Prefer this ancient town listed by National Geographic over Lijiang and Dali!

Tengchong, a place born for 'lying flat' Quieter than Lijiang and Dali, its beauty is otherworldly This sun-kissed treasure of a small town Makes one unforgettable after just one visit · Heshun Ancient Town with half the town surrounded by mountains and waters, and the other half by everyday life Like a paradise on earth, a beautiful scene at every step Rich cultural heritage and unique ancient town architecture All bring unexpected surprises Take my advice! Coming here during the off-season is really winning · 🗺️Organized some travel tips, here are some tips for visiting Tengchong ✅Heshun Ancient Town 🎫55r (free entry to the scenic area and any attractions within 7 days) The ancient town is quite large and it's very comfortable to stroll around I've simply listed a few of my favorite places 📍Heshun Library 📍Shuanghong Bridge Lotus Pond 📍Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group 📍Century-Old Vegetable Street 📍Wild Duck Lake 📍Laundry Pavilion 📍Shushu Bookstore · ✅About accommodation It is recommended to stay in Heshun Ancient Town, homestays usually include airport pickup✈️. We booked in advance the one our friend stayed at before, attracted by its quiet courtyard and the terrace where you can enjoy the breeze and daydream, but everyone can choose according to their own style · ✅About hot springs We chose 🪷Lotus Hot Spring Soaking in the hot springs amidst natural scenery, there are about 20 pools with temperatures ranging from 36 to 43 degrees Celsius · ✅Food recommendations 📍Big Tree Yaa Scenic Restaurant (a restaurant near our accommodation we found by chance, offering stir-fried dishes and soup pots, my companions thought the taste was good, and the owner was very enthusiastic) 📍Wuge Restaurant (mainly local cuisine, lemongrass ribs and hand-peeled bamboo shoots are in large portions, be careful not to over-order if there are few people) 📍Birdsong Stream (a forest-themed restaurant, the taste of the dishes was surprisingly good, and there's also a place to have coffee next door, great for taking photos) 📍Xidong Garden Restaurant (taste authentic local dishes in a century-old mansion of a caravan leader) 🌟And, some snacks in the ancient town Rare bean powder, rose roasted milk fan, Burmese shuibaobao, Tengchong rescue, paoluda, pounded chicken feet, barbecue, fresh flower cakes... · If you have enough time, nearby places worth visiting 📍Mengdi Dajinta 📍Longjiang Bridge 📍Luxiaba Xinzhaicun Coffee Plantation 📍Beihai Wetland ·