"A Love"-themed Boutique Artistic Town

Today, let's explore a romantic hidden gem nestled among mountains and waters — Jinling Bay Love Town in Yunnan! 📍Located in Maguohe Town, Malong District, Qujing City, just about 90 kilometers from Kunming, it sits by a reservoir lake embraced by mountains, blending with the landscape like a soft-colored oil painting. Originally a quiet river valley, it has now been transformed into a boutique artistic town themed around "love," surrounded on three sides by water and shaded by green trees. European-style white walls and red-roofed cottages are scattered around, with boardwalks winding between the lakeshore and flower fields, making the romance level off the charts 💖🌊 In the early morning, mist gently covers the lake, and the wooden houses' reflections ripple with the waves; at dusk, the sunset shines on the "Lovers' Bridge," where couples stroll hand in hand, their silhouettes cast against the pink-purple evening glow 🌅. The scenic area features photo spots like the "Monument of Love," "Time Post Office," "Rose Garden," and "Starry Tent Camp," each filled with tenderness 💌. Flowers bloom everywhere in spring and summer, warm golden sunshine in autumn and winter, making it possible to capture cinematic photos all year round 📸. Even better, this place is quiet and beautiful with few people, no noise, only the sounds of wind, water, and heartbeat — an ideal spot for escaping the city and a secret getaway trip 💑. Itinerary: 2 days 1 night | Shoot romantic photos + stay in a lake-view cabin + stargaze at night + light hiking around the lake Total budget: within 800 RMB (about 780 RMB per person) Transportation｜¥300 - Bus from Kunming North Bus Station to Malong City ¥40 (about 1.5 hours) - Taxi round trip to Jinling Bay Scenic Area ¥260 (about 30 minutes one way, carpooling or booking a ride recommended) Accommodation｜¥200 ✅ Boutique homestay/wooden cabin standard room in Love Town ¥100/night × 2 nights = ¥200 (breakfast included | some with lake views) Meals｜¥240 Day 1 lunch: Malong local chicken soup rice noodles + roasted potatoes ¥30 Day 1 dinner: Farmhouse stir-fry (cured meat + mushrooms + vegetables) ¥60 Day 2 breakfast: Steamed buns with soy milk + eggs ¥15 × 2 days = ¥30 Day 2 lunch: Self-heating meal or simple meal ¥40 - Supplies: bottled water ¥20 | fruit ¥30 | snacks ¥30 Highlights｜Be the star of your own love story! ✅ Capture stunning photos at the "Lovers' Lock Bridge" at sunset 📸🌇 ✅ Send a postcard to your future love at the "Time Post Office" ✉️ ✅ Camp by the lake at night and stargaze (free area to see the Milky Way 🌌) ✅ Leisurely walk around the lake, check in at the Rose Garden, Love Wall, and Wishing Tree Total cost breakdown: Transportation ¥300 + Accommodation ¥200 + Meals ¥240 = ¥740 (free admission! No mandatory spending) Best season: March to November (pleasant climate | flowers blooming continuously) Essentials: Camera, couple outfits/bright clothes, sunscreen, thermos, cash Boutique experience: Bring a Bluetooth speaker and have a "secret picnic" by the lake Some places are not just for arriving, but for walking slowly with you.