Giving up on Dali, taking the kids to 21℃ Mile for a warm winter

🙆‍♀️ Yunnan isn’t just about Dali and Lijiang! This small loop in southeastern Yunnan is absolutely amazing～✨ Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and an unforgettable experience! No need to rush every day—terraced fields with sea of clouds, ancient town train rides, fossil exploration, and pastoral lotus flowers all in one trip, with great value for money! · 📌 6 days 5 nights family trip highlights, kids won’t want to leave: · 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟏 Arrive in Kunming → Straight to Lufeng Dinosaur Valley Head straight to the Dinosaur National Geopark in the afternoon, the museum is built right on the fossil site! See over 60 real dinosaur skeletons and listen to the teacher’s excavation stories—kids instantly enter the “Jurassic World”🦖! . 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟐 Dinosaur Fossil Base → Fuxian Lake ▪️ Morning: Follow the teacher to the dinosaur mountain excavation site, learn to identify and clean fossils by hand, immersive experience as little archaeologists! ▪️ Afternoon: Split activities—parents enjoy a stylish afternoon tea at the Fuxian Lake hotel ☕️, kids watch dolphin shows and learn marine knowledge, everyone’s happy~ . 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟑 Chengjiang Fossil Museum → Jianshui ▪️ Morning: Must-visit Chengjiang Fossil Museum! One of only three fossil treasure sites worldwide, see the “Cambrian Explosion” from 530 million years ago that amazes the kids 🤯 ▪️ Afternoon: Take the Jianshui narrow-gauge train slowly through the fields, full of vintage charm～ Find food in Jianshui Ancient Town, steam pot chicken, grilled tofu… a foodie’s paradise! . 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟒 Jianshui → Yuanyang Terraces ▪️ Morning: Dress the kids in ancient costumes and experience an imperial examination at the Xuezheng Examination Hall, full of ceremony～ ▪️ Afternoon: Stay in a mushroom house hotel by the terraces, open the window to a stunning view! Kids follow local aunties to catch fish in the fields, carry small backpacks hiking, and learn Hani dances; parents sip tea and daydream, watching clouds and terraces ☁️ ▪️ Evening: Gather around the bonfire for a Hani family feast, listen to toast songs, and look up at the starry sky—so healing! . 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟓 Azheke Village → Mile ▪️ Visit the primitive Hani village Azheke, listen to intangible cultural heritage elders sing ancient songs, feel the wisdom of harmony between humans and nature. ▪️ Afternoon: Relax at Mile Meijingge! Red brick castle + infinity pool, with a photographer following you, perfect for social media photos in seconds 📸 . 🔹 𝐃𝐀𝐘𝟔 Dongfeng Yun → Home Morning visit to Dongfeng Yun, red brick buildings look like an alien planet, great for photos～ Then transfer to Kunming airport, recommended to book flights after 3 PM ✈️ — 💡 Travel tips: ✅ Attractions in southeastern Yunnan are a bit far apart, and you’ll have a lot of luggage with kids. For first-timers, it’s recommended to join a reliable family tour with experienced drivers and guides, so you don’t have to worry about navigation or planning, making the trip much more enjoyable. -