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

Tengchong | Heshun Ancient Town has 10 amazing check-in spots

❓Is Heshun Ancient Town worth visiting? ✅Rated by 'National Geographic' as an ancient town 'worth visiting once in a lifetime' ✅5A tourist attraction ✅Home to eight major ancestral halls of Tengchong, with a profound heritage ✅Comfortable environment for health and wellness Travel Tips: The ticket is 55 yuan, valid for 7 days - However, Heshun Ancient Town is quite large and has a slow pace, suitable for strolling around for two or three days. If time allows, it is recommended to stay nearby for a few days. Travelers from afar will of course want to take beautiful photos To ensure that everyone doesn't miss the essence of the photo check-in spots here I have compiled ten check-in spots for everyone 1️⃣ The Main Gate Archway Arriving at the gate means you have started to enter Heshun Ancient Town, of course, you should leave a memory at the entrance 2️⃣ Shuanghong Bridge The chirping of insects and birds, and the moonlight over the lotus pond converge here. On a sunny day, it is recommended to come here to watch the sunset, the scenery is breathtaking 3️⃣ Ancient Town Alley The ancient town is basically inhabited by local residents, and the atmosphere of local life is very strong, the alleys of the ancient town are authentic 4️⃣ Wild Duck Lake My personal favorite in Heshun Ancient Town is Wild Duck Lake. Backed by green mountains and trees, the lake reflects the blue sky and white clouds, it's like a paradise on earth 5️⃣ Heshun Library A library newly funded by overseas Chinese, retaining traditional Chinese architectural features, is one of the largest rural libraries in China, simple and tranquil 6️⃣ Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group From a distance, the ancient tree group looks like one tree, from the side, it looks like a row, and the stones are covered with moss, which can be slippery after the rain 7️⃣ Pumi Coffee Pumi Coffee retains the quaint characteristics of the old house, sitting in front of the lotus pond, watching the greenery while sipping coffee, is very pleasant Dirty coffee is sweet and rich, must drink every time 8️⃣ Century-old Vegetable Street This is where the local villagers buy vegetables, there are medicinal herbs with unpronounceable names, and handmade straw craft shops, come here to experience the local villagers' life 9️⃣ Xunshan Inn The inn is located in Dazhuang Village, where you can climb high and overlook the panoramic view of Heshun Ancient Town, reliving the joy of climbing roofs and lifting tiles as a child 🔟 Lotus Encounter Lotus Pond The lotus pond here is an underrated spot in Heshun Town, watching flocks of egrets take flight, picking a few lotus flowers, and also enjoying lotus and tea - Heshun Ancient Town is a place suitable for leisurely strolling and savoring slowly. It is recommended to stay here for a few days to experience the original 🌲 ecology and the life of the locals, listening to the cicadas and birds, the continuous sound of frogs, the quiet and comfortable nights, breathing negative oxygen ions, and your sleep will improve.

Heshun Ancient Town: A Poetic Time in the Sunset Glow

On this peaceful Sunday, June 23, 2024, I encountered the picturesque sunset glow of Heshun Ancient Town. As the sun sets, the afterglow, like a magical painter, uses the most delicate strokes and the most splendid colors to freely splash across the boundless canvas of the sky. Shades of orange-red, golden yellow, and dark purple intertwine, dreamlike and fantastical, shrouding Heshun Ancient Town in a mysterious and warm radiance. The ancient streets, bathed in the glow of the sunset, seem to be frozen in time. The bluestone paths emit a faint golden light, making the traces of the years particularly clear at this moment. The old houses along the street are scattered in an orderly fashion, with their flying eaves and upturned corners sketching out graceful contours, echoing the sunset on the horizon. The sunset glow of Heshun Ancient Town is a visual feast bestowed by nature, and a gentle solace deep in the heart. It made me forget the hustle and bustle of the mundane world and immerse myself in this peaceful and beautiful time. I wish this splendid sunset glow will forever stay in my memory, becoming an eternal warmth and beauty in my heart.

Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town Homestay | Come to the mountainside to watch the sunrise and sunset

Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town Homestay, come to the mountainside to watch the sunrise and sunset. The environment is really top-notch, a mountainside homestay~ From the mountainside, you can overlook the entire old streets and alleys of Heshun Ancient Town, a homestay with a unique view, watching the sunset The hotel includes breakfast + afternoon tea, sitting by the window with a gentle breeze, reading a book, or daydreaming is comfortable The hotel is divided into phase one and phase two, with better accommodation in phase two, and if you want cost-effectiveness, you can choose phase one. The homestay is located outside of Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town, about a ten-minute walk from the town center, not far from the popular restaurants, and the Thousand-Hand Guanyin ancient tree group is also nearby. Opposite is the Zhang Family Courtyard, and a five-minute walk away is the Bailian Hot Spring The coffee shop down the slope is also theirs, facing a lotus pond outside the coffee shop door, sitting inside savoring coffee and pastries, daydreaming against the outdoor scenery, reading a book, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, so leisurely The location is very convenient for parking, and the service attitude is very good!! The tea is delicious Address: Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town

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!

Ancient Town

Heshun Ancient Town Heshun Ancient Town in Yunnan is rated by 'China National Geography' as a 'must-visit place in one's lifetime'. Staying in a homestay in the ancient town is very quiet, unlike the commercialization of Dali Ancient Town. According to the homestay owner, it's because strict regulations prevent commercialization, and local residents just set up small stalls in front of their homes. I went to a small restaurant, and every time I passed by, I saw that it was crowded with people. I wondered why, during the off-season when almost no other restaurants had customers, this one was always bustling. After dining there once, I was indeed shocked by the warmth and kindness of the owner and staff. The ancient town is situated at the foot of a mountain, so the ancient trees in the town are also lush and verdant. Perhaps because of this, the sound of cicadas here is really loud; back in my hometown, they would probably be considered the king of cicadas!

Local Tengchong people guide you to play, avoid pitfalls, save worry and money!.

