Temperature, Precipitation, Weather and Climate Information

• Temperature: The average temperature in Nujiang in November ranges from 13℃ to 27℃. The daytime average is 27℃, and the nighttime average is 13℃. Temperatures vary in different areas, such as Lushui and Liuku, which have higher average temperatures of about 25℃, while Lanping has the lowest average temperature of about 0℃.
• Precipitation: Nujiang has uneven distribution of rainfall. The Dulongjiang area in Gongshan County receives the most rainfall, with an average of over 2,000 millimeters. November generally has less rainfall, but specific data varies by region and year.
• Weather and Climate: Nujiang has a subtropical mountain monsoon climate with distinct dry and wet seasons and a three-dimensional climate. November is in the dry season, with dry weather, plenty of sunshine, and large temperature differences between day and night, making it cool in the morning and evening and hot at noon.

Climate Chart

15-Day Weather Forecast for November in Nujiang

• November 1: Cloudy to rain, high 23℃, low 6℃.
• November 2: Rain to sunny, high 21℃, low 7℃.
• November 3: Cloudy to sunny, high 24℃, low 5℃.
• November 4: Sunny, high 21℃, low 8℃.
• November 5: Sunny to cloudy, high 19℃, low 8℃.
• November 6: Cloudy, high 17℃, low 8℃.
• November 7: Rain, high 15℃, low 8℃.
• November 8: Rain to cloudy, high 17℃, low 4℃.
• November 9: Sunny, high 21℃, low 8℃.
• November 10: Sunny, high 23℃, low 7℃.
• November 11: Sunny, high 21℃, low 6℃.
• November 12: Sunny, high 21℃, low -2℃.
• November 13: Sunny, high 20℃, low 5℃.
• November 14: Sunny, high 21℃, low 7℃.
• November 15: Sunny, high 22℃, low 6℃.

Clothing Suggestions

• Daytime: It is recommended to wear cool and breathable clothes made of linen, such as shirts, thin skirts, and thin T-shirts.
• Evening: It is suggested to wear warm clothing such as suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual clothes, and thin sweaters.
• Other Suggestions: Due to the large temperature difference between day and night, it is advisable to bring a light jacket for the cool mornings and evenings. Also, considering the possibility of rain, it is recommended to bring an umbrella or raincoat.

Travel Highlights

• Natural Scenery: In November, the Nujiang Grand Canyon offers magnificent views with raging rivers and red leaves dotting the mountainous landscape on both sides of the canyon. You can admire the grandeur of Gaoligong Mountain and the mystery of the Dulong River, experiencing the wonders of nature.
• Cultural Experiences: Nujiang is home to multiple ethnic groups. In November, you can experience the “Azhi Muge” song and dance performances of the Lisu people and the life in the primitive tribes of the Dulong people, learning about the rich and diverse ethnic cultures.
• Outdoor Activities: For outdoor enthusiasts, November is a great time for hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. You can explore the primeval forests and mysterious canyons of Nujiang with professional guides.
• Food Experiences: Taste the local specialties of Nujiang, such as the Lisu people’s漆oil chicken, the Nu people’s stone pancake, and the Dulong people’s wild vegetable hot pot, experiencing the unique culinary cultures of different ethnic groups.

Weather in December in Nujiang

• Temperature: The average temperature in Nujiang in December ranges from 1℃ to 11℃.
• Precipitation: December in Nujiang is relatively dry, with an average precipitation of 24mm.
• Weather Characteristics: December in Nujiang is usually dry, cold at night, and cool or warm and sunny during the day. It might snow some nights, but it is the driest month.

Climate Features in December in Nujiang

• Climate Type: Nujiang Prefecture has a subtropical mountain monsoon climate, characterized by a stereoscopic climate.
• Climate Advantages: December in Nujiang is relatively mild and suitable for tourism. Additionally, there are fewer tourists during this time, allowing for a more enjoyable experience of the natural scenery.

15-Day Weather Forecast for December in Nujiang

What to Wear in December in Nujiang

• Daytime: It is recommended to wear single-layer cotton and linen outfits, T-shirts, thin denim shirts and pants, casual clothes, etc.
• Nighttime: It is suggested to wear suits, jackets, windbreakers, casual wear, blazers, thin sweaters, and other warm clothing.

Packing Suggestions for Traveling to Nujiang

• Clothing: Pack light and breathable clothing such as shorts, short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, etc., as well as some warm clothing like jackets and sweaters to cope with the temperature differences between day and night.
• Shoes: Bring a pair of comfortable sports shoes for walking around the scenic spots.
• Accessories: You can pack some hats, sunglasses, and other accessories, which can both protect you from the sun and add a fashionable touch.
• Others: Consider packing sunscreen, moisturizing sprays, and other skincare products to maintain the moisture and health of your skin.

Highlights of Traveling to Nujiang in December

• Natural Scenery: The natural landscapes of Nujiang are breathtakingly beautiful, and December offers an especially stunning view of the region.
• Cultural Experience: Nujiang is home to a variety of ethnic groups, providing rich cultural experiences, such as the folk customs of the Lisu people.
• Food Tour: Nujiang offers many local specialties, such as Lisu-style grilled meat and bamboo rice, allowing you to savor the local cuisine and experience the flavors of Nujiang.
• Outdoor Activities: There are numerous outdoor activities available in Nujiang, such as rock climbing and rafting. You can choose activities that suit your interests for an exciting and enjoyable experience.

Why is Baoshan Stone Village so special?

