Longling Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort: Truly the "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan"

Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort: Wash away the fatigue of the journey with the "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan" Banglazhang Hot Spring is located 12 kilometers northwest of Longling City, Baoshan, covering an area of 1.942 square kilometers, with an exposed area of 0.2 square kilometers and over 600 spring eyes. It is a famous tourist and health resort in Longling County, known as the "First-class Hot Spring in the Country", "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan", and "Miracle Soup and Divine Water". 🌟Point of Interest 1: The same source of hot springs but with many changes The magic of Banglazhang Hot Spring lies in the word "change". The color of the spring water here changes with the weather and crustal movement, sometimes as thick as ink, sometimes as white as milk, and sometimes clear to the bottom. Many spring pools, although from the same source, each has its own unique characteristics, with different water colors, temperatures, and heat. Among them, the famous "Three Immortal Pools" embodies these wonderful differences. 🌟Point of Interest 2: The outstanding healing effect is amazing Banglazhang Hot Spring is mainly radon-fluorine spring, and also has carbonated spring and sulfur spring, with the highest water temperature of 104℃. The magic of it is reflected in its remarkable therapeutic effect. The test results show that the hot spring contains 23 chemical elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and cesium. The mineralization of the spring water is 0.7 grams/liter, which is very beneficial to the human body. It can not only eliminate fatigue and invigorate the spirit, but also has a magical therapeutic effect on various diseases, such as skin discomfort, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle neuralgia, etc.

Longling Banglazhang Hot Spring in Yunnan, the first wonder soup in Western Yunnan

The 24° north latitude of the earth is rich in hot springs, and Longling, Yuxi, Mile in Yunnan, and Yilan in Taiwan are all located near this latitude line. Especially, the Longling Banglazhang Hot Spring in Yunnan is promoted as the "first-class hot spring in the country" and "the first wonder soup in Western Yunnan" with its "superior water quality". Banglazhang Hot Spring is located in the northwest of Longling City, Baoshan, Yunnan, with a distribution area of 1.942 square kilometers. There are more than 600 springs exposed on the ground. The magic of Banglazhang Hot Spring lies in its variability. The color of the spring water will change with the weather and crustal movement. Sometimes it is as thick as ink, sometimes as milky as milk, and sometimes clear to the bottom. Although many spring pools originate from the same spring eye, each spring pool has its own characteristics, and the color, temperature and heat of the water are different. The particularly famous one is the "Three Immortals Pool", which shows these wonderful differences. Banglazhang Hot Spring is mainly radon fluoride spring, and there are also carbonic acid spring and sulfur spring. The highest water temperature is 104℃. The hot spring contains 23 kinds of chemical elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and rubidium. The mineralization degree of spring water is 0.7 grams/liter, which is very beneficial to the human body. It can eliminate fatigue, boost spirits, and has magical effects on various diseases. The Dai language "Banglazhang" means "the place where elephants are tied up". The Longling Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort is a high-end resort built by Longling County relying on rich hot spring resources. The resort covers an area of 194.2 hectares, with a pleasant climate and beautiful scenery. It has the first-class hot mineral spring group in the country. Visit Baoshan, Yunnan, check in at Longling Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort, and soak in the "first wonder soup in Western Yunnan" here, you can quickly wash away the fatigue of the journey and enjoy a wonderful unique hot spring journey.

I did only three things in Baoshan, Yunnan: drinking coffee, soaking in hot springs, and visiting ancient towns

