[2025 Tengchong Attraction] Travel Guide for National Mausoleum (Updated Jun)

🎓 June graduation season—choose a city, embrace boundless dreams for the future, and embark on a spontaneous journey. ⛰️ Visit Tengchong, Yunnan’s "Edge of the World": niche, fun, and full of adventures. ✅ Pros: Scenic beauty, pleasant 26°C weather, concentrated attractions, lush mountains and clear waters, ancient towns and idyllic fields, Gaoligong hiking, foraging for wild mushrooms, and exploring volcanic geothermal wonders. ✅ Free entry: Middle and high school graduates can enjoy free admission to multiple attractions like Volcanic Hot Sea and Dongshan by presenting their exam admission tickets. ❗️ Cons: Inconvenient transportation—requires a transfer via Kunming or a bus from Mangshi. During the rainy season, flights to Tengchong may be canceled. **Itinerary Guide (Recommended: 3-4 days)** 1️⃣ **Day 1**: Arrive at Tuofeng Airport, check in at Wushi Homestay in Heshun Ancient Town (free airport shuttle, ~15 min drive). 📍 Must-visit: **Heshun Ancient Town**. Ticket: ¥55/person, valid for 7 days. A compact, idyllic town perfect for a half-day stroll. Rainy days add a "misty Jiangnan" charm, great for photos. The morning market offers a unique local vibe. 🌈 Staying at **Wushi Homestay** makes exploring the ancient town and nearby attractions easy. They also offer private car services—no need to plan; the butler tailors your Tengchong itinerary based on your preferences. 🌟 The homestay’s breakfast is fantastic: bone broth rice noodles/vermicelli, shredded pork noodles, assorted grains, pure milk/yogurt, and hand-brewed coffee—all unlimited! 2️⃣ **Day 2**: Visit **Beihai Wetland**, **National Martyrs' Cemetery**, and **Dongshan Grassland**. 🌿 **Beihai Wetland**: A floating grassland surrounded by mountains, like a jade pendant. Try bamboo rafting or grass paddling. 🌿 **Dongshan Grassland**: Yunnan’s "Little Tibet" or Tengchong’s "Altay." Vast alpine meadows for hiking, sunset views, off-roading, and horseback riding. 3️⃣ **Day 3**: Explore **Volcanic Park**, **Hot Sea Scenic Area**, and **Simola Village**. ♨️ **Hot Sea Scenic Area**: Sulfur-scented geothermal wonders—unique but hot in summer. 🌋 **Volcanic Park**: (Views are mediocre; not highly recommended.) 🍃 **Simola Village**: Hike through rice fields and forests to the Wa ethnic village. Small but stunning, especially in summer with lush greenery and exotic culture. 4️⃣ **Day 4**: **Gaoligong Mountain Hiking** 🌲 Multiple trails through pristine forests, wild hot springs, waterfalls, and rivers (may close during rainy season—check ahead). Fun and great for spotting wild mushrooms!

🎓 June graduation season—choose a city, embrace boundless dreams for the future, and embark on a spontaneous journey. ⛰️ Visit Tengchong, Yunnan’s "Edge of the World": niche, fun, and full of adventures. ✅ Pros: Scenic beauty, pleasant 26°C weather, concentrated attractions, lush mountains and clear waters, ancient towns and idyllic fields, Gaoligong hiking, foraging for wild mushrooms, and exploring volcanic geothermal wonders. ✅ Free entry: Middle and high school graduates can enjoy free admission to multiple attractions like Volcanic Hot Sea and Dongshan by presenting their exam admission tickets. ❗️ Cons: Inconvenient transportation—requires a transfer via Kunming or a bus from Mangshi. During the rainy season, flights to Tengchong may be canceled. **Itinerary Guide (Recommended: 3-4 days)** 1️⃣ **Day 1**: Arrive at Tuofeng Airport, check in at Wushi Homestay in Heshun Ancient Town (free airport shuttle, ~15 min drive). 📍 Must-visit: **Heshun Ancient Town**. Ticket: ¥55/person, valid for 7 days. A compact, idyllic town perfect for a half-day stroll. Rainy days add a "misty Jiangnan" charm, great for photos. The morning market offers a unique local vibe. 🌈 Staying at **Wushi Homestay** makes exploring the ancient town and nearby attractions easy. They also offer private car services—no need to plan; the butler tailors your Tengchong itinerary based on your preferences. 🌟 The homestay’s breakfast is fantastic: bone broth rice noodles/vermicelli, shredded pork noodles, assorted grains, pure milk/yogurt, and hand-brewed coffee—all unlimited! 2️⃣ **Day 2**: Visit **Beihai Wetland**, **National Martyrs' Cemetery**, and **Dongshan Grassland**. 🌿 **Beihai Wetland**: A floating grassland surrounded by mountains, like a jade pendant. Try bamboo rafting or grass paddling. 🌿 **Dongshan Grassland**: Yunnan’s "Little Tibet" or Tengchong’s "Altay." Vast alpine meadows for hiking, sunset views, off-roading, and horseback riding. 3️⃣ **Day 3**: Explore **Volcanic Park**, **Hot Sea Scenic Area**, and **Simola Village**. ♨️ **Hot Sea Scenic Area**: Sulfur-scented geothermal wonders—unique but hot in summer. 🌋 **Volcanic Park**: (Views are mediocre; not highly recommended.) 🍃 **Simola Village**: Hike through rice fields and forests to the Wa ethnic village. Small but stunning, especially in summer with lush greenery and exotic culture. 4️⃣ **Day 4**: **Gaoligong Mountain Hiking** 🌲 Multiple trails through pristine forests, wild hot springs, waterfalls, and rivers (may close during rainy season—check ahead). Fun and great for spotting wild mushrooms!