Baoshan Stone City is a Village with real natural barrier, with the cliffs surrounding on three sides, and Jinsha River Protecting the fourth side; it is just two stone doors in the north and south available for access.

It was about on five or six centuries in Northern and Southern Dynasties (220—589), Naxi ancestors migrated here. Around the end the Sui Dynasty (581－618) and the early of Tang Dynasty(618-907), there was a team of Mosuo people moved from Ninglang Yongning to Baoshan Stone City. They bulled by the horns and used the locally available stone to built stone steps terraces.

Residents living in the stone village are good at farming; they built their homes in the boulder, build terraced fields and construct water conservancy to plan rice, wheat, corn and so on. When wheat matured in May, and rice yellow at Oct, it is the most beautiful season of Baoshan Stone Village.

Where is Baoshan Stone Town?

Baoshan Stone Village or Baoshan Stone City is located in the riverside of Jinsha River, hides in the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, with 110 km away from the ancient city of Lijiang. In the Stone City, the tile roofs and roadway aspect can see everywhere. Nakhi (Naxi) people use local resources to polish the stone pillars and house potential, which is filled with ancient natural and wonderful infinite.

History of Baoshan Stone Town

Baoshan Stone Village was built between 1277 and 1294. It has over 800 years of history. In 1253, the prince of the Yuan Dynasty, Kublai, led his army to occupy Dali city. After his army passed Jinshajiang River, they rested at a stone village and became the first villagers in Baoshan Stone Village.

What are the features of Baoshan Stone Town?

Ancient buildings in Baoshan Stone Village

Baoshan Stone Village is located in the Jinshajiang River ravine, 110 km north of Lijiang city. About 100 families live in the village, which got its name by being located near a giant stone that looks like a mushroom. Three sides of the giant stone are cliffs, and another side faces Jinshajiang River. One can enter the village from only two stone gates, one on the south and one on the north.

Houses in the village are all made of natural stones, and people carve the houses in the stones. Visitors are amazed by the superb craftsmanship done by the village ancestors hundreds of years ago.
There are terrace fields on the hillside around Stone Village. The view in Baoshan Stone Village is breathtaking during the summer and autumn.

Independent Irrigation System

The most wonderful thing in the village is the independent aqueducts/irrigation system. The villagers use them for each track of field, but without any affection on those of others.

Recommended Baoshan Stone Town Tours

Nestled at the banks of the Yangtze River, Baoshan Stone Town is worth a visit when you’re around the area of Lijiang. Hiking tours of Baoshan Stone Village are most popular. Here we have prearrange some trekking tour packages.

2 Days Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Baoshan Stone Town Tour

10 Days Yunnan Trekking Tour of Tiger Leaping Gorge and from Baoshan Stone Town to Lugu Lake

How to get Baoshan Stone Town

Baoshan Stone Village is located about 140km north east of Lijiang, not far from Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge (through which the same river flows by the way). Eventhough not very far away, it is still a bit troublesome to reach. Driving the small and winding road to the village takes about 5-6 hours from Lijiang city. Another option to reach Baoshan Stone Village is taking an alternative route further west, leading you straight through Jade Dragon Snow Mountain Scenic Area. This takes about 1-2 hours less but requires to pay an entrance fee of a hefty 230 RMB per ‘visitor’.

Alternatively, taking a public bus from Lijiang to Baoshan Township is also possible (around 4 hours). From the bus terminal you have to hitchhike or continue by foot around 3 hours to reach Baoshan Stone Village. Getting back to Lijiang by public bus would be possible the next day at around 11am again at Baoshan Township.

Getting to Baoshan Stone Town is not easy. Even though not very far away from Lijiang, Baoshan Stone Town is still a bit troublesome to reach. Here we introduce several ways to get in here from Lijiang.

1.Private Minibus

There is minibus departure from Lijiang to Baoshan Stone Town which costs about RMB 30. 

2. Coach

The coach will take you to the government of Baoshan township. Then you need to walk another three hours to get to Baoshan Stone Village. 

3. Car-rental

Rent a car to Baoshan Stone Town is also available. Start from Lijiang ancient city, then via Ganhaizi, Mingyin Township, Baoshan township and arrive at parking lot of Baoshan Stone Town. Walk about 500 meters to Baoshan Stone Town. 

If you go back to Lijaing Old City after 18:00pm, drive through the back entrance of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain scenic spot, at this time this is no entrance fee.

4. Landway +Waterway

You can take a bus or rent a car to the Ahai Power Station(阿海电站), then rent a boat along the Jinsha river to reach the stone town. The boat fare will be RMB 300-400, and you can bargain with the boatman. 

On both sides of the Jinsha river, the scenery is similar to that of the three gorges.

Baoshan Stone Town Accommodation

Usually it will take two days to visit Baoshan Stone Town. There are several guesthouses located in the town with budget price. While the facilities of these hotels are not as good as those in Lijiang Old Town, but safe and clean. Here we list some of the guesthouse for your reference.

Hotel Name	Tel.
Yulong Hejun Family Guesthouse	18213278828
Mu Family Guesthouse	13578379019
Longwu Guesthouse	13708829528
Yulong Shicheng Guesthouse	13578375390
Yulong Suiyuan Guesthouse	15284475843

Best Time to Visit

Jan to June and September to December is the best time  to visit Baoshan Stone Village. Autumn is the most beautiful season of Baoshan Stone Town. The sky is clear and the world is colorful here. In the winter and spring, we can see the snow scene that of the most beautiful four seasons. Summer is the rainy season of Baoshan Stone Town, which is not recommended to come.

