Kaiyuan Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Lujiang Park Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Reverse Travel Diary "Kaiyuan·3"
Kaiyuan City
🌸 Kaiyuan is not only a city brought by train, but also a city healed by flowers. Throughout the year, the fresh flowers in Kaiyuan city area keep emerging, adding romantic colors to the city. Every year from May to June, the phoenix flowers climb to the top of the city's "hot search list". In Kaiyuan, not only are there 'Phoenix Mountain', 'Phoenix Lake', and 'Phoenix Road'; the phoenix flower is also the city flower of Kaiyuan, hence Kaiyuan is also known as the "Phoenix City".
⭐️ Phoenix Ecological Park: Since May, the phoenix flowers around Phoenix Mountain have bloomed one after another, echoing the Kaiyuan landmark on the mountain top - Phoenix Tower, creating a scene as if the forests are dyed in layers.
🔥 Happy Prairie: The phoenix flowers located on the side of Xingyuan North Road have begun to bloom one after another, and it is expected that in a few days they will reach full bloom. The phoenix flowers on the municipal government's roundabout road have all bloomed, complementing the distant 101 Building even more.
🫧 Yingxu Square, Luzhou Park: The phoenix flowers at the main entrance landmark of Yingxu Square are particularly "domineering", with a grandeur as if a forest stands alone. The phoenix flowers in Luzhou Park are mainly concentrated along the banks of the Luzhou River, forming a dynamic and static scenery with the rushing Luzhou River.
💧 Fengyuan Snacks (p1-2): The local chicken rice noodles in the alley are generous in portion, both the clear soup and spicy ones are delicious, the cold chicken is absolutely amazing, and this spicy oil is the most fragrant I have ever tasted!
🌟 21 Beverage Shop: The pineapple orange is delicious, the tamarind juice is good, the honeydew melon milk is not good, the cold mixed potato is a bit salty and average, the cold mixed lotus root and cabbage is okay (sour and sweet taste)!
⚡️ Amuma Lao San BBQ: An old shop in the alley, pot rice (with a potato base, and about 20 types of pickles); barbecue, good quality beef, ordered beef steak, beef skewers and everything was delicious, a big pile of it only cost about 140.
💫 Xinying Rice Noodle House: Local recommended eel rice noodles, you can order eel, shrimp, squid, kidney flowers, tendons, all are stir-fried fresh, generous in portion, delicious, and affordable.
⭐️ Na's Liangshuifen: Came here after riding the small train, the liangshuifen is sour and sweet, quite sweet, children like it; the cold roll powder is spicy and good; the hanging liver meat and rice sausage are very good; the cold mixed potato is spicy, highly recommended!
Kaiyuan in Honghe, a city brought by train
Kaiyuan in Honghe, a city brought by train
Kaiyuan in Honghe, the first issue of Three Days and Two Nights: Attractions Guide
Day One: Kunming to Kaiyuan South (high-speed rail). After arriving, take bus No. 7 to Lujian Park Station. The park is big, but what's comfortable is that locals play cards/mahjong by the park, truly a relaxed vibe, life enjoyment 100. Then at 3:40 PM, head to Kaiyuan Station to take a small train to 1909 Park Station, visit the clock tower, a real European style. Take the train back to Kaiyuan Station at 5:37 PM, then go to Nanzheng Street night market for dinner, and finally return to the hotel to sleep. The hotel was average, so I won't recommend it.
Day Two: Get up early and continue to Kaiyuan Station to take a small train to Nandong Station. After getting off, there is the first sky bridge in Southern Yunnan, a glass walkway, and jungle rafting. The package ticket was 148. There were photographers on the bridge offering small photos for free, and a large photo with a frame for 29, which was also acceptable. Personally, the experience was okay, but the slide was not very fast. There was a small accident in the middle of the rafting, it stopped for some reason, but the staff were very serious in helping to solve the problem, overall it was okay. After getting down, I didn't go into the cave to visit because I was too tired, and I had to buy a new ticket, so I didn't play. Then it was time to check in at a gourmet restaurant (gourmet sharing in the next issue). In the evening, I took a taxi to the next destination, Jinghu Leisure Park. This place is really worth visiting. First of all, the host was very responsible, upgraded my room for free, and drove me to swim across the lake for free. I also ate delicious food there, mainly because the hotel was really good, with super high cost performance, see the pictures, really atmospheric, and I took sunrise photos.
Day Three: Got up and took sunrise photos, went to the reception center for breakfast, which was really good. Then the boss helped to arrange a car to go to Kaiyuan South high-speed rail to return to Kunming.
tip: In short, this trip to Kaiyuan, in two words, was totally relaxed (relaxed).
