Just 1 Hour from Kunming, 'Huaman Yundian' Hidden in the Mountains Paints a Splendid Autumn Landscape

A succession of autumn rains brings a chill – the drizzling showers have gracefully ushered Kunming into a crisp, clear early autumn with light clouds and gentle breezes.

Looking around, everything seems unchanged. The leaves still hang lush green as in late summer, flowers continue to bloom brilliantly. The changes of early autumn happen so slowly that if you don't pay close attention, early autumn has already quietly passed by.

Early autumn is not as vibrant as spring, not as hot as summer, nor as cold as winter. It has its own laziness and freshness, like a gentle and refined gentleman, composed and gracious, with elegant demeanor.

The sky is high and clear, the sun is warm but not harsh, and a gentle breeze blows – it's the perfect season for an autumn outing!

Plan an autumn trip now. I recommend a weekend resort near Kunming that most people don't know about unless they are seasoned travel experts.

This place is: Huaman Yundian!

The name 'Huaman Yundian' itself carries a romantic and lazy charm, perfectly matching the vibe of 'Colorful Yunnan'. Let's take a sneak peek at the surprises it offers through a 'virtual tour'.

Huaman Yundian is a 5,000-mu leisure resort located in Liren New Village, Haikou Town, Xishan District, Kunming. It's only a 60-minute drive from downtown Kunming, and the expressway from Kunming to Haikou Town makes transportation extremely convenient.

Huaman Yundian sits on a mountain with pleasant temperatures. Flowers bloom all year round, trees tower to the sky, and grasslands stay green throughout the seasons. During the rainy season, clouds and mist swirl around, and steam rises, with hundreds of acres of flowers appearing and disappearing in the mist, making people feel as if they have lost themselves in a fairyland. That's how it got the name 'Huaman Yundian'.

Huaman Yundian is a large comprehensive resort with 'flowers' as its theme, complemented by leisure activities and specialty dining. It is an ultra-large integrated resort combining sightseeing and recreation.

The 5,000-mu resort is roughly divided into a children's playground area, dining area, leisure area, and flower viewing area. The children's area is equipped with various facilities suitable for kids. The leisure area offers fishing, tea breaks, lawn yoga, and outdoor barbecues for relaxation. The flower viewing area has large plots of different flower varieties, along with trendy installations like the popular glass ball, off-road vehicles, windmills, and graffiti rocks – a sight that captivates you at first glance.

In early autumn, Huaman Yundian shows no signs of autumn. The flowers are still delicate and colorful, and the surrounding forests remain lush and green, full of vitality!

Standing amidst the vast sea of flowers, look up into the distance. The green mountains are like dark eyebrows, rolling and undulating. The trees on the hills are verdant, and white clouds drift above the forest canopy, ever-changing.

Look down and around, surrounded by dazzling flowers and forests. Patches of flowers merge into a 'sea of flowers', intoxicating with their colors and stirring the heart!

Dozens of flower varieties together form the brightest and most eye-catching scenery of early autumn at Huaman Yundian. Being in this 'sea of flowers' fills one with uncontrollable joy, and any heavy mood is instantly healed.

In the flower viewing area, flowers are planted in sections, arranged neatly around windmills. Over a dozen varieties bloom in succession throughout the year, so you'll never see a time without flowers.

A patch of red salvia is full of salvia flowers shaped like strings of red firecrackers. Their bright red color forms a glowing expanse from afar, exuding a passionate and unrestrained vibe.

A field of verbena is purple. From a distance, it looks like a sea of purple. Up close, the flowers are small and delicate, like 'stars' scattered on earth. When the breeze blows, the flower branches sway gently.

Among all the flower varieties, dahlias have the most color classifications: red, white, rose red, yellow, pink-white, purple-white. They come in a riot of colors and various sizes, dazzling the eyes.

In the sunflower field, sunflowers sway in the wind, stretching their 'arms' and opening their petals to receive the sun's gift. The golden yellow mixed with brown petals, thick stems, and tender green leaves stand quietly like knights guarding the flower field.

Vividly colored flower patches cluster under the blue sky, blooming quietly, together forming this dazzling sea of flowers and the unforgettable 'boundless autumn scenery'.

Besides the romantic boundless sea of flowers, the park has many leisure activities to make your sightseeing more joyful.

There is a children's playground for kids, outdoor barbecues and a cold drink bar for young people, fishing for middle-aged and elderly visitors, trendy forest yoga, and team-building activities for groups.

Among all the entertainment options, there is always one you like and suits you!

The children's playground has trampolines, spinning swings, a shaking bridge, and other equipment for kids to play freely, allowing them to enjoy outdoor activities freely.

It lets children experience the charm of sports, exercises their mind and health, develops their athletic potential, and allows them to feel the fresh air of nature outdoors.

Outdoor barbecues and the cold drink bar are especially suitable for young people returning from flower viewing. Place a grill on the lawn under the blue sky, invite a few friends, and host a unique barbecue party to fully relax your suppressed emotions.

Beside the flower sea and forest, there is a not-too-large lake. Along the lake, a bluestone path circles around. On the side near the forest, there is a boardwalk with chairs for passersby to rest.

Here, you can also go fishing, a favorite activity for fishing enthusiasts. A father brings his child or the whole family – grandfather, father, son – three generations fish together by the lake while others are busy. Such a scene of family happiness feels particularly warm.

At dusk or dawn, facing the setting or rising sun, breathe in fresh air, concentrate, and do yoga on the lawn. After an hour or two, your body is fully stretched and feels very relaxed. The charm of forest yoga is fully displayed at this moment.

In short, all the facilities in the park are suitable for anyone, especially families with children!

With fun activities and beautiful scenery, how can food be missing?

The cuisine at Huaman Yundian is also outstanding, described as an 'original ecological feast'. From cooking methods and utensils to ingredients, everything is unique and distinctive, making your mouth water just by looking.

Self-service barbecue is one of the most popular dining options. Besides barbecue, the banquet here is also very special, mainly featuring 'stewed dishes', with a few must-mention specialties!

Clay pot stewed chicken with firewood, clay pot stewed goose – clay pots can stew everything!

Gourmets say: The finest ingredients only need the simplest cooking methods to bring out their natural flavors. The cuisine at Huaman Yundian exactly uses the most traditional and simple method – stewing.

Original ecological ingredients in clay pots are heated by firewood, unleashing the most essential freshness and aroma of the food.

When the lid is lifted, the aroma sweeps over like a tsunami, instantly capturing your sense of taste and smell, making your mouth water uncontrollably.

A full table of original ecological 'feast' is the best reward for a weary traveler, allowing you to enjoy a culinary experience that belongs to the countryside, not the city, during your leisurely trip!

The boundless autumn scenery composed of hundreds of acres of flower sea and fresh dense forest at Huaman Yundian awaits your visit!

If you don't have time on weekends, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays are not far away. An eight-day super long holiday is enough for you to fully experience Huaman Yundian. By then, the autumn flavor will be stronger, making it the best time to enjoy 'autumn scenery' – don't miss it!

[Editor] Yunnan Reading - Yi Jing

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