The summer vacation is here, and Beijing is really too hot. Take your parents, daughter-in-law, and baby to go south to escape the summer heat.
Since 2016, we have started an in-depth tour of Yunnan. In 2016, it was Kunming + Dali + Lijiang + Shaxi + Chuxiong. In 2017, it was Kunming + Fuxian Lake + Puzhehei + Mengzi + Jianshui. Where are you going this year? I have hesitated for a long time between Banna and Tengchong. I have always heard that Banna is very hot and sweltering. For the purpose of escaping the heat, okay! Tengchong starts from the southwest of Yunnan.
The itinerary is as follows;
July 19th—Depart for Kunming at night
July 20th - transfer to Tengchong at noon, rent a car, stay in Heshun
July 21st - Tengchong Tour, Rehai, Beihai Wetland
July 22—Stroll in Heshun Ancient Town, West Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, National War Cemetery, and drive to Mangshi
July 23——Ruili Moli Tropical Rainforest Park, the sister sued the country and returned to Mangshi
July 24th—Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda, Peacock Lake, drive to Baoshan
July 25th - Taibaoshan Park, drive to the ancient city of Weishan
July 26th—Strolling in the ancient city of Weishan
July 27th——Cangshan Ximatan, drive to Xizhou Ancient Town
July 28th—Hai Tongue Park, Xizhou for a stroll
July 29th - Dali Ancient City, return to Beijing
The original plan was to fly at 7:00 pm on July 19, but it caught up with a thunderstorm, and the plane was delayed for more than 4 hours. It didn't take off until 12:00 pm, and arrived in Kunming at 3:00 am. I was exhausted.
Advertisement at the airport, don’t worry, Tengchong, here we come~~~~~
I checked into the HNA Business Apartment near the airport, fortunately there was the last room, and I took a short rest for more than 3 hours. This hotel is not bad, the crew of Hainan Airlines live here. If you are going around the airport, I recommend this hotel.
At 12 o'clock in the morning, I arrived at Tengchong Airport after a 1-hour connecting flight. I was still guessing whether it was a shuttle bus or a covered bridge. It turned out that I got off the plane and walked into the terminal building. It is such a small airport that it feels like it can receive up to two planes at a time. Very interesting experience. The new terminal building next to it has been completed, and it is said that it will be opened on the 21st, and the current airport will be changed to an international airport. Perhaps here is the smallest international airport in the country. The name of Tengchong Airport is worth mentioning. Unlike many cities named after the location, such as Changshui Airport in Kunming, it is called Tuofeng Airport, which is full of commemorations of that period of history. There is a Feihu Park on the way to the airport. It is to commemorate the contribution of the Flying Tigers to the Anti-Japanese War in western Yunnan.
over Tengchong
The trip to Tengchong starts here~~~~~~~
After landing, it is the same as the previous two times, pick up luggage, rent a car, and go through formalities. Because of the large number of people, I rented a commercial vehicle this time. According to Ctrip, only the Shanghai Datong G10 is available. The price is not expensive, so I made a decisive reservation. I rented a car from EHi, the service is good, I am very patient in answering questions, and the vehicle inspection is also careful, the experience is good. When I picked up the car, the car was almost out of gas, so I added a tank of gas, and the car still held more than 70 liters.
Because I was too tired to catch the plane the first day, I drove directly to Heshun's inn, which was quite close. Soon we arrived at the parking lot designated by the inn. There was a small episode in the middle. After parking the car and unloading the luggage, I found that the lock of the trunk was broken, so I called Yihi, and the staff came to check it, and then drove the car away for repairs, and sent it back soon. The service attitude is commendable .
Heshun Ancient Town is a place with a strong cultural atmosphere, a place worth hanging out, strolling and reading carefully. Every morning, walking in the town against the morning glow, the residents start to prepare for the day's business and life. People who buy vegetables, sell vegetables, and do morning exercises are very busy coming in and out. Lobster fishing by the river seems very comfortable. Even tourists will borrow a fishing rod from the innkeeper to fish. As for what to fish, it is not that important.
