The expressway from Panzhihua to Dali has recently been opened to traffic. You can take this route to visit beautiful scenic spots in surrounding cities. You can see which scenic spots have good scenery and are worth visiting. Take a tour, details below. Operation time
The Panzhihua to Dali (Sichuan) Expressway has recently opened for trial operation
On December 6, the Panzhihua-Dali Expressway held a project opening ceremony at the Panzhihua South Toll Station, marking the start of the project from Sichuan The Panda Expressway, invested and constructed under the leadership of China Railway Investment Corporation, was officially opened to traffic for trial operation on that day after five years of construction. During the trial operation, no tolls were charged for the time being.
Panzhihua Expressway (in Sichuan), with a total length of about 41 kilometers, starts from Renhe Town, Renhe District, Panzhihua City, passes through Renhe Town and Zhongba Township, and ends at Taiping Township, Renhe District, Panzhi City, including the main line and the branch line of Lipan Expressway.
There are 19 bridges and 6 tunnels along the entire line. The entire line is constructed according to four-lane highway standards, with a design speed of 80 kilometers per hour. There are three toll stations - Panzhihua South Toll Station, Zhongba Toll Station and Taiping Toll Station; one service area: Panzhihua South Service Area (temporarily closed, opening hours will be announced separately).
The Panzhihua-Dali Expressway is a major southbound passage out of Sichuan. After the completion of the entire line, the time from Panzhihua to Dali will be shortened from the current 6 hours to about 2 hours.
By driving from Chengdu, you can go directly to Dali and Tengchong via Beijing-Kunming Expressway and Pandan-Dalian Expressway, and connect to Southeast Asia through Tengchong.
At present, about 160 kilometers of the Yunnan section of the Pan-Dalian Expressway are still to be built. After the Yunnan section of the Li-Pan Expressway is completed (expected to be in the first half of 2021) and opened to traffic, Panzhihua can reach Dali through Yongsheng and Binchuan. .
After the Pan-Dalian Expressway is fully completed, it will become an important link connecting the Chengdu Plain Economic Zone and Panxi Economic Zone, and also an important tourist channel between Sichuan and Yunnan. Travel Guide
It is located in the southwest of Yunnan, in the west of Baoshan City. It was called Dianyue in the Western Han Dynasty, and Tengchong Prefecture was established in the middle period of the Dali Kingdom.
This is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese and a country of literature. It is also known as the "First City on the Far Side" and is an important gateway to South Asia and Southeast Asia.
This is a place where All seasons are suitable for travel. From April to May, the grass grows and orioles fly, and it is full of vitality. From November to December, it is the best time to see ginkgo. Go to the hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan to see the rice fields in the distant mountains.
Observe the "Three Treasures of Tengchong" and live a life of border residents
Heshun Ancient Town is located to the west of Tengchong County. It was built in the Ming Dynasty and was named "Heshun" because of the small river passing by the village. It is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan, an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, and a must-stop place on the Southwest Silk Road.
The buildings in the ancient town are all built around the mountains. In front of the town, a clear stream surrounds the village and weeping willows brush the banks. It enjoys a harmonious pastoral scenery. The town is dotted with ancestral halls, archways, and ancient houses from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It is worth it. visit.
The town is not big, but there are many attractions to visit. You can go like this - Heshun Alley - Ai Siqi's Former Residence - Longyuan Pavilion - Heshun Library - Rice Paper Experience.
If you want to see everything, it is recommended to stay for one night. The inns here are renovated from old-fashioned residential buildings. Many of them have large courtyards with two or three entrances, and are quite cost-effective.
It is especially recommended to go to Heshun Library to see the rice paper made with local methods. This is also one of the three treasures of Tengchong (Tengxuan, Tengyao, Tengbian). You can buy some to give to friends.
Sitting in the charming scenery of flowers, reeds and birds
Tengchong Beihai Wetland was among the first to be announced as one of the 33 key protected wetlands in China in 1994. It is the only one in Yunnan The National Wetland Reserve is also the only subtropical volcanic barrier lake swamp wetland in southwest China.
It is beautiful all year round, but the scenery is different. In spring and summer, there are charming scenery of flowers + reeds + birds. In autumn and winter, although the grass and trees are withered and yellow, you can see the spectacular scene of flocks of birds.
There are many ways to play in the wetland. ①. Go deep into the center of the lake along the trestle, and then take a boat to experience the surrounding beauty; ②. There are farmhouses and restaurants by the lake. Try the freshwater fish and shrimp that are the main specialty of the wetland.
Put a straw bamboo raft to experience the ups and downs of the meadow
Only when you arrive at the Beihai Wetland do you know what a real wetland park is. The blue sky and white clouds are reflected in the blue waves, red flowers and green grass are inlaid on the edge of the wetland, and various water birds swim leisurely in the water, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
It is recommended to arrange a one-day trip to Beihai Wetland and Volcano Park together. Even if you can’t make it back to the county, it would be good to stay one night in a village near Beihai Wetland.
Check in to the most beautiful ancient ginkgo village in China
More than 30,000 ginkgo trees! A real-life "fairy tale world"
Some people say that there is only one thing between you and autumn. Tengchong Ginkgo Village is just across the road. If you haven’t been to Tengchong Ginkgo Village, you don’t know how beautiful Ginkgo is.