Tengchong is a place full of natural scenery and human history. If you want to travel to Tengchong, you might as well take a look at this guide, which will help you avoid those pitfalls and have a worry-free and money-saving trip!💰 📝Itinerary planning: Day1: Arrive in Tengchong - Check into hotel - Visit Heshun Ancient Town Day2: Rehai - Volcano Geological Park - Beihai Wetland Day3: Gaoligong Mountain Hiking - Hot Spring Bath Day4: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall - National Martyrs Cemetery - Dieshuihe Waterfall Day5: Leave Tengchong 🏨Accommodation recommendations: - Heshun Ancient Town: You can experience the charm of the ancient town, and the price is relatively affordable. - Downtown: Convenient transportation and complete surrounding facilities. - Hot Spring Hotel: If you like hot springs, you can choose to stay in a hot spring hotel. 🍜Food recommendations: - Tengchong Ersi: A specialty food of Tengchong, soft and glutinous in texture, very delicious with various sauces. - Dajiuji: Also a traditional famous dish of Tengchong, with a fresh and delicious taste. - Tuguozi: A specialty hot pot of Tengchong, cooked in an earthen pot, rich in ingredients, and very tasty. - Xidoufen: A traditional snack of Tengchong, delicate in texture, very tasty with various seasonings. 🚗Transportation recommendations: - Airplane: Tengchong has an airport and you can fly directly to Tengchong. - Train: Tengchong does not have a train station, you need to go to Baoshan or Kunming first, and then transfer to Tengchong. - Bus: Tengchong has a bus station, you can take a bus to various attractions. 💡Pitfall avoidance guide: - Do not buy tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot, you can book online, the price will be cheaper. - Do not buy specialties in the scenic spot, you can buy them in supermarkets or shops in the city, the price will be more affordable. - Do not join those low-cost tours, many of them are traps and will take you shopping. - Do not eat in restaurants in the ancient town, the price will be relatively expensive, you can eat in restaurants outside the ancient town. 🎉This is the Tengchong travel guide I have compiled for everyone, I hope it will be helpful to everyone. If you have any other questions, you can ask me at any time, I will try my best to answer for everyone. I wish everyone a happy time in Tengchong!🎉

A leisurely summer day trip guide to Heshun Ancient Town

Heshun Ancient Town has a history of over 600 years, built by the mountains and water, surrounded by volcanoes, with a basin in the middle, and is a cultural tourism town on the ancient Southwest Silk Road. There are more than 100 Qing Dynasty mansions, temples, Taoist temples, ancestral halls, and residences in Heshun Ancient Town. The architecture is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, featuring Huizhou architecture, Western styles, and Southeast Asian charm. 🌸 Ancestral Hall The ancestors of Heshun Ancient Town were mostly Central Plains immigrants who were ordered to relocate during the military colony system of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, although it is close to the China-Myanmar border, the culture of Han-style ancestral halls is a major attraction. By the Qing Dynasty, there were already ancestral halls of eight major families. Among them, the Cun family's ancestral hall is the earliest built, dating back to the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. Although it represents Han culture, the main gate is composed of three European-style round arch doors and a Southeast Asian-style door header. It is the best representative of the integration of Han culture with Southeast Asian and Western cultures in the ancient town. 🌸 Shuanghong Bridge The old bridge is said to have been built by the Cun family, the local deity, at the beginning of the Ming Jiajing period and was rebuilt during the Qing Guangxu period; the new bridge was built in 1921. The two bridges are named for resembling double rainbows lying on the river surface. 🌸 Heshun Library On the other side of the old bridge is the Heshun Library, established in 1928. Its predecessor was the Xinxin Society organized by Cun Fuching of the Tongmenghui at the end of the Qing Dynasty, which was later expanded into a library by overseas Chinese from Burma. Heshun Ancient Town is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, with a permanent population of over 7,000 people, but there are more than 30,000 overseas Chinese. Therefore, the library has a rich collection of donated literature and inscriptions from cultural figures such as Hu Shi. Heshun Library is the largest library in rural China and is also an important national cultural preservation unit. 🌸 Heshun Alley A district composed of nearly 10,000 square meters of ancient buildings, located by the Sanhe River. It includes the old residence of Zhang Songlin, the late Qing general of Tengyue, the Horse Caravan Museum, Heshun Wetland, and other attractions. 🌸 Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group Composed of seven hundred-year-old camphor trees on Zhangjia Slope in Heshun, five of which are in a row. The tree crowns are towering and cover the sky like huge umbrellas. The trunks resemble the Thousand-Hand Guanyin stretching out in all directions, very beautiful. 🌸 Zhongtian Temple Along the main axis of the ancient town of Heshun, you can see Zhongtian Temple, which was built in the eighth year of the Ming Chongzhen period, from the top of the mountain. The most exquisite part is the eight-door screen of the imperial hall, which is delicately crafted. The platform in front of Zhongtian Temple is one of the best spots to take a panoramic view of the ancient town. 🌸 Heshun Ancient Town Address: Heshun Town, Tengchong City, Baoshan Attraction opening hours: 7:30-20:30, stop entry at 20:00 (winter) / 7:30-22:00, stop entry at 21:30 (summer) Ticket price: 55 yuan/adult 🌸 Accommodation There are also many hot spring hotels in Heshun Ancient Town. If you haven't soaked in the hot springs of Atami, you can choose to stay in a hot spring hotel in the ancient town for one night. 🌸 Cuisine Copper ladle beef, rare bean powder, pine flower cake

