Classic Tour of the Border City in Yunnan
4 Days in Teng Chong
Tengchong is the most southwest city in Yunnan, bordered by Burma in the south and northwest.
ScrollHIGHLIGHTS
- Explore the fascinating landscape: volcanoes and hot springs in Tengchong.
- Relax at the less-visited ancient town: He Shun old town, the hometown of Overseas Chinese
- Get your spirit refreshment at the most nature hot spring in China.
OVERVIEW
Tengchong is under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province, located in the southwest of Yunnan Province, west of Baoshan City, and adjacent to Yingjiang County and the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Tengchong is the famous hometown of overseas Chinese, a state of literature, a distribution centre for emeralds, and a provincial-level historical and cultural city. Tengchong was called Dian Yue in the Western Han Dynasty, and Tengchong Mansion was established in the middle of Dali Kingdom. Due to its important geographical location, massive military troops were dispatched to the garrison in the past dynasties. The Stone City was also built in the Ming Dynasty. The main tourist attractions in Tengchong include Volcano Group National Park, Dieshui River Waterfall, Beihai Wetland Reserve, Guoshang Cemetery, Ai Siqi’s Former Residence, etc.
ITINERARY
Day1 Tengchong
With the scene of mountains and rivers and the flower fields that in the light, Tengchong is a touring destination which full of surprises. In this extraordinary countryside, all your imagination about a pleasant visiting in the rural area can be satisfied with its atmosphere infused with local colour. If you want to launch on a journey of searching for natural beauty, joy, and ancient experience, then you should go to visit Tengchong!
- Private Car Service
- Boutique/Comfortable hotel
- Breakfast provided by booked hotels; Lunch and Dinner are excluded but recommendation of local cuisine would be made
Day2 He Shun Ancient Town – Tenchong
Heshun Ancient Town is located 4 kilometres west of Tengchong County. It is a well-known hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan Province. It is also an important town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and a must pass along the Southwest Silk Road. The ancient town is built around the mountain. The ancestral halls, archways, and ancient houses of the Ming and Qing Dynasties are all over the ancient town. There are Sanbao Tengxuan, Tengyao, and Tengbian in Tengchong. In the Heshun Library, you can see craftsmen using native methods to make rice paper. You can buy some if you are interested. Various snacks in the ancient town, Cun’s soy flour and Lin Aunt Songhua cake all have the taste of time.
- Private Car Service
- Boutique/Comfortable hotel
- Breakfast provided by booked hotels; Lunch and Dinner are excluded but recommendation of local cuisine would be made
Day3 Volcanic Geothermal National Geological Park – Tengchong
There are 97 volcanic bodies and several grades of lava platforms in Tengchong Volcano Park, one of the four major volcanic groups in my country, and it is the best destination for exploring volcanic landforms. The volcanic cones, volcanic caves, lava rock fields, volcanic lakes, barrier waterfalls, and columnar joints in the park are large in scale, concentrated in distribution, and well preserved. Entering the gate of the scenic spot, there is a small museum about volcanoes on the right, where you can learn about the formation and structure of volcanoes. There are mainly scenic spots such as Dakong Mountain, Xiaokong Mountain, Heikong Mountain, Columnar Joints, Cuttlefish River, etc. You can also take a hot air balloon to watch and experience different feelings.
- Private tour car service
- Boutique/Comfortable hotel
- Breakfast provided by booked hotels; Lunch and Dinner are excluded but recommendation of local cuisine would be made
Day4 Thermal Sea Park and Gaoligong Mountain – Tengchong
Thermal Sea Park is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County, with an area of approximately 9 square kilometers. There are more than 80 gas springs and hot springs. The water temperature of 10 hot spring groups is above 90℃. Hot springs can be seen everywhere. The heat shrouded this place in a white mist. The most typical hot spring in Thermal Sea Park is the big boiling pot. Each spring has its own name and story. Here, you can also see the phenomenon of “eggs being sold on skewers” among the 18 strangest things in Yunnan.
- Private tour car service
- Boutique/Comfortable hotel
- Breakfast provided by booked hotels; Lunch and Dinner are excluded but recommendation of local cuisine would be made
Day5 Ginkgo Village & Black Fish Gorge – Tengchong
Ginkgo Village is a primitive village in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province. There are more than 3,000 ginkgo trees dotted inside and outside the farmyard. It has become the most popular destination in Tengchong in late autumn. The shadow puppet culture here has a history of more than 600 years, and its Xingyang paper umbrella and Jiangdong embroidery are well-known throughout the country. The best viewing period for ginkgo is from mid-November to early December. The village is divided into four areas. Chenjiazhai from Ginkgo Square on the Sancha Road at the entrance of the village is the densest place for tourists and ginkgo. The other areas are relatively quiet.
