Back from the Tengchong Adventure~ Rainforest Trekking and Starlit Hot Springs are a Perfect Match
Day 1: Into the Earth's Folds! Gaoligong Light Trekking
Baihualing-Yinyang Valley Route: Beginner-friendly 5km! Wade through streams to touch icy waterfalls, soak feet in wild hot springs while watching butterflies dance (our guide was a pro at spotting tree frogs🐸).
Hidden Gem: Walk through ancient tea tree groves over a thousand years old, taste freshly harvested wild honey—so sweet it’s soul-stirring!
Night Stay at the Foot of the Mountain: Choose a Lisu ethnic family inn, enjoy ham-braised potatoes around the fire pit, and listen to grandpa’s hunter stories~
♨️ Day 2: Hot Spring Healing Day!
Rehai Scenic Area: Must-try the geothermal steam basket! Eggs steamed on straw skewers, dipped in Danshan seasoning—absolutely divine~
Dongshan Grassland: Only locals know the way! In June, it’s lush like an oil painting—ride horses chasing sheep, sip freshly ground small-grain coffee☕️ at the summit with clouds beneath your feet~
New Nighttime Fun: Rehai’s "Starlight Hot Springs" are open! Soak under the stars with fireflies + laser shows—pure magic✨
🍄 Foodie Radar! Rainy Season Mushroom Feast
▫️ Mushroom Hotpot: Overflowing with termite mushrooms and matsutake! The broth is so fresh it’ll make your eyebrows dance (go to "Mushroom Forest"—you can even take the broth home!).
▫️ Copper Pot Beef + Wild Mushrooms: A hidden halal gem, with mint + mushrooms doubling the aroma!
▫️ Pine Flower Cake: Sold by grannies in the ancient town, 3 yuan/stick—chewy and delightful~
🏡 Accommodation Hacks: Heavenly Retreats After a Sweaty Day
▶️ Hot Spring Lovers Must Stay at 「Nansu·Mancheng」
→ Covered in mud after trekking? Rush back to your room and dive into a 24-hour volcanic private hot spring! Add lavender essential oil, play soft music via XiaoAI, and let the mineral-rich water glide like silk~
→ Surprise Service: The butler brings warm bedtime milk, and the game room is perfect for late-night battles with fellow travelers (losing means sticky notes—hilarious!).
→ Strategic Location! Just 80 meters away, raid the century-old market: 5-yuan blueberry baskets, 10-yuan wild mushroom bundles, and midnight kitchen aromas that enchant the whole building!
▶️ Artsy Recharge at 「Nansu·Fengli」
→ After a long day, collapse into a garden rocking chair—the hostess hands you homemade plum wine + afternoon tea. Journal to the sound of rain on banana leaves… curing my Monday anxiety!
→ Detail Lovers Rejoice: Foot-soaking tubs with herbal packs for sore feet, Shiseido toiletries so fragrant your friends will beg for the link!
→ Downtown Prime Spot! A 5-minute walk to Tengyue Plaza Night Market: grilled pork trotters, pao luo da—night owls’ paradise~
💡 Pro Tips
✓ Hot Spring Gear: Swimsuit + phone waterproof case (Rehai’s egg-steaming area is super photogenic).
✓ Mushroom Safety: Never pick wild ones! Only eat fully cooked dishes at trusted spots.
“Sweating in the rainforest, melting fatigue in hot springs—this is the taste of being alive!”