Baoshan Stone Town Travel Tips

● The Stone Village is open all year round. As it is an outdoor area, it is better to avoid rainy days. You are recommended to check the weather forecast before setting out.

● If you don’t want to rent a car by yourselves,You could inquire from the local agent to get the truck driver’s phone number to go to the town with them. 

What to Pack

● Sunlight is very strong in the whole Yunnan Province, wear sun protection such as hats, sunglasses and sun block, etc.

● Take the necessary medicine with you.

● Bring plenty of clothes. The temperature difference between day and night is very large.

Baoshan Stone Town is suitable for you, if you…

Although Baoshan Stone Town boasts spectacular and stunning scenery, there are three kinds of tourists who are not suitable.

● This place is not suitable for carsick tourists. Due to the inconvenient transportation and bad road to Baoshan Stone town, tourist will take a long drive and maybe get carsick.

● This place is not suitable for neat freak tourists. Mules are the main labor force of this village and the families raise pigs. So, you know, this village is a little bit of “tasty”.

● This place is not suitable for materialistic tourists. Baoshan Stone Town is a remote mountain village, the dining and accommodation here is just barely satisfactory. So be ready to have a hard life during the travel.

Why is Tongluoba National Forest So Special?

With a total area of 50 square kilometers. Tongluoba is regarded as a heavenly place because of its unique topography, pleasant climate and an unparalleled scene of natural beauty. Tongluoba boasts abundant natural resources of animals and plants, verdant and lush forests, stretches of serene lakes, exceptional variety of landscape in four seasons, majestic geographic sceneries and traditional culture with affluent contents, which makes Tongluoba mysterious and attractive.

Where is Tongluoba National Forest – Location

Tongluoba National Forest Park, located in Taiping town of Shuifu County of Zhaotong City, is the well-preserved subtropical evergreen broad-leaf forest area in the northeast of Yunnan Province.  It’s about 70 kilometers away from Shuifu city.

History and Culture

In May, 1992, Tongluoba forest park was approved as Provincial Forest Park by Yunnan provincial Forestry Department.

In May, 1999, the park was approved as National Forest Park by the national Forestry Department.

Features

In the park, lofty trees tower into the clouds, bright mountain flowers are in full bloom, a murmuring brook runs through the valley, spectacular waterfall splash over the rock, huge cliffs stand there without compare. Besides, the origin of Tongluoba, the legend of the ancient temple and the specialized folk customs around the park are all unique cultural landscape.

How to Get there?

There are special tourist line to Tongluoba forest park at Zhaotong Long-distance Station. Tourist can also rent a car to.

What to See

In this park, there are 5 streams, 7 lakes, 18 small basins, 108 mountains and dozens of waterfalls. It has more than 100 ornamental trees and rare plants, such as golden monkeys, Chinese leopards, pythons and the other 11 first class national protected animals. Besides, there are also rare and precious trees that are under first class national protection, such as Chinese dove trees and metasequoia.

Best Time to Visit

It’s suitable to travel here all-year-round. Refreshed by the cool breeze of autumn, Tongluoba becomes quiet and serene in autumn. Bright red maple leaves all over the mountains, glow red in the sunlight, which is the most charming autumn scenery in the park. A clear and boundless sky, the flowing river, a gently curving stream and the sunshine dancing on blue lakes will all gladden the heart and please the eyes. The water of Tongluoba is so clear that you can even see pebbles, weeds and tiny aquatic animals at the bottom of the lake. At the time of bitter winter, Tongluoba is a marvelous place for people to enjoy the sight of snow. It will bring people to the world of fairyland, a snow-white and crystal clear world.

Useful Travel Tips

► Prevention of insect bites. If you accidentally get bitten by an insect, immediately wipe some medicine, to avoid causing the strip red spot and various skin diseases.

► Do not touch the heads or headgear of children, monks and maidens.

► Don’t give decorations to young girls.

Dream Tengchong Grand Theater, Gaoligong International Tourism Town, Huayan Road Extension, Tengchong City, Baoshan City, Yunnan Province (云南省保山市腾冲市华严路延长线高黎贡国际旅游城梦幻腾冲大剧院).

Performance Features

Chapter Content

Volcanic Hot Springs (火山热海)

This chapter showcases the spectacular scenes of volcanic eruptions and magma flows caused by the collision of Earth’s plates hundreds of millions of years ago, as well as the gentle beauty of the hot springs today, allowing the audience to experience the miraculous power of nature.

Ancient Tea-Horse Road (古道马帮)

This chapter tells the story of the ancient Southwest Silk Road, which spanned over two thousand years, and the arduous journey of the Yunnan mountain people leading their horses, reflecting the culture and resilient spirit of the caravan trade.

Eternal Sacrifice (碧血千秋)

Focusing on Tengchong’s role as the main battlefield in the China-India-Myanmar theater during World War II, this chapter recreates the scenes of the Chinese Expeditionary Force and other anti-Japanese heroes fighting valiantly, highlighting their noble spirit.

Heshun Homeland (和顺家园)

This chapter presents the ancient villages, alleys, and archways of Heshun Town, showcasing traditional crafts such as handmade papermaking and woodblock printing, as well as the cultural atmosphere of farming and scholarly traditions.

Silk Road Light (丝路之光)

Depicting Tengchong as a cultural crossroads of Asia and a frontier where Eastern and Western cultures collide, this chapter showcases its new role in the “Belt and Road” initiative and its open attitude.

Stage Presentation

The performance uses cutting-edge sound, lighting, and electronic technologies to create a stunning stage effect, providing the audience with an immersive audio-visual experience.