Five days and four nights of happy travel in Tengchong

📅 Date: 4.26-4.30 🌥️ Weather: 20-27°C, super lucky for those days, all sunny to cloudy😉 👗 Outfit sharing: 👉 Knitted vest + thin cardigan wool coat + wide-leg trousers✌️ set 👉 New Chinese-style thin coat + wide-leg trousers👌 set 👉 Sun protection clothing and hat😎 set 👉 Bathing suit✌️ set + long bath towel 👉 Two pairs of sports shoes👟 🍽️ Great food collection: Rice noodle jelly, rice noodle threads, pine flower cake, eight-treasure rice, copper pot hotpot, mushroom sashimi, grilled mushrooms, wild walnut potatoes, etc.😍, there are so many delicious things, and there are still many I haven't tried😔; the places I went to include: Mom's Taste, Niu Niu's Ketone Pot Hotpot, A Hua's Taste, Wilderness Kitchen, hotel and scenic area dining, etc.🥘 🏠 Accommodation recommendation: Sanshengyizhai Hot Spring Hotel🏨 🚗 Travel tips: Take a taxi🚕 OR charter a car🚗 (Parking is not very convenient in the ancient town, take a taxi if you go to fewer places, charter a car if you have a busy itinerary🤗) ♨️ Hot spring experience: Cucumber Qing Hot Spring Sanatorium🛀, Rehai Bath Valley Hot Spring🛀, Bo Lian Hot Spring🛀, hotel's own hot spring🛀

Heshun Ancient Town

Heshun Ancient Town is located in Tengchung City, Yunnan Province. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan. For over six hundred years, Central Plains culture, Western culture, Nanzhao culture, and border culture have blended and collided here, forming a unique culture of overseas Chinese and caravan culture, making Heshun one of the typical ecological culture villages in Yunnan Province. The 'Heshun Shunhe' archway in Heshun Ancient Town was built in 2001. It is a symbolic building of Heshun. The combination of 'He' and 'Shun' in any order is appealing and thought-provoking, ingeniously using the rhetorical device of palindrome to form the combination of 'Heshun Shunhe', which embodies the beautiful yearning for life and good wishes for people. The two characters 'Ren Li' on the back of the archway were written by Zhao Fan, a famous talent in modern Chinese history who once served as the governor of Tengyue. It means that Heshun is a town that values traditional culture and the morals of benevolence and righteousness. The Cun family is the largest family in Heshun Ancient Town, and the Cun family ancestral hall is also the earliest built. It was initiated by the then family leader Cun Guangyuan in 1805. Inside the ancestral hall, there are many exquisite wood carvings, stone carvings, and murals, displaying the superb skills of ancient craftsmen. Yuzhou Pavilion was built to commemorate Mr. Cun Shusheng, the first principal of Yiqun Middle School and former vice president of Yunnan University. Heshun Renjia is a century-old house that was relocated from another place. It was once the private library of Zhang Muxin, a modern merchant magnate in Tengchung and the founder of Hong Kong's Fudian Bank. Now, Heshun Renjia has been converted into a restaurant with a tranquil environment and a strong cultural atmosphere, making it an excellent place to experience Heshun culture and taste Heshun flavors. In 2024, Heshun Ancient Town Scenic Area became a 'National 5A-Level Tourist Attraction'. ⏳Visiting Time: Buy a ticket to visit, the price is 55 yuan, and the visiting time is half a day to 1 day.

Heshun: A Town of Charm

Heshun Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Tengchong, stretching for miles along the mountains and waters, with beautiful natural scenery and a layout of ancient buildings. For over six hundred years, Han culture has blended with the culture of border minorities and exotic cultures here, forming the Heshun culture centered on 'harmony and smoothness,' known as the 'living ancient town.' It has been honored with titles such as 'China's Most Charming Famous Town,' 'Third Batch of China's Historical and Cultural Famous Towns,' 'National Civilized Village,' and 'Characteristic Town of Yunnan Province.' The majority of Heshun Ancient Town's Han residents are descendants of people from Sichuan and Jiangnan who came to Yunnan to engage in military and civilian farming in the early Ming Dynasty. Stepping into Heshun Ancient Town is like being in the water towns of Jiangnan, with clear water winding around the village, shaded by green trees, and ancient and elegant buildings built along the water, full of the charm of Jiangnan water towns. Heshun Library in the town is one of the largest rural libraries in China. In 1924, the 'Heshun Reading Society' was established. With the strong support of overseas Chinese, in 1928, the 'Heshun Reading Society' was expanded into a library. The Dewey Decimal Classification system from the United States was adopted for cataloging and managing the collection, and the library was moved to its current location. The plaque for 'Heshun Library' was written by Mr. Zhang Li, a local scholar, and hung up. The Heshun Library is a traditional Chinese building with a front garden, elegant and beautiful. The library houses over ten thousand books, among which many ancient books are especially precious. In June 2006, it was announced by the State Council as a 'National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.' ⏳Visiting Time: Tickets are required for the visit, with a price of 55 yuan, and the visiting time ranges from half a day to 1 day.

Peace and Harmony

Heshun Ancient Town is located in the southwestern part of Tengchong City, Yunnan Province. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan, where the culture of the hometown of overseas Chinese and the culture of the caravan blend together, making Heshun one of the four typical ecological and cultural villages in Yunnan Province. On October 23, 2006, the Heshun scenic area was rated as a national AAAA-level tourist attraction. In 2024, the Heshun Ancient Town scenic area became a national AAAAA-level tourist attraction. There is a newly renovated mosque in Heshun Ancient Town. The residents of Heshun are mainly Han Chinese, with the Hui minority being small in number and scattered in residence. The mosque is the only place for the collective activities of the Hui people. The cover of this notebook features the Shuanghong Bridge, the old bridge was originally built in the early years of the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. It is said to have been built by the efforts of the local deity Inch Jade. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. The new Shuanghong Bridge was built in 1921. The two bridges resemble double rainbows lying on the waves, hence the name Shuanghong Bridge. The bridges are exquisitely crafted, with green willows by the bridge, red lotuses reflecting the sun, ducks and geese playing in the water, and fish swimming in the shallow bottom, presenting a peaceful and beautiful scenery reminiscent of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. The alleys of Heshun Ancient Town have a rich cultural heritage, and the restaurants in the town mostly serve hot pot. The central primary school of Heshun Ancient Town is located in the Shizi Road community of Heshun Ancient Town. It was founded in 1908 during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty. After nearly a hundred years of running the school in the ancestral hall, it was not until August 2000 that the school moved into the new campus of the central school today, with the school motto being 'Education as the foundation, and striving for success as the goal'. Peace and harmony give Heshun a peaceful and auspicious meaning. ⏳Visiting time: Buy tickets to visit, the ticket price is 55 yuan, and the visiting time is half a day to 1 day. School location: Baoshan City, Tengchong