☕️Drinking coffee Baoshan, Yunnan is an outstanding representative of Chinese coffee, known at home and abroad. When you come to Baoshan, you must experience the coffee culture 1⃣️Berton Manor From coffee beans to coffee and then to coffee feast, in this place that looks like a southern French manor, you can taste the different flavors of coffee 2⃣️Hukuo Coffee Manor Drinking coffee is a pleasure, living in a coffee manor, and taking in the first coffee village in China is even more enjoyable. I really don't want everyone to know about this little-known treasure manor. . ♨️Soaking in hot springs The fame of Baoshan hot springs, I believe I don't need to say more 1⃣️Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Just the Rehai big boiling pot, a hot spring egg makes people fascinated 2⃣️Bangla Palm Hot Spring "The first strange soup in western Yunnan", here the mountains are high and the valleys are deep, the woods are lush, the heat is steaming, soak in it, and the fatigue will disappear . 📷Heshun Ancient Town Of course, when you come to Tengchong, you have to go to Heshun Ancient Town. This is the city at the end of the world in Xu Xiake's mouth. It is a place with diverse cultures, heavy history, full of dreams and legends, and also a ancient town full of life, worth strolling slowly. Check-in points: 1⃣️Heshun Library 2⃣️Mabang Tea Room 3⃣️Boat Dock 4⃣️Century-old Vegetable Street In fact, every angle in the ancient town has different scenery. Here, you don't have to pursue check-in positions, just stroll around and take pictures casually. . Left hand coffee right hand tea In Yunnan, be slower, be lazier, that's right

Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort: Truly the "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan"

Banglazhang Hot Spring Resort: Wash away the fatigue of the journey with the "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan" Banglazhang Hot Spring is located 12 kilometers northwest of Longling City, Baoshan, covering an area of 1.942 square kilometers, with an exposed area of 0.2 square kilometers and over 600 spring eyes. It is a famous tourist and health resort in Longling County, known as the "First-class Hot Spring in the Country", "First Miracle Soup of Western Yunnan", and "Miracle Soup and Divine Water". 🌟Point of Interest 1: The same source of hot springs but with many changes The magic of Banglazhang Hot Spring lies in the word "change". The color of the spring water here changes with the weather and crustal movement, sometimes as thick as ink, sometimes as white as milk, and sometimes clear to the bottom. Many spring pools, although from the same source, each has its own unique characteristics, with different water colors, temperatures, and heat. Among them, the famous "Three Immortal Pools" embodies these wonderful differences. 🌟Point of Interest 2: The outstanding healing effect is amazing Banglazhang Hot Spring is mainly radon-fluorine spring, and also has carbonated spring and sulfur spring, with the highest water temperature of 104℃. The magic of it is reflected in its remarkable therapeutic effect. The test results show that the hot spring contains 23 chemical elements such as sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and cesium. The mineralization of the spring water is 0.7 grams/liter, which is very beneficial to the human body. It can not only eliminate fatigue and invigorate the spirit, but also has a magical therapeutic effect on various diseases, such as skin discomfort, rheumatoid arthritis, muscle neuralgia, etc.

I've visited countless ancient towns, but I'm still captivated by Heshun Ancient Town for the 100th time

I came to Tengchong during the ginkgo season, but what I'm most eager to do is to take a walk in Heshun Ancient Town. Because I grew up in the water town of Wuzhen and have been to various ancient towns, cities, and villages, my immunity to ancient towns is really strong. But Heshun is the most special one. The rice fields here are not props for photo ops, The old streets and alleys here have real life, The people here never cater to tourists, This ancient town on the border, listed in National Geographic, Is not suitable for tourism, but for living. . 📍Yunnan Tengchong | Heshun Ancient Town 🎫¥55 🚗Not far from Tengchong city, it's very convenient to take a taxi 🔖It is recommended to stay at least one night in the ancient town . ⏰Noon 📍Arrive at Heshun Ancient Town Stroll along the small alleys and feel the market atmosphere of the ancient town. Electric cars whizz past, People carrying shoulder poles sway down the stairs, The elderly sit by the road to sunbathe. . ⏰Afternoon 📍Stroll to Chunye Coffee Find a terrace seat for afternoon tea, From here you can overlook the entire ancient town. . ⏰Evening 📍Walk to Shuanghong Bridge Shuanghong Bridge is one of the symbols of Heshun, Rice fields, lotus ponds, ducks, Distant mountains and sunset, frog calls and human voices, The shadow under the laundry pavilion, The old man with a hunched back, Heshun at this time is incredibly beautiful. . ⏰Night 📍Find an old shop for barbecue hot pot Coated tofu, potatoes, small melons and various mushrooms, Are the specialties of Yunnan. Around the hot pot, the sound of food is especially healing. . ⏰Next morning 📍Must go to the Hundred Year Vegetable Street Vegetables, fruits and flowers are lined up along the street, The steam in the breakfast shop is full of people, Thin bean flour, bait silk must have a share, This is the morning unique to Heshun. . ⏰Morning 📍Heshun Library After experiencing the hustle and bustle of Heshun, Come and feel the quietness of this rural library, Remember to carry your ticket with you, you need to check it when you enter. . ⏰Check out at noon 📍Try Cun's roll powder Secret sauce + first make roll powder, I haven't eaten it since I left Heshun. . More niche than Dali, quieter than Lijiang. Tengchong is comfortable all year round, and winter is no exception.

