Maitreya (弥勒) Private Day Trip

Discover the beauty and charm of Maitreya on a fully customizable private tour with an experienced English-speaking guide. Explore Maitreya catering to your personal interest and pace. This tour takes you to the heart of Yunnan's famed wine region, introduces you to local artistic and architectural wonders, and offers relaxation in natural hot springs.

Maitreya Wine Estate: Discover the charm of Bordeaux in the East

Among the many popular tourist cities in Yunnan, Maitreya is quite low-key, this is located in the southeast of Yunnan Province, the city is as high as 1400 meters above sea level, the territory of the city is longitudinal and horizontal, the plateau is full of sunshine, not only suitable for the elderly, but also China's high-quality wine production area.

If you want to learn about red wine culture and taste grape wine, Yunnan Red Winery, located in the vineyard of Dongfeng Farm in Xinshao Town, is a good place to check in, and if you are with children, it is also a great place to experience industrial tourism.

Walking into the winery, the first thing that catches your eye is the sculpture of the goddess of red wine surrounded by green trees, the goddess of red wine has a graceful figure, holding a bumper harvest of grapes, mixing and matching European elements and ethnic customs, with a beautiful artistic conception.

It is said that "it is difficult for a good woman to cook without rice", and the grapes used to make red wine are completely different from the quality that people usually eat. The winery has 20,000 acres of vineyards, planted with rose honey, Cabernet Sauvignon, French wild and other world-renowned high-quality wine grape varieties.

Under the favorable geographical location, high altitude and suitable climate, the grapes produced by the winery are of the highest quality in terms of quantity and quality, and the wines produced are more mellow and charming.

Walking into the cellar is like stepping into a huge labyrinth, with the intoxicating aroma of wine in the air and huge oak barrels neatly arranged in the cellar.

The cellar is kept at a constant temperature and humidity, and only under such harsh conditions can the wine ferment slowly, and the wild yeasts naturally present on the grape skins can convert the sugars into alcohol and the juices into crystal-clear wines.

Encounter food and shopping in the commercial capital of Focheng

In Maitreya, some of the delicacies are really addictive, and every bite is full of happiness.

Dai charcoal-grilled black chicken 🍗

This dish is really a must-order every time you come to Maitreya. The black chicken skin is charred and tender, and the sour and spicy taste of the charred and sour meat makes people can't stop taking one bite after another. Every time I finish eating, I feel as if I have been reborn, and it is simply a delicacy in the world.

Grilled fish 🐟 with lemongrass

Every time I come to Maitreya, I order a citronella grilled fish. The fish is fresh and tender, and the faint aroma of vanilla makes you want to start immediately. And there are few fish bones, so it's particularly enjoyable to eat.

Small pot of rice noodles 🍜

Maitreya's small pot of rice noodles is also a must, with a rich soup and a lot of vegetables and rice noodles. After a bowl, the whole person feels warm and very satisfied.

Spicy fried potato 🥔

Good news for artichoke lovers! The spicy taste makes people can't stop eating it. It is also sold during the day, so if you go to the wrong peak, you don't have to queue up. However, during holidays, you have to be a little patient in line.

Here's what you need for art – the Kaleidoscope Art Gallery

Inspired by a kaleidoscope, the gallery resembles a stack of stacked wine bottles, and has been hailed as the "Magic Castle" and "the closest fairy tale castle to your heart." The gallery uses local red bricks as the building material, without a single steel bar or nails, showing the postmodernist architectural style.

Kaleidoscope Art Museum holds various art exhibitions from time to time, including painting, sculpture, photography and other art forms. In addition, there are some permanent art installations in the museum, such as large-scale sculptures, murals, etc., which provide the audience with a rich artistic experience.

The museum often hosts various cultural events, such as concerts, art talks, workshops, etc., providing audiences with opportunities to get in touch with art

Maitreya Hot Spring: A warm paradise in winter

In Maitreya, there is a place that is known as the best value in the mid-mountain hot springs, and it is worth exploring. In the afternoon, put on a bathrobe and walk out of the lobby of the Lake Springs Hotel, you will be pleasantly surprised to find that the battery car has been waiting for a long time. Sitting in the car, feeling the warmth of the sun, enjoying the sapphire-like beauty of the lake, and the egrets flying freely in the sky, the mood is instantly relaxed.

After a few minutes' drive, you'll arrive at Mid-Levels Hot Springs. The hot spring pools are dotted in the forest like stars, and there are many options such as rose milk springs, red wine springs, and mint springs. The hot spring water is a natural circulating water that flows from the mouth of the spring to the stream from the outlet, making it clean and comfortable.

Compared to many hot springs, the advantage of Mid-Levels Onsen is its circulating water system. Although I have soaked in the hot springs in Conghua Hot Springs, Nanjing Hot Springs, and Zhuhai in Liyang, Jiangxi Province, most of them are a pool of spring water, and the water is only changed once from morning to night. In contrast, this type of circulation in the mid-levels hot springs is very comfortable.

Guests staying at the Lake Spring Hotel can enjoy unlimited hot springs for free, and the ticket price at the front desk is not high, about eighty or ninety yuan in winter. In addition, complimentary fruit and hot and cold drinks are available. Don't forget to bring a swimsuit, although slippers, shampoo and bath amenities are provided, but the ones you bring are more comfortable and comfortable.