If you happen to come to Tengchong in autumn, you must visit Ginkgo Village. Mid-November to early December is the best viewing period for ginkgo viewing.
Jiangdong Ginkgo Village is located in Gudong Town, located in the north of Tengchong County. Gudong Town is known as the "Tengbei Important Town".
The ginkgo in Jiangdong Village is known as the "Ginkgo Kingdom" and has three major characteristics-①, ancient; ②, naturally connected; ③"the village is in the forest, and the forest is in the village"
Tengchong Ginkgo Village* There are more than 30,000 ancient ginkgo trees distributed here. It is said that this may be the largest, concentrated and ancient ginkgo forest discovered in Yunnan so far.
The ginkgo trees in the village are ancient and simple, hidden in the mountains, covering the entire village. There are yellow leaves flying in front and behind the house! Any photo taken will be a blockbuster.
This place can definitely satisfy all your fantasies about the fairy tale world! The earthen houses made of yellow mud are covered with black tiles, dried corn cobs are hung on the beams, and ginkgo trees are planted in front of every house. In late autumn, the whole village is covered with yellow leaves flying in the sky, falling on the stone walls, between the roof tiles, on the alleys, and in the courtyards. This is a real version of the fairy tale world.
In Ginkgo Village, everyone is wearing golden armor! Stay in a farmhouse for one night, sit quietly under the ginkgo tree, eat a farm meal, chat with the villagers, walk along the village path and climb the mountains, and think Compared with the bustle and noise at the entrance of the village, the experience is completely different.
Swim the underground river and view the volcanic scenery
The Volcano Geothermal Park is an excellent destination for exploring volcanic landforms
Tengchong has 97 volcanoes, and it is also an excellent place to explore volcanic landforms. One of the best destinations. Among them, the Volcano Geothermal Park is also a good place to appreciate the volcanic geological features.
The scenic spot includes three parts: large and small empty mountains, columnar joints (column joints formed when volcanic rocks cool) and Heiyu River. The distance between the three check-in points is not close. You can arrange the large and small empty mountains - columnar joints - Blackfish River.
The scenery of the Big and Small Kongshan Mountains are similar. If you have limited time, you can only climb the Small Kongshan Mountain, which will provide better scenery and save energy.
The Blackfish River Canyon located in the Volcano Park is adjacent to the "volcano scenic spot" - the columnar joints, and the scenery is also very good.
The Black Fish River is actually an underground river. Under the action of lava flow after the Tengchong volcanic movement, the magma blocked the underground river and caused the groundwater to flow out of the surface. This is also the largest low-temperature hot spring in Tengchong, with unabated flow and crystal clear water all year round.
The second largest hot spring field in China and the best place for geothermal recuperation in China
The water quality of Atami Hot Spring is soft, high temperature and very distinctive
As we all know, Yunnan is very rich in geothermal resources, accounting for 1/4 of the known hot springs in the country, and Tengchong is the most concentrated, with more than 80 hot spring groups. The most distinctive one is Tengchong Rehai.
In Atami, along the circular trail, you can see hot springs gushing out everywhere, and the mist is dense, which is very spectacular.
The most attractive thing is the "Atami Hot Pot", a circular hot spring pool with a water temperature as high as 96°. Locals often put corn, eggs, and peanuts in it for cooking.
More than 500 years of history + a village inhabited by the Wa people
Simola Wa Village is a niche place worth visiting in Tengchong
Simola Wa Village is a village with 500 people The villages inhabited by the Wa people for many years can be regarded as an original ecological ancient village with relatively complete preservation of national culture. "Simola" means "happy place" in the Wa language, and it is considered one of the most worthwhile niche places in Tengchong.
The village is not big, so you can visit it in 2-3 hours. These highlights are worth checking out:
①. The auditorium located at the innermost part of the village; ②. Simola Wa Cultural Center; ③ The wooden musical instruments of the Smola Wa people can be seen in the village pavilion ;④. The terraces at the entrance of the village are staggered and very interesting.
Because it has just opened, it is difficult to take a taxi. If you are not driving by yourself, it is recommended to carpool there from Heshun Ancient Town.
Food
Tuguozi is a famous dish in Tengchong and has a history of hundreds of years. The hot pot is specially made of earthenware and is heated by a charcoal fire in the middle. It has meat and vegetables, including pickled skin and egg rolls. There are also vegetables, taro, red potatoes and yellow bamboo shoots hidden underneath, and the color is also beautiful.
The rolled noodles must be hand-made to be fragrant. The fragrance of the old variety of pulped rice can be considered authentic! The rice skin is rolled into a large roll, and the seasoning is evenly covered on each layer. The layers are too layered.
Songhua cake is also a famous snack in Tengchong, and it is the taste that many Tengchong people remember.
Made from pine pollen and red beans, the upper layer is golden and the lower layer is purple, spread on green banana leaves.
The songhua cake is neither greasy nor too thin, and it still smells like nuts when you take a bite~
Route reference
Day1: Rehai-Heshun Ancient Town-Simola Wa Village
< p>Day2: Beihai Wetland-Volcanic Geothermal National Geopark-Big and Small Hollow Mountains-Columnar Joints-Heiyu River-Wanyao VillageDay3: Ginkgo Village-Xingyang Village-Yunfeng Mountain