I. Introduction to scenic spots
• Kaleidoscope Art Museum: a landmark building in the scenic spot, designed by local artist Luo Xu, is made of a wine bottle-shaped castle with local red bricks, integrating Maitreya red wine culture and Yi fire culture. The building does not use steel nails, but only relies on brick stacking. Light and shadow form a changing pattern through the hollow brick wall, just like a giant kaleidoscope, known as the "magic futuristic castle".
•Half Cloud Art Museum: a streamlined building shaped like floating clouds. The interior creates a unique light and shadow effect for art exhibition halls and cafes, curved domes and hollow sunroofs, suitable for sitting in a daze or taking photos.
• Lavender Manor: More than 10 kinds of flowers such as lavender and tux are planted in 1,200 mu of flower fields, and the purple sea of flowers bloom from April to October every year. With Dutch windmills and white planks, it seems to travel to South France.
• Agricultural Reclamation Exhibition Hall: The red brick industrial style building displays the archives of agricultural tools and educated youth during the pioneering period, which reproduces the history of Maitreya Dongfeng Farm in the 1950s, allowing tourists to feel a strong cultural atmosphere of agricultural reclamation.
II. Photo punching recommendation
Kaleidoscope Art Museum: a landmark building in the scenic spot, made of a wine bottle castle made of local red bricks, integrating red wine culture and Yi fire culture. The building does not use steel nails, but only relies on brick stacking. The sun shines light and shadow through the brick holes, and the shooting effect is best at 3 to 5 p.m., and the top-level terrace can overlook the whole scenic spot.
• Sea of lavender flowers: The flowering period is April-October, and the most prosperous from June to July. 1,200 mu of flower fields are planted with lavender, swallowtail and other flowers, as if they were in Provence, France. Running and shooting in the sea of flowers in a white skirt, or using the flowers as blurred foreground, is very popular. The backlight shooting effect is especially good at 5 p.m.
•Half Cloud Art Museum: It looks like floating clouds. The architectural lines are unique. With a mirror pool, the symmetrical composition is used to shoot amazingly. You can also try to overshoot or squat. The spiral staircase and dome in the museum are also suitable for taking photos. There is also an elegant cafe inside, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery while tasting coffee.
• Seal room: A set of red brick buildings that look like seals, with giant "miltreya" seals and red windmill arrays, Chinese style collide with exotic feeling, and wearing white skirts are even more fragmented.
• Dongfeng Yun Meijing Pavilion Selected Hotel: Located in the scenic spot, you can check in without tickets to the scenic spot. The floor-to-ceiling windows of the lobby can unobstruct the panoramic view of the sea of flowers. You can also enjoy the early morning of the unmanned scenic spot. It dominates the airspace. The architectural style of the hotel complements the surrounding environment, and it is also a good place to take photos.
III. Itinerary planning
• Day trip: go to the kaleidoscope art museum in the morning to enjoy the unique architecture and interior art exhibition, then go to the lavender field to take photos and punch in, eat in Banduoyun Restaurant at noon, visit the reclamation hall in the afternoon, and finally stamp it in the cultural and creative store as a souvenir.
• Two-day in-depth tour: on the first day, visit the main scenic spot, experience artistic handicrafts and other projects, and visit the Starlight Theater at night; the second day, go to the winery to taste wine, and then go hiking in the forest to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature.
IV. Tickets and opening hours
•Tickets: 60 yuan for adults and 20 yuan for sightseeing bus. It is recommended to buy an 80 yuan package of tickets including tickets + tickets. Maitreya household registration tickets are half price, and students and people over 60 years old enjoy preferential tickets.
•Opening hours: 8:00-18:00, peak season extended to 22:00.
V. Traffic guide
•High-speed rail: From Kunming South Station to Maitreya Station, the ticket price is 34 yuan/person, which takes 33 minutes. After leaving the station, take a taxi directly to the scenic spot for 10 minutes. The ticket price is about 10 yuan, and it is cheaper to ride online.
• Self-driving: navigate from Kunming "Mereya Dongfengyun Scenic Area", take the Guangkun Expressway for about 2 hours, and the parking lot is 10 yuan/day.
VI. Food recommendation
• Red wine barbecue: The signature dish of Jinhuiyuan Yiwei Restaurant marinates the meat with red wine and other seasonings and roasts. The meat is dry and fragrant, with the unique aroma of red wine, unique flavor and endless aftertaste.
