Huquan Ecological Park in Mile

Huquan Ecological Park (or Lake Spring Ecological Park) is a large-scale lakeside park in Mile City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It's very convenient to take the high-speed train from Kunming to Mile; the journey takes only about 40 minutes. Covering over 3,000 mu (about 200 hectares), including 1,700 mu of lake surface, the park integrates leisure, entertainment, wellness, and accommodation. With clear waters, lush greenery, a mild subtropical climate, and modern facilities, it is a popular destination for both weekend getaways and longer vacations. Visitors can stroll along tree-lined paths, enjoy sandy beaches, take a boat ride, or indulge in hot spring baths and water-themed recreation. As a national 4A-level scenic spot, the park also features a five-star standard hotel, teahouses, swimming pools, and conference facilities, making it suitable for family trips, business gatherings, or seasonal retreats.

Basic travel information about Huquan Ecological Park

Chinese name: 湖泉生态园
Location: Wenquan Road, Mile City, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Area: Over 3,000 mu (about 200 hectares), with 1,700 mu of lake surface
Opening hours: Open all day
Main attractions: Artificial lake, natural hot springs
Entrance fee: Free
Suggested duration: 2–3 hours (walking or cycling around the lake)
Nearby attractions: Dongfengyun Art Town, Red River Water Town, Mile Temple

Leisure and Resort Facilities

Lake Spring Hotel

At the heart of the park lies Lake Spring Hotel, a five-star standard resort offering accommodation, hot springs, dining, conference, and entertainment. The hotel consists of 7 separate buildings with 581 guest rooms and 953 beds, catering to both high-end and mid-range travelers. Its facilities include a luxury convention hall, 15 meeting rooms and lecture halls, and a 1,700 m² multifunctional exhibition space, making it an ideal venue for corporate events and banquets.

Leisure Facilities in the Park

Lake Spring Hotel
The Lake Spring Hotel inside the park is a leisure resort built to five-star standards, integrating accommodation, hot springs, dining, conferences, and entertainment. The hotel consists of seven buildings with 581 guest rooms of different types and a total of 953 beds, designed with both high- and mid-range options to meet the needs of different travelers. It is also equipped with a luxury convention center, 15 meeting rooms and lecture halls, and a 1,700 m² exhibition hall with flexible space arrangements.

Beach Lounge
The Beach Lounge mainly offers a variety of snacks and tea drinks and can accommodate around 200 people. On the outdoor sandy beach, visitors can also enjoy beach soccer, volleyball, and other activities. It also serves as an ideal venue for hosting evening parties and events.

Ecological Park Teahouse
The Ecological Park Teahouse has a unique design style that blends people with nature. Here you can sip a cup of fragrant tea while enjoying the gentle breeze from the lake. Guests can also take a yacht or row a boat to the middle of the lake, experiencing the poetic scene of “a boat on the water, people in a painting.” As its name suggests, the teahouse mainly serves tea. In addition to tea-tasting and admiring the night views of the park, visitors can also take sightseeing boat rides from here.

Water Park
The Water Park is a two-story circular building with a lively and modern design. Together with the Lake Spring Hotel, conference center, central restaurant, and artificial lake, it creates a multifunctional space with a unique atmosphere, making visitors feel as if they are in a vast ocean.

• First floor: Focused on water entertainment, featuring children’s slides and swimming pools. A special highlight is the swim-up bar, where visitors can enjoy drinks without leaving the pool.
• Second floor: A tea lounge with an elegant and refined atmosphere, offering a more relaxed and star-level experience.
• Outdoor area: Includes an artificial wave pool, where you can feel the thrill and fun of surfing among the waves.

Outdoor Hot Springs
There is a saying: If you come to Yunnan, you must visit Honghe; if you come to Honghe, you must experience Mile’s hot springs; and among them, the outdoor hot springs are the best. The park has 12 different outdoor pools, each with unique features. The water is crystal-clear, silky, and rich in minerals beneficial to health. The hot springs are known for their soothing and therapeutic effects—helping with skin inflammation, relieving sensitivity, dilating capillaries, promoting circulation, regulating body functions, enhancing metabolism and immunity, and providing excellent skincare benefits.

Sauna and Leisure Center
Located near the outdoor hot springs and water park, the Sauna and Leisure Center is a large entertainment complex that integrates film, beauty, hairdressing, bathing, sauna, and dining. With an innovative design, stylish layout, elegant environment, and comprehensive facilities, it offers guests a relaxing and enjoyable experience. Attentive service and high-end amenities ensure that every visitor enjoys a memorable stay, combining leisure, wellness, and entertainment.

How to Get There from Kunming

By High-Speed Train: Take a train from Kunming South Railway Station to Mile Railway Station, a journey of about 40 minutes. After arrival, take High-Speed Rail Line 2 or bus Line 3, which will bring you to the Lake Spring Ecological Park in about 25 minutes.
 

Inside the park, visitors can walk, rent bicycles, or take shuttle buses to tour around the lake.