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In Tengchong, you can find "gambling on stones" stalls everywhere. For outsiders, it's okay to participate a little, but don't get too addicted. In addition, Tengchong's Tengxuan, Moguo tea, paper umbrellas, and peasant paintings are all local specialties, which you can bring back as gifts for relatives and friends.
Tengchong volcanic rocks include basalt, olivine basalt and many other types. They have many characteristics such as heat preservation, heat insulation, sound absorption, acid and alkali resistance, corrosion resistance and pollution-free. There are many small shops and stalls on the roadside in Tengchong selling small items made of volcanic stones, which are very interesting and definitely good to keep as souvenirs.
Qingliang Moguo Tea is produced on Qingliang Mountain at an altitude of 2,000 meters in Puchuan Township, Tengchong County. It is made using a special process of grinding pot drying, hence the name Qingliang Moguo Tea or Qingliang Mountain Moguo Tea.
The safflower camellia, a native species of Yunnan camellia, has been cultivated in gardens for over 1,000 years. Not only is its fiery crimson color captivating, but the jade-like berries swaying on its branches are equally captivating. The fragrant and delicious tea oil extracted from these berries is a premium, all-natural tonic.
Tengchong doesn't produce jade, but its unique geographical location made it once the largest jade distribution center in Southeast Asia, fostering the development of jade carving. Tengchong jade processing has a history of approximately 500 years. Burmese jade, carved and processed by Tengchong artists, has become priceless, giving rise to the saying, "Gold has a price, but jade is priceless."
Teng Xuan paper originated in the Qing Dynasty. Because it was produced in Guanyintang, a suburb northwest of the city, it was once known as "Guanyintang Big White Paper." It was also named "Yu Xuan" because a local merchant named Yu specialized in Teng Xuan paper. Even the great master Xu Beihong considered Teng Xuan paper an excellent choice for painting. In 1980, relevant Chinese authorities officially approved the name "Xuehua Brand" for the paper produced by the Tengchong Xuan Paper Factory for painting and calligraphy, and it is now sold nationwide and internationally.
Xingyang Village in Gudong Town, Tengchong County, has historically been famous in western Yunnan and northern Myanmar for making paper umbrellas. Almost every family in the village has ancestors who made paper umbrellas. The umbrellas are made with fine craftsmanship, are light and durable, and are sold to various places in western Yunnan and Myanmar, and are very popular among people.
Rattan weaving is also one of Tengchong's main specialties. In the primeval forests bordering Myanmar, Tengchong grows a plant called rattan, which locals use to weave into tables, chairs, bookshelves, and other rattan furniture. These are lighter than wooden furniture and appear more elegant and beautiful.
Dai brocade is crafted on ancient wooden looms, using common cotton thread, various colored wools, and silks. Dai brocade weavers possess exceptional skill, resulting in exquisitely composed and vibrantly colored fabrics featuring designs such as peacocks, flowers, and plants, as well as inscriptions in Chinese and Dai script, making them highly valuable for appreciation.
Tengchong peasant paintings, primarily created by ethnic minorities such as the Dai, Lisu, and Wa, display distinct ethnic characteristics. They share a common heritage with traditional Chinese folk art and handicrafts, such as paper-cutting, dough modeling, clay figurines, shadow puppetry, and woodblock prints. Their overall artistic level rivals that of renowned Jinshan and Huxian peasant paintings.
There are many quaint teahouses on both sides of the streets of the night market. The antique buildings on both sides add a touch of elegance to this place. Restaurants and shops gather here, making it a good place for shopping.
Address: Dongfang Road, Tengchong County, Baoshan City
Transportation: Take a taxi
A jade market with a wide variety of jade jewelry. Those interested in jade can visit. Address: No. 207, Tai'an Campus, Xiufeng Community, Tengchong County, Baoshan City (opposite the Forestry Bureau)
Contact: 0875-5184499
Opening hours: 9:00-23:00
You can taste tea here. The environment inside is also very good and the price is not expensive.
Address: No. 55, Zongbao Street, Yuquanyuan, Tengchong County, Baoshan City (near Guanfang Hotel)
Contact: 0875-5195718