Heshun Ancient Town | The forever free and easy paradise for individuals (Travel Guide Edition)

I really love Heshun Ancient Town! It's less crowded, scenically beautiful! A paradise for individuals~ Plus, there's a century-old food market with all sorts of fun stuff! ✅Ticket🎫: 55 RMB per person, valid for multiple entries within 7 days. ✅Accommodation: It's recommended to stay inside the ancient town, it's so quiet at night! You can sleep so soundly! In the morning, there's only the sound of birds chirping, and the sunlight☀️ shining through the wooden windows, which is very pleasant😌 And you can stroll around the ancient town in the morning and evening, and plan to visit other scenic spots in Tengchong during the day, saving time. (The ancient town is most beautiful in the morning and evening, it's too hot at noon and in the afternoon) ✅Recommended attractions ✔️Wenchang Palace + Library. The first scenic spot at the entrance of the ancient town, both are century-old houses, and they are next to each other, so you can finish visiting quickly. ✔️Shuanghong Bridge. Right outside the library, two ancient bridges, watching the sunset from the bridge is fantastic every day. ✔️Wheat fields. In the farmland at the entrance of the ancient town, there are large fields of wheat and wildflowers, great for taking photos📷 ✔️Cun's Ancestral Hall. There are many ancestral halls in the ancient town, where you can see the changes of century-old buildings. ✔️Century-old Vegetable Street. The local food market of the ancient town, only open in the morning, is an uphill alley where locals sell vegetables, flowers, fruits, mushrooms, and all kinds of fascinating trinkets. On Vegetable Street, you can buy fruits and local specialties at a very low price☝️ ✔️Chunye Coffee☕️. A great place to watch the sunset🌄 and the ancient town! Located at the highest point of the ancient town, with a broad view, highly recommended! Their decoration is also very nice, very photogenic! ✔️Wild Duck Lake🦆. The largest small lake in the ancient town, recommended to visit in the morning, the moonlit Wild Duck Lake is glittering and shimmering, very beautiful. ✔️Liu's Ancestral Hall. A bit above Wild Duck Lake, you can take photos of the ancestral hall's entrance + the lake surface, very retro and beautiful. ✔️Shushu Bookstore☕️. On the other side of the core scenic area of the ancient town, about 1km away, it's a combination of a bookstore, coffee shop, and guesthouse. Suitable for checking in and taking photos📷, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient town. ✔️Xianhe Wetland. Ancient trees, wetlands, wild ducks, and even water mist, very beautiful~ ✅Food Recommendations ✔️Grilled Meat Rice Noodles🍜, Grilled Meat Ersi. Delicious😋 ✔️Xi Doufen. In the evening, at the entrance of the century-old Vegetable Street, there's an old couple selling Xi Doufen, very popular. ✔️Mushroom Soup Hotpot🍲. Although the Mushroom Soup Hotpot in Tengchong city is supposed to be more cost-effective, I also found it very tasty in Heshun Ancient Town, and it's not expensive!

Heshun Ancient Town in Tengchong

Tengchong's Heshun Ancient Town, located 3 kilometers southwest of Tengchong city in Yunnan Province, is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese. Historical records show that Heshun was originally called 'Yang Wen Tun', and because a small river flowed through the town, it began to be called 'He Shun Xiang' during the Kangxi period of the Qing dynasty. Later, it was renamed 'Heshun Xiang', implying harmony and smoothness. The ancestors of Heshun, during the Hongwu period of the Ming dynasty, were ordered to cultivate and garrison the border from places such as Sichuan, Nanjing, and Huguang. They have thrived here for six hundred years. For over six hundred years, the Central Plains culture, Western culture, Nanzhao culture, and frontier culture have blended and collided here, forming a unique culture of overseas Chinese and the culture of the horse caravan. Heshun Ancient Town is surrounded by volcanoes on all sides, with one volcano in each of the southeast, northwest directions, and a horseshoe-shaped basin in the middle. The highest elevation within the town is 2091 meters, and the lowest is 1490 meters. Heshun Ancient Town is built along the mountains and water, stretching for miles, with settlements including temples, Taoist temples, ancestral halls, and numerous alleys. Wan Lou Zi is named for the curved construction of the buildings along the winding alleys, and the locals vividly call it Wan Lou Zi. It is not only a residential building but also the generational name of the Li family from the famous merchant Yong Mao He. Wan Lou Zi's residential buildings are a courtyard complex consisting of three sections and three rooms with a screen wall, now converted into a 'Residential Museum'. Xi Yi Ting, along the river of Heshun Ancient Town, there are quaint and elegant pavilions at intervals, where village women wash clothes. Wenchang Palace is used to worship Wenchang Dijun, the Taoist god in charge of literature and officialdom. Heshun's Wenchang Palace was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing dynasty (1821~1850) and consists of the main hall, rear hall, Kui Xing Pavilion, Zhu Yi Pavilion, passageway, wings, main gate, and the large terrace at the front. Heshun Library was established in the seventeenth year of the Republic of China (1928) by overseas Chinese from Myanmar to revitalize the cultural education of their hometown. Shuang Hong Bridge's old bridge was originally built in the early years of the Jiajing period of the Ming dynasty, and it is said to have been constructed by the efforts of the local deity Inch Jade. It was rebuilt in the tenth year of Guangxu of the Qing dynasty (1884). Shuang Hong Bridge's new bridge was built in the tenth year of the Republic of China (1921), and the two bridges are shaped like double rainbows lying on the waves, hence the name Shuang Hong Bridge.