Heshun Ancient Town in the early morning. The architecture in this historical city is breathtaking. The reflections on the water are an added way to appreciate the beauty of the village. Even in the winter it is lovely. Great photo ops. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Night view of Heshun ancient city in Tengchong, aren't the lights amazing? The reflections on the water give an added demention to the entire fairytale scene. Truly a wonderful historical site, what a way to make a family memory. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

A leisurely summer day trip guide to Heshun Ancient Town

Heshun Ancient Town has a history of over 600 years, built by the mountains and water, surrounded by volcanoes, with a basin in the middle, and is a cultural tourism town on the ancient Southwest Silk Road. There are more than 100 Qing Dynasty mansions, temples, Taoist temples, ancestral halls, and residences in Heshun Ancient Town. The architecture is a blend of Chinese and Western styles, featuring Huizhou architecture, Western styles, and Southeast Asian charm. 🌸 Ancestral Hall The ancestors of Heshun Ancient Town were mostly Central Plains immigrants who were ordered to relocate during the military colony system of the Ming Dynasty. Therefore, although it is close to the China-Myanmar border, the culture of Han-style ancestral halls is a major attraction. By the Qing Dynasty, there were already ancestral halls of eight major families. Among them, the Cun family's ancestral hall is the earliest built, dating back to the Jiaqing period of the Qing Dynasty. Although it represents Han culture, the main gate is composed of three European-style round arch doors and a Southeast Asian-style door header. It is the best representative of the integration of Han culture with Southeast Asian and Western cultures in the ancient town. 🌸 Shuanghong Bridge The old bridge is said to have been built by the Cun family, the local deity, at the beginning of the Ming Jiajing period and was rebuilt during the Qing Guangxu period; the new bridge was built in 1921. The two bridges are named for resembling double rainbows lying on the river surface. 🌸 Heshun Library On the other side of the old bridge is the Heshun Library, established in 1928. Its predecessor was the Xinxin Society organized by Cun Fuching of the Tongmenghui at the end of the Qing Dynasty, which was later expanded into a library by overseas Chinese from Burma. Heshun Ancient Town is a famous hometown of overseas Chinese, with a permanent population of over 7,000 people, but there are more than 30,000 overseas Chinese. Therefore, the library has a rich collection of donated literature and inscriptions from cultural figures such as Hu Shi. Heshun Library is the largest library in rural China and is also an important national cultural preservation unit. 🌸 Heshun Alley A district composed of nearly 10,000 square meters of ancient buildings, located by the Sanhe River. It includes the old residence of Zhang Songlin, the late Qing general of Tengyue, the Horse Caravan Museum, Heshun Wetland, and other attractions. 🌸 Thousand-Hand Guanyin Ancient Tree Group Composed of seven hundred-year-old camphor trees on Zhangjia Slope in Heshun, five of which are in a row. The tree crowns are towering and cover the sky like huge umbrellas. The trunks resemble the Thousand-Hand Guanyin stretching out in all directions, very beautiful. 🌸 Zhongtian Temple Along the main axis of the ancient town of Heshun, you can see Zhongtian Temple, which was built in the eighth year of the Ming Chongzhen period, from the top of the mountain. The most exquisite part is the eight-door screen of the imperial hall, which is delicately crafted. The platform in front of Zhongtian Temple is one of the best spots to take a panoramic view of the ancient town. 🌸 Heshun Ancient Town Address: Heshun Town, Tengchong City, Baoshan Attraction opening hours: 7:30-20:30, stop entry at 20:00 (winter) / 7:30-22:00, stop entry at 21:30 (summer) Ticket price: 55 yuan/adult 🌸 Accommodation There are also many hot spring hotels in Heshun Ancient Town. If you haven't soaked in the hot springs of Atami, you can choose to stay in a hot spring hotel in the ancient town for one night. 🌸 Cuisine Copper ladle beef, rare bean powder, pine flower cake

