Self-Drive in Yunnan | Off-the-Beaten-Path Red River Flower Chasing Three-Day Tour: Non-stop Viewing of Pear and Cherry Blossoms

Spring in Yunnan is a competition of flowers vying for beauty, and Honghe Prefecture, with its tropical and subtropical climate, boasts the extraordinary pear blossoms and the stunning cherry blossoms that outshine all others. We spent three days chasing the hidden gem of flower seas in Honghe Prefecture. Day❶ Chasing a 'Pear Blossom Snow' In Jiageda Village, Gejiu City, Honghe Prefecture, known as Yunnan's Pear Blossom Valley, the name is well-deserved. In March here, for just over ten days, the hills are blanketed with pear blossoms like snow. Layer upon layer, with no gaps. We happened to witness this scene and were moved by the height of the pear trees, the fullness of the petals, and the long history. Jiageda Village, situated atop deep mountains, has preserved a quintessence. Nature is eternal, as this proves. 🚙Self-Drive Tips 🛣️Road conditions: Generally good, some mountain roads are narrow. 🅿️Parking: Plenty of free parking lots, and some paid parking lots in good locations. ⛽Fuel/Electricity: You can refuel or charge in Gejiu city before setting out. 🎫Admission: 20 RMB/person during the peak flowering season. ⏳Duration: Plan for half a day to a full day. 🌸Flowering period: Varies each year, usually reaches peak in mid-March. Day❷ Pear and Cherry Blossoms Continuation Journey First stop: Shanlin Village Pear Blossoms If Jiageda Village's pear blossoms are ancient natural treasures, then the pear blossoms of Shanlin Village reveal the neat beauty of new-era ecological agriculture. This place is suitable for aerial photography, where the large-scale pear trees are neatly arranged on the red soil, and during the peak flowering period, the exquisite beauty is like a fine brushwork painting that instantly makes one fall in love with this little-known village. 🚙Self-Drive Tips 🛣️Road conditions: Village by the national road, good conditions. 🅿️Parking: Parking available near the village. 🎫Admission: No admission fee. ⏳Duration: 1–2 hours. Second stop: Eagle Beak Stone Park Not long after passing Shanlin Village, you can see a small lake by the main road, which most passersby don't realize is a park. But in March, the lake and park are lit up by the brilliant cherry blossoms, becoming a focal point in the eyes of passersby. When I first saw Yunnan's late cherry blossoms here, I was amazed at the unparalleled brilliant colors and felt a deeper affection for the little-known Eagle Beak Stone Park. 🚙Self-Drive Tips 🛣️Road conditions: Park by the main road, good conditions. 🅿️Parking: Parking available near the park. 🎫Admission: No admission fee. ⏳Duration: 1–2 hours. 🌸Flowering period: March. Day❸ Cherry Blossoms Reflecting in Mile On the third day, we arrived in Mile City, where you don't have to travel far. In the city's Lake Spring Ecological Park, you can see a lush cherry blossom forest. The bright colors boldly cover the blue sky, reflecting the city's prosperity like a tapestry of blooming flowers. 🚙Self-Drive Tips 🛣️Road conditions: City park, good conditions. 🅿️Parking: Parking spaces available along Lake Spring Ecological Park. 🎫Admission: No admission fee. ⏳Duration: About 2 hours. 🌸Flowering period: March. ▶️The above content is summarized based on personal travel experience, please forgive any omissions. ▶️Affected by time, some scenes may change, current conditions prevail. ▶️Address and location information provided by websites, please leave a message for more detailed information. ▶️All the scenic spots traveled by Cai Cai Juan Er and Mr. Dog are accessible by car. 🔸🔹🔸 If you like self-driving tours and prefer the road less traveled, please listen to the stories from Cai Cai Juan Er.