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

Tengchong in April and May is so worth the rush! Fewer people, beautiful scenery, and it's affordable

Yunnan is truly a heaven-sent tourist destination, with different landscapes and festivals throughout the seasons. The Water-Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic group is just around the corner, and many friends are heading to Xishuangbanna or Mangshi to enjoy the fun. However, these places are bound to be packed with people. As a guide in Yunnan for 14 years, I recommend Tengchong, a place where you can experience the Water-Splashing Festival with fewer people and beautiful scenery. - Tengchong is not far from Mangshi and Ruili, so you can visit Tengchong while experiencing the Water-Splashing Festival. Here are a few Tengchong attractions worth visiting this season. - 1️⃣ Gaoligong Mountain Trekking Spring is the perfect season for trekking and enjoying the outdoors. During this time, the wild giant rhododendrons of Gaoligong Mountain are in bloom, and the vegetation is thriving. Venture deep into the forest and get up close with the 'world's species gene bank'. ⚠️ There are many trekking routes on Gaoligong Mountain, so choose official routes and channels. For detailed strategies, refer to other notes. - 2️⃣ Dadi Tea Sea A restaurant built on a tea mountain, with lush green tea gardens and thatched cottages, looks beautiful from every angle. Now is the tea-picking season, and you can pick and process your own tea. - 3️⃣ Beihai Wetland The iris flowers are blooming in Beihai Wetland this season, adding a touch of spring. Take a bamboo raft or grass boat and experience the feeling of being in a painting. - 4️⃣ Volcanic Geopark Many people go to the Volcanic Geopark to ride hot air balloons. In addition to hot air balloons, you can also see a special tree—the Goose Feather Tree. At the entrance of the volcanic park, it has a history of over 600 years. Every April, it sheds fluff like catkins, resembling goose feathers. It's the only one of its kind in Yunnan, so it's quite special. - 🏠【Accommodation Recommendation】 During the off-season, I recommend staying inside or near Heshun Ancient Town for affordable prices. You can leisurely stroll through the ancient town and it's convenient to visit the morning market. - Now is not the rainy season in Yunnan, the temperature is pleasant, and the overall feeling is very comfortable. For an average of 2000+ RMB, you can stay in a guesthouse with a private hot spring in the ancient town and play for 4 nights and 5 days. Hurry up and invite your friends to Tengchong! For more Tengchong travel strategies, see the homepage.

Spring Trip to Yunnan | One-Day Walking Tour Guide in Heshun Ancient Town

🎐Heshun Ancient Town When you come to this secluded town with more than 600 years of history in Yunnan, you will find that it still maintains a simple style. Looking at the ancient streets and alleys of Heshun, everything is so peaceful and harmonious, and every glance is healing. The ancient town of Heshun, nestled against the mountains and by the water, is most attractive to me because of its ancient houses❗️ The architectural style here is a blend of Chinese and Western, with the gracefulness of Huizhou architecture and the clarity of Western-style buildings. The buildings and streets in the town are filled with a rich historical atmosphere and cultural heritage, making one feel as if they are in an ancient time and space. 🎫55/person - 🚗Major Transportation: ✈️Tengchong Hump Airport (Baoshan High-speed Railway Station is relatively far) To get to Heshun Ancient Town, you can take the airport shuttle or a taxi, with a journey of about 30 minutes - 📷【My Check-in Recommendations】 ❶The Eight Great Ancestral Halls are a must-visit, among which the Cun's Ancestral Hall is the earliest built and also has a typical Southeast Asian architectural style ❷The Laundry Pavilion, great for reflection shots, with buildings constructed against the mountain in the background. ❸The Curved Building Residential Museum, looking over from Wild Duck Lake, the layers of old residences reflected in the water are super beautiful❗️ ❹This time I also discovered "Little Alley", below the library, where taking photos is especially photogenic📷 - 🍜Food Check-in: Every time I come to Heshun Ancient Town, I always buy pine flower cakes from the grandma's stall❗️ It's beneficial for the body, and kids love it too, but it's quite dry so you need to drink more water haha. - 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: The homestays in the ancient town are also a highlight! Each one is full of local characteristics, as if you are living in a little story.

Heshun Ancient Town, blue sky and white clouds, spring is warm and flowers are blooming

I miss the blue sky and white clouds. Looking forward to the warm spring and blooming flowers. Stepping on the stone steps, walking into the courtyard, I thought I had arrived at a European-style small garden. With garden plants taller than a person, I strolled through and entered the library. I deeply feel that the people of Heshun are very fortunate to be able to read books in such a beautiful library. What I enjoy the most is the newspaper section here. All the tourists who come here can be borrowers for once. For those who are tired from walking, this place is really nice. Especially the wooden benches, which have a sense of the old times. It instantly takes you back to the era of the elders. The brown newspaper table + wooden bench, if you add an enamel cup, it would really make for a leisurely afternoon. This place is originally a local library, and they can still come here to borrow books. The first floor is mainly the newspaper borrowing area, other floors are not open to tourists. I took a look at the newspapers here, there are recent ones as well as past ones, and there is also a manager present. Related history: The predecessor of the Heshun Library was the 'Xian Xin She' organized by Cun Fucqing, a member of the Heshun Tongmenghui at the end of the Qing Dynasty. In 1924, the 'Reading Newspaper Society' was established and later expanded with donations, and the new library was built in 1938. To date, it has a collection of over 70,000 books, including more than 10,000 ancient and rare books, with inscriptions from many cultural giants such as Hu Shi and Xiong Qinglai, and is known as 'the best in the cultural circles of Chinese villages'. Coordinates: No. 8 Shuishe Village, Sanshe (near the main entrance of Heshun Ancient Town, you can see it after crossing the bridge) Transportation: Take a taxi to the main entrance of Heshun Ancient Town, there is only one road, follow it and the first attraction is right there. Ticket: Included in the main ticket, but requires a second check. Opening hours: 7:30-19:00 Recommended visiting time: 0.5-1 hour

Exquisite Tengchong

Heshun Ancient Town, Tengchong Ancient Town, is so worth a visit. Compared to other ancient towns, Tengchong is truly a gift from nature, with natural hot springs, barrier lakes, and a unique plateau climate that creates the stunning scenery of Tengchong. Clean and tidy, with stone-paved roads, rows of shops, and the origins of silverware and jade. The food is also down-to-earth and delicious 😋. It doesn't have the other ancient towns' starch sausages or junk snacks.

