Qingming Festival holiday: A complete guide to Tengchong, Ruili, and Heshun Ancient Town


Let's go to Tengchong, Ruili, and Heshun Ancient Town together for the Qingming Festival holiday! This five-day travel guide will take you on a tour of the border area of Yunnan Province, where you can experience the charm of ancient towns and exotic customs!
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🚩Itinerary:
Day 1: Departure place🛫→Tengchong🛬, check in to your favorite hotel, and start a wonderful journey!
Day 2: Volcanic Geothermal National Geological Park🌋—Tengchong Rehai Scenic Area🌊—Rehai Big Boiling Pot🔥—Dadi Tea Plantation Campground⛺️—Tengchong Banyan Tree Hot Spring Village💦
Explore volcanic relics, experience geothermal wonders, camp at night, and enjoy the comfort of hot springs.
Day 3: Heshun Ancient Town🏠—Dongshan Grassland🌱—Liu Yongzhou Shadow Puppet Show🎭
Stroll through the streets of the ancient town, appreciate the art of shadow puppets, and then go to Dongshan Grassland to experience the vastness of nature.
Day 4: Longjiang Bridge🌉—Wanding Bridge🌉—Memorial Hall of Overseas Chinese Machine Workers Returning to China to Resist Japanese Aggression🎖️—Moli Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area🌴—Mangling Single Tree Forest🌳—Jiegao Port🚢
Travel through history and nature in one day, and experience the profound history of the War of Resistance and the mystery of the tropical rainforest.
Day 5: One Village, Two Countries🏞️—Mengbana Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden🌺—Meng Huan Big Golden Pagoda🏰—Meng Huan Silver Pagoda🏰
Cross-border experience, explore exotic plants, and appreciate the charm of Dai architecture.
🔚End your pleasant Tengchong-Ruili-Heshun trip and return home🏠.
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Must-see attractions:

🌟 Tengchong Rehai Scenic Area: There are numerous hot springs and unique pools here. You can soak in the hot springs while experiencing the unique culture of Rehai. It's incredibly relaxing!

🏰 Heshun Ancient Town: Want to experience the culture of the Ancient Tea Horse Road? This is an important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road and a must-see on the Southwest Silk Road. Traces of history are everywhere.

🛕 Meng Huan Big Golden Pagoda: This golden pagoda is tall, straight, and magnificent. The four-sided hollow pagoda is unforgettable and a great place to take photos!

🌅 One Village, Two Countries: This place has a unique boundary marker culture and beautiful scenery. You can enjoy the customs of two countries at the same time. It's definitely an experience not to be missed!
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Tips:
1. 🍜Food: Don't miss the earthenware hot pot and Dajiujia in Tengchong. The live crabs in Ruili are super fresh, and you must try the caravan dishes in Heshun!
2. ☁️March Climate: There is a large temperature difference between morning and evening, so remember to bring a thick coat. The sun is strong during the day, but the wind may be a bit strong, so it is recommended to bring a windproof jacket and hat.
3. 🎁Souvenir Prices: In Heshun Ancient Town, fresh blueberries are CNY 30 per 500g, and super sweet loquats are CNY 12 per 500g. You can bargain a little. Roses are CNY 120 per 500g and are suitable as gifts for relatives and friends!
4. 📸Photography: The alleys of the ancient town and Xianhe Wetland are great places to take photos. Wearing ethnic clothing will make the photos even better!
5. 🚗Transportation: The drive from Tengchong to Ruili is long, so it is recommended to plan in advance. You can choose local transportation for a different travel experience.
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Tengchong, Ruili, and Heshun, after visiting these three places, don't you feel great? Don't forget to share your travel stories!🌟

Post by AdventuringVoyager. | Mar 10, 2025

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