Puzhehei, Yunnan | A Super Comprehensive 2-Day, 1-Night Guide to Encounter "Paradise on Earth"

| A super comprehensive 2-day, 1-night guide to encounter "Paradise on Earth". 📍 Day 1: Landscape Paintings + Night Scenery of the Lotus Pond ✅ Morning: Arrive at Puzhehei and head straight to Qinglong Mountain. Climb to the top to overlook the panoramic view of the karst landscape (20 minutes to the top, sunrise/sunset is stunning). ✅ Noon: Take a willow leaf boat tour on the lake (a must-do! You can have a water fight, so bring a bucket + raincoat. Be prepared to get wet!). ✅ Afternoon: Visit the filming location of Eternal Love, Caihuaqing (ticket: CNY 30), stroll around Peach Blossom Island, and feel the fairy vibes. 🌙 Evening: Experience the "Lotus Night" tour (Qinglong Mountain Wharf), light and shadow technology + Yi ethnic legends, every photo is a masterpiece! 📍 Day 2: Pastoral Slow Life + Food Exploration ✅ Morning: Take a walk in Swan Lake (free admission until December) to see migratory birds and wetland scenery. ✅ Noon: Visit Xianrendong Village, eat authentic lotus fish + scrambled eggs with lotus leaves, and relax at a lakeside cafe. ✅ Afternoon: Drive/charter a car to Shede Grassland (alpine grassland) or Bamei, a hidden paradise (requires a boat ride through a cave). 🍴 Food Recommendations: Soy Milk Chicken, Chili Fried Pork, Seven-Colored Peanuts (local specialties can be mailed). 🚗 Transportation: High-speed rail 1h Kunming → Puzhehei Station, then take a taxi/bus to the scenic area. 📌 Tips: ✔ June-September is the most beautiful season for lotus flowers, and water fights are super fun! ✔ Sunscreen! Sunscreen! Yunnan has super strong UV rays. 🌸