Nature & Parks in Tengchong County

THE 10 BEST Tengchong County Parks & Nature Attractions

Nature & Parks in Tengchong County

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  • Matthew A
    Auckland Central, New Zealand22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This place is a real nice visit. It's not too long and the walk can be done within a a couple of hours. It just perfect.
    Written January 9, 2018
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  • WJY
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The main hot spring is about 98 degrees and you can cook eggs with its stream. It cost 5RMB to buy 4 eggs when you enter the scenic spots but 20RMB at the hot spring, so buy as many as you want before climbing to the main spot.
    The view on the way to the main spot was interesting as well. There were streams everywhere and you can smell sulfur. Many people say it is not a place to go during summer, probably so.
    It takes 25 minutes to get to the place from the town centre and about two hours to visit this place.
    And technically speaking, it is not a scenic resort but a scenic spot with a hot spring resort next to it, where you need to pay additional fees to enjoy it. We didn't choose to go to the hot spring resort because we get it in our hotel, but it should be relaxing.
    Overall, one should definitely go there if they visit Tengchong county, and, the eggs are yummy! (it tastes better than boiling with normal water at home.)
    Written January 14, 2017
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  • Cindy C
    Kunming, China5 contributions
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    If you like adding a bit of historical legacy to your outdoor trips, Gaoligongshan is your place. Most of the reserve is closed to tourists but the hiking path that is open retraces the southern Silk Road. Much of the old stone path still remains and the trail itself is well marked. It was also the site of a decisive battle between Japan and China during WWII.

    The hike itself is around 20km if you go from Bailinhua to Linjiapu, 15km if you hitch a ride to 二台坡 (ertaipo) on the Bailinhua side and then go on to Linjiapu and around 28km if you go from Bailinhua to Jiangzhou. The trail ends at Linjiapu but depending on if there are people at the end or not, you may have to walk on a paved (downhill) road to get from Linjiapu to Jiangzhou (though there should be no such transportation problem if you're going the opposite way. I admittedly did not go at the right time of the year (June/raning season) so I didn't personally get to witness the views that others have expounded upon but the hike itself was interesting, if somewhat difficult (more or less a straight shot up to the peak, around 3,175 km and then back down again). I also went by myself which is not recommended, especially given that there are a number of dangerous animals in the area (bears, wild pigs, leopards). The trail is relatively well marked though and if you're looking for an adventure, this is definitely the place!

    Getting there is a bit of a pain and information about doing so on English language sites seem to be rather scarce. You can enter from either side of the trail - from 百花岭 (Bailinhua) village on the 保山 (Baoshan) side or 林家铺 (Linjiapu) on the 腾冲(Tengchong) side. Buses do not go directly to Bailinhua from Baoshan but if you get on a bus to 芒宽(Mangkuan) at the Southern Bus Station in Baoshan you can ask the bus driver to let you off at 双虹桥(Shuanghongqiao Bridge) and then hitch a minibus to Bailinhua. Likewise buses go from Tengchong to 江苴 (Jiangzhou according to the local pronunciation) and from there you can hitch a ride on a minibus to Linjiapu. There are numerous guest houses that you can stay out in Bailinhua (anywhere from 20 to 100 yuan as far as I can tell) as well as in Jiangzhou.

    Also note, you will have to get a hiking permit before you start but they are free (ostensibly, there are some operators who will try to charge you for it).
    Written July 23, 2015
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  • Mary L
    32 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The caldera has changed a bit over the past few years. The lava lake has dropped down out of sight but it’s amazing to see all the leftovers from the latest eruptions.
    Written January 20, 2021
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  • STATE OF ZAN
    Ko Pha-Ngan, Thailand50 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This location instantly took my breath away! I couldn't stop taking pictures in all directions! Wonderful nature scenes play off against steaming geothermal springs! It's a bit crowded with Chinese tourists, but the sights make up for it!
    Written August 8, 2016
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  • theYAKtraveller
    Lijiang, China201 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    great place. a good product of Nature.Its located in the south western parts of the GaoLigongshan Mountains in the Hengduan Range. the oldest volcano in the cluster. Daying Mountain, measuring 8,576 feet above sea level, is the tallest of the volcanoes, with a crater over 328 feet deep and a diameter of 328 yards.
    Written July 8, 2015
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  • WJY
    19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The DaKong mountain is part of the volcano scenic spot along with the XiaoKong mountain. The mountain is not so high and definitely good exercise in the morning after going on the hot balloon.
    There is a big hole left after the activity of volcano, which you can see after climbing to the top, and this is what the name of the mountain means.
    You can also choose to ride a house to the top, which cost about 60RMB up or 80RMB round way.
    Written January 14, 2017
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  • Frank S
    30 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Observing nature and birds just 20-30 minutes out of Tengchong. Worth a visit, especially when we have been there it was not busy.
    Written February 15, 2018
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  • Yiplisa
    2 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Need to pay RMB230 adult ticket for the entry fee and cable car. A place that near to the god, it is on top of the mountain, pray with sincerely, make a wish , your wish maybe could come true, local people said.
    Written December 29, 2016
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  • Kciff
    Fox Island, WA1,016 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The river gorge is beautifully carved and the volcanic pillars and formations along the river are a special geological sight. Continuing along the river and back to a restaurant area and parking lot at the end of the walk is a lovely way to spend the time in nature that has not been too altered.
    Written June 26, 2014
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  • ZhongguoKM
    Kunming, China6,239 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a pretty waterfall more or less inside Tengchong, so getting there is quick and easy. The day I was there, no entry fee was required, though there may be in high season. Not sure. You can take a short hike down some steep stair to get closer to the waterfalls and the obligatory photo-ops.

    Not amazing, but worth 30 minutes or 1 hour max. A couple small pavilions in the area as well. Not crowded when I was there, right after Spring Festival. In summary, this is an easy place to add to a day trip itinerary, but not a destination that would justify coming to Tengchong all by itself.
    Written March 1, 2013
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