Day 1: Gathering at various locations - Mangshi
All day
On the full-day assembly day, you'll have free time to travel to the meeting hotel (check in by submitting "China-Travel Note + Name").
Mangshi, a small border town in southwestern Yunnan, is the only city in China named with a single character. "Menghuan" in the Dai language means "City of Dawn." It is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan Province.
It boasts the ethnic charm of a frontier treasure, while its border location imbues it with the exotic charm of Southeast Asia.
Winter temperatures range from 13-24°C, a pleasant enough range for a refreshing winter's warmth. It's a perfect place to stop and enjoy a leisurely stroll with your family.
Tourists who arrive early can stroll and eat at Xinwanchang, Mengbanasi, Bingwu Street, and the Dai Ancient Town, or explore the streets and alleys for the unique Dai cuisine of western Yunnan, slowing down your journey.
[How to get to Mangshi]
1️⃣ Plane: There are direct flights from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, etc., and you can also transfer in Kunming
. 2️⃣ High-speed rail: There is no direct high-speed rail to Mangshi. You can take the high-speed rail from Kunming to Baoshan, and then take a bus from Baoshan Passenger Transport Terminal to Mangshi.
Day 2 Mangshi Full Day
All day
Mangshi Citywalk: Experience the tropical atmosphere at a slow pace
After breakfast, we'll take some time to explore the slow-paced city of Mangshi with a "Mangshi City Walk." Mangshi is imbued with an exotic charm, with Dai-style yellow glazed tile buildings, tropical palm trees lining the streets, temples and pagodas everywhere, and people slowly passing by on motorcycles, making it feel like we've been transported to Southeast Asia. We'll explore Mangshi on foot, crossing Tuanjie Street, sampling local delicacies at Best Food City, and then walking along Bodhi Street to Bodhi Temple, immersing ourselves in the slow pace of life.
Experience the intangible cultural heritage of "Dai paper-cutting" and feel the Dai culture
Dai paper-cutting, a sub-artifact of Chinese paper-cutting, was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, in the first batch of its inscriptions. Let's follow the Dai intangible cultural heritage inheritors and experience the charm of paper-cutting.
Menghuan Golden Pagoda, exotic customs come alive before your eyes
Gather in time to head to the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, located at the top of Leiyarang Mountain at an altitude of 1,079 meters in the southeast of Mangshi. It is a landmark building in Mangshi and a sacred place for the Dai people living here. The Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda is the largest hollow Buddhist pagoda in Asia. The pagoda is guarded by 16 statues of gods, including elephants, golden roosters, birds of wisdom, and the twelve zodiac animals. These are said to be the 16 animals that successfully reincarnated during the Buddha's reincarnation. From the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, you can overlook the city of Mangshi and experience the exotic customs.
Day 3: Mangshi → Baihualing → Lujiang Town
All day
Retracing the Ancient Southern Silk Road in Gaoligong Mountain, experiencing the charm of the species gene pool
We'll travel to Gaoligong Mountain and retrace the ancient Southern Silk Road. Gaoligong Mountain is one of the world's most biodiverse regions. We'll embark on a light hike (1370-1570 meters above sea level, a 5km round-trip distance, approximately 2 hours, on stone steps, making it a relatively easy hike). We'll follow streams and pass through dense primeval forests, admiring the swaying blossoms and exotic plants along the way. This will provide a unique perspective on nature, allowing us to experience the diversity and wonder of life. Deep within the Gaoligong Mountains lies a natural hot spring, where steaming water rises from the ground, gathering into a clear spring. We'll rest here, relax, and experience the warmth of Mother Earth.
Visit a coffee farm and experience handmade coffee
Lujiangba, blessed with a subtropical dry-hot valley climate, has become one of my country's most important coffee-growing bases, home to the renowned Baoshan Arabica coffee. Visit a local coffee farm and learn the traditional coffee roasting method, experiencing the entire process of charcoal roasting, grinding, and tasting, further expanding your coffee knowledge.
[Record-filing Instructions] If Baihualing is unable to hike due to force majeure factors such as weather or policies, the record-filing will be activated: Day 3 Mangshi - Gaoligong Mountain Natural Park Hike - Lujiangba Coffee Handmade Experience - Accommodation in Lujiang Town. The subsequent itinerary remains unchanged and the cost remains unchanged. Thank you for your understanding.
Day 4 Lujiang Town → Tengchong
All day
Cross the Longjiang Bridge and drive from Mangshi to Tengchong
The Longjiang Bridge is often called "a project in the clouds." Standing at the bridgehead and gazing across the water, the entire bridge, shrouded in mist and clouds, is a truly magnificent sight. It's also known as Yunnan's scenic thoroughfare, connecting the Gaoligong Mountains on one end to the remote city of Tengchong on the other.