• Fruit wood steak and lamb chops: It can be tasted in the living room of Banduoyun Art. The environment here is elegant and the dishes are exquisite. The fragrance of fruit wood is integrated into steak and lamb chops. It tastes fresh and tender. It is very suitable for couples to date or friends get together.
• Maitreya Braised Chicken: Maitreya Braised Chicken in Yunnan Red Winery Story Restaurant is a local specialty. After a special brine process, the chicken is fresh, tender and tasty, and mellow. It is not to be missed.
• Stone pot pulp tofu roast beef brisket: This dish in Yunxiang Restaurant is just right. The pulp tofu is tender and smooth, and the beef brisket is stewed very tasty. The combination of the two complement each other. It is a good dish for rice.
• Braised chicken rice noodles: Lao Maitreya's braised chicken rice noodles are highly praised. The soup base is mellow. It is made from braised chicken soup, plus fresh and tender chicken, chicken blood and chicken liver. It tastes rich. A bowl only costs about 10 yuan, which is very cost-effective.
• Grape crispy milk fan: This is a limited delicacy of Dongfengyun. The brushed milk fan is wrapped in rose raisins. The milky fragrance of the milk fan is combined with the sweetness of raisins. It tastes crispy and sweet.
VII. Accommodation proposals
• Dongfengyun Meijing Pavilion Selected Hotel: Located in the scenic spot, including morning + ticket about 1,200 yuan/night, you can visit the unmanned scenic spot at night. The hotel has a unique architectural style and an excellent view of the infinity pool facing the flower field.
• Maitreya Giant Accord Hotel: 5-minute walk at the gate of the scenic spot, about 400 yuan/night, affordable and convenient to travel.
VIII. Points to note
Ticket-related
• Ticket purchase in advance: The ticket price is generally 60 yuan for adults, and the sightseeing bus is 20 yuan for round trip. It is recommended to buy an 80 yuan package including tickets and tickets. Tickets can be booked on platforms such as Dahe Ticketing Network or Ctrip 1 day in advance, and there is no queue to scan the code to enter the park.
• Preferential policies: students, people over the age of 60 can enjoy preferential tickets, Maitreya household registration tickets are half price, children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, remember to bring relevant documents.
•Special time period: 30% off tickets to enter the park after 4 p.m., and the price is 56 yuan. At this time, the light is soft and there are few people, so it is suitable for taking photos.
Dressing suggestions
•Color selection: It is recommended to wear solid-colored clothes, such as white, red or retro windbreaker skirts, which are in sharp contrast to the red brick buildings in the scenic spot. The photo effect is better. Green clothes should be avoided to avoid merging with the background.
• Comfortable shoes: There are more walking in the scenic area, and the slate road is uneven. It is recommended to wear comfortable sneakers or flat shoes.
Sunscreen protection
• Sunscreen products: The ultraviolet rays in the Yunnan plateau are extremely strong. You must bring sunscreen equipment such as hats, sunglasses, ice sleeves, and sunscreen above SPF50. There are fewer shades in the scenic spot, and take good measures to prevent sunburn.
Transportation and travel
•High-speed rail travel: After taking a taxi from Kunming South Station to Maitreya Station, take a taxi from the station for about 10 minutes to reach the scenic spot. It is about 10 yuan. You can also take the high-speed rail special line No. 3, but pay attention to the operation time and frequency.
• Self-driving travel: navigate from Kunming "Mereya Dongfengyun Scenic Area", take the Guangkun Expressway for about 2 hours. The parking lot is generally charged 10 yuan/day. The parking space is tight on holidays. It is recommended to arrive before 9 o'clock. The P2 parking lot is closest to the entrance.
Other aspects
• Caring for the environment: There are reserved trails in the lavender flower field. It is strictly forbidden to step on flowers. Violators may be fined. At the same time, don't climb red brick buildings to protect the environment and facilities of the scenic spot.
• Staggered peak tour: There are relatively few people before 10 a.m. on weekends and working afternoons. Wedding photography groups usually pile up kaleidoscopes at 11 o'clock, so the tour time can be reasonably arranged according to these circumstances.
• Signal problem: The network may be congested in the scenic spot during the peak season. It is recommended to keep important information such as e-tickets in advance for smooth entry and sightseeing.