Tengchong's best tourist destinations in April and May

# Tengchong has returned ✈️Four days and three nights of babysitting tips, just follow them Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you, Tengchong is simply a beautiful treasure tourist destination hidden deep in the mountains! This time I went to Tengchong for four days and three nights. After I came back, I couldn’t wait to share my carefully prepared itinerary with everyone. I hope this guide can help you have a great travel experience and make your trip to Tengchong without regrets~ ## DAY1: Explore the ancient charm of the hometown of overseas Chinese and the wonders of Atami ### 🌅Morning: Stroll around Heshun Ancient Town Heshun Ancient Town, this overseas Chinese hometown with a century-old history, is like a thick book with stories on every page. Once you enter the ancient town, you can stroll slowly on the stone road and feel the traces of time. Be sure to check in at Shushu Bookstore. The glass windows of the bookstore contrast with the rice fields outside. Any photo you take will give you the feeling of a blockbuster movie, as if time has stopped at this moment. Next, visit the library and the Caravan Museum, where you can deeply feel the former prosperity and glory of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, as if you can hear the sound of horse hooves and camel bells echoing in your ears. Finally, we stopped in front of Ai Siqi's former residence and admired the reflection of the green tiles and white walls in the water. The picture was as beautiful as an ink painting, which made people unable to help but indulge in it. ### 🌋Afternoon: Encounter Atami Scenic Area The Rehai Scenic Area is like a mysterious underground fire palace, full of fantasy. As soon as you arrive at the scenic area, you can see the Pearl Spring tumbling constantly, as if countless pearls are jumping, which is very spectacular. There is also a pregnancy well, where many people pray in the hope of welcoming a new life. Of course, the big boiling pot is a check-in spot that you absolutely cannot miss. You can taste the eggs steamed in the big boiling pot, which tastes particularly sweet. At night, we stayed in a hot spring hotel in the scenic area and soaked in the sulfur springs to completely relax our tired body and mind, as if all the worries were washed away with the hot spring water. ## DAY2: A wonderful journey to volcanoes and wetlands ### 🌄Morning: Explore the Volcano Geopark The Volcanic Geological Park is a masterpiece of nature. If you want a different experience, be sure to arrive before 8 am and take a hot air balloon ride to overlook the volcanoes. When you slowly rise into the sky and look at the huge craters beneath your feet, the shocking feeling is simply indescribable. If you have enough energy, you can also hike up Dakong Mountain, but be careful, the steps on the mountain are quite steep, so you must hike according to your ability. During the climbing process, you can feel the charm of the volcano up close, breathe the fresh air, and feel as if you are one with nature. ### 🌿Afternoon: Visit Beihai Wetland Beihai Wetland is like a green gem inlaid in the earth. From April to May every year, large fields of irises bloom here. The colorful flowers sway gently in the breeze, like a beautiful painting. If you don’t come during this time period, it doesn’t matter. You can watch a variety of migratory birds playing and foraging in the wetlands, which are full of vitality and vigor. You can also paddle a grass raft to experience the unique charm of the water grassland. Remember to wear light-colored clothes so that the photos will look better and you can easily become the focus of your circle of friends. ## DAY3: The interweaving of autumn ginkgo and historical remembrance ### 🌲Morning (choose one) A. **November-December 👉Ginkgo Village**: If you come to Tengchong during this period, you must not miss Ginkgo Village. There are 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees here, and the golden ginkgo leaves are falling one after another, just like covering the earth with a thick yellow blanket. In Chenjiazhai, you can take pictures of the beautiful scene of smoke rising up and interweaving with ginkgo leaves. There is also the King Ginkgo Tree, which is tall and straight and has witnessed the changes of time. Standing at its feet, you will feel a sense of historical weight. B. **Other seasons👉Yunfeng Mountain**: If it is not the ginkgo season, Yunfeng Mountain is also a good choice. Although climbing the "Three-fold Cloud Ladder" is a bit difficult, the moment you touch the "Blessing Stone" to pray for a blessing, you will feel that it is all worth it. Standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking the surrounding beautiful scenery, you will have a heroic spirit of "standing on the top of the mountain and overlooking all the other mountains". ### 📜Afternoon: Remembering history The National Cemetery and the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall are important windows for us to understand the history of the Burma Road. When you come to the Martyrs' Cemetery, you must remain solemn. Here are buried countless heroes and martyrs who sacrificed their lives for their country and nation. Their deeds and spirit are worth remembering forever. Next, go to the Yunnan-Western Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall and exchange your mainland China ID card for a ticket to enter. It is recommended that you visit with a tour guide so that you can have a deeper understanding of that magnificent history and feel the bravery and patriotism of our ancestors. ## DAY4: Rainforest adventure in Baihualing, Gaoligong The Gaoligong Baihualing small loop is an intimate contact with nature. You can travel through the tropical rainforest to explore the mystery of the strangler banyan king and feel the magic and greatness of nature. In front of the Yin Yang Valley Twin Waterfalls, put on waterproof shoes and take a set of forest-themed photos to make yourself feel like you are in a fairy tale world. If you are lucky, you may encounter gibbons and gray leaf monkeys during the period of 7:00-9:00. Their agile figures and cute looks will surely make you laugh. ## 📌Travel Tips ① Tengchong Airport is only 8km away from the city. In order to make travel more convenient, it is recommended that you rent a car or charter a car so that you can arrange your itinerary freely and go wherever you want. ② In terms of accommodation, the homestays or hot spring hotels with observation decks in Heshun Ancient Town are quite distinctive. Staying in an observation deck B&B, you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise in the morning and the brilliant starry sky at night; staying in a hot spring hotel, you can enjoy the comfort and relaxation brought by the hot springs every day. ③ Tengchong’s climate is changeable, so you should prepare a thin coat all year round in case the weather suddenly turns cold. If you come during the rainy season, be sure to bring an umbrella to block both the sun and the rain. ④ Ginkgo season (mid-November to early December) is the peak season for tourism in Tengchong. There are many tourists at this time, so you need to book a room one month in advance to avoid having trouble finding suitable accommodation. ## 😋Food recommendations ### Copper gourd beef Tonggou beef is one of Tengchong's specialties. It contains brisket, tripe and beef skin, and comes with four sides. It is recommended that you order the clear soup base so that you can better taste the deliciousness of the beef. If you like spicy food, you can also make your own dipping sauce. You can never go wrong with it and it is guaranteed to be a great meal! ### Diluted soybean powder Thin bean powder is also a delicacy not to be missed. The freshly baked bait is dipped in thin bean powder made from peas and paired with local chili peppers. The taste is spicy and fragrant. One bite will fill you with a sense of happiness that will leave you with an endless aftertaste. Everyone, after reading this guide, are you already eager to go to Tengchong to start a wonderful trip? Then take action quickly, I believe you will fall in love with this beautiful city!