Yuanlong Pavilion, a Taoist temple, does not have much commercial atmosphere, and a small walk around feels a strong atmosphere of life. Thinking about such a place with beautiful mountains and green waters, if there are not so many tourists, what a good place to practice.
Yuanlong Pavilion
An entrance of the ancient town. This is not the entrance where tourists gather, but the villagers usually walk. There is a gatehouse with two corridors. Compared with the tourist entrance, there is no traffic and much quieter here.
Wild Duck Lake
Sinking River Wetlands and Laundry Kiosks
People and ducks are prohibited from making trouble in wetlands stuck in rivers
There are two ancestral halls of the Li family and the Liu family, and Heshun has a total of 8 surnames. Now only the ancestral halls of these two surnames are open for tourism.
Although Heshun Ancient Town is very famous, after all, it is located in the border area, and tourists are much less than Dali and Lijiang. Walking in the streets, the life of the local people does not feel more disturbed, morning market, morning exercises, chess, Tai Chi, Very laid back. But after all, it is a tourist place, with many more stores, bars, and tea rooms. Walking around the ancient town, I feel that it is indeed a place with cultural heritage, and the Heshun Library is a very good example.
Heshun Library is still a place where people read books and newspapers every day
The gatehouse of the ancient town feels very thoughtful and tasteful. Every street leading to the sunken river and the wild duck lake has a beautiful and elegant gatehouse.
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A public restroom next to Wild Duck Lake, the couplets at the door are very attractive, everyone waiting must read them.
Guzhen Street
Baisuifang, where most vehicles enter and exit the ancient town. A tree-lined stone road is very comfortable to walk on.
Regardless of the size, the doors of the residents do not open directly to the street to avoid the outflow of wealth. There must be a small front yard, which is really particular.
There is always an inn in Heshun that is being refurbished, and the one opposite our inn is under construction
Hot Sea Scenic Area is one of the most famous scenic spots in Tengchong, named after the Big and Small Kongshan Geopark. Considering that my daughter is too young, she should have no interest in geology and volcanoes. I asked the innkeeper, and they felt that it was really meaningless for us to go. So I decided to give up the geopark, look at geothermal heat instead of volcanoes, and learn about real hot springs. By the way, eat hot spring boiled eggs.
Cats in Atami drink natural hot spring water rich in minerals every day
The big boiling pot of hot sea is boiling every day, and the heat wave is rolling. The boiled eggs are on a large cage next to the hot pot. At the entrance of the scenic spot, there are many local old ladies selling eggs for 5 yuan (about 10 yuan in the scenic spot), four eggs and two duck eggs (salty). I bought a mention of each, but practice has proved that some of them are few, and one for each person is really not enough. It's really delicious, 15 minutes is just right, the tour time here is nearly 2 hours, and the lunch of eggs is good.
Tickets for Atami are half tickets for seniors over 60 years old, and tickets for adults can be purchased from Ctrip. My daughter is less than 1.2m, free of charge.
Beihai Wetland Scenic Area is a volcanic barrier lake. The water surface is not big, but the scenery is very good. It is mainly for boat tours. From Pier 1 to Pier 3, the boat journey is very short, just a simple turn around. After getting off at Pier 3, you can Playing on the wetland plank road feels more interesting than on a boat. Tickets for wetland tours are half-ticket for those over 60 years old. We bought them from Ctrip, and girls are free. I read the guide before I went, and I didn’t go with the locals who greeted the free tour in the parking lot. It’s not bad for the money, and safety comes first. One and a half hours is enough for the tour.
The scenic spot has set up a grass paddle experience, which seems to be not very easy to control.
The West Dian Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall and the National War Cemetery are must-see places this time, after all, a vigorous war took place here. Before coming here, I made up for the history of the Anti-Japanese War in western Yunnan. I was deeply moved. Standing in the cemetery, the tombstones are shocking, the pines and cypresses are evergreen, and the blood is forever!
West Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall
Here I recommend my inn in Heshun——Yeyunshanfang. The service is very good and the location is also good.
