Tengchong Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)

I've visited countless ancient towns, but I'm still captivated by Heshun Ancient Town for the 100th time

I came to Tengchong during the ginkgo season, but what I'm most eager to do is to take a walk in Heshun Ancient Town. Because I grew up in the water town of Wuzhen and have been to various ancient towns, cities, and villages, my immunity to ancient towns is really strong. But Heshun is the most special one. The rice fields here are not props for photo ops, The old streets and alleys here have real life, The people here never cater to tourists, This ancient town on the border, listed in National Geographic, Is not suitable for tourism, but for living. . 📍Yunnan Tengchong | Heshun Ancient Town 🎫¥55 🚗Not far from Tengchong city, it's very convenient to take a taxi 🔖It is recommended to stay at least one night in the ancient town . ⏰Noon 📍Arrive at Heshun Ancient Town Stroll along the small alleys and feel the market atmosphere of the ancient town. Electric cars whizz past, People carrying shoulder poles sway down the stairs, The elderly sit by the road to sunbathe. . ⏰Afternoon 📍Stroll to Chunye Coffee Find a terrace seat for afternoon tea, From here you can overlook the entire ancient town. . ⏰Evening 📍Walk to Shuanghong Bridge Shuanghong Bridge is one of the symbols of Heshun, Rice fields, lotus ponds, ducks, Distant mountains and sunset, frog calls and human voices, The shadow under the laundry pavilion, The old man with a hunched back, Heshun at this time is incredibly beautiful. . ⏰Night 📍Find an old shop for barbecue hot pot Coated tofu, potatoes, small melons and various mushrooms, Are the specialties of Yunnan. Around the hot pot, the sound of food is especially healing. . ⏰Next morning 📍Must go to the Hundred Year Vegetable Street Vegetables, fruits and flowers are lined up along the street, The steam in the breakfast shop is full of people, Thin bean flour, bait silk must have a share, This is the morning unique to Heshun. . ⏰Morning 📍Heshun Library After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Heshun, Come and feel the quietness of this rural library, Remember to carry your ticket with you, you need to check it when you enter. . ⏰Check out at noon 📍Try Cun's roll powder Secret sauce + first make roll powder, I haven't eaten it since I left Heshun. . More niche than Dali, quieter than Lijiang. Tengchong is comfortable all year round, and winter is no exception.

Heshun Ancient Town in the early morning. The architecture in this historical city is breathtaking. The reflections on the water are an added way to appreciate the beauty of the village. Even in the winter it is lovely. Great photo ops. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Night view of Heshun ancient city in Tengchong, aren't the lights amazing? The reflections on the water give an added demention to the entire fairytale scene. Truly a wonderful historical site, what a way to make a family memory. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

In Tengchong | Four days and three nights - A city suitable for living, a journey through Yunnan

| Four days and three nights - A city suitable for living, a journey through Yunnan. In Tengchong | Four days and three nights - A city suitable for living The second stop of the Yunnan trip - Tengchong (Four days and three nights) Travel route - Kunming - Tengchong - Mangshi Day 1 Accommodation🛏️: Heshun Ancient Town - Xianggui Homestay, the owner is super nice, picked us up from the bus station at noon to go to the ancient town, and also took the initiative to send us when we left. The landlady helped carry our 🧳 luggage upstairs, the three of us chose a family room and stayed for three nights, the room was very clean and spacious, right in front of the morning market of the town, you can go out for a local specialty breakfast of thin bean powder, the homestay is located in the center of the ancient town Yuan Shan Dai Photography: Taking photos📸 was a spontaneous discovery while wandering around the alleys, we found a portrait studio and it was love at first sight💗, it wasn't originally planned in our itinerary, we made an appointment for six o'clock with Cun Daguan!! For the sake of life photos, we immediately booked makeup and shooting in the ancient town➕wheat field, the photos turned out amazing, the freedom in the wheat field, I felt like I was a Yi person in my previous life, the photographer was very careful in guiding the poses, and after shooting, they immediately gave us the negatives🎞️, retouched within three days, basically, the original photos were good enough! Day 2 Join a one-day tour (transfer➕ticket➕free time in the scenic area) The driver who picked us up was very enthusiastic, we booked the ticket on the app, you can check it out, although the attractions are not much, but since we're here, it's a pity not to take a look!! Day 3 Join a tour to Gaoligong Mountains⛰️, stopping along the way, the guide carried water and food for us, helped us take photos for check-in, picked up from Tengchong, included lunch and dinner, and there was a hot spring bath after coming down the mountain, the road in the mountains is really bumpy, if you get motion sickness, remember to prepare motion sickness medicine in advance, we started climbing at 11 am and came down at 7 pm, after eating, we got back to Tengchong city around 11 pm, the pork chop rice was really delicious! A very pleasant first hiking experience Day 4 Heshun Ancient Town Shushu Bookstore 📸 absolutely beautiful, the best check-in spot is the coffee house on the third floor, soaked in the hot springs♨️ in the ancient town of Bailian, you can ask the town owner for a ride, booking through the owner will get you a discount ticket Overall, the four days in Tengchong were very comfortable, the commercialization of the ancient town is not severe, it's just their own living, definitely recommend going for breakfast, thin bean powder➕fried dough sticks are delicious, if there are more people, you can try everything!