Baoshan City is located in the southwest of Yunnan Province, bordering Myanmar. As a vital stop on the "Southern Silk Road," it has long been renowned as the "Cultural Hub of Western Yunnan." With a history spanning over 2,000 years, this region boasts rich cultural diversity, pleasant weather, and abundant natural resources. It is a famous hometown for overseas Chinese in Yunnan and a prime ecotourism destination. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Heshun Ancient Town Highlights: Voted China's Most Charming Town, it is the largest overseas Chinese settlement along the Southern Silk Road, blending Central Plains culture, ethnic frontier traditions, and Southeast Asian influences. Key Sights: Century-old library, Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, idyllic countryside views, and the winter spectacle of 3,000 ancient ginkgo trees turning golden in the Ginkgo Village (part of Heshun). 2. Volcanic Geothermal Scenic Area Unique Feature: A geological wonder where volcanoes coexist with hot springs, featuring 99 volcanoes and 88 thermal springs, including the awe-inspiring Great Boiling Pot and Pearl Spring. Experiences: Hot air balloon rides over volcanic craters, soaking in natural sulfur or selenium-rich springs. Recommended: The five-star Angsana Hot Spring Village. 3. Tengchong Ginkgo Village Best Season: Late November to early December, when ancient ginkgo leaves blanket the village like a "golden carpet," perfect for photography and cultural immersion. 4. Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial & Martyrs' Cemetery Historical Significance: Commemorates key WWII battles like the Battle of Songshan and the Hump Route, showcasing Baoshan's pivotal role in the war. 5. Beihai Wetland Natural Wonder: A rare floating-mat wetland. In spring, vast meadows mirror the lakes, offering activities like grass rafting and birdwatching. 6. Lujiangba Coffee Plantation Specialty: Core production area for Yunnan’s premium small-bean coffee. Experience coffee farming, roasting, and tasting at spots like Lujiangba Coffee Plantation. Baoshan Food Guide Known for its "wild, spicy, fragrant, and fresh" flavors, Baoshan cuisine blends multi-ethnic influences. Must-tries: 1. Fire Pot Beef Specialty: Slow-cooked beef in copper pots over charcoal, served with mint and aromatic herbs. Best paired with rice noodles or dipping sauce. Recommended: Yongchang Fire Pot Beef (Jiulong Road) or Banqiao Laojiu Restaurant. 2. Pea Pudding How to Eat: Thick pea paste with fried dough or rice cakes, sweet or savory—a local breakfast staple. Try: Tengchong Pea Pudding (various street stalls). 3. Copper Pot Beef Hotpot Highlight: Secret-recipe broth with wild mushrooms or seasonal veggies, ideal for winter. 4. Rice Noodles & Ersi Specialty: Chewy Baoshan ersi with diverse broths. Recommended: Hetu Restaurant’s smoked pork ersi or "Dian San Duo" roasted pork rice noodles. 5. Rice Rolls & Porsu Buns Rice Rolls: Steamed rice wrappers with bean sprouts and chives, topped with special sauce. Top pick: Lujia Lane Chicken Skin Rolls. Porsu Buns: Flaky layers made with lard. Mingfang Porsu Buns (Tongren Street) is a time-honored choice. 6. Sappa & Fruit Salad Sappa: Dai-style dishes—bitter (with ox bile) or lemony-spicy. Fruit Salad: Mango, pineapple, etc., dipped in chili salt or vinegar—a local twist. 7. Night Markets Sanguan Night Market: Street food galore—grilled milk fans, pounded chicken feet, and Burmese-style desserts. Aoxin Night Market: Seafood BBQ and tropical fruits, buzzing with energy. Travel Tips Best Seasons: March–April (rapeseed flower seas) or November–December (Ginkgo Village). Transport: Baoshan Airport connects to major cities; self-driving or private cars are ideal for exploring. Stay: Heshun’s boutique guesthouses or Tengchong’s hot spring hotels (e.g., Angsana) for luxury wellness.