Leaving Tengchong, all the way to the west, passing the Longjiang Bridge is very spectacular. The service area says Longjiang Bridge Sightseeing Area. I deliberately parked the area to look at it. As a result, there is a charge for viewing, so I can’t say. Continue on the road and go straight to Mangshi.
Mangshi is the capital of Dehong Prefecture, an important town in southwestern Yunnan, and the hometown of peacocks. This time, I deliberately stopped in Mangshi for two days to visit the surrounding areas, especially Ruili.
Staying at Mangshi Hotel, an old five-star hotel, next door to the Municipal Party Committee and Municipal Government, is definitely the right choice. The transportation and meals are very convenient, mainly because the accommodation is good. There are no scenic spots in Mangshi itself. The Shwedagon Pagoda is a must-see, followed by Mengba Naxi Rare Garden. Because I plan to go to Mori Tropical Rainforest Park, after the comparison, I will not go to Rare Garden. After watching the LP, I knew that this is the base of Hougu Coffee. When I came to Yunnan last year, I especially listened to the introduction of Hougu Coffee. This time I was more interested in tasting it.
Living on the 16th floor of the hotel, the view is very good, and it is very comfortable to look at from a distance. I really like this kind of small city.
After arriving in Mangshi, we set off to go to Ruili on the second day. The first stop was Mori Tropical Rainforest Park, a very famous rainforest park. Although it is not very big, it is 1.5km one-way on foot, but the scenery is beautiful. When we arrived, we were in the rainforest park Rain, walking in the rainforest in the rain has a unique taste, and the temperature and humidity are just right. At the end of the scenic spot is Moli Waterfall, which is said to be the waterfall with the largest drop in western Yunnan, and it is indeed very spectacular.
give the waterfall a big hug
rainforest landscape
One of the must places to come to Ruili must be the national gate. Although it is not a scenic spot, I always feel that the feeling of going to the national gate is really different. At first, I felt that Ruili was too close to the border. In May, northern Myanmar was not peaceful. I always felt that the security here would not be very good. I heard that there were drugs hidden, and I was a little nervous walking on the street. When I was in Tengchong, I already knew that these rumors had a very small probability, and it was basically impossible to encounter them. On this day in Ruili, I gradually felt that this place is actually the same as other places, nothing special, and I was too nervous.
The first scenic spot in Mangshi must be the Shwedagon Pagoda, which is full of incense and is said to be a holy place for Theravada Buddhism. I am not a believer at all, but I have also been to several great Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, and I feel that I can go here or not. Some time in the morning, I suddenly wanted to go. The city is not big, and the drive is quick, and you can go up the mountain and stop at the foot of the Buddhist temple. Tickets are 40. I didn't go in, so I walked around. The Golden Pagoda is on the shore of Peacock Lake. I drove around the lake and was a little disappointed. The lake is small and the water level has dropped a lot.
Mangshi produces coffee, and LP introduced that there is a Hougu coffee club here, and I specially come here to have a cup of coffee at noon, eat something casually, and prepare for the afternoon itinerary. The club is located opposite Mangshi Square. I heard that there are many people in the evening. Our family comes here at noon. The yard here is quite characteristic, and there are several outdoor pavilions, which are convenient for chatting and drinking coffee. Here I met Master Jiang, who specializes in baking, and started talking. He introduced a lot of coffee knowledge and took us to see the coffee beans in his yard. From green to ripe, it is very good. Before leaving, I bought freshly ground coffee and tasted it at home.
I like the cloudy day in Mangshi, it is very clean and beautiful
On the way from Mangshi to Baoshan, according to LP’s introduction, we got off the expressway from Lujiang Dam, took the national road and passed the Nujiang Bridge, stopped at the edge of the Nujiang River, and enjoyed the scenery of the Nujiang River on the terrace of a farmhouse. The situation of confrontation across the river in the Anti-Japanese War seems to be in front of you, it is really a natural moat
The Nujiang Bridge on the National Highway is inspected by armed border police
The chrysanthemum cat in the farmyard is very well-behaved. Lujiangba is rich in mangoes and red-heart dragon fruits. These things are everywhere in the farmyard. The price is cheap. I bought 10 catties of mangoes and ate them on the road.