Next to the famous Atami Hot Rolling Pot, the bathing hot springs in the green mountains and green areas are absolutely natural, such as the original sulphur pool, coffee pot, tea pool, wine tea, rose pool, etc. After the bubble, the whole body is smooth and smooth. Super comfortable. said that Yunnan eighteen strange, eggs are sold. In the middle of the rest, I ate hot boiled eggs and potatoes. I would like to praise the pumpkin porridge especially delicious, and eat two bowls of anger. Service is very good, I recommend friends who come to Tengchong must go.

Yunnan | Tengchong Rehai: Journey to the place where the waters end, sit and watch the clouds rise

Tengchong is a famous geothermal scenic area in China, among which the Rehai Scenic Area is the most vigorous in geothermal energy and the most wondrous in external display. In fact, Rehai is not a sea, but a steaming gorge, where 'Re' means geothermal. Due to geological movements, there are numerous fountains, gas springs, and boiling springs, among which the Rehai Boiling Pot is bubbling with the vitality of life, showcasing the endless charm of nature. Surrounded by green mountains, with a noisy stream, and clouds and mists, entering the Rehai Scenic Area immediately gives one a floating sensation, as if arriving in a fairyland on earth . Location: Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province 🎫 Ticket: 50 + sightseeing car 15 round trip Time: 8:00-20:00 🚩 Tour route: Hamo Mouth –– Lion Head –– Pearl Spring –– Sister Springs –– Pregnancy Well –– Rehai Boiling Pot Little tips 🔸 Sulfur hot spring foot bath 40 per person per bucket, you can add more hot water yourself if it's not hot enough, and your feet will be very smooth after soaking. 🔸 The water temperature of the Rehai Boiling Pot is 97 degrees, remember not to touch the water, it's very hot. 🔸 If you have enough time, you can also experience the Rehai hot springs for 280 per person, or you can ask the innkeeper, usually they have better prices. 🔸 The entire Rehai Scenic Area does not require walking back the same way, first see the canyon waterfall, then go up the mountain to see the hot spring eyes, and finally see the Rehai Boiling Pot, the whole journey takes about 1-2 hours, and comfortable sports shoes are needed.

The first time seeing a smoking sea - the heart of Tengchong's Rehai

The first time seeing a smoking sea - the heart of Tengchong's Rehai A must-visit according to the Tengchong guide is the 'Rehai Boiling Pot'. Decided to climb the mountain for steamed eggs amidst the grass! Recommend everyone to buy duck eggs O, which have a light salty taste when steamed, and the yolk is very fragrant. The climb is about 30 minutes, not very shaky and relatively gentle. O You can buy them at the foot of the mountain and bring them up, which is indeed cheaper than buying them on the mountain. Hand them to the staff, and they will give you a slip of paper with the time written on it. When the time comes, you can collect your own eggs with the slip of paper.