Hot Sea Hot Spring in Tengchong is one of the best quality hot springs in China. The water smells strongly of sulfer. We steam eggs in the hot springs, and people steam corn as well. Truly natural wonders and beauty. #merrychristmas #merrychristmas

Tengchong Rehai Scenic Area

The Rehai is located in the southwest of Tengchong, covering an area of about 9 square kilometers. There are 88 hot springs, warm springs, boiling springs, and fountains, among which more than 10 have water temperatures above 90oC, making it the largest geothermal area in China. The entire Rehai tourist area is surrounded by green mountains, with a river flowing from east to west along the mountain terrain. The river water blends with the hot springs on the riverbed, allowing for bathing in the river all year round, which the locals call 'Bath Pond River'. Walking slowly up the mountain path, the scenery along the way and the various distinctive hot springs and boiling springs make one temporarily forget the fatigue of the body. The first stop is the Toad Mouth Fountain, where huge rocks resemble several toads lying on their backs, swallowing clouds and puffing mist, spouting jets of air and water columns into the sky. It is said that the fountain's water temperature is 95.5oC, with a flow rate of 1 liter per second, erupting every 1-3 seconds, reaching a height of 1.5 meters. Next to the fountain is the Bath Pond River Waterfall, where the water flows gently, cascading down with a drop. This spectacle of one up and one down, one hot and one cold, draws countless tourists' exclamations. Next to it is the Lion's Head, where the giant cliff has been eroded by the boiling spring water over the years, forming gullies that from a distance look like the head of a long-haired lion. Continuing forward, one arrives at the beautiful gorge, where a pool of hot spring 'Immortal's Bath Pond' is just right for people to soak in. The Immortal's Bath Pond is also known as the Beauty Pool, which is now occupied by the Beauty Pool Hotel, requiring a hotel stay to enjoy the hot spring. From the cliff, one can see several handsome men and beautiful women soaking in the hot spring, which indeed lives up to the name of Beauty Pool. Following the mountain road, there are various tourist scenic areas created by hot springs along the way, one of which is a beautiful rock known as the Beauty Spring Skirt, with boiling water flowing from the spring eye above, dressing it like a beautiful multicolored skirt. The Drumming Spring, with a water temperature of 94.8oC, is named for the rumbling sound it makes when steam and boiling water hit a large rock blocking the spring's eye, resembling the beating of a drum. The Conceiving Spring is divided into male and female wells. It is said that drinking this spring water can help with pregnancy and treat infertility, attracting many young couples to drink the water in hopes of having children. The Glasses Spring, with two springs side by side and a water temperature of 94oC, is named for its crystal-clear water shaped like glasses, also resembling two sisters singing side by side, hence it is also called the Sisters Spring. Further up is the Pearl Spring, with a water temperature of 94oC and hundreds of steam holes at the bottom. Strings and rows of bubbles continuously emerge from the ground, resembling a bushel of sparkling, translucent pearls, shining in various colors under the sunlight. Continuing upwards, one reaches the most spectacular sight of Rehai, the Big Boiling Pot. The Big Boiling Pot is a circular hot spring with a diameter of over 6 meters and a depth of 1.5 meters. The surface temperature is 96.6oC, and the bottom temperature can reach 102oC, with a flow rate of 0.94 liters per second. The boiling water churns day and night, and the steam rises all year round. Around the Big Boiling Pot is a rest area for tourists. Sitting down in the open-air teahouse, with a pot of fragrant tea, a bucket of hot spring, basking in the sun, and a gentle breeze on the face, one can treat ailments and enjoy a wonderful life.