Arrive in Baoshan, live in Landu Hotel, overlooking Baoshan, especially in the early morning, very beautiful. Landu is an old hotel. It is located on Baoxiu Road. It is directly accessible from the expressway. The traffic is very convenient, the service is good, and the breakfast is good. There are no scenic spots in Baoshan. This trip is mainly as a transit city, and rest is the first priority. In the past two days, I even went shopping and drove, and my family members were really tired, so I slowed down the pace in Baoshan. In the morning, I went to Taibao Mountain for a walk. According to reports, the Hall of Fame here is very famous, and there is also Wuhou Temple next to it. This is the place where Baoshan people exercise early and spend the weekend. It is very quiet and relaxing. scenery is beautiful. At noon, I went to a Ronnie coffee next to the hotel, which is quite unique.
Morning in Baoshan
Wuhou Temple, the main hall is under renovation, but the garden is very nice.
walk slowly
Wuhou Temple
Corridor of Wuhou Temple
Ronnie's Café for a break on the way
I left Baoshan and went to Weishan Mountain in Dali. I wanted to go to Dali in 2016, but because I had to detour for more than an hour on the mountain road alone, I gave up. This time, I specially arranged the itinerary to go to the capital of Nanzhao and the important town of tea and horses. Turn right from the exit of Dali Expressway and enter the provincial road, and start a 1-hour mountain road, winding up the mountain, after entering the Weishan area, the road is much easier, two-way 4 lanes, it is no longer a winding mountain road, one side is a village On the side are rice fields. scenery is beautiful.
The road in the ancient city of Weishan is very narrow. According to the guidance of the navigation, we arrived at the Kejia Inn at No. 64 Chenxiang, a century-old house. On Gucheng East Street, it is easy to find, but parking is not very convenient. Most of the meals in the ancient city are family restaurants converted from old houses. The most famous one is Lao Er Restaurant, a century-old house. In fact, the food is really average, but the house is really good.
Chenxiang Inn, the rain in Weishan comes as soon as it comes, usually only 20 minutes, and the rain will pass and the sky will clear. It feels very good to have breakfast under the eaves. I really like this yard.
At Weishan, you can finally fly a drone. This is the courtyard of the inn from the aerial photography.
The back garden of the inn is small and exquisite. It was great to have such a small garden back then.
second restaurant
Weishan is a very cultural place, blocked by mountains, there are not many tourists, and the residents still maintain their own lives and are rarely disturbed. Every house has remained the same as it was a long time ago, and it is indeed neglected to repair. This also shows that it has not been eroded by commerce on a large scale. If you want to travel, it is early. Lijiang is a negative example. There are couplets at the door of every house in Weishan, most of which are handwritten, and the wording is very particular. Even for shops, there will not be any common words such as making money and making money. Strolling on the street, I naturally pay attention to the couplets on both sides, and feel that my cultural accomplishment really needs to be improved.
Ancient city street view, quiet, natural, comfortable
Couplets
Night view of the ancient city. Because there are very few tourists, people in the ancient city went to the board to rest early, which is a little less convenient for tourists to serve, but they have experienced a different life, working at sunrise and resting at sunset
The market in the morning is very lively and sells everything. It’s the first time I saw prickly pear fruit. It was 3 cents each when the market opened. After walking around, the proprietress offered 5 cents, but it was delicious.
Gongchen Tower, the symbol of Weishan, was rebuilt after a fire in 15 years.
When you come to Dali, you must go to Cangshan and Erhai. I have been to Erhai Lake a few times, and Da Cang must go there once to feel the majesty of Cang Mountain, so that the trip to Dali is complete. There are three cableways in Dali, the highest one is Ximatan Cableway. If you buy tickets on the spot, you will only be half price if you are over 70 years old, and you must buy tickets online 2 hours in advance, so you can only buy tickets on the spot. The cableway needs to change trains at Qilongnvchi Station in the middle, which is the first time. Along the way, the temperature dropped from nearly 30 degrees to 9 degrees, and the types of plants reflected the changes of the four seasons.