Tengchong | Rehai Scenic Area

| Rehai Scenic Area. Tengchong | Rehai Scenic Area Ticket price 50/person. Round-trip shuttle service 20. Veterans FREE80 FREE Because the weather was too hot and I really didn't feel like walking, I chose the shuttle bus to go directly to the end station of the scenic area, Dagunguo. On the way, I bought one of Yunnan's eighteen oddities, the egg skewers, selling at 20 for 5 skewers. , Actually, you don't need to squat and wait for the eggs to cook; there are staff members nearby who will steam them for free. Just write a small ticket to record the number of eggs you entrusted and the time they will be ready. Just come and collect them on time with your ticket. There's no need to try the ice cream for 16; it's really not necessary hhh , After checking in at Dagunguo, we retreated. So I can't give any other suggestions, sry hehe Definitely, definitely take sun protection seriously, use an umbrella, wear a hat. It's very hot next to Dagunguo, and the smell of sulfur is strong. Take some photos and then retreat. Have a pleasant journey oh

A must-visit place in November is Tengchong Ginkgo Village

The quaint and quiet Tengchong Ginkgo Village, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, is immersed in the thick autumn atmosphere. Every late autumn, here in front of and behind the houses, on the small roads, on the stone walls, on the tile houses, in the vegetable fields... yellow leaves are flying, the ground is golden, as if walking into a golden fairy tale world, it's absolutely beautiful! The 'limited beauty' that only turns yellow for 30 days a year, the best viewing period is from mid-November to early December. - The latest guide for 2023 is here❗️❗️ ⏰Best viewing time: This year it is expected that ginkgo can be viewed from early November to early December. There will be some differences every year depending on the temperature change... 🎫Ticket: 30 yuan/person, electric car: 15 yuan/person - 📌Attraction check-in 🍂Tengchong Ginkgo Village Come here for a walk, see the golden trees, listen to the golden sand under your feet, the smoke from the village is curling up, almost every household's yard has a ginkgo tree - 🍂Tengchong Rehai The most typical of Rehai is the 'big boiling pot', it has a diameter of more than 3 meters, a depth of 1.5 meters, a water temperature of 97℃, boiling day and night, steaming hot all year round - 🍂Heshun Ancient Town Mostly Ming and Qing architectural style, antique~ Rated by 'China National Geographic Magazine' as one of the '50 places one must go in a lifetime' - 🍂Ruili Visit the tour, here is a typical 'one village two countries' geographical landscape - 🍂Wuliang Mountain Town Large pink 🌸 winter cherry blossoms, accompanied by thin morning fog, as if entering a fairyland, dreamlike, full of poetic and picturesque - 🍂Weishan Ancient City A city with rich local historical and cultural characteristics, it is one of the best preserved Ming and Qing ancient architectural groups in China.

Gingko Village - A fairy tale world

There are many beautiful places in Yunnan Province, and among these places, if you ask me where to go in autumn, Teng Chong might be a good opition. The Gingko Village is famous for its stunning view in mid autumn, when the leaves are turning yellow and decorate the whole village like a fairy tale world. There you can see gingko trees in every family, and now it is one of the must-visit attractions for visitors. However, with the development of the village, it is obvious to see that it is becoming more and more commercialized, where specific parking place is built outside the village, which makes it more like a spot rather than a place to live and experience... #historicculture#summervacation#hikingtrails