Heshun Ancient Town, a quiet and scholarly ancient town

I decided to visit Heshun Ancient Town in the morning. There is a shuttle from the hotel at 7:30 am. It's still early, and although there are guesthouses everywhere, all is quiet. I found a guesthouse on Ctrip with a scary name, good location, and reasonable price—Junwang Ancient Mansion. They have rooms but the guests haven't checked out yet. I left my luggage and went out to explore. There's a breakfast vendor in the alley by the entrance. A bowl of thin bean noodles and a fried dough stick made for a comfortable meal. The first stop is the Heshun Library. This small town library is a first-class library, ranking higher than many city libraries. There are many overseas Chinese and local gentry who invest in their hometowns, building ancestral halls and schools. But this is the first time I've seen one build a library. Visiting the Li, Liu, and Cun ancestral halls, I learned that these three prominent Heshun surnames all migrated from Sichuan. I liked the Li ancestral hall the most. The entire building is unpainted. Natural wood color, simple, grand, and solemn. I also learned about catalpa wood. This type of wood has a fine texture, is resistant to decay, and does not attract insects. The old town is full of jade and southern red agate. The cultural atmosphere is quite strong. There is an archway at every alley entrance. There are couplets at every door. The laundry area even has pavilions to shelter from wind and rain. This is Heshun's unique way of cherishing women.

Reverse Rush for Spring Festival||Recommend 6 niche and warm cities

||Recommend 6 niche and warm cities. Panzhihua, Sichuan 🌟The winter temperature is around 20 degrees, with year-round sunshine🌞 known as the 'Little Sanya of Sichuan'! The pace of life is very comfortable, and the cost of living is low🥭 For fruit lovers, this is a paradise of fruits! Rush rush rush! ❣️Must-visit attractions: Malu Village, Qinghe Waterfall, Gesala ♨️Average winter temperature: 13-24° Wanning, Hainan 🌟If you are looking for a cost-effective place in Hainan, where you can see the sea🌊 every day when you open the window, walk along the coastal road in slippers, with sunshine, coconut groves🌴, refreshing scenery, and delicious sour and spicy dregs vinegar hot pot, then Wanning is more than suitable! ☸️Must-visit attractions: Riyue Bay, Coconut Palm Road, Shenzhou Peninsula Lighthouse, Westin Beach ♨️Average winter temperature: 15-25° Fuzhou, Fujian ☪️Fuzhou has been the unshakable capital of Fujian for more than two thousand years, nurturing a unique culture. A quick tour of Fuzhou is very neat and clean, with Sanfang Qixiang and Mawei Ship Administration Culture🕌 closely related to the history of China at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China. 🔯Must-visit attractions: Pingtan Island, Sanfang Qixiang, Gushan, Zhongzhou Island ♨️Average winter temperature: 9-17° Tengchong, Yunnan 🌟In the laid-back days of Tengchong, you can sleep until you wake up naturally every day, stroll through the morning market🥟, eat snacks, chat, and soak in the hot springs at the Rehai Scenic Area🧖‍♀️, which is really comfortable. ✳️Must-visit attractions: Heshun Ancient Town, Rehai, Dongguan Village, Beihai Wetland ♨️Average winter temperature: 4-20° Mangshi, Yunnan 🌟A leisurely and pleasant border town in Yunnan, compared to Dali and Lijiang, it is a more niche treasure for travel! 😍Tropical monsoon climate, warm all year round, with a very strong Southeast Asian atmosphere🌅 The sunsets in Mangshi are also amazing! ✨Must-visit attractions: Jinta, Dai Ethnic Ancient Town, Bodhi Street ♨️Average winter temperature: 8-25° Zhangzhou, Fujian 🌟As the old saying goes, play in Suzhou and Hangzhou, eat in Zhangzhou and Quanzhou. There are so many delicious foods! 😋Not only does each small county town have its own renowned specialties, but many popular Taiwanese and Xiamen dishes🍜 originated from Zhangzhou before being 'promoted and glorified'. Very suitable for foodies who don't like to crowd into tourist spots! ✨Must-visit attractions: Dongshan Island, Zhangzhou Ancient City, Nanmen Bay, Volcano Island ♨️Average winter temperature: 11-20°

Spring Festival Travel: Parent-Child Trip | Yunnan Featured Towns | Free Travel Guide

