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5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide to Hongta District (Yuxi City), Yunnan Province (Budget: 5,000 RMB)
I. Pre-trip Preparation
Budget: 5,000 RMB
Best Time: Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November), when the weather is pleasant
Transportation: Book air/train tickets in advance and choose cost-effective transportation
Accommodation: Choose a budget hotel or B&B for convenient filming and travel
Gear: Camera, power bank, gimbal, etc.
Day 1: Arrival in Yuxi (Hongta District)
Transportation
Transportation: Plane or Train
Flight: From a major city, book economy class in advance, approximately 800-1500 RMB (round-trip)
Train: Hard seat/hard sleeper, approximately 300-800 RMB (round-trip)
Arrival: Take a bus or taxi (approximately 20-50 RMB) to your hotel
Accommodation: Choose a budget hotel or B&B in the heart of Hongta District ( 150-250 RMB/night
Recommendation: Convenient transportation, quiet environment, and easy photography.
Evening: Explore the Hongta District at night to experience the city's atmosphere. Photograph the city's nightscape and capture your first day's impressions.
Dinner: Try Yunnan specialties such as Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles and Steamed Chicken (50-80 RMB).
Day 2: Yuxi Ancient Town and Surrounding Attractions.
Morning: Stroll through the streets of Yuxi Ancient Town (free): Experience the city's history and culture. Photograph the city's architecture, alleyways, and folk customs.
Afternoon: Spring City Park: Photograph the lakeside scenery, mountains, and urban greenery (free).
Dianchi Lake (Yuxi Section): If time permits, visit the lake's edge to capture the lake and sunset (free).
Evening: Enjoy dinner in the ancient town or downtown, recommending Yunnan specialties. Photograph the local night market.
Budget: Tickets/Transportation/Food: Approximately 200 RMB.
Day 3: Yuxi Surroundings Natural Scenery
Morning
Chengjiang Fossil Geological Park (admission approximately 60 yuan): A world-renowned fossil site, ideal for photographing unique geological landscapes
Photographic Highlights: Unique landforms and fossil exhibitions
Afternoon
Chengjiang Grand Canyon (admission approximately 50 yuan): Canyon scenery, waterfalls, and streams
Hike and photograph the natural landscape
Evening
Return to the city center and enjoy free time to photograph the city at night or street life
Budget: Entrance fees, transportation, and meals: approximately 200 yuan
Day 4: Hongta District Culture and Special Experiences
Morning
Hongta District Museum: Learn about local history and culture (free)
Hongta Mountain Park: Overlook the city and take panoramic photos (free)
Afternoon
Ethnic Culture Experiences: Visit local ethnic minority villages (such as the Yi and Hani) and photograph ethnic costumes and folk performances
Experience ethnic handicrafts and document Cultural Highlights
Evening
Enrich your experience with local night markets or local performances.
Enjoy a local dinner.
Budget
Transportation + Tickets + Meals: Approximately 150 RMB
Day 5: Return or Free Time for Photography
Morning
Free Time: Visit the ancient city or parks again and capture the morning cityscape.
Purchase local handicrafts as souvenirs.
Afternoon
Prepare for your return trip by taxi or bus to the airport/train station.
Return transportation: Book in advance and budget approximately 50 RMB.
Budget Overview (Estimated)
Project Costs (RMB)
Transportation (Air/Train): 800-1500 RMB
Accommodation (4 nights): 600-1000 RMB
Tickets and attractions: 200-300 RMB
Meals: 600-800 RMB
Transportation and other expenses: 200-300 RMB
Total: 2400-5000 RMB
Set aside a reserve fund for emergencies and ensure sufficient equipment for filming.
Tips: Book transportation and accommodation in advance to secure discounts. Take advantage of the morning and evening light to capture the most beautiful moments. Pay attention to local festivals and cultural events for enriched content. Experience Yunnan's ethnic culture and capture unique folk customs. Be patient and capture the details of life and its people.