Go to Tengchong, Yunnan to see a Ginkgo rain

🌈 In Tengchong, a city at the edge of Yunnan, lies a 'Kingdom of Ginkgo' known as 📍 Jiangdong Ancient Ginkgo Village. When the first autumn rain falls, the ginkgo trees 🍂 in the village start to show their first hint of golden yellow, marking the beginning of Tengchong's autumn beauty. . 🗺 Ginkgo Village is located in Gudong Town, Tengchong County, with more than 30,000 ginkgo trees planted within. From a distance, it appears as 'a village in the forest, and a forest in the village,' forming a picturesque scene. . 🌟 Jiangdong Ginkgo Village is the only scenic spot in Yunnan named after ginkgo trees and is also the largest of its kind in the country. There are more than 1,200 ginkgo trees in the village that are over a hundred years old, including the oldest ginkgo tree with a history of 1,300 years. . In Ginkgo Village, there is the oldest ginkgo tree, known locally as the 'Ginkgo King,' which is about 1,300 years old and 30 meters tall. It is considered an 'old longevity star' among ginkgo trees and is the treasure of Jiangdong Village. 🏞 As a living fossil of ancient organisms, ginkgo trees grow slowly but once they survive, they have an extremely long lifespan. Therefore, the ancient ginkgo trees of Jiangdong have been endowed with much cultural significance and are known as the 'Health Tree,' 'Gratitude Tree,' and 'Harmony Tree.' . If you are a photography 📸 enthusiast, you can choose to stay in the village, but there are not many accommodation options locally, almost all of which are farm stays. 🎊 The advantage is that you can get ahead of the tourists early in the morning and take pictures of the empty Ginkgo Village. . 🎫 The ticket is 40 yuan, and the electric shuttle 🛵 is 10 yuan. After getting off the electric shuttle, you still have to walk along many shops to reach the village. 🚗 Transportation: Self-driving is recommended. It is about an hour's drive from Heshun Ancient Town, and there is a parking spot at the entrance of the village. 🕐 The best viewing time: It is usually from mid to late November to early December, about ten days, but it varies slightly each year depending on the temperature. . If you have time, you can also check out these places along the way 👇👇 📍 Tengchong Volcanic Geopark The hot air balloon landscape here is no less spectacular than that of Turkey, with its unique geological features and the magnificent sight of 90 volcanoes. Take a ride on the colorful hot air balloons and take in the breathtaking views. . 📍 Heshun Ancient Town 'Charming Heshun, China' where the locals start their day at sunrise and rest at sunset, filled with a simple and warm atmosphere. . 📍 Rehai Scenic Area Tengchong is world-famous for its hot springs. When visiting Tengchong, you must experience the natural volcanic hot springs. Here you can find the famous 'Rehai Boiling Pot' with temperatures up to 102 degrees. Buy a string of eggs at the entrance of the scenic area, and you can enjoy the real volcanic hot spring eggs~

The most beautiful ginkgo ocean in autumn

Yunnan Tengchong Gudong Ginkgo Village Ginkgo Village is a primitive village in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province, where more than 3,000 ginkgo trees are scattered inside and outside the courtyards of farmhouses, making it the most popular destination in Tengchong at the end of autumn. The shadow puppet culture here has a history of over 600 years, and its Xingyang paper umbrellas and Jiangdong embroidery are renowned nationwide. In addition, it was also one of the filming locations for the movie 'Swordsmen'. The best time to view the ginkgo is from mid-November to early December. There are many farm stays here, and each one is open for visitors to tour, even if it's just for taking photos, as the hosts are accustomed to it. The village is divided into four areas, with Chenjiazai, which is the most crowded place with tourists and ginkgo trees, located straight ahead from the three-way intersection at the entrance of the village. The other areas are relatively quiet. During the viewing period, accommodation is in high demand, so it's advisable to book in advance Ticket price: 30 yuan per person Opening hours: 8:20-19:00

Where to go for a holiday? Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Park of China

Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Park Located in Yunnan Province 📝Note tips: Don't ask how much the hot air balloon costs Ask how many years of youth are left 🌟Highlights: The Tengchong volcano cluster is one of the youngest volcano clusters in China, and its scale and integrity are the best in the country. It has always attracted numerous scientists for investigation and research. There are 97 Cenozoic volcanic cones standing tall against the sky, most of which are truncated cone-shaped volcanoes, with volcanic cone bodies, craters. 🌟Highlights: The volcanic craters that are best preserved and have high scientific research and sightseeing value are the Mazhan volcano cluster, which is 20 kilometers away from the city. It includes Dakongshan, Xiaokongshan, Heikongshan, Chengziloushan, Datuanshan, Xiaotuanshan, Changposhan, Dayingshan, and Ma'anshan and Laogui slope volcanoes, which are 4 kilometers away from the city, totaling 22 volcanoes. They are like finely crafted bonsai, extremely spectacular.