🌴 Attractions and Routes 🍄Day 1: Heshun Ancient Town ✅ Heshun Ancient Town, a 600-year-old town that still preserves Ming and Qing Dynasty architectural styles. Admission ticket 🎫CNY 55 (valid for multiple entries within 7 days). You need to buy tickets even if you stay in a 🏡 inside the town. 🍄Day 2: Rehai Scenic Area → Simola Wa Ethnic Village → Heshun Ancient Town ✅ Rehai Scenic Area: I bought a combo ticket (1 adult + 1 child admission + hot spring + shuttle bus + 2 portions of rice noodles, total 🎫CNY 318). You can buy grass-woven egg holders for about CNY 4-5 at the entrance to experience hot spring egg boiling. Near the hot pool, people place eggs on the ground to steam them, though they say the eggs won't cook through. There's free egg-cooking service nearby, which takes about 30 minutes. ✅ Simola Wa Ethnic Village: An authentic ancient village with well-preserved ethnic culture, built along the mountainside. If you take a ride-hailing service, cars are stopped at the village entrance. Most visitors buy round-trip shuttle tickets. I chatted with my driver who took a detour to enter the village. If you're dropped at the entrance, just buy a one-way shuttle ticket, as you can call a car from inside the village when leaving. Empty cars are allowed to enter, but not those carrying passengers. 🍄Day 3: Heshun Ancient Town → Western Yunnan Earthquake Memorial Museum → National Martyrs' Cemetery → Dieshuihe Waterfall → Tengchong City ✅ Western Yunnan Memorial Museum free guided tour times: 10:00, 10:40 AM, 2:00, 2:40 PM. ✅ National Martyrs' Cemetery is next to the Western Yunnan Memorial Museum. Here lie 8,000 heroes of the Anti-Japanese Expedition Army, making it an important patriotic education base. ✅ Dieshuihe Waterfall belongs to the Irrawaddy River system and is one of the rare waterfalls located within city limits. 🍄Day 4: Beihai Wetland → Qiluo Ancient Town ✅ Beihai Wetland is a paradise for migratory birds. There are bamboo rafts, water bicycles, and other water facilities for entertainment. Bamboo rafting is not recommended - while unique, it's quite strenuous. ✅ Qiluo Ancient Town is less popular than Heshun Ancient Town and mainly inhabited by locals. If you enjoy tranquility and ancient atmosphere, it's worth a visit. The Wenchang Temple at the village entrance was originally built in the Ming Dynasty, rebuilt during the Kangxi period, and completed in the 9th year of Qianlong's reign. Its specific purpose is unknown and it has been closed for several years. Local residents couldn't provide more information. ☄️ Accommodation Stay in Heshun Ancient Town for the first two days, then in the city center. In the ancient town, it's recommended to stay on the street where Shushu Bookstore is located, as 🚗 can reach the entrance. If you stay deeper inside the town, 🚗 cannot reach your accommodation.

