Tengchong 3 Days 2 Nights Travel Guide

🌿 Tengchong Travel Guide: A Perfect Encounter with Volcanic Hot Springs, Ancient Town Slow Life, and the Remote Border Secrets 🌿

📍 【Trip Highlights】

Volcanic Geothermal Wonders: China’s youngest volcanic group + 88 hot spring spots
The First City at the Border: The jade hometown on the China-Myanmar border, the "extreme border paradise" described by Xu Xiake
Ancient Village Cultural Code: Heshun Ancient Town with 600 years of history + Dai and Wa ethnic customs

🗓️ Recommended Itinerary (3 Days 2 Nights)
Day 1: Volcano Awakening Ceremony → Hot Spring Healing Night

Morning:
🌋 Volcano Geological Park (Entrance fee 35 RMB)
✔️ Hike the Dakongshan volcanic crater (498 steps)
✔️ Take a hot air balloon to overlook the volcanic group (peak season only, 280 RMB/person)
Afternoon:
🛁 Rehai Scenic Area (Entrance fee 50 RMB)
✔️ Watch the "Big Boiling Pot" cooking eggs (egg skewer 5 RMB/skewer)
✔️ Soak in premium sulfur springs (Yugu Hot Spring from 268 RMB)
Overnight Stay:
🏡 Recommended "Anantara Hot Spring Resort" or "Lotus Hot Spring" private villa

Day 2: Heshun Slow Time → Wetland Birdwatching

Early Morning:
☕ Morning market in Heshun Ancient Town, drink "thin bean powder" with grilled rice cakes
Morning:
🏮 Heshun Ancient Town (Entrance fee 55 RMB/valid for 3 days)
✔️ Check in at the library (China’s most beautiful rural library)
✔️ Visit the Wanlouzi Folk House Museum
Afternoon:
🦢 Beihai Wetland (Entrance fee 55 RMB)
✔️ Experience grass raft (120 RMB/person) ✔️ Winter black-necked crane watching
Dinner:
🍲 Must-try local dishes: clay pot stew, dajiujia (fried rice cakes), and zongbao fried pork

Day 3: Border Exploration / Ginkgo Village Exclusive (Nov-Dec)

Option A (Standard):
🚗 Private car to "Ginkgo Village" (40 km from city center)
📸 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees + farmhouse banquet with traditional winnowing basket dishes
Option B (In-depth):
🌄 Light hiking in "Gaoligong Mountain" (guide required)
🛍️ Visit the "Jade Trading Market" (remember to bargain!)

🚗 Transportation Guide

✈️ Major transport: Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (limited direct flights)
🚌 Recommended: Take a bus from Baoshan/Mangshi (2-3 hours)
🚕 City transport: Didi is convenient, car rental about 300 RMB/day

🌟 Local Insider Tips

Hot Spring Choices:

High-end experience → Anantara / Bailian
Cost-effective → Rehai Yugu
Wild nature → Sakura Valley (primitive forest hot spring)

Best Season:

October to December (golden ginkgo + less rain)
Avoid July to August rainy season

Border Precautions:

Bring ID card when going to Diantan Port
Don’t fall for strangers’ "super low price jade"

📸 Must-Photo Spots

Morning mist at Heshun Ancient Town laundry pavilion
Steam from the Big Boiling Pot in Rehai
"Floating carpet" scenery at Beihai Wetland
Golden courtyard in Ginkgo Village (best photo time mid to late November)

💡 Traveler’s Note: Tengchong is perfect for slowing down the pace, soaking in hot springs every day, and sipping Lei Xiang tea in the sun at the ancient town — that’s the true "Yunnan slow life" essence.