Tengchong One-Day Tour Guide: Volcanic Geopark

I had already rented a car thinking of driving around here, but then I saw that Ctrip offers a one-day tour of Tengchong that includes tickets, and in one day you can see three main attractions with door-to-door service. The price is about the same as buying tickets to the scenic spots... I immediately canceled the rented car. Tengchong's weather is about 7 or 8 degrees cooler than Ruili and Mangshi, which is quite refreshing. The temperature difference between morning and evening is significant, so you need to bring a jacket. The UV rays during the day are strong, so sun protection is necessary. There are the Big Empty Mountain and Small Empty Mountain in the volcanic area. The driver said that climbing Big Empty Mountain involves about 1200 steps... I was mentally prepared, but to my surprise, as soon as I entered the park, I saw local villagers in yellow vests offering horse rides up the mountain. They all wore yellow vests, which seems to be a unified management by the scenic area. You can choose a one-way ride or a round trip. I suggest just riding up the mountain, as walking down is not tiring and the scenery along the way is beautiful. The villagers leading the horses also work very hard... By the time I reached the top, I was already drenched in sweat. Walking around the crater, to the left you see peach blossoms, to the right, health and wealth, and without hesitation, I went right! There's not much to see at the volcanic crater, just a big pit, and Big Empty Mountain had a big fire last year, so most of the trees were burned down. The vegetation on Small Empty Mountain is lusher and the scenery is more beautiful. From the top of the mountain, you can see a sea of green, which is refreshing and invigorating. Riding a horse up the mountain and touring around takes about two hours... It also saves energy for the next attraction. I definitely recommend visiting Tengchong.

A visit to the Tengchong Volcanic Geopark is a must when traveling to Tengchong

A visit to the Tengchong Volcanic Geopark is a must! The volcanic hot air balloon is definitely worth a try, the feeling of 'soaring in the sky' and looking down on the crater is indescribable. 🚗 Public transportation in Tengchong is not well-developed, so it is recommended to drive or take a taxi to the Volcanic Geopark. It takes about 40 minutes by taxi from the city center or Heshun Ancient Town. (Chartering a car for a day costs about 280 yuan, and if you visit less than 3 attractions in one day, then taking a taxi is more cost-effective) 🎫 The entrance fee to the Volcanic Geopark is 35 yuan, and there's nothing special about just strolling around the park. However, all the attractions inside are worth trying. The hot air balloon is the most worthwhile, at 280 yuan per person; there is also paragliding for 380 yuan per person; and horse riding for 100 yuan per person. 🎈 The hot air balloon is only available in the morning. If it's not a holiday, arriving around 9:00 is fine. If it's a major holiday, please arrive around 8:00. Otherwise, you might make the trip for nothing. (It seems there are only 400 tickets available each day) 📝 Be sure to check the weather before you set off. Weather changes have a big impact on hot air balloons. Clear skies with a gentle breeze are the most suitable conditions for a hot air balloon ride. 📌 The hot air balloon slowly ascends, getting higher and higher, until it reaches above the volcano crater. You can enjoy the full view of Da Kong Mountain and Xiao Kong Mountain. The volcanoes that once roared with magma and erupted fiercely are now covered with vegetation, a lush green sight. In that moment, you are overwhelmed by the beauty before your eyes.

Tengchong, Yunnan, a national geological park of volcanic geothermal! Recommend horse riding up the mountain!

Finally brought the kids to the long-awaited volcanic geological park (admission 35 per person). Riding a hot air balloon is of course the highlight, because I have read a lot of guides before. So we arrived at the parking lot of the Volcanic Geological Park at nine o'clock in the morning, took the sightseeing car with the old and young, and went straight to the hot air balloon spot (adults 280 yuan for 8 minutes, children under 1.2 meters 200, over 1.2 meters charged as adults) About to ride the hot air balloon, the kids jumped up excitedly! Today we have 6 balloons taking off, it's super beautiful~ After a while, there may be a queue when there are more people. Today's photos don't need P and filters Just share the truth with everyone. After riding the hot air balloon, because there are old people and children, so recommend horse riding up the mountain. It's a different experience from riding a horse on flat ground in the city. The horse is very well-behaved, you can take a photo with the horse at the top of the mountain! You can see the undeveloped volcano in the distance halfway up the mountain on horseback! Remember to bargain! After riding, walk down the steps, and your legs are also shaking. Then we chose the relaxed and pleasant Xiaokong Mountain. As it turns out, the whole family thinks that the experience of Xiaokong Mountain is more comfortable Walk and enjoy the volcanic scenery, and collected some volcanic rocks and pine cones along the way. From the Volcanic Geological Park, I saw an "Volcano Experience Science Museum" (25 per person) at the exit, so I took the whole family in to take a look. I didn't expect this place to be a "hidden Easter egg", both the kids and the elderly like it. The price of 25 yuan, with volcanic science introduction, 4D volcano flying car experience, interstellar crossing, VR experience, movie explanation, everyone unanimously believes that the experience and cost performance are extremely high, really love it. Volcanic Geothermal National Geological Park