From the Ximatan cableway station along the plank road all the way up the mountain, the scenery is beautiful. Although the Ximatan itself is small, it is worth the trip. The altitude here is 3920m, and the temperature is 11 degrees, which is not too cold. Most of the people who rented coats at the foot of the mountain hugged them. But the air is indeed a little thin, and it is really panting all the way up the mountain. It is very beautiful to open the skylight when encountering clouds.
Our vehicle this time, the Chase G10, is okay except for climbing special meat.
skylight
When I came down from Cangshan Mountain, I didn’t enter the ancient city of Dali. I went directly to the inn in Xizhou. It was also the best folk custom I stayed in this time. Tiangu Xiyuan, I highly recommend it. It is also a century-old house. It is well organized. Three squares and one Zhaobi, four-in-five patios, and professional company management are different from general folk customs. The inn is not in the ancient village of Xizhou, but in the southeast of the ancient village, surrounded by fields, very quiet and few tourists. The road at the gate is the only way from the ancient village to Haitong Park, and it is often blocked.
Inn screen wall:
The small bamboo forest at the entrance of the ancient house. The entrance of Haitong Park is also a bamboo forest. Although the scale is different, it feels very good.
Inn patio
The keys of the inn are very distinctive
The inn is surrounded by rice fields. After staying in the city for a long time, looking at the endless fields and colorful sky, I feel very comfortable and relaxed.
Gucun can fly drones. Every morning, I go for a walk in the fields with my dad, and then practice flying. This is the inn for aerial photography. The one in the middle is still very regular in shape. Parked outside the wall is the Chase G10 rented this time.
Drone aerial photography of Xizhou Ancient Village
Apart from the ancient houses, the most famous thing in Xizhou is definitely Xizhou Baba, which is written most in travel notes. It is a traditional local noodle dish. There is a shop on the tip of your tongue next to the Hanlin archway in Sifang Street. A piece of cake is 10 yuan. Not cheap, business is good.
Compared with Xizhou Baba, I am more interested in pea jelly. It is refreshing and delicious. It is also sold at the store under Hanlin Pailou.
In the ancient village of Xizhou, we deliberately avoided the entrance and streets on the west side where tourists gather. Basically, our activities are on the east side. When it gets dark, we go to the board to rest. It is a little later than Weishan Pass. After all, it is still closer to Dali, but Also early enough. A few supermarkets remain open. There was no light on the way back to the inn. It really was a village road, so I went back by the light of my mobile phone.
In Xizhou, Haitong Park is a must. Donkey friends living in Dali rent cars, battery cars, and motorcycles to go to Haitong. Otherwise, the village roads will not be so congested. We went to Haitong Park in the morning. It was raining lightly, and the rain stopped when we reached the tip of the tongue. God is so beautiful. How can I live up to it? While my daughter was picking up shells by the water, the drone took off and patted Haitong Park.
When I was in Xizhou, I ate two meals at Moshang Garden, which was rated first. It was really good. I recommend it
The ancient city of Dali is not the focus of this self-driving tour. I have been here several times, most recently in 16 years. On the day of returning to Beijing, the plane took off at 7 o'clock in the evening. After checking out in the morning, I stopped by the ancient city for a stroll and had lunch. The ancient city of Dali is very famous, and there are many people. I came here 20 years ago, and it is much better than now. It is a bit like Weishan, but now it is very noisy. Just walk around and take pictures. When I left Xizhou, a friend who stayed in the hotel recommended Duan Gongzi restaurant in Dali, saying it was very good. After a search of reviews, it was really good. Let’s go, this is the last meal in Yunnan. Sure enough, the reputation is well-deserved, and several dishes are very good. Say goodbye to the ancient city after dinner and drive to Dali Airport
The airport is in Xiaguan, and it takes more than 40 minutes to drive from the ancient city. Anyway, it's still early, so don't worry.
I really can't bear to leave. I came to Yunnan for the third time, and each time I have different experiences and discoveries. Apart from Beijing, my daughter is most familiar with Yunnan. It's really an in-depth tour.
At 7:30 in the evening, the plane took off and left Colorful Yunnan.
See you later, Yunnan! !