Kaiyuan Lujang Park is scenically beautiful
Lujang Park is located on the banks of the Lujang River to the east of Xicheng District in Kaiyuan City. The park was built on the original riverbed after the Lujang River was redirected. Covering more than 80 acres, including over 20 acres of water surface, the park's landscape architecture is designed in the style of gardens in the south of the Yangtze River, featuring 15 classical garden buildings such as the Hundred Flowers Pavilion and the Luhu Summer Shade. It is also a great place for Kaiyuan residents to stroll and relax after meals. By April, the park's Jacaranda trees bloom beautifully. It is currently open to the public for free, and friends who are interested can come and visit.
The 'Emerald' in the city - Lujiang Park
Lujiang Park is a park built on the original riverbed after the Lujiang River was diverted. Covering more than 80 acres, it is known as the 'Yunnan Yuxiu, Southern Pearl'.
The park has 15 classical garden buildings such as Baihuating, Luhu Xiayin, etc., with pavilions, water pavilions, and sprinkling pools, flower beds, rockeries, and stacked stones interspersed among them. There are a group of modern art sculptures distributed among them, including a 'Lama Style' that is 10 meters high and 9 meters wide, recreating the scene of ancient apes fighting dinosaurs, which is currently the largest statue in Yunnan.
Walking into the park, the trees on both sides of the road are lush, and in the center of the park, there is an artificial lake. The clear lake water shines under the sun, sparkling, reflecting the beautiful scenery on the shore. 'Luhu Xiayin', 'Spring Wave Curved Bridge', 'Luhu Zha Bridge', 'Ludi Bieyuan', 'Penglai Chunxiao', 'Lujiang Xuri', 'Zhiyu Bridge', 'Sifan Pavilion', 'Huicui Garden', 'Xieyin Garden'... Each building and place in the park can trace its name from ancient poetry, fully embodying the connotation of traditional Chinese aesthetics.
Lujiang Park also roughly condenses the world's hundred states. You can see different sceneries every season, which is too worthwhile.
Kaiyuan Sightseeing Mini-trains Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Reverse Travel Diary 'Kaiyuan·2'
🌸Kaiyuan Meter-Gauge Train: Board the slightly time-worn green train, travel along the century-old Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, pass through the Seven-hole Bridge, and with a whistle in the cliffside tunnel, it feels like traversing a time tunnel, as if returning to those glorious years. It's a marvelous experience.
It is recommended to take a hard seat, with a round-trip fare of 20 yuan (you can get off at 1909 Square on the return trip to visit the Phoenix Mountain and the Kaiyuan Memory Hall).
⭐️Kaiyuan Memory Hall (Phoenix Mountain): Located inside the bell tower on Phoenix Mountain, the exhibition hall spans three floors, documenting the historical changes of Kaiyuan. The scenery of Phoenix Mountain is also very beautiful, every plant and tree is a view.
💧Renhe Village (Phoenix Wetland Park): A beautiful village on the outskirts of the city, with small bridges and flowing water, a clean and livable environment, adjacent to the Phoenix Wetland Park, which has pleasant scenery and is tranquil and comfortable.
🌈Lujiang Park: Located in Kaiyuan urban area, it is a popular place for locals to entertain and relax, with lush vegetation and many Chinese-style buildings, full of ancient charm.
🌟Nandong Scenic Area: A karst cave with peculiarly shaped rocks inside and shaded green trees outside, it is a good place to escape the summer heat and cool off.
☀️Nanzheng Street: This is a commercial street built based on the historical and cultural background of the Yunnan-Vietnam area. It is recommended to stroll in the evening. In addition to the night lights, there is also a snack night market, which is quite lively.
🌸Shouqi Barbecue
Recommended: marinated sausage head, pig's trotters, pigskin, beef, squid, small melon, artificial mushrooms, etc. Average cost: 80+
Address: Alley to the right of Yunzhi Shang Hotel, Kaiyuan City
Tips: Arrive between 19:40-19:50 in the evening, otherwise, you'll have to wait in line. When the restaurant opens, be quick to grab dishes and secure a spot.
🌙21 Ice Drink Shop
Recommended: Pineapple orange, iced coffee, passion fruit spicy chicken feet, sour and spicy tofu, potato, etc. Average cost: 22+
Address: No. 192, Dongxin Road, Kaiyuan City
☁️Amei Snack
Recommended: Freshly fried eel rice noodles/belt noodles Average cost: 18+
Address: Next to the southwest gate of Lujiang New District, Kaiyuan City
briannalikesacetylcholine A solo traveler visits Kaiyuan in Yunnan, a city brought by train
Kaiyuan City is a tourist city in Yunnan's Honghe Prefecture that has been overlooked. It was brought by train a hundred years ago. Roaming the city, one can experience the historical changes of Kaiyuan over the past century.