Feel the warmth gushing out of the earth at Rehai, Tengchong's signature spot.
Upon arrival in Tengchong, we'll first visit the Rehai Scenic Area, a prime example of Tengchong's volcanic landscape. Hot springs gush forth from the surface, with the most spectacular being the Big Boiling Pot, where temperatures reach around 100 degrees Celsius and steam rises to the sky. As you approach Rehai, mist shrouds the area. The Big Boiling Pot, Exploding Spring, and Beauty Pool each offer breathtaking scenery. The hot springs are not only a place for viewing and bathing, but also for steaming food. This is the origin of the famous Yunnan 18 Oddities: eggs tied with straw for sale. Numerous air holes have been carved into the sides of the steps of the Big Boiling Pot, forming small troughs. These holes are used by vendors to steam eggs, peanuts, and other foods tied with straw.
Heshun Ancient Town Citywalk, explore the important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road
Heshun Ancient Town is a key town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and a must-stop on the Southwest Silk Road. Built around a mountain, the town's buildings rise gradually from east to west, stretching for two to three kilometers. The town is surrounded by a vast plain, with a clear stream winding around the village and willows gracing the banks, creating a harmonious, pastoral landscape. After checking in, depart at an appropriate time to explore the town's winding alleys, its old houses, streets, and ancient ancestral halls. Before the crowds gather, the ancient town remains peaceful. Unlock Heshun with 5,000 steps.
Day 5 Tengchong Full Day
All day
Visit Tengchong Volcano Park and explore the magnificent geological landscape
The park contains 97 volcanic bodies, 25 of which are well-preserved (including craters and cones), with a variety of cone types. The park also boasts several lava terraces, primarily those surrounding the crater, those surrounding the cone, and those overflowing from fissures. These lava terraces are extensive and gently sloping. These are not only a valuable natural resource but also a precious, non-renewable geological heritage.
National Intangible Cultural Heritage - Tengchong Shadow Play
Visit Tengchong Liu Yongzhou Shadow Play to enjoy a world intangible cultural heritage - shadow puppet art, experience the Central Plains culture active in the remote area, paint the shadow puppets yourself, and DIY a unique memory of Tengchong.
Summer Special: Hunting for Wild Mushrooms and Savoring Yunnan Flavors
Summer is a vibrant season in Yunnan. With the arrival of the rainy season, everything bursts into life. Wild mushrooms typically emerge from the soil in successive batches after a summer rain, with different varieties displaying diverse colors and shapes. Common edible wild mushrooms found in Tengchong include tricholoma, milk mushrooms, porcini, and chicken mushrooms. To ensure you don't miss out on this unique Yunnan experience, the July-August tour will skip the Tengchong shadow puppet show and instead offer a wild mushroom-picking experience (including dinner that day, no additional charge). Led by a local mushroom chef, you'll explore the forests near the volcanic park to search for wild mushrooms, identify edible species, and bring some home to a restaurant for a delicious taste of Yunnan. (Picking wild mushrooms is a bit of a gamble, as their growth is significantly affected by the weather. If you're unable to find any edible mushrooms, please be patient; we'll purchase and prepare them at the market or restaurant.)
Day 6 Tengchong → Tengchong Tuofeng Airport ★ Dismissal day
All day
Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, pay tribute to the martyrs of the Anti-Japanese War
After breakfast, we'll visit the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall. This cemetery, built to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the 20th Group Army of the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the capture of Tengchong during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, is one of the largest and best-preserved memorials for those killed on the front lines of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in China. The Chinese Expeditionary Force engaged in fierce battles with the Japanese invaders in Western Yunnan, blocking the enemy on the west bank of the Nujiang River. The intensity of the battle, known as the "Scorched Earth War of Resistance," commemorates a tragic and heroic chapter in history. We'll lay a white chrysanthemum in remembrance of those who sacrificed their lives for peace and restore national memory.
Special note: The Yunnan-Western Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall is closed on Mondays. If it falls on a Monday, it will be swapped with D4 Ancient Town Citywalk. The fee remains the same.
Today is the end of the tour, and we will arrange airport drop-off around 12:00. It takes about 30 minutes from Tengchong city to the airport. Please book your return flight after 14:00. Please relax this policy during holidays. If you need to take an earlier flight back, you will be deemed to have automatically given up your visit to the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall. Tourists who need to leave early or later are required to pay for their own transportation to the airport.