| Yunnan Featured Towns | Free Travel Guide. / After leaving Xichang Qionghai, we arrived in Tengchong, Yunnan 🔶Plan one day for the main attractions of Tengchong and Heshun Ancient Town 🔶Heshun Ancient Town is a town with a history of over six hundred years 🔶Nestled against the mountains and beside the water, it has over a thousand Qing Dynasty buildings 🔶There are landscapes such as Wild Duck Lake, rice fields, alleys, pleasure boats, wetlands, temples, etc. / 🔹The ancient town is quite large, a 5A tourist spot, with many places to visit inside 🔹The ticket is 55 yuan (valid for 7 days), but apart from the main entrance 🔹You can enter for free through several other side entrances 😃 / ✅️Free admission route: Sangan Palace Scenic Area Service Point, Egret Park Scenic Area Service Point, Zhongtian Temple Scenic Area Service Point, they generally do not check when walking. Additionally, if you take the country road to the right of the main entrance, turn left and walk another two hundred meters, you can enter through a water channel and see a stone path, which is also unguarded. / ✅️Route reference Main entrance - Shuanghong Bridge - Century Vegetable Street - Heshun Library 📚 Cun's Ancestral Hall - Heshun Alleys - Wild Duck Lake - Laundry Pavilion - Longtan Edge (ancient trees, waterwheel) - Yuanlong Pavilion - Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group / ✅️Attraction tips: ① The area around Wild Duck Lake is a waterscape, and in the morning, the sun shining on the Longtan beside Yuanlong Pavilion can reveal a misty fairyland. ② The views from the God of Wealth Temple and Zhongtian Temple are expansive, and there is also a viewing platform on the way from Zhongtian Temple to the Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Trees. ③ The Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group is very impressive, with branches spreading out like the Thousand-Hand Guanyin. / ✅️Ancient town delicacies ① Niu Niu's Copper Ladle Beef, it's recommended to order a set meal for better value ② Rare Bean Jelly ③ Tengchong Rolled Rice Noodle ④ Pine Flower Cake: Just try one piece, don't buy too much, the taste is average ⑤ Fresh Flower Cake: Some shops offer the experience of making fresh flower cakes at no extra charge, but you have to buy the finished cakes / There are boat tours in the ancient town, 60 yuan per person, lasting about 20 minutes 🔶You can experience the beautiful scenery of water and clouds in the wetlands. / 🔺For accommodation in Tengchong, if you arrange one day for Heshun Ancient Town 🔺It is recommended to stay in the urban area, which is much more convenient for carrying luggage and visiting other attractions. Many accommodations in the ancient town are wooden loft guesthouses, which are not soundproof. / ✅️Travel time: February 7-9, 2024 ✅️Tengchong weather is cold in the morning and evening, but hot in the sun, so it's still necessary to bring warm clothes ✅️Feel free to discuss if you have any questions /

Tengchong Travel Notes

I visited Tengchong in mid-January 2024 Stayed in Heshun Ancient Town. The entrance ticket was 55 yuan per person. Ticket checks are required when entering and moving around the town, but if you don't have your ticket, you can report your ID number to look up the purchase record. After 7:30 pm, taking a taxi back allows you to avoid the ticket check. Stay: We stayed in the 'Colorful Clouds' room at Yifang Longtai Homestay, which offers a 270-degree panoramic view. The host was very warm-hearted and had turned on the bed's water heating before we arrived. Clothing: During this season, Tengchong is quite cool in the morning and evening, but warm at noon. There's no need for short sleeves, but do bring sunscreen. Transport: You can walk around Heshun Ancient Town, and taking a taxi to the scenic spots outside the town is not far. Driving in the town is inconvenient as it often requires navigating narrow roads. Sights: In the morning, you can finish touring Heshun Ancient Town in half a day, where there's a morning market that you can visit with your ticket. You can also visit the Heshun Library. In the afternoon, bring a swimsuit to the Rehai 'Big Rolling Pot'. You can buy tickets through the accommodation, which might be cheaper. When in Tengchong, you must experience the hot springs. We chose Rehai because it's more authentic. Of course, there are also some five-star hotels with hot springs. Rehai is known for its sulfur hot springs, but there are also other types like carbonic acid springs. Other hotel hot springs mainly offer carbonic acid springs. The next morning, we went to the Great Earth Tea Sea, but I must remind you that it's not the tea-picking season now, so there really isn't much to see or do. You might try it in early spring. In the afternoon, we went to the Wetland Park, which is great for taking photos. I also tried a cup of Dendrobium drink.

Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town

Tengchong Heshun, meaning 'gentlemen harmonious and people obedient', is built along the mountains and born beside the water, ranking first among the top ten most charming ancient towns. During the Ming Dynasty, the southwest was pacified, and military farming and border defense were established here, hence the ancestors of the ancient town were mainly Han Chinese, and every corner prominently displays the traces of Central Plains culture, with the architecture revealing the charm of the Huizhou style.

Inventory of the off-the-beaten-path attractions I visited while living in Tengchong

Every year, I spend some time in Tengchong, where every season is picturesque. In spring, there are plum blossoms, pear blossoms, crabapple flowers, rapeseed flowers, and camellia. In summer, there are lotus flowers🪷 and verdant rice fields. In autumn and early winter, there are ginkgo trees. ... Here, I have organized a list of lesser-known, beautiful spots by season for everyone. If you're in Tengchong, babies, don't miss out. - 🌸【Spring】 🔸Laifeng Mountain (for pear blossoms, crabapple flowers, camellia) 🔸Zhongying Plum Blossom Village (plum blossoms) 🔸Jietou (rapeseed flowers) 🔸Hemu Village (camellia) · 🌲【Summer】 🔸Heshun Ancient Town (for lotus flowers) 🔸Gaoligong Mountain (this is the most worthwhile place to go, but there are many routes, be sure to choose carefully) 🔸Bapai Giant Spring (a real-life version of Monet's Garden🌸) 🔸Dongshan Grassland · 🍁【Autumn·Winter】 🔸Lesser-known Ancient Ginkgo Village (not🙅🏻‍♀️ Gudong Ginkgo Village) 🔸Lesser-known Ginkgo Tea House 🔸Tengchong Box 🔸Mayu Valley · 🍀【All Seasons】 🔸Dongguan Village 🔸Qiluo Ancient Town 🔸Mao Kui Mountain 🔸Yunfeng Mountain 🔸Budu Tea House 🔸Simola 🔸Dadi Tea Sea - For specific travel tips, keep following me, I'll update periodically‼️

A Complete Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Merrymaking in Heshun Ancient Town - One Article Is All You Need!