Performance Team

Composed of professional actors, the team vividly portrays the diligence, bravery, kindness, and simplicity of the Tengchong people through exquisite dance, acrobatics, and other performance forms.

Awards

• National Stage Art Excellence Project (2011-2012)
• First Batch of Provincial Cultural Industry Bases (September 2011)
• Gold Award at the 11th Yunnan New Drama Festival (June 2011)
• Outstanding Contribution Award for Cultural Industry Development during the 11th Five-Year Plan in Baoshan City (July 2011)

Ticket Information

• VIP Ticket: 488 RMB
• Class A Ticket: 288 RMB
• Class B Ticket: 198 RMB

Performance Time

Every evening at 19:30 (specific performance times are subject to the daily announcement).

Purchasing Methods

Online Purchasing

• OTA Platforms: Tickets can be purchased through platforms such as Douyin (抖音), Ctrip (携程), Tongcheng (同程), Qunar (去哪儿网), and Meituan (美团). For example, on Meituan, tickets must be purchased by 17:00 on the day of the performance. After successful payment, customer service will call to inform you of the showtime.
• Ticketing Websites: Tickets can be booked through professional ticketing websites such as Dahepiao (大河票务网). Website: Dahepiao.
• WeChat Official Account: Follow the official WeChat accounts of related companies such as Overseas Chinese Town Yunnan Company (华侨城云南公司) for possible ticket purchase links or guides.

Offline Purchasing

• On-site Purchasing: Tickets can be purchased directly at the Dream Tengchong Grand Theater box office in Tengchong Gaoligong International Tourism Town. The box office is generally open from 9:00 to 19:00 on the day of the performance, with entry stopping at 19:00.
• Travel Agency Purchasing: Tickets for “Dream Tengchong” can also be purchased at some local travel agency outlets.

The Relationship Between “Dream Tengchong” and Yunnan Tourism

The Role of “Dream Tengchong” in Yunnan Tourism

Enriching Tourism Product Supply

The performance adds a unique cultural and artistic product to Yunnan’s tourism offerings, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of local culture through artistic performances while enjoying natural landscapes, thereby enhancing the cultural connotation and interest of tourism.

Enhancing Tourism Brand Image

As a new cultural image, promotional window, and tourism brand for Tengchong, the performance helps to elevate the visibility and reputation of Tengchong and Yunnan in both domestic and international tourism markets, attracting more visitors.

Driving Tourism Consumption Growth

The ongoing performances attract a large number of tourists, boosting the development of related industries such as dining, accommodation, transportation, and shopping, and promoting tourism consumption, contributing to local economic growth. According to reports, during the 2024 Spring Festival, “Dream Tengchong” saw a 329% increase in visitor numbers compared to the 2023 Spring Festival, with a 300% increase in revenue.

Promoting Cultural Heritage and Exchange

By presenting Tengchong’s historical culture and folk customs in an artistic form, the performance helps to protect and pass down local traditional culture, while also facilitating cultural exchange and integration between different regions.

The Significance of Yunnan Tourism for “Dream Tengchong”

Providing Market Foundation

Yunnan’s rich tourism resources and large tourist flow provide a broad market space and stable customer base for the “Dream Tengchong” performance. The influx of tourists to Yunnan, especially Tengchong, creates demand for the performance.

Assisting Brand Promotion

The overall brand influence of Yunnan tourism aids in the brand dissemination of “Dream Tengchong.” Tourists’ experiences in Yunnan and their interest in Yunnan culture extend to their attention and anticipation of the “Dream Tengchong” performance, thereby promoting the development of the performance brand.

Promoting Performance Development

The continuous development and changes in Yunnan’s tourism market pose higher demands and challenges for cultural and artistic products, encouraging “Dream Tengchong” to innovate and improve continuously to meet the needs of the tourism market and maintain its competitiveness.

We hope the “Dream Tengchong” performance will add more enriching entertainment activities to your itinerary.

Why is West Grand Canyon Hot Spring So Special?

Because of its sheer precipices and large-scale vegetation, the canyon attracting visitors with its alpine features is deemed a “Bright Pearl” in Yunnan, Sichuan and even Southwest China. The West Canyon has developed various hot springs of all sizes boasting more than 30 kinds of hot-spring styles such as medicinal herbals, milk, coffee, petals and vinegar etc. Integrating SPA, Water Stage and Wetland Park, the canyon was approved in March 2011 as a state 4A-level scenic spot by China National Tourism Administration.

Where is West Grand Canyon Hot Spring – Location

Geographically located on the riverbanks of the Jinsha River (the Yangtze River), only an hour’s drive from Yibin of Sichuan. It is 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) from Shuifu County of Yunan Province and about 32 kilometers (20 miles) from Yibin city of Sichuan Province. 

How is the West Grand Canyon formed?

As the Jinsha river flows through the Shuifu(水富) to Xiangjiaba(向家坝), it runs rapidly and forms a Jinsha Valley with green mountains, narrow gorge and steep water due to the high mountains nearby over 500 meters above sea level.

Features 

Western Grand Canyon is still a new area that has been followed for the original ethnic customs and characteristics. There is a strong Didang ethnic customs and national music. Since 10% of the natural scenery, unique ethnic flavor – a hot spring pool display its unique charm. Here bathing is a unique ultimate enjoyment. Looking to the rolling peaks, immersed yourself in the Peak Sophie if Qingmiao clouds, let your body soaked in the warm springs, exceptionally easy bathed in Niaoniao the mist rising and moving in, listen to the “Under the Moonlight Fengweizhu the” strong national flavor to your feelings Unique exotic.

