Spring Eco-Park->Lake Spring Hillside Hot Spring Day2: Jinping Mountain Scenic Area->Maitreya Temple->Maitreya Buddha->Keyi Town->Red River Water Town Day3: Buddha City Mall->Taiping Lake Forest Park->Maitreya Station