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Why visit Tengchong? Volcanoes + Hot Springs + Ginkgo = A Divine Combination! This border town in Yunnan is simply a vacation paradise~ Soaking in natural hot springs, stepping on golden ginkgo

Why visit Tengchong? Volcanoes + Hot Springs + Ginkgo = A Divine Combination! This border town in Yunnan is simply a vacation paradise~ Soaking in natural hot springs, stepping on golden ginkgo leaves, experiencing the slow pace of life in the "First City at the Edge" is truly delightful! ✈️Transportation Guide: 1️⃣Long-distance Transportation: Flight: Kunming → Tengchong 1 hour (Suggested: fly to Kunming first for a more cost-effective transfer) High-speed Rail: Get off at Baoshan Station and transfer to a bus/carpool (approx. 80 RMB/person) Self-drive: 7 hours from Kunming, many beautiful sights along the way but mountain roads are rugged 2️⃣Local Transportation: 🚍Infrequent bus services, car rental recommended between attractions (300 RMB/day) 🛵Renting an electric scooter in Heshun Ancient Town is super convenient (50 RMB/day) 🌟Must-visit Attractions: 【Natural Wonders】 🌋Rehai Scenic Area: Watching boiling hot springs + cooking eggs in the 'Big Rolling Pot' is super fun! Ticket 50 RMB 🚁Volcano Park: Horse riding/hot air balloon ride to overlook the crater, ticket 35 RMB 🍂Beihai Wetland: Raft on grass to see the golden grass sea, ticket 55 RMB 【Cultural Ancient Towns】 🏮Heshun Ancient Town: Stroll through a century-old overseas Chinese hometown, ticket 55 RMB 🍁Ginkgo Village: Most beautiful from mid-November to early December, amazing for photos! 【Hot Spring Experience】 ♨️Banyan Tree/Bailian: High-end experience (200-300 RMB/person) 💰Rehai Bath Valley: Value for money choice 🏨Accommodation Recommendations: 【Ancient Town First Choice】 Anzhiruosu Mountain: Designer B&B, amazing terrace view! 600+/night Yanji Xiangxue Resort Courtyard: An old house bursting with artistic flair, 400+/night 【Hot Spring Hotels】 Banyan Tree Resort: Hot spring pool directly accessible from the room, 1500+/night Hehua Hot Spring: Forest hillside hot spring pools, high value for money 800+/night 🍜Foodie Guide: 1️⃣Dajiujia (Stir-fried Rice Cakes): A must-try at Cun Dama Doufen Restaurant! 2️⃣Tuguozi (Clay Pot Stew): The most authentic 'taste of mom' 3️⃣Xidoufen (Thin Bean Jelly): Any vendor at Heshun Morning Market sells delicious ones 4️⃣Tongpiao Beef (Copper Ladle Beef): Chaowei Halal is the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: 1️⃣Ginkgo season is most beautiful in late November, don't go at other times and find nothing 2️⃣One hot spring experience is enough 3️⃣Heshun ticket 55 RMB, some B&Bs offer free entry 4️⃣Be sure to do sun protection + keep warm! 💡3-Day 2-Night Itinerary: D1: Heshun Ancient Town + Rehai night hot spring soak D2: Volcano Park + Beihai Wetland + Ginkgo Village D3: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall + City food tour Volcanoes on the left🌋 hot springs on the right♨️ ginkgo rain overhead🍂 local life below~ This border town is truly worth it! Quickly save this guide and set off~
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