History and Culture

In 1999, a company of Yibin invested a huge sum of money to build the grand canyon into a comprehensive tourist attraction integrating leisure, vacation, entertainment and conference with the characteristics of Yunnan ethnic customs in three years. This is the western grand canyon hot spring.

In 2006, the western grand canyon spring was forced to move as Xiangjiaba Power Station began to constrct. In order to save the Asia’s largest open-air hot spring between the gorge, the original developers spent another RMB 550 million to move the hot spring to the riverbank on top of the mountain, pumping the high quality spring water to the top and making a new hot spring scenic spot, which is what we see today.

How to Get There?

Tourists can arrive at Zhaotong city first and then take the bus or taxi to West Grand Canyon.

By Air: Take the flight to Zhaotong and then transfer to Shuifu County. 

By Train: Take train No.K1139 in Yibin city and get off at Shuifu station. 

By Long-distance Bus: Take long-distance bus from Kunming, Yibin, etc.

By Ship: Zhaotong has a passenger port in Shuifu County, operating ships directly to Chongqing, Shanghai and Wuhan.

Best Time to Go

It’s suitable to take the bath all-year-round and winter is a especially good time to enjoy a hot spring bath.

Accommodate at West Grand Canyon Hot Spring

Tourists can stay inside the scenic spot for overnight. Around the scenic spot, there are also various hotels for you to choose.

Useful Travel Tips

► Not to drink the water;
► Anyone with a heart disease, high blood pressure or physical discomfort, not bathing, unless allowed by the doctors;
► Choose your own high, medium and low temperature hot springs pools, generally from low temperature to high temperature, each 15 – 20 minutes;
► No fasting when bathing. Drink plenty of water. 
► Take off all your metal ornaments when take the bath.

Rehai Hot Spring 

Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area, commonly known as Rehai, is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County, about 10 kilometers from Tengchong County. There are more than 80 hot springs in the this area, offering the water over 90 °C. You can see the hot springs screaming everywhere, making the scenic area foggy. Rehai Hot Spring provides soft water in high temperature and high salinity, which are beneficial to the health. It is the best place for geothermal therapy in China.

Why is Rehai Hot Spring so special?

Rehai is the famous geothermal area in China, also the national AAAAA scenic spot. The water here includes many minerals such as chlorine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulphur and so on which are beneficial to people’s health, especially for the treatment to rheumatism, arthritis, skin disease.

Where is Rehai Hot Spring?

Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area  is situated in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County, about 10 kilometers from Tengchong County.

How to get ti Rehai Hot Spring?

By Mini-bus: take mini-bus in the station on Rehai Road to Rehai directly, 6 yuan per person.

By Bus: take No.2 bus to Rehai, 3 yuan per person.

By Taxi: take taxi from downtown of Tengchong to Rehai, about 40 yuan.

Introduction

Tengchong is one of China’s three major geothermal areas, known as “Land Abounding in Geothermal Resources”. There are plenty of springs of hot water and hot vapour, called “Hot Sea”. There are quite a number of hot fields as well. Tengchong is a resort where people can travel, take a bath and have medical treatment. The Hot Sea, with an area of 9 square kilometers, lies 20 kilometers away southwest of the county seat and in the center of the geothermal area. There are over 80 springs of hot water and hot vapour, of which there are 14 spring whose temperature reaches 90¡ãC. The spring can be regarded as a rarity as far as their number and geothermal energy are concerned. The most magnificent view is the boiling pool with a temperature of 97¡ãC, so it is called “the Big Boiling Pot” by the local people. There are dozens of big springs of vapour with a temperature of 94¡ãC at the mouths of the springs, where you can steam food.

There are some bathrooms and steam beds for people to take a steam bath or receive medical treatment. There are seven big hot fields located in Ruidian Township in the northwest of the county seat. The hot fields are 1,000 meters long from south to north and 600 meters wide at the widest point. There are many points where hot water wells out, of which there are several dozens of big ones whose temperatures range between 40¡ãC and 95¡ãC. By the Naxinjie Road, there is a hot water pond of over 3,000 square kilometers, which is formed by water gushing from the ground in great quantity. The hot fields are enveloped in mist, especially in the morning in winter and spring.

Tengchong Rehai has been famous for many years. Xu Xiake, a famous geographical scholar of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), once wrote: “looking at the hot vapor from the distance, just like dense fogs rising from the mountain.” Entering the scenic spot, walking along the road, there is the scientific research area, the hot spring entertainment pool, the Pearl Fountain, the Gumingquan, the Beauty Pool, and then is a big boiling pool with above 3 meters in diameter and a temperature of 97¡æ. The water here includes many minerals such as chlorine, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sulphur and so on which are beneficial to people’s health, especially for the treatment to rheumatism, arthritis, skin disease.

