Summer Vacation Travel | Ultimate Guide to Southeast Yunnan Loop Route Stay

| Ultimate Guide to Southeast Yunnan Loop Route Stay. 🌿For a reverse summer vacation away from crowds, head to Southeast Yunnan where it's spring all year round. More niche and laid-back than Dali or Lijiang, this route features ancient towns...no crowds, no rushed itineraries—just a perfect hidden gem for a relaxing getaway~~ 🚏Transportation: ✈️Flight: Arrive at Kunming Airport/Train Station 🚗Self-drive: Kunming ➟ Fuxian Lake ➟ Jianshui ➟ Mile ➟ Kunming 🗺Recommended Itinerary👇 ✅Day 1: Kunming ➡️ Arrive at Fuxian Lake ➡️ Stay at Nanguo 3000 Hotel ✅Day 2: Depart from Fuxian Lake ➡️ Red Sand Beach ➡️ Wetland Park ➡️ Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum ➡️ Viral S-curve Mountain Road ✅Day 3: Arrive in Jianshui ➡️ Shuanglong Bridge ➡️ Xianghui Bridge Station ➡️ Tuanshan Village ➡️ Zitao Street Night Market ✅Day 4: Jianshui Ancient Town ➡️ Zhu Family Garden ➡️ Confucian Temple ➡️ West Gate Dabajing Well ➡️ Lin'an Train Station ➡️ Xiaoguihu Lake ✅Day 5: Jianshui ➡️ Mile Dongfengyun ➡️ Jinping Mountain Scenic Area ➡️ Ant Village ➡️ Kunming 🖼Attraction Highlights: 🌿The winding S-curve mountain road leads to the endless Fuxian Lake. Stay at Nanguo 3000 French Manor Resort (Lakeview Room): Great environment, cozy bedding, attentive service, and rooms facing the lake with a bathtub by the floor-to-ceiling window! The hotel offers many activities like tie-dyeing and flower arrangement—💯! 🌿Fuxian Lake’s cafés, restaurants, and libraries, plus its winding paths, are super photogenic📸~ 🌃At night, enjoy the sea breeze and delicious food at Shuxi Lakeside Restaurant—amazing vibes and Insta-worthy shots! 🌿China’s largest deep freshwater lake with crystal-clear water, ancients called it "Glazed Myriad Acres." Standing on Bijia Mountain, you can overlook the entire Fuxian Lake—the scenery is mesmerizing~ 🌿Chengjiang Fossil Site Natural Museum is a must-visit for families, featuring ancient life exhibits and fossils with high-tech, design-forward displays. 🌿In Jianshui Ancient Town, check out the Southwest Frontier’s Grand View Garden—Zhu Family Garden, full of historic charm, relics, and food! Like the Confucian Temple for worship and education, 🏯Huizhou-style gardens are also super photogenic! 🌿Take the Jianshui Small Train to one of China’s earliest modern train stations, brimming with French-style architecture. Dress in retro outfits for photos—the vibe is unmatched! 🌿Mile Dongfengyun is a highly photogenic spot with exotic red-brick structures, Kaleidoscope Hall, Stamp Workshop, lavender fields... 🥙Food Recommendations: ⭐️Fuxian Lake: Shuxi Lakeside Restaurant, nestled in a hillside villa, combines ambiance and flavor! Southeast Asian cuisine👍—their signature Bread Curry Chicken is a must-try: rich curry with tender chicken, chewy bread dipped in curry sauce is next-level. Also, the German Sausage Platter and Lemongrass Pork Neck Steak🥩 are top-tier—fresh and delicious! ⭐️Jianshui: Must-eat in Jianshui—Shuxi Brunch: A century-old courtyard tea spot by the small train station. Their Creamy Omelette Curry Rice and Yunnan coffee☕ are amazing! Everything’s made fresh—no pre-made dishes, so it’s super reliable! ⭐️Mile: Braised Chicken Rice Noodles—savory and smooth, with flavorful chicken and chewy noodles; Mile Lamb Hotpot—tender meat in rich, nourishing broth; Rose Sugar Cake—sweet, fluffy, and fragrant with rose. 🔔Travel Tips: 🎈This route is way less crowded than other popular Yunnan spots—perfect for peak season! 🎈Yunnan’s UV rays are strong year-round—bring hats🧢, sunglasses👓, and sunscreen! 🎈Big temperature swings between day and night—pack a jacket or shawl. 🎈Book Jianshui Small Train tickets in advance! 🍃If you want to experience Yunnan’s landscapes and culture without the tourist crowds, follow my Southeast Yunnan reverse loop itinerary this summer!