#springwander Adjacent to the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, the National Martyrs Cemetery offers a solemn journey into the past, where spring’s gentle touch contrasts with the weight of history. Begin at the memorial hall, where exhibits recount the courage and sacrifices made during that pivotal time, weaving a story of resilience and hope. From there, step into the cemetery—a peaceful resting place surrounded by nature’s soft renewal. The spring breeze carries a quiet reverence, as the towering trees and blooming flowers seem to honor the memory of those who fought. It’s a space to reflect, not only on history but on the enduring spirit that spring symbolizes. 🌿✨🌼📖

Don’t ignore Tengchong’s “Martyrs’ Cemetery”, you must go and see it! ! ! The green mountains bury loyal bones, and the mountains and rivers remember the heroic souls. The Martyrs' Cemetery commemorates the heroes and has both commemorative and educational significance. Many parents bring their children here and are deeply touched. The first thing you see on the left hand side when you enter is the "Alarm Bell", with "Never Forget National Humiliation" on the front and "Cherish Peace" on the back, and on the left is the "Alarm Bell Monument". On the right hand side of the entrance is the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall. The entrance hall has the history of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and a wall of 1,003 steel helmets with bullet holes. The 7 exhibition halls on the first floor tell the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, while the second floor displays the atrocities committed by Japan. Japan's crimes are too numerous to list, and the unyielding sacrifices of the martyrs are touching and moving. On the left hand side of the memorial hall is the list wall of the Chinese Expeditionary Force, with 103,141 names. Walking past the list wall is the National Cemetery and lawn sculptures, where many tourists lay flowers to commemorate the heroic souls. Upwards are the Martyrs' Shrine, Martyrs' Cemeteries and Memorial Tower. The Martyrs' Cemeteries are the most touching, as the martyrs rest here forever. [Shy] Sit quietly in the garden, look at the green bamboo and pines, listen to the birds singing, and feel the martyrs who sacrificed their flesh and blood to bring peace and tranquility. In front of the "Japanese Tomb", you can quietly reflect on Mr. Li Genyuan's inscription and intentions. Three Japanese pirates were also buried here to guard the gate forever and apologize!

Yunnan's revolutionary history is an important part of China's modern revolutionary history. From the Revolution of 1911 to the National Protection Movement, from the Long March to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, to the War of Liberation and the socialist construction after the founding of the People's Republic of China, the people of Yunnan have always stood at the forefront of the revolution and made important contributions to China's liberation and development. This trip to Yunnan was mainly in the western part of Yunnan. With infinite mourning and remembrance, we visited the former residence of Nie Er in Kunming Old Street with our children; we went to the National Cemetery to pay tribute to the martyrs and review the difficult journey of the expeditionary army's resistance against Japan and the hard cooperation of the people of western Yunnan. It was the first time for us to visit the former residence of Ai Siqi with our children and learn about the legendary life of the great thinker who worked hard and made progress. Ai Siqi, whose real name was Li Shengxuan, was a famous Chinese Marxist philosopher and educator. Ai Siqi's main works include "Popular Philosophy", "Philosophy and Life", etc. These works explain the basic principles of Marxist philosophy in simple and easy-to-understand language, making it easier for ordinary readers to accept. His work not only promoted the spread of Marxist philosophy in China, but also made important contributions to the development of Chinese philosophy. We also went to Heshun Library together to explore its history. Its predecessor was the Xianxin Society, a progressive cultural group in the late Qing Dynasty, and the Reading Newspaper Society organized around the May Fourth Movement. In 1928, the Reading Newspaper Society was expanded into a library and named "Heshun Library". - In 1938, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the library, the old site was rebuilt into a larger Chinese and Western-style library. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the library also became the strategic command center of the 20th Army Group of the Expeditionary Force. - In 1980, the library was incorporated into the national public library system. - In 1998, the "Cangzhen Building", a two-story steel and concrete building in ancient style, was built to collect ancient books, rare books, and local documents. Lin Weiyin once lived in Kunming for more than two years, and when she passed through the hometown of her friend Shen Congwen in Yuanling County, she lamented in a letter: "If it were not for the sadness and sorrow in my heart during this war, I would not know how many lives I would have to live for this trip." Yunnan, isn't it such a place where you can learn and grow all the way? Remember the ancestors, be grateful for what you have, and witness history!

To be honest, I didn't plan to visit this attraction during my trip to Tengchong, but different people at different times and places recommended it, so I came here. It was well worth the trip. The only two words I know about that war are the Expeditionary Force and the Burma Road. After visiting the National Cemetery, I realized the cruelty of the frontal battlefield and that peace is hard to come by. After Tengchong was liberated, the people of Tengchong spontaneously donated money to build this cemetery to commemorate the heroes💐. I sincerely admire the people of Tengchong💕. #Easter long holiday #Yunnan travel