Main Attractions

Big Boiling Pot (Dagunguo)(大滚锅)

The most magnificent view of the “hot sea” is the boiling pool with a temperature of 97¡æ. So it is called “the Big Boiling Pot” by the local people. It is above 3 meters in diameter and 1.5 meters deep. There are dozens of big springs of vapor with a temperature of 94¡æ at the mouths of the springs, where you can steam food. There was a legend that once upon a time, an ox drank salty water of spring and dropped into it owing to its carefulness. When the shepherd boy turned back with villagers, the ox has already become beef. The two Chinese characters “ÈȺ£” (Hot Sea) were carved on the stone standing 30 meters away from “the big boiling pot”. There are some bathrooms and steam beds for people to take a steam bath or receive medical treatment

The Hamazui Fountain(蛤蟆嘴)

Small path leads you to the Zaotang River, after passing through a section of stone stairs, little by little the Zaotang waterfall comes into view. The waterfall is not very big but the scenery around it is spectacular. On the left, a fountain looks like two frogs spraying out hot spring water, called The Hamazui Fountain by local people; while on the right, there is a fountain whose shape like the head of a lion, trickling hot spring water is dropping into the Zaotang River. Around the Zaotang River, fountains, hot springs, vapor springs are available here and there which make the whole gorge as a huge steam box.

Huataijing Fountain(Pregnancy Well)（怀胎井）

There are many spectacular hot fountains in Zaotang River, among of which is a round fountain called Huataijing. There is a legend that the married woman would become pregnant if they drank the water of the fountain. Other spectacular sights include Gumingquan, Xiaogunguo, Yanjingquan and Pearl Spring, which is a pool of water with hundreds of spray holes in the bottom sending out pearl-like strings of hot bubbling water. All springs have a temperature of £¹£°¡æ. There are seven big hot fields located in Ruidian Township in the northwest of the Tengchong County. The hot fields are 1,000 meters long from south to north and 600 meters wide at the widest point. There are many points where hot water wells out, of which there are several dozens of big ones whose temperatures range between 40¡æ and 95¡æ. By the Naxinjie Road, there is a hot water pond of over 3,000 square kilometers, which is formed by water gushing from the ground in great quantity. The hot fields are enveloped in mist, especially in the morning in winter and spring.

Spa

The Rehai Scenic Area is currently open two hot springs for spa: Bath Valley and Beauty Pool, all at an additional charge. There are more than 20 open-air and semi-open-air hot spring pools in Bath Valley(Yugu) Hot Springs. There are many characteristic pools, cedar pool made from cedar wood; coffee pool integrated into Yunnan small-grain coffee; Aloe pool;even a wine pool with a certain proportion of koji, which can both sterilize and detoxify and eliminate fatigue. The beauty pool, also known as the fairy bathhouse, is made up of three spring streams. It is located under the Quanhua group. There are 3 open-air pools, 4 cave pools and a large swimming pool. It is a natural spa park. The springs differs in terms of temperature and mineral. 

Nearby Attractions

Heshun Ancient Town

Heshun Ancient Town is located in 4 kilometers southwest of Tengchong County. With a population of more than 6000, the overseas Heshun people total more than 12000 hence the frame ‘ The Home of Overseas Chinese’. Enjoying long history and civilization of more than 600 years, there is around 1000 traditional folk residences in Heshun, 100 of which is built in Qing Dynasty, known as the ‘Living Fossil of Chinese Ancient Architecture’. You can not only appreciate the romantic charm of Hui-style architecture but also find out some western elements in Heshun Ancient Town. The Chinese and Western style mix together and show a unique charm.

Yunfeng Mountain

Yunfeng Mountain is a very popular holy place for Taoists. The holy mountain enjoys admiration from the people of Yunnan and Burma. Many people come here for pilgrimages. The most stunning landscapes in Tengchong can also be found on the mountain.

Accommodate at Rehai Hot Spring

There are several spa hotels in scenic area, such as the Beauty Spring Hotel, Yangshengge Hotel and Yvwenquan Hotel. These hotels offers the favorable environment and luxury facilities. Travelers can enjoy the exclusive spring in your room.

Useful Travel Tips

1. Remember to bring swimwear with you;

2. Vapor has a temperature of 94¡æ at the mouths of the big boiling pot, where you can steam eggs, peanuts and corns. But taking a bath in the big boiling pot is forbidden.

3.Before soaking in the hot spring, you need towarm the body at first and adapt to the water temperature and then enter the soup pool to soak, so as to avoid the calming of blood pressure and dizziness caused by anemia. Do not have spa after drinking and meal.

4. Please take off the metal jewelry before you take the hot spring to avoid the jewelry being vulcanized into black.

5. One of eighteen oddities in Yunnan province: eggs are sold by stringing together.

6.Recommended tour time: half a day or a day.

Qujing Transportation-By Long-distance bus plays an important role in Qujing Transportation, which is the most convenient way to the nearby cities. Without an airport, visitors need to fly to Kunming Changshui Airport then transfer to Qujing. Compared with planes and trains, long-distance bus is more flexible than plane and less crowed than train. With the development of internet and information technology, it is very convenient to buy a ticket from the apps, such as Ctrip, Fliggy.

Main Bus Stations in Qujing

According to the 2015 statistics, the mileage of highways in Qujing City (including village roads) reached 28,080 kilometers, including 1,228.5 kilometers of high-grade roads above Grade II and 287.5 kilometers of expressways. There are 118 passenger stations (including townships and rural passenger stations).

