Tengchong is called "the first city in the extreme" by Xu Xiake. Jade, hot springs and border towns are synonymous with it. The four iconic attractions, Yunfeng Mountain, Beihai Wetland, Ginkgo Village and Atami Hot Spring, are not to be missed. It is 600 kilometers away from the provincial capital Kunming.
, Tengchong 3-day free travel guide is as follows: Day 1: Heshun Ancient Town - Beihai Wetland You must sleep until you wake up naturally on the first day, and then go shopping in this border town with more than 600 years of history - Heshun Ancient Town to eat, Tengchong bait silk,
Dajiujia, Earthen Pot, Qinglong Crossing the Sea Soup, Hot Pot Beef, and Thin Bean Noodles are the most distinctive local delicacies.
The old streets, alleys, bluestone roads, ancestral halls, and archways built during the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Heshun Ancient Town all record the history of this famous hometown of overseas Chinese in my country. Here you can experience the harmonious folk customs and the uniqueness of small bridges and flowing water. , historical and cultural charm, and "messy" architectural style.
In the afternoon, go to the Beihai Wetland, the only national wetland reserve in Yunnan Province, to go wild in the "deep grassland" and have an alternative boating experience. Paddling on grass rows and stepping on fish are the most unique experiences here. In the wetland with blue sky and green grass
Let yourself go, this is a paradise for birds and fish, and getting close to nature may be the best way to travel.
When you return to Heshun Ancient Town in the evening, you can continue shopping for the delicacies you haven’t had time to taste, or you can go to the bar street to have a drink, listen to local folk songs, and feel the night charm of this hometown of overseas Chinese and the first city in the world.
The next day: One-day trip to Yunfeng Mountain. Early the next morning, take a bus to Yunfeng Mountain, which is a Taoist holy land and the highest place in Tengchong. Climb up Yunfeng Mountain and feel the spirit of "seeing all the small mountains at a glance". There are more than 2,700 people here.
Each step is carved directly into the cliff with an axe. The famous three-fold ladder will definitely give you a surge of adrenaline.
There are 43 nearly vertical stone stairs hanging in the mountain, and each step is only as wide as the sole of a foot. There are abyss on both sides. Visitors can only face the cliff and hold on to the iron chain to go up. It is really frightening.
If you come to Tengchong from late November to late December, you can stop by to see that golden world - Ginkgo Village. This is the filming location of Donnie Yen's movie "Martial Arts". Every year when the ginkgo leaves turn yellow, this place becomes Tengchong.
One of the symbols and a must-visit place.
Day 3: Volcano Park - Atami Hot Spring 99 Headless Mountains - The volcanic ruins have become the most attractive way here. It is also one of the four major volcano groups in China. You can also take a hot air balloon to see the true appearance of the volcano group.
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Near each volcano crater, tourists with good luck can also pick up volcanic rocks in gray, red, black and other colors that will not sink to the bottom of the water as souvenirs.
You can also see the columnar joints formed by volcanic lava and see the footprints left by volcanic eruptions thousands of years ago.
In the afternoon, you can enjoy the most unique project in Tengchong - the natural sulfur hot springs. The most worth visiting place here is the Atami Scenic Area. There are many springs, strong steam and large flow of hot spring water in the scenic area, which are rare in the country.
After a few days of travel and tiredness, enjoy your vacation and come to Atami Hot Spring to wash away your fatigue.
Note that the hot springs here are natural sulfur hot springs. Tourists who are allergic to sulfur and other minerals are advised not to soak in the hot springs easily.
In addition to soaking in hot springs, there is a pregnant well where it is said that drinking water can lead to pregnancy, a large boiling pot with a water temperature of more than 90 degrees Celsius, and boiled eggs in hot springs. The wonders of hot springs such as Sister Spring, Pearl Spring, and Toad Mouth are not to be missed.
It is recommended to visit first and then soak in the hot spring. Beauty Pool Hot Spring only closes at 23:30 in the evening, so you can enjoy the hot spring time to your heart's content.
When traveling to Tengchong, the jade market is a must-visit place. The so-called "one sword makes you poor, one sword makes you rich" story comes from here. It tells the thrill of gambling on Tengchong's raw jade stones. Hundreds and tens of millions of raw jade stones here are usually
Set up a stall to sell food like buying vegetables in a wet market.
There is no need to stay in a hotel/inn with a hot spring pool when going to Tengchong, because such rooms are on the expensive side. B&Bs priced at 2-300 yuan also have hot springs directly connected to the home, which is extremely cost-effective.
And the best way to enjoy Tengchong Hot Spring is not in a hotel, but in a scenic spot.