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A Stroll Through Heshun Ancient Town

3 Days 2 Nights Guide to Tengchong Heshun Ancient Town, Easy Trip for 3000 RMB Budget Planning Round-trip transportation costs depend on the departure location, estimated at 800 RMB per person. Entrance fees: Rehai Hot Springs 60 RMB, Heshun Ancient Town 45 RMB, Volcano Geological Park 35 RMB. Accommodation at a hostel in Heshun Ancient Town costs 60 RMB per person per night, totaling 120 RMB for two nights. Food and other expenses are controlled around 1000 RMB, making the 3000 RMB budget basically sufficient. Itinerary Day 1: Heshun Ancient Town - Volcano Geological Park ● Morning: Get up early to explore the century-old market and try the rare mung bean powder rice noodles to start your day full of energy. Then stroll through Heshun Ancient Town, experiencing the unique charm of this 600-year-old caravan town, and admire the Ming and Qing ancestral halls, Nanyang-style archways, and the Republic of China era library. ● Afternoon: Head to the Volcano Geological Park for a 5 km light hike, climb the Da Xiao Kong Mountains, and collect colorful volcanic stones at the crater (entrance fee 35 RMB). Day 2: Gaoligong Mountain Primitive Forest Trek ● All day: Join a local tour to trek through the Gaoligong Mountain primitive forest (12 km advanced route), encounter century-old ancient tea trees, wild waterfalls, and enjoy soaking in wild hot springs. Day 3: Rehai Scenic Area - Huangguajing Hot Springs ● Morning: Visit the Rehai Scenic Area to see the bubbling sulfur springs and steam some geothermal eggs (entrance fee 60 RMB). ● Afternoon: Go to Huangguajing Hot Springs to enjoy a military-style therapeutic hot spring for about 30 RMB per person. Food Recommendations ● Dajiujia: Tomato and egg stir-fried rice cakes, rich in flavor. ● Tuguozi: Clay pot feast made with volcanic stones, featuring a variety of ingredients. ● Mung Bean Powder: Pea slurry cooked into a paste, served with fried dough sticks or rice noodles, a local specialty breakfast. Accommodation Suggestions Choose a hostel in Heshun Ancient Town, 60 RMB per person, cost-effective, and a great place to meet other travelers. Packing List ● Waterproof hiking shoes (essential in rainy season) ● 20L daypack (to carry energy bars, electrolyte water) ● 3-in-1 shell jacket (for temperature differences at the mountain top) ● Folding trekking poles (available for rent locally)
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Posted: Oct 17, 2025
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