• Qujing Bus Station(曲靖客运站)
  Add: Qilin North Road, Qujing City, Yunnan Province(云南省曲靖市麒麟北路)
  Tel: 08743122946
• Qujing Express Bus Station(曲靖高快汽车客运站)
  Add: No. 189 Jiaotong Road, Qilin District, Qujing City, Yunnan Province(云南省曲靖市麒麟区交通路189号)
  Tel: (0874)3380959
• Huize Bus Station(会泽客运站)
  Add: No. 366 Tongbao Road, Huize County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province(云南省曲靖市会泽县通宝路366号)
  Tel: (0874)5685385
• Luoping Bus Station(罗平客运站)
  Add: No. 554 Yungui Road, Luoping County, Qujing City, Yunnan Province(云南省曲靖市罗平县云贵路554号)
  Tel: (0874)8212327
• Luliang Bus Station(陆良客运站)
  Add: No. 4 Zhongxing South Road(中兴南路4号)
  Tel: (0874)6228076

Qujing Long-distance Bus Schedule

Qujing Express Bus Station

From-To	Departure Time	Distance	Price(Yuan)
Qujing-Xiaguan	19:00
Qujing-Qiubei	09:10,	291	97
Qujing-Dongchuan	7:20, 07:30, 8:00, 09:00, 13:00, 14:00	260	67
Qujing-Gejiu	6:30, 7:45, 8:30, 10:00
Qujing-Huize	7:20, 8:00, 8:00, 8:40, 9:20, 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00	234	82
Qujing-Baoshan	10:00		233
Qujing-Yuanjiang	09:00, 18:00	350	177
Qujing-Xingyi	8:00, 14:30
Qujing-Nanhua	09:30, 10:00	/	120
Qujing-Ninger	09:00, 18:00	530	200
Qujing- Yiliang	08:00, 08:40, 09:00, 10:00, 10:20, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:30, 14:50, 15:40, 16:30, 15:00, 17:20	143	53
Qujing-Fuyuan	07:00, 07:40, 08:50, 10:10, 10:50, 11:10, 12:10, 12:20, 12:30, 12:40, 12:50, 13:00, 14:20, 16:20, 17:40, 17:50, 18:00, 18:40	75	25
Qujing-Xundian	08:00, 08:40, 09:20, 10:00, 10:40, 11:20, 12:00, 12:40, 13:10, 13:50, 14:30, 15:10, 16:00, 17:10	98	33
Qujing-Shizong	07:35, 8:15, 09:15, 09:45, 10:15, 10:45, 11:15, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:05, 15:45, 16:15, 16:45, 17:35, 17:45,	138	44
Qujing-Kunming	09:30, 10:00, 10:40, 11:40, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 15:00, 17:00, 16:00, 18:00, 19:00, 19:30, 20:00,	145	45
Qujing-Puer	09:00, 18:00	557	261
Qujing-Jinghong	18:00	691	306
Qujing-Chuxiong	09:30	322	80
Qujing-Luxi	08:10, 07:00, 09:30, 12:30, 13:30	182	55
Qujing-Yuxi	09:30, 15:00	245	87
Qujing-Shilin	08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 14:00, 14:20, 14:50, 15:10, 15:40, 16:30	115	40
Qujing- Xiangyun	09:30, 10:00	445	140
Qujing-Luoping	06:40, 07:10, 08:00, 08:40, 08:30, 09:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30, 12:40, 13:30, 14:40, 16:00, 18:00, 18:30, 18:50	188	53

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Tengchong transportation by long-distance bus is supported by major bus stations in Tengchong, which  provide long-distance buses to many cities in Yunnan province such as Kunming, Dali, Xishuangbanna, etc. Bus schedule to Panzhihua (攀枝花) in Sichuan is also available in Tengchong.

Tengchong Bus Stations

Tengchong has four bus stations, namely Tengchong Tourist Bus Station (腾冲旅游客运站) (offering bus shifts to Kunming, Baoshan, Dali and Lijiang), Laifeng Bus Station (来凤客运站 )(offering bus shifts to villages and towns), Ximen Bus Station (西门客运站 ) (offering bus shifts to scenic spots in Tengchong) and Tengchong Bus Station (腾冲客运站) (offering bus shifts  to Ruili). Most of the tourists to Tengchong are gathered at the Tengchong Tourist Bus Station and the tourists from Ruili are at Tonglida Bus Station.

• Tengchong Tourist Bus Station 腾冲旅游客运站
  Address:Opposite Xiake Hotel, Southern Section of Rehai Road, Tengchong City (腾冲市热海路南段霞客酒店对面)
  Tel: (0875)5161526
• Tengchong Bus Station 腾冲客运站
  Address:Near No. 222, Dongfang Road, Tengchong City (腾冲市东方路222号附近)
  Tel: 0875-5152363
• Ximen Bus Station 西门客运站
  Address:Near No. 222, Tengchong Road, Tengchong City (腾冲市腾越路18号附近)
  Tel:(0875)7130695
• Laifeng Bus Station 来凤客运站
  Address:No. 48, Fengxiang Avenue (凤翔大道48号)
  Tel: /

Tengchong Long-distance Bus Schedule

Long-distance Buses to Tengchong

Departure/Destination	Departure Station	Departure Time
Kunming-Tengchong	West Bus Station(西部客运站)	09:00, 09:50, 11:00, 14:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00
Dali-Tengchong	Dali Xingsheng Bus Station(大理兴盛汽车客运站)	09:30, 10:30, 12:30, 14:00, 15:00, 16:40
Dali-Tengchong	Dali Gucheng Bus Station(大理古城客运站)	09:40
Lijiang-Tengchong	Lijiang Bus Station(丽江客运站)	12:40
Baoshan-Tengchong	Baoshan Bus Station(保山客运站)	07:50, 08:40, 09:30, 10:20, 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00,15:40, 17:00, 18:20, 19:00

