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【Tengchong, Yunnan】Explore the mysterious 'Swiss of the East', the beautiful scenery here is unforgettable!

◎The Ginkgo Village of Tengchong, Yunnan, is located in Jiangdong Community, Gudong Town, Tengchong City, western Yunnan, 35 kilometers away from Tengchong City. It has a natural continuous ginkgo forest of over 10,000 mu, with more than 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees distributed, and there is also a young forest of 1,000 mu, about 33,000 plants. In front of and behind the houses in Ginkgo Village, there are continuous ginkgo trees of over 10,000 mu and over 40,000 plants in and outside the village, among which there are over 1,200 ginkgo trees over a hundred years old. It is known as the oldest, most concentrated, and largest ginkgo ancient village on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau. ◎Every autumn and winter, the quiet and dreamy Tengchong Ginkgo Village welcomes the most colorful season of the year. The leaves of the ginkgo trees will turn golden, and it seems like being in a golden ocean at a glance, like a beautiful fairy tale world. For more than ten years, Ginkgo Village has taken ginkgo as the protagonist and tourism as the main line, turning 'tree leaves' into 'golden leaves', becoming a popular tourist spot, and has paved a way for green water and green mountains to be transformed into golden mountains and silver mountains. ◎Don't forget these places, I recommend you must come: ◎1. Rehai: Located 20 kilometers southwest of Tengchong County, it is one of the three major geothermal scenic spots in China. There are nearly a hundred large and small hot springs here, with the highest temperature reaching 105℃, which is the largest geothermal group in Yunnan. Here you can enjoy a unique hot spring bath and appreciate the spectacular volcanic landforms. ◎2. Volcano Park: Located 5 kilometers northwest of Tengchong County, it is a natural scenic spot dominated by volcanic geological relics. There are 99 volcanic cones in the park, the most famous of which are Malutang Volcano and Daheshan Volcano. Here you can observe the traces of volcanic eruptions up close and feel the magic charm of nature. ◎3. Yunyan Temple: Located on Yunyan Mountain, 10 kilometers northwest of Tengchong County, it is an ancient temple with a history of thousands of years. There are a large number of Buddhist cultural relics and murals in the temple, and you can also overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Tengchong County. Here you can feel the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere and appreciate the beautiful landscape. ◎4. Beihai Wetland: Located in the northeast direction of Tengchong County, it is a wetland ecosystem that integrates lakes, marshes, and rivers. There are a large number of water birds inhabiting here, which is a good place for bird watching. Here you can appreciate the rich biodiversity and feel the tranquility and harmony of nature. ◎5. Longjiang Gorge: Located in the southwest direction of Tengchong County, it is a natural scenic spot dominated by gorge landforms. There are waterfalls, streams, and primitive forests in the gorge, which is a good place for hiking and adventure. Here you can feel the rugged and magnificent nature, and at the same time exercise your body and will. ◎6. Heshun Ancient Town: Located in the southwest direction of Tengchong County, it is an ancient town with a history of more than 600 years. There are many well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the town, such as ancestral halls, archways, and ancient houses. Here you can feel the strong historical and cultural heritage and taste authentic Yunnan cuisine.
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Posted: Dec 10, 2023
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