Autumn in Tengchong – The Golden Paradise of Ginkgo Trees

🍂 Autumn in Tengchong – The Golden Paradise of Ginkgo Trees

If there is one reason to visit Tengchong, it must be the most beautiful ginkgo village in China. Every autumn, the village turns into a golden wonderland – each household plants ginkgo trees, and fallen leaves carpet the alleys like a dreamy oil painting. No wonder people call it “the number one ginkgo village under heaven.”

🍁 Best Time to Visit:
• Late October – early November: leaves begin to turn pale yellow
• Nov 5 – Nov 20: the golden peak, the most dazzling time
• Nov 20 – Dec 5: glowing like a fairytale
• After Dec 5: a romantic season of falling leaves

📍 Must-visit spots in Tengchong during autumn:
• Ginkgo Village – the fairytale-like highlight of the season
• Beihai Grassland – a poetic landscape praised by Xu Xiake, with lakes and golden meadows
• Volcanic Geopark – majestic natural formations perfect for photography
• Heshun Ancient Town – one of Yunnan’s most charming towns, especially romantic in autumn
• Tengchong Tea Plantations – sip fresh tea while admiring golden views over endless fields
• Wa Ethnic Village (Simolawa) – an authentic cultural encounter, peaceful and untouched

✨ Tengchong in autumn is a rare harmony of nature and culture – golden ginkgo trees, vast grasslands, volcanic landscapes, ancient towns, and local traditions. A trip here is not just about sightseeing, but about slowing down and feeling the simple happiness that autumn brings.

Post by Hami Nguyen | Sep 18, 2025