- Private Car Service
- Boutique/Comfortable hotel
- Breakfast provided by booked hotels; Lunch and Dinner are excluded but recommendation of local cuisine would be made
TOUR MAP
PRICE
Prices per person for the months of July and August (Chinese Summer Holiday):旺季
| Participants | Luxury | Comfort Plus | Comfort | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | US $3,524 | US $1,372 | US $1,168 | -- |
| 2 persons | US $2,077 | US $1,002 | US $927 | -- |
| 3 persons | US $2,133 | US $723 | US $594 | -- |
| 4 persons | US $1,669 | US $594 | US $500 | -- |
| 5 persons | US $1,855 | US $593 | US $473 | -- |
| 6 persons | US $1,632 | US $556 | US $473 | -- |
| 7 persons | US $1,818 | US $556 | US $436 | -- |
| 8 persons | US $1,669 | US $556 | US $464 | -- |
| 9 persons | US $1818 | US $556 | US $417 | -- |
| 10 persons | US $1,650 | US $538 | US $454 | -- |
| 11 persons | US $1,780 | US $538 | US $445 | -- |
| 12 persons | US $1,632 | US $519 | US $427 | -- |
| 13 persons | US $1,743 | US $519 | US $417 | -- |
| 14 persons | US $1,632 | US $445 | US $408 | -- |
| 15 persons | US $1,725 | US $445 | US $417 | -- |
| 16 persons | US $1,632 | US $445 | US $408 | -- |
Note
1:The price above is only applicable for the twin-beds room (One room for two persons to share, with two separate beds or a king bed alternatively). The extra expense would be charged if the extra room is required.
2:Luxury hotels include 5 Star international luxury hotel, such as Banyan Tree, Aman Resorts; Comfort plus hotels include local top-scale 4 Star hotels, such as Hilton, Shangri-La; Comfort hotels include local general hotels and Inns.
3:The list of recommended hotels will be presented to the clients for their references before the order is placed, and the standard prices are made based on the average level of the boutique comfortable hotel. In this itinerary, we will select and recommend hotels according to their locations, facilities, service and previous customer feedback. Besides, there are also chances that these hotels are all fully booked or have limited quantities of rooms that cannot match up with your demands. But we will rearrange other hotels that in the equal standard for you if these recommended hotels are fully booked. If you have any accommodation preference in the equal standard, please feel free to contact us to adjust the arrangement.
4: Sometimes, the service fee for a tour group with participants in an odd number will be higher than a tour group with participants in an even number. It’s mainly because that based on different numbers of participants, the arrangement for transportation and accommodation will be different too. A tour group with an odd number of participants will have to afford more fees for a single room or more space on transportation.
Prices per person for the months of March, April, May, June, September, October and November (excluding public holidays*):淡季
| Participants | Luxury | Comfort Plus | Comfort | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | US $3,153 | US $1,317 | US $1,122 | -- |
| 2 persons | US $1,632 | US $705 | US $621 | -- |
| 3 persons | US $2,040 | US $594 | US $584 | -- |
| 4 persons | US $1,483 | US $556 | US $510 | -- |
| 5 persons | US $1,669 | US $556 | US $473 | -- |
| 6 persons | US $1,447 | US $519 | US $454 | -- |
| 7 persons | US $1,577 | US $519 | US $436 | -- |
| 8 persons | US $1,465 | US $500 | US $427 | -- |
| 9 persons | US $1,577 | US $500 | US $417 | -- |
| 10 persons | US $1,410 | US $482 | US $408 | -- |
| 11 persons | US $1,539 | US $482 | US $399 | -- |
| 12 persons | US $1,410 | US $464 | US $389 | -- |
| 13 persons | US $1,521 | US $464 | US $380 | -- |
| 14 persons | US $1,410 | US $445 | US $377 | -- |
| 15 persons | US $1,484 | US $445 | US $371 | -- |
| 16 persons | US $1,410 | US $427 | US $362 | -- |
* Chinese public holidays: Spring Festival (according to Lunar calendar of the specific year), Golden Week (1st – 7th Oct.) and Labor Day (1st – 3rd May)
DEPARTURE DATES
- April 3, 10, 17, 24
- July 10,17, 24, 31
- October 10, 17, 24, 31
- May 10, 17, 24, 31
- August 10,17, 24, 31
- November 3, 10, 17, 24
- June 3, 10, 24
- September 3, 10, 17
- December 3, 10, 17, 24
ACCOMMENDATION ( RECOMMENDED)
| Hotel Category | Luxury | Comfort Plus | Comfort | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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- 【Personalized Consultant Service】: To meet your very personal demands, we provide 1 to 1 professional consultant service to all travellers.
- 【Accommodations】：We pick suitable and tasteful hotels bases on your requirements.
- 【Transfer】：We provide a private and comfortable vehicle during your journey.
- 【Tickets】：Entrance ticket for the sightseeing places that listed in this program.
- 【Activities】：All the activities listed in this program.
- 【Tour Guide/Driving service】：Professional driver and English speaking guide
- 【Insurance】：Travel accident insurance and Travel Agency’s Responsibility insurance.
- The transfer ticket for coming or leaving Yunnan.
- Other personal expense during the journey.
- Chinese Visa Fees.
- The extra expense due to transportation delay, cancellation, wars, natural accident and strike.
- Meals (lunch and dinner)