Long-distance Buses from Tengchong

Departure Station	Destination	Departure Time	Duration/Mileage (km)	Fare(CNY)
Tengchong Tourism Bus Station	Kunming West Bus Station	08:30, 09:30, 11:50, 17:30, 18:30, 20:00	11h-12h	228/304
Tengchong Tourism Bus Station	Lijiang Bus Station	10:50	11h	204
Tengchong Tourism Bus Station	Baoshan Bus Station	07:30, 11:30, 11:45,  14:30, 15:00,15:30,16:00, 16:30, 18:30	168km	63
Tengchong Tourism Bus Station	Dali Xiaguan	12:00, 14:00, 19:30, 19:40	367km	97
Tengchong Tourism Bus Station	Panzhihua Bus Station	15:30, 16:00	760km	186

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• Tengchong Bus Station
• How to Get to Tengchong City from Kunming
• How to Get to Tengchong County from Baoshan City
• How to Get to Tengchong County from Mangshi City
• How to Get to Lianghe County from Tengchong
• How to Get to Ruili City from Tengchong
• How to Get to Yingjiang County from Tengchong
• How to Get to Lushui City  from Tengchong
• Lijiang to Tengchong Schedule and Tickets Booking
• Kunming to Tengchong Schedule and Tickets Booking

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There is only one airport in Tengchong, Tengchong Tuofeng Airport(腾冲驼峰机场). Tourists can get to Tengchong by flights from cities in Yunnan province such as Kunming and Lijiang or other domestic cities like Beijing, Chongqing, Nanjing, Zhengzhou, Shanghai, etc.

Tengchong Tuofeng Airport(腾冲驼峰机场)

Tengchong Tuofeng Airport(腾冲驼峰机场) serves Tengchong City, which is located near Tuofeng Village 12 kilometers south of the city. It takes about 15 minutes by car to arrive in central Tengchong City.  It has flights to and fro Kunming, Chongqing, Nanjing, Zhengzhou, Shanghai, Changsha, Zhuhai, Xi’an, Chengdu, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Guiyang, etc. 

Airlines and Destinations

Airlines	Destinations
China Eastern Airlines	Beijing–Capital, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Kunming, Shanghai–Hongqiao, Shenyang
China Southern Airlines	Chongqing
Kunming Airlines	Kunming, Changsha, Guiyang, Nanjing, Zhuhai, Xi’an, Zhengzhou, Wuhan
Lucky Air	Beijing–Capital, Kunming
China Southern Airlines operated by Chongqing Airlines	Chongqing
Shenzhen Airlines	Guangzhou, Kunming, Shenzhen

Keep Reading

• Tengchong  Flights
• Airlines in China

Airport Transportation

Tengchong Airport Transportation mainly rely on taxi and shuttle bus.

Taxi 

A taxi is the easiest and quickest way to reach the centre of Tengchong. A taxi driver does know all the routes in and around Tengchong and knows the right paths to avoid traffic. Moreover,  taxi is probably the easiest and most convenient way to travel to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport. The cab driver can pick you up from almost any location you want. It prevents you from having to wait long or walk far with your luggage. Whether you need a transfer for leisure or business purposes; our partners will make sure you’ll arrive quickly and safely at the airport or at any destination anywhere in China. The taxi fee from Tengchong Tuofeng Airport to the urban area is about 30 yuan. 

Airport Shuttle Bus

There is only one shuttle bus line available from the airport to the urban area, Tuofeng Airport-Konggang Hotel(空港大酒店), starts at 8:00 to the time of the last arrival flights, with the ticket fee of 10 yuan per person.

Tengchong Tuofeng Airport Tel: 0875-5198866

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By  Normal Train

Kunming to Jianshui County

Everyday, there will be about 3 trains departing from Kunming Railway Station(昆明火车站)to Jianshui County(建水县), and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Ticket Price(Hard Seat)
K9828	15:03	18:35	3h 32 mins	CNY 32.5
K6134	08:25	11:32	3 h 7 mins	CNY 32.5
K6142	12:21	15:01	2 h 40 mins	CNY 32.5

Jianshui County to Kunming

There will be about 3 trains departing from Jianshui to Kunming, and the schedule is listed as follows:

Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Ticket Price(Hard Seat)
K9826	11:10	11:10	3h37mins	CNY 32.5
K6140	17:15	17:15	2h46mins	CNY 32.5
K6132	18:12	21:27	3h15mins	CNY 32.5

Kunming Railway Station:
Add:No.1 Beijing Road, Guandu District, Kunming City, Yunnan Province
How to Get: by bus, Metro Line 1 or taxi

By High-speed Train

Kunming to Jianshui County

There is 5 high-speed train running to Jianshui from Kunming Raiway Station, and the schedules are listed as follow:

Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Ticket Price(Hard Seat)
C8316	07:35	09:23	1h48mins	CNY59
C8304	09:00	11:00	2h	CNY59
C8338	11:17	11:17	1h57mins	CNY59
C8320	14:03	16:02	1h59mins	CNY59
C8312	C8312	17:35	2h10mins	CNY59

Jianshui County to Kunming

There is 5 high-speed train running to Kunming  from Jianshui Raiway Station, and the schedules are listed as follow:

Train Schedule

Train No.	Departure	Arrival	Duration	Ticket Price(Hard Seat)
C8302	08:54	10:56	2h2mins	CNY59
C8314	11:40	11:40	1h50mins	CNY59
C8306	12:55	14:56	2h1min	CNY59
C8318	18:55	20:50	1h55mins	CNY59
C8340	19:58	19:58	1h50mins	CNY59

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• High-speed Rail in Yunnan
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• Trans Asia Railway
• Metro in Yunnan

Roads in Yunnan

• Bridges in Yunnan
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• Trans-Asia Roads
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