Transportation guide: Kaiyuan is now accessible by high-speed train, and it only takes 1 hour from Kunming to Kaiyuan South Station, with fares starting at 60 yuan. The public transportation in Kaiyuan city is convenient, and one can take the bus to visit attractions alone.
Attraction guide: The tour route includes Kaiyuan's century-old train station, Nan Zheng Street, Jiu Tian Pavilion, Yi Ran Square, Phoenix Mountain, and 1909 Square
Kaiyuan Station, a century-old meter-gauge train station preserved to this day, opened in 1910 and is now converted into a sightseeing route, with a 20 yuan round-trip ticket. Even without taking the train, you can also come to visit. Admission is free
Nan Zheng Street is the only remaining century-old street in Kaiyuan City, now transformed into the 1931 Train Theme Street. Experience the city style of Kaiyuan from a century ago. Admission is free
Jiu Tian Pavilion is located in the middle section of Nan Zheng Street, originally built during the Qing Dynasty's Yongzheng era, also known as Kui Xing Lou. It was once the library of Ami County High School. It is the best-preserved century-old building in Kaiyuan. Admission is free
Yi Ran Square, known as 'Little London' for its British-style architecture, is a new popular spot for social media check-ins. Admission is free
Phoenix Lake Ecological Park. A modern park where the three landscapes of Phoenix Mountain, Phoenix Lake, and Phoenix Wetland are integrated. Admission is free
1909 Theme Square, with a small train and train restaurant, is located above the second station of the century-old meter-gauge train - 1909 Square Station
Accommodation guide: Recommended near Lujiang Park, close to the urban area, with convenient transportation. Standard rooms are around 60 yuan
The unique atmosphere of a green-skinned train can only be found on a long journey
"In the past, the days seemed to move slower,
Cars, horses, and mail all went slow,
One could only love one person in a lifetime."
Because of this passage, I wanted to take a ride on a green-skinned train
Inside the carriage, there are seats with a sense of the era and old fans
As the train slowly starts moving, it allows for a flood of thoughts
Even the sunlight casting through the windows seems to tell a story
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🚉The 11.6-kilometer green-skinned train
A modest 20 yuan for a slow travel experience
Passing through cities and fields, caves, canyons, stone bridges, and green trees with red flowers, the scenery along the way is endless, and you can feel the wind blowing through the open windows.
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🚉Authentic carriages & locomotive
It is said that the carriages and locomotive of this train are the original models, with a speed of 35 kilometers per hour.
Back in the day, the teachers and students of the Southwest Associated University took the Indochina Railway to Kunming, starting from this train, embarking on their tragic and generous years at the university.
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📝Travel Tips:
🔹The small train can be booked one day in advance, with hard seats for 20 yuan and soft seats for 50 yuan for a round trip
🔹There are three trips every day: 9:18, 12:30, 16:00, with a total of 7 stops, and a 30-minute stay at the final station, Datuo, where you can watch the locomotive turn around
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Kaiyuan Wetland Park - One of the best places for retirement and leisure
🌳 Kaiyuan's wetland park, with strong sunlight and beautiful scenery, is a great place with few people and beautiful views.
🌞 Here, you can feel the strong sunlight, enveloping your whole body in warmth.
🌳 The park is home to a variety of plants and small animals, making you feel as though you are in the midst of nature.
👴🏻 It's a great place for retirement and leisure; you can walk, exercise, bird watch, and enjoy the peaceful moments here.
🥾 However, remember to bring a sun hat, apply sunscreen, or use a sun umbrella to avoid sunburn from the strong sunlight☀️
Kaiyuan, a severely underestimated treasure town in southern Yunnan
When traveling to southern Yunnan, don't go to crowded places like Mile and Jianshui anymore.
🚞🚞The city of Kaiyuan, known as 'the city brought by the train', is not only less crowded but also has a rich history.
Take a ride on the longest meter-gauge railway in China.
Step into the Gothic-style Phoenix Building to learn about the history of this city.
Then go to the century-old Zhengnan Street to enjoy delicious food.
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⏱9:00——Kaiyuan Station
The original retro carriage, about a 2-hour round trip slow journey, passing through the city, stone bridges, caves, canyons, countryside...
In the warm winter, you can even open the windows to enjoy the free air.
‼️You can buy train tickets for the same day on the fourth day of the lunar new year, which is a great convenience for those traveling during the Spring Festival.
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⏱14:00——Phoenix Ecological Park
Climb to the top of the mountain along the park's mountain road.
A Gothic-style Phoenix Building is like a castle in the forest.