Getting There - from Heshun or Tengchong city in Yunnan by bus or rented car Attractions - beautiful landscape, floating grass meadows, variety migrating birds Hotels - staying in Heshun village guesthouse Food & Restaurants - snacks and Yunnan food Shopping - jade and teal wood from Myanmar #chinatravel #yunnan #tigeryear2022

The first time seeing a smoking sea - the heart of Tengchong's Rehai

The first time seeing a smoking sea - the heart of Tengchong's Rehai A must-visit according to the Tengchong guide is the 'Rehai Boiling Pot'. Decided to climb the mountain for steamed eggs amidst the grass! Recommend everyone to buy duck eggs O, which have a light salty taste when steamed, and the yolk is very fragrant. The climb is about 30 minutes, not very shaky and relatively gentle. O You can buy them at the foot of the mountain and bring them up, which is indeed cheaper than buying them on the mountain. Hand them to the staff, and they will give you a slip of paper with the time written on it. When the time comes, you can collect your own eggs with the slip of paper.

Beihai Wetland - A Mesmerizing Check-in Destination

🌱 The Beihai Wetland National AAAA-level Scenic Area is located 12.5km northeast of Tengchong City in Yunnan Province, China. It is one of the rare volcanic barrier lake floating mat wetlands in China. Surrounded by mountains on all sides, it is a subtropical volcanic rock barrier lake formed by volcanic eruptions 600,000 years ago during the Cenozoic era. The nutrient-rich volcanic ash has nurtured vast meadows floating on the water's surface, creating a colorful and gigantic floating mat. The wetland is known for its biodiversity due to its three-dimensional ecosystem composed of high mountain forests, water surface floating mats, and barrier lakes, earning it the reputation of 'Kidney of the Earth' and 'Gene Bank of Wetland Species'. Over 300 years ago, the Ming Dynasty traveler Xu Xiake visited this place and left a description of the magical landscape of Beihai Wetland in his 'Diary of a Journey to Dian' saying, 'The lake is large enough to cover a thousand acres, with lush weeds all over, appearing as if the grass has formed floating mats, and there are streams that run through it but cannot be stirred.'

Tengchong Beihai Wetland Travel Guide

⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed Address: Beihai Wetland is covered with huge grass mats on the water surface, which can be up to 2 meters thick, a rarity nationwide, forming floating mats. Some grass mats can be used as boats to row, which is very peculiar. Beihai Wetland is a prairie floating on the water, with various wildflowers blooming in spring and summer. 🚗Transportation Guide: Rent a car or take a taxi 🕙Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 💰Ticket Price: Single ticket 50 yuan, boat ticket 60 yuan. Inside attractions include electric cars, tour boats, bamboo rafts, grass mats, water bicycles, etc. It is recommended to buy a package ticket for a better deal. 🌟Highlights: In the evening, the grass sea wetland is less crowded, and it's especially good for taking photos with the setting sun. Distant mountains and nearby water, sunset glow, egrets soaring, small boats leisurely floating, water grass swaying, wild ducks at ease, all paint a beautiful picture. After entering the park gate, there is a spot perfect for taking beautiful photos. Take a few shots first, then take an electric car to Pier No. 3, where you can find grass mats and water bicycle activities. Continue along the wooden walkway for more scenic photography. At the end of the walkway is the boat pier, where you can choose to take a boat or a bamboo raft. Sitting in the tour boat, traveling among the green mountains and waters is like being in a painting. 📌Little Tips: Strongly recommend visiting the wetland in the evening; if taking a boat, it is advised to buy a package ticket at the park entrance, as buying a boat ticket inside is much more expensive; if you do not wish to take a boat, there is no need for an electric car, as walking on the walkway offers beautiful scenery.