5-Day, 4-Night Travel Guide to Hongta District (Yuxi City), Yunnan Province (Budget: 5,000 RMB) I. Pre-trip Preparation Budget: 5,000 RMB Best Time: Spring and Autumn (March-May, September-November), when the weather is pleasant Transportation: Book air/train tickets in advance and choose cost-effective transportation Accommodation: Choose a budget hotel or B&B for convenient filming and travel Gear: Camera, power bank, gimbal, etc. Day 1: Arrival in Yuxi (Hongta District) Transportation Transportation: Plane or Train Flight: From a major city, book economy class in advance, approximately 800-1500 RMB (round-trip) Train: Hard seat/hard sleeper, approximately 300-800 RMB (round-trip) Arrival: Take a bus or taxi (approximately 20-50 RMB) to your hotel Accommodation: Choose a budget hotel or B&B in the heart of Hongta District ( 150-250 RMB/night Recommendation: Convenient transportation, quiet environment, and easy photography. Evening: Explore the Hongta District at night to experience the city's atmosphere. Photograph the city's nightscape and capture your first day's impressions. Dinner: Try Yunnan specialties such as Cross-Bridge Rice Noodles and Steamed Chicken (50-80 RMB). Day 2: Yuxi Ancient Town and Surrounding Attractions. Morning: Stroll through the streets of Yuxi Ancient Town (free): Experience the city's history and culture. Photograph the city's architecture, alleyways, and folk customs. Afternoon: Spring City Park: Photograph the lakeside scenery, mountains, and urban greenery (free). Dianchi Lake (Yuxi Section): If time permits, visit the lake's edge to capture the lake and sunset (free). Evening: Enjoy dinner in the ancient town or downtown, recommending Yunnan specialties. Photograph the local night market. Budget: Tickets/Transportation/Food: Approximately 200 RMB. Day 3: Yuxi Surroundings Natural Scenery Morning Chengjiang Fossil Geological Park (admission approximately 60 yuan): A world-renowned fossil site, ideal for photographing unique geological landscapes Photographic Highlights: Unique landforms and fossil exhibitions Afternoon Chengjiang Grand Canyon (admission approximately 50 yuan): Canyon scenery, waterfalls, and streams Hike and photograph the natural landscape Evening Return to the city center and enjoy free time to photograph the city at night or street life Budget: Entrance fees, transportation, and meals: approximately 200 yuan Day 4: Hongta District Culture and Special Experiences Morning Hongta District Museum: Learn about local history and culture (free) Hongta Mountain Park: Overlook the city and take panoramic photos (free) Afternoon Ethnic Culture Experiences: Visit local ethnic minority villages (such as the Yi and Hani) and photograph ethnic costumes and folk performances Experience ethnic handicrafts and document Cultural Highlights Evening Enrich your experience with local night markets or local performances. Enjoy a local dinner. Budget Transportation + Tickets + Meals: Approximately 150 RMB Day 5: Return or Free Time for Photography Morning Free Time: Visit the ancient city or parks again and capture the morning cityscape. Purchase local handicrafts as souvenirs. Afternoon Prepare for your return trip by taxi or bus to the airport/train station. Return transportation: Book in advance and budget approximately 50 RMB. Budget Overview (Estimated) Project Costs (RMB) Transportation (Air/Train): 800-1500 RMB Accommodation (4 nights): 600-1000 RMB Tickets and attractions: 200-300 RMB Meals: 600-800 RMB Transportation and other expenses: 200-300 RMB Total: 2400-5000 RMB Set aside a reserve fund for emergencies and ensure sufficient equipment for filming. Tips: Book transportation and accommodation in advance to secure discounts. Take advantage of the morning and evening light to capture the most beautiful moments. Pay attention to local festivals and cultural events for enriched content. Experience Yunnan's ethnic culture and capture unique folk customs. Be patient and capture the details of life and its people.