The Phoenix Building is surrounded by a large lawn and a sea of flowers.
Running around is very picturesque.
The first and second floors of the Phoenix Building also have free exhibitions to visit.
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⏱18:00——Zhengnan Street
Kaiyuan has a century-old street.
The model of Kaiyuan Railway Station was also moved here after the reconstruction.
It's very lively after nightfall.
Snack stalls, barbecue stalls... full of life.
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Reverse Travel Diary "Kaiyuan·3"
Kaiyuan City
🌸 Kaiyuan is not only a city brought by train, but also a city healed by flowers. Throughout the year, the fresh flowers in Kaiyuan city area keep emerging, adding romantic colors to the city. Every year from May to June, the phoenix flowers climb to the top of the city's "hot search list". In Kaiyuan, not only are there 'Phoenix Mountain', 'Phoenix Lake', and 'Phoenix Road'; the phoenix flower is also the city flower of Kaiyuan, hence Kaiyuan is also known as the "Phoenix City".
⭐️ Phoenix Ecological Park: Since May, the phoenix flowers around Phoenix Mountain have bloomed one after another, echoing the Kaiyuan landmark on the mountain top - Phoenix Tower, creating a scene as if the forests are dyed in layers.
🔥 Happy Prairie: The phoenix flowers located on the side of Xingyuan North Road have begun to bloom one after another, and it is expected that in a few days they will reach full bloom. The phoenix flowers on the municipal government's roundabout road have all bloomed, complementing the distant 101 Building even more.
🫧 Yingxu Square, Luzhou Park: The phoenix flowers at the main entrance landmark of Yingxu Square are particularly "domineering", with a grandeur as if a forest stands alone. The phoenix flowers in Luzhou Park are mainly concentrated along the banks of the Luzhou River, forming a dynamic and static scenery with the rushing Luzhou River.
💧 Fengyuan Snacks (p1-2): The local chicken rice noodles in the alley are generous in portion, both the clear soup and spicy ones are delicious, the cold chicken is absolutely amazing, and this spicy oil is the most fragrant I have ever tasted!
🌟 21 Beverage Shop: The pineapple orange is delicious, the tamarind juice is good, the honeydew melon milk is not good, the cold mixed potato is a bit salty and average, the cold mixed lotus root and cabbage is okay (sour and sweet taste)!
⚡️ Amuma Lao San BBQ: An old shop in the alley, pot rice (with a potato base, and about 20 types of pickles); barbecue, good quality beef, ordered beef steak, beef skewers and everything was delicious, a big pile of it only cost about 140.
💫 Xinying Rice Noodle House: Local recommended eel rice noodles, you can order eel, shrimp, squid, kidney flowers, tendons, all are stir-fried fresh, generous in portion, delicious, and affordable.
⭐️ Na's Liangshuifen: Came here after riding the small train, the liangshuifen is sour and sweet, quite sweet, children like it; the cold roll powder is spicy and good; the hanging liver meat and rice sausage are very good; the cold mixed potato is spicy, highly recommended!
Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
Explore the Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture of Honghe in Yunnan, a prairie in the southern country, and get up close and personal with nature
🔥🔥Highly recommended🔥🔥
Yunnan Honghe Mengzi Southern Country Prairie! 🌼🌞
The Yunnan Honghe Mengzi Southern Country Prairie is a vast and sprawling grassland, known as Yunnan's 'Little Yellow Mountain', and is a superb representative of natural scenery. Here you can find picturesque pastures, magnificent mountain ranges, and enchanting sunrises and sunsets, offering you a soul-stirring experience from the heart to the visual! Whether you like photography, self-driving tours, or outdoor sports, this place can meet all your needs.
If you are a literary youth, the scenery here will find you a haven for your soul, every angle is a beautiful painting. If you are a photography enthusiast, you will find unique shooting inspiration here, and every photo is a one-of-a-kind work.
💭Personal Experience💭
I personally came to the Yunnan Honghe Mengzi Southern Country Prairie and was truly amazed by its beauty! Standing on the prairie, I felt the charm of nature, as if I had returned to the playground of my childhood. I ran freely, letting the wind brush my face, feeling the taste of freedom and happiness. Every flower and every cloud is so vivid, making me involuntarily pick up the camera to record this beautiful moment. Here, I found the inner peace and tranquility, and became one with nature. I believe that everyone who comes here will be touched by its charm!
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🌈Yunnan Honghe Mengzi Southern Country Prairie🌈
🐎Embrace nature, release your passion and dreams! 🌸
For those who love nature, you must take a trip across the prairie! Believe me, you will fall in love with this beautiful land! Come and explore the Yunnan Honghe Mengzi Southern Country Prairie and get up close and personal with nature!
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