Tengchong in Yunnan is a must-visit for its volcanic hot springs and boiling pots

Yunnan is a peculiar place, home to various ethnic groups who are adept at singing and dancing, and it also boasts a unique geographical and climatic environment. This trip to Yunnan finally brought me to the long-awaited Baoshan Tengchong, the hot spring capital on the western border of Yunnan. I arrived at the peculiar Rehai Geothermal Hot Springs Scenic Area. Surrounded by mist and the smell of sulfur, breathing in the strong sulfur aroma, I felt the scorching heat. Rehai's natural volcanic geothermal hot springs are numerous, with boiling hot spring water gushing out from the crevices, reaching temperatures of ninety-something degrees or even over a hundred degrees, giving an almost surreal feeling. Walking on the land heated by billions of years of volcanic geothermal activity, strolling through the forest, hot spring waterfalls pouring out, various hot spring eyes of all sizes, often forming beautiful colored rocks at the bottom due to the geothermal heat year-round. The bubbling Pearl Spring, the Sister Spring Eyes on either side, the legendary Pregnant Spring that is said to induce pregnancy, the Drumming Spring with its drum-like water flow... I marveled at nature's craftsmanship every step of the way! Passing through the Science and Culture Corridor, learning about various knowledge of Tengchong's geothermal hot springs, was truly enlightening. The Rehai Boiling Pot is another highlight of Rehai's geothermal features, a large spring eye resembling a huge boiling pot, a popular spot for taking photos. There's also the Tengchong hot spring egg wrapped in straw, one of Yunnan's eighteen oddities, along with peanuts, potatoes, and more, all of which can be steamed with the hot steam from the springs. If you get too hot from walking, you can also try a Rehai hot spring cultural and creative internet-famous ice cream, so dress lightly. Of course, you can also take home some of Rehai's sulfur soap and volcanic rocks, which are very useful. If you have time, you can also soak in the hot springs of Rehai Bath Valley, truly a resort for escaping the cold and vacationing!

Tengchong Travel Notes

I visited Tengchong in mid-January 2024 Stayed in Heshun Ancient Town. The entrance ticket was 55 yuan per person. Ticket checks are required when entering and moving around the town, but if you don't have your ticket, you can report your ID number to look up the purchase record. After 7:30 pm, taking a taxi back allows you to avoid the ticket check. Stay: We stayed in the 'Colorful Clouds' room at Yifang Longtai Homestay, which offers a 270-degree panoramic view. The host was very warm-hearted and had turned on the bed's water heating before we arrived. Clothing: During this season, Tengchong is quite cool in the morning and evening, but warm at noon. There's no need for short sleeves, but do bring sunscreen. Transport: You can walk around Heshun Ancient Town, and taking a taxi to the scenic spots outside the town is not far. Driving in the town is inconvenient as it often requires navigating narrow roads. Sights: In the morning, you can finish touring Heshun Ancient Town in half a day, where there's a morning market that you can visit with your ticket. You can also visit the Heshun Library. In the afternoon, bring a swimsuit to the Rehai 'Big Rolling Pot'. You can buy tickets through the accommodation, which might be cheaper. When in Tengchong, you must experience the hot springs. We chose Rehai because it's more authentic. Of course, there are also some five-star hotels with hot springs. Rehai is known for its sulfur hot springs, but there are also other types like carbonic acid springs. Other hotel hot springs mainly offer carbonic acid springs. The next morning, we went to the Great Earth Tea Sea, but I must remind you that it's not the tea-picking season now, so there really isn't much to see or do. You might try it in early spring. In the afternoon, we went to the Wetland Park, which is great for taking photos. I also tried a cup of Dendrobium drink.