Before setting off, what fun things are there to do in Heshun? After arriving, it's truly delightful! I've visited dozens of ancient towns, if not hundreds, but Heshun is the only one that made me exclaim, 'This is what a real ancient town is like!' It has the least commercial atmosphere and the most human touch, no wonder it's rated by 'National Geographic' as a must-visit ancient town. Without further ado, here's a detailed 3-day, 2-night guide to Heshun Ancient Town for you to keep! 🚘Transportation: From Dali to Tengchong, there's no high-speed train. It's recommended to use 'Dian Yue Travel', costing 168—188 yuan, with selectable seats, in a 9-passenger business van. It takes just 4 hours. 🎫Ticket: 55 yuan (valid for 7 days), if you don't want to visit the ancient town attractions, you can also choose to enter before 8 am or after 8 pm. I was quite resistant to this ticket before coming, but after touring around, I found that the ancient town is indeed large, and if you want to gain a deeper understanding of its history, it's worth buying a ticket. 🌺Attractions to Check In: ❶Crossroad Morning Market: A display of the human touch, with small vendors setting up stalls every morning, mainly selling vegetables, fruits, meats, snacks, and some daily necessities. Go early, as they pack up around noon. Navigation: Heshun Shopping Center. ❷Heshun Alleys: Quiet and leisurely, great for taking photos by the river. ❸Zhongtian Temple: The highest point of the ancient town, offering a panoramic view. ❹Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group: Consists of 7 towering century-old camphor trees, lush and intertwined, resembling the Thousand-Hand Guanyin from afar. ❺Wild Duck Lake: The lake is vast, and I was lucky to see egrets. ❻Shuanghong Bridge: Next to it, villagers wash clothes in the laundry; outside, there are wheat fields, and the rapeseed flowers are blooming this season. ❼Bailian Hot Springs: Booking online costs 230 yuan, but you can get a better deal if you ask the innkeeper to book for you. There are about 10 outdoor pools, in a nice setting. 🍝Food to Check In: ✔Cun's Rolled Rice Noodles: A must-try, truly delicious! 3 yuan ✔Grandma Yang's Thin Bean Powder: Made from ground soybeans, only served for breakfast, and even I, who am picky, finished a large bowl in one go. Eating it with deep-fried dough sticks is a unique experience. ✔Aunt Cun's Thin Bean Powder: Featured on CCTV, but I think Grandma Yang's is tastier. ✔Little Liu's Copper Ladle Beef: A large bowl full of beef, so good that two people can't finish it, 168 yuan. ✔Mom's Taste: Tasty and well-known, a restaurant that locals are aware of. ✔Fatty Barbecue: The best barbecue I've had in Yunnan, everything is delicious, though the prices are relatively high. It's truly remote, found by groping in the dark up the mountain at 11 pm. ✔Pine Flower Cake: With a faint scent of pine flower powder, topped with red beans, mildly sweet and not greasy.

Tengchong | A Travel Guide to Heshun Ancient Town, a Renowned Historical and Cultural Town

【Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town Travel Guide】 Location: Heshun Ancient Town is located 4 kilometers southwest of the urban area of Tengchong City, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: Some cities have direct flights to Tengchong / Fly to Kunming for a visit and then transfer to Tengchong (Yunnan basically has airports or high-speed trains in every prefecture, so don't worry) ⏰Opening Hours: Open all year from 7:30 to 22:00 💰Ticket Price: 55 yuan for adults (free for the elderly and children who meet the conditions) (Remember to like, follow, and save, my treasures❤️) 🏠Accommodation: It is recommended to choose a hot spring hotel / homestay 📚Introduction: Heshun Ancient Town is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan. For over six hundred years, Central Plains culture, Western culture, Nanzhao culture, and frontier culture have blended and collided here, forming a unique culture of overseas Chinese and caravan culture, making Heshun one of the four typical ecological and cultural villages in Yunnan Province. Heshun Ancient Town is built along the mountains and by the water, stretching for miles, with temples, Taoist temples, ancestral halls, and numerous alleys, as well as more than 100 Qing Dynasty residences. The architecture is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, with the grace of Huizhou architecture and the clarity of Western architecture, as well as the charm of Southeast Asia. It is a 'National AAAAA-level Tourist Attraction'. ⛩Attractions to Check Out: 1️⃣Heshun Shunhe Archway (Picture 3) Chinese people like the words 'harmony' and 'smoothness', and no matter how they are combined, they are desirable and thought-provoking. Here, the palindrome rhetorical technique is cleverly used to form the combination of 'harmony and smoothness', expressing a beautiful yearning for life and good wishes for people. The words 'Ren Li' on the back of the archway were written by Zhao Fan, a famous talent in modern Chinese history who once served as the governor of Tengyue, meaning that Heshun is a town that values traditional culture and the ethics of benevolence and righteousness. 2️⃣Archway (Picture 4) The archways in Heshun Ancient Town were built in the old times to commend meritorious service, scholarly achievements, virtuous governance, and loyalty and filial piety. The existing Heshun archways are divided into three categories: the Centenarian Archway, the Culture Archway, and the Loyalty and Filial Piety Archway. The 'Wenzhi Guangchang' archway at the old bridgehead of Shuanghong Bridge is a Culture Archway, and the 'Bingqing Yujie' archway at the new bridgehead of Shuanghong Bridge is a Loyalty and Filial Piety Archway. 3️⃣Heshun Library (Picture 5) The Heshun Library was established in the 17th year of the Republic of China (1928) and is known as the largest rural library in China. It currently holds more than 110,000 volumes, including inscriptions by many cultural giants such as Hu Shi, Xiong Qinglai, and Li Shizeng. 4️⃣Shuanghong Bridge (Picture 6) The two bridges resemble double rainbows lying on the waves, with exquisite shapes. The bridge is shaded by green willows and red lotuses reflecting the sun, with the sound of village women washing clothes incessantly; under the bridge, geese and ducks play in the water, and fish swim in the shallow bottom, presenting a peaceful and beautiful scenery of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. 5️⃣Wenchang Palace (Picture 7) The Wenchang Palace in Heshun was built during the Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty (1821~1850) and consists of the main hall, rear hall, Kuixing Pavilion, Zhuyi Pavilion, passageway, two wings, the main gate, and the large moon platform at the very front.

HeShun Ancient Town

HeShun Ancient Town is built along the river, with the most characteristic laundry pavilion here. Geese and ducks play in the water, fish swim freely, trees on both sides are shaded, and flowers are like brocade.