The ancient towns that have been rated by 'National Geographic' as must-visit in a lifetime are truly exceptional

🎐 Among the many ancient towns, Heshun stands out with its low profile and simplicity. This ancient town on the edge of Yunnan has a history of over six hundred years. Compared to the bustle of Dali and the commercial atmosphere of Lijiang, Heshun is more peaceful and pure. The pace of life here follows the sun; people work at sunrise and rest at sunset, without the noisy nightlife found in other ancient towns, but rather carrying the traces of life from generation to generation. Such a place is very suitable for long-term residence, and has even been rated by 'National Geographic' as a 'must-visit ancient town in a lifetime'. If you visit Yunnan, don't miss this treasure-like ancient town. Ten years ago, the TV series 'Beijing Love Story' brought Heshun into the public eye. As the plot faded, the slow life and tranquil charm of Heshun remained in memory. Time flies, and today, ten years later, Heshun still maintains its leisurely pace. Every morning and evening is a profound reflection on life. The morning market on the century-old vegetable street, the elderly men and women on the stone-paved roads, the sunset from the inn's terrace, each is simple and healing, making it feel as if time stands still here... 🍜 Local delicacies not to be missed: ✅ Rare bean jelly (both Inch-sized Auntie and Yang-sized Auntie's rare bean jelly are good) ✅ Tengchong rolled rice noodles (similar to Chaozhou rice noodle rolls, Inch-sized rolled rice noodles are very cost-effective) ✅ Lemon rice-flower fish (Mom's flavor, the set meal is super cost-effective) ✅ Da Jiu Jia (actually stir-fried bait blocks) ✅ Pine flower cake (small pastries made from pine flower powder and red beans) ✅ Clay pot ✅ Ginkgo stewed chicken ✅ Zongbao stir-fried meat ✅ Copper ladle beef ✅ Heshun brain ✅ Fire-roasted meat rice noodles ✅ Bait silk and rice cold noodles 📷 Photography sharing: 👉Overlook the laundry pavilion from Yuanlong Pavilion. 👉Capture the everyday life on the century-old vegetable street. 👉Use the arch of Shuanghong Bridge as a foreground for shooting. 👉The square in front of the Inch-sized Ancestral Hall is an ideal spot for shooting the full view of the ancestral hall. 👉Shoot the elderly and the cultural atmosphere in the alleys of Heshun. 👉Any quiet street or alley is a great choice for portrait photography. 👉Landmark buildings such as the Heshun Library and Wenchang Palace are also good places for shooting. 🚩Tour route: Century-old vegetable street → Inch-sized Ancestral Hall → Heshun Library → Wenchang Palace → Shuanghong Bridge → Heshun alleys → Heshun Caravan Museum → Wild Duck Lake → Laundry Pavilion → Yuanlong Pavilion → Thousand-Hand Guanyin ancient tree 📌Little tips; Although Heshun is not large, there are many sightseeing spots. If time is tight, there is no need to insist on checking in at every spot. Following this route, you can experience the essence of the ancient town. It is more suitable for slow travel here, to feel the long years, rather than rushing through. If possible, stay at least one night to deeply experience the charm of the ancient town. 🏘Heshun Ancient Town 📍Address: Heshun Town, Tengchong County, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: Fly to Tengchong Hump Airport, take the train to Baoshan Station, then take a taxi or carpool 💰Ticket: 55 yuan