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Heshun Ancient Town
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Heshun Ancient Town

Baoshan, Yunnan

About This Attraction

Heshun ancient town is located 4 km west of Tengchong county. Built in the Ming dynasty, it was originally named "Heshun" due to a small river winding around the village. Later, literati renamed it "Heshun" meaning "harmony and prosperity". As a famous hometown of overseas Chinese in Yunnan province, Heshun ancient town was a key stop on the ancient tea-horse road and an essential part of the southwest silk route. Heshun ancient town is built around the mountains, gradually rising from east to west, stretching for two to three kilometers. The town is dotted with ancestral halls, archways, and ancient residences from the Ming and Qing dynasties. In front of the town lies a vast plain, with clear streams winding around the village and weeping willows brushing the banks, creating a harmonious pastoral scenery. The main attractions in the town include: the Dian-Myanmar anti-Japanese war museum, Heshun ancient town - Zhongtian temple, Wanlouzi, Liu's ancestral hall, and Ai Siqi memorial hall.Wenchang palaceHeshun library Wandering through the winding alleys of the ancient town, you can explore its old houses, historic streets, and ancestral halls. The Wanlouzi folk house museum will open your eyes to unconventional architecture - no wonder the popular TV series "Beijing love story" chose this location for filming. The Cunshi ancestral hall and the former residence of the jade king will leave you marveling at the exquisite craftsmanship of the town's buildings. When tired, rest at the teahouse in the Liushi ancestral hall and savor tea brewed with local Longtan water and chestnut charcoal fire - a truly memorable flavor. At the Heshun library, you can witness artisans making traditional Xuan paper, one of Tengchong's three treasures (Tengchong paper, Tengchong medicine, and Tengchong bamboo weaving). Feel free to purchase some as souvenirs if interested. When you're tired from walking and hungry, the various snacks in the ancient town will not only satisfy your appetite but also let you savor the long and eventful history. Cun's bean powder and Aunt Lin's pine flower cakes carry the flavors of time. Or simply sit down at any restaurant and order local specialties like "three drops of water," "brain," or "earthen pot." Just the food alone will make your trip worthwhile. Heshun Ancient Town covers a large area with numerous attractions, making it impossible to explore fully in just one day. Consider staying overnight in the town to not only have ample time for sightseeing but also to experience the charm of guesthouses converted from ancient residences. The town boasts many such inns, mostly renovated from traditional homes, some featuring spacious two or even three-courtyard layouts at affordable prices. Find a guesthouse you like, sleep in until you wake naturally, then leisurely stroll to the snack stalls at the town entrance for a bowl of the famous local dish "dajiujia." Afterwards, bask in the sun at the riverside laundry pavilion and savor Heshun's relaxed pace of life like a local.

Highlights

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Historic landmark
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Boat tour
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Night view

Insider Tips

Contact phone: +8608755150010
To maintain road traffic order in Heshun ancient town, ensure orderly, safe, and smooth transportation, improve the town's traffic environment, enhance the quality of tourism at the attraction, and promote sustainable and orderly development of tourism in Heshun ancient town, the Tengchong municipal government has decided to implement a motor vehicle access control system in the core protected area of Heshun ancient town from April 1, 2026, in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and normative documents such as the road traffic safety law of the People's Republic of China, the special equipment safety law of the People's Republic of China, the Baoshan Heshun ancient town protection regulations, the Tengchong Heshun ancient town protection and management implementation measures (trial), and the Heshun ancient town fire safety management measures. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:1. Implement access control in the core protection zone of Heshun ancient town, covering the residential areas of Shuidui village and Shizilu village within Heshun town.2. All motor vehicles entering the core protected area of Heshun ancient town are subject to access control, including road vehicles with motor vehicle licenses (motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license) and non-road tourist sightseeing vehicles (off-road vehicles) with special equipment licenses (special equipment registration certificate, special equipment usage mark, and internal special motor vehicle license plate).3. Implement access conditions(1) Motor vehicles entering the core conservation area of Heshun ancient town must have relatively fixed parking spaces belonging to corresponding units or individuals that meet parking requirements, implementing a one-vehicle-one-space policy, and obtain a "vehicle access permit." The permit should be actively displayed or placed in a prominent position on the vehicle when passing checkpoints.(2) Vehicles operating in He Shun ancient town's core conservation area must obtain motor vehicle license plates or special equipment permits as well as a "vehicle access permit," and strictly control the quantity of vehicles based on road conditions and actual needs.(3) Vehicles without a "vehicle access permit" are prohibited from entering He Shun ancient town's core conservation area, except for special vehicles such as police, fire, ambulance, and emergency rescue vehicles performing official tasks.(4) Motor vehicles permitted to enter He Shun ancient town's core conservation area may only access during designated time slots, except in emergencies.Excluded.(5) Motor vehicles permitted to enter He Shun ancient town's core conservation area must park at designated locations (parking lots, garages, or parking spaces). Temporary parking on roads must comply with relevant regulations, must not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians, must not block firefighting facilities, and must not occupy or block evacuation routes, emergency exits, or fire truck access lanes.(6) For road vehicles operating in He Shun ancient town's core conservation area without motor vehicle licenses and tourist sightseeing vehicles (off-road vehicles) without special equipment permits, all owners must voluntarily remove their vehicles from the core conservation area before March 20, 2026, and are prohibited from driving on roads or engaging in operations. Violations of relevant laws and regulations will be handled by the appropriate authorities in accordance with regulations. Those obstructing official duties will face public security penalties by police authorities, and criminal liability will be pursued for offenses constituting crimes.Notice is hereby given.

Visitor Notes

Motor vehicle access notice
To maintain road traffic order in Heshun ancient town, ensure orderly, safe, and smooth transportation, improve the town's traffic environment, enhance the quality of tourism at the attraction, and promote sustainable and orderly development of tourism in Heshun ancient town, the Tengchong municipal government has decided to implement a motor vehicle access control system in the core protected area of Heshun ancient town from April 1, 2026, in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and normative documents such as the road traffic safety law of the People's Republic of China, the special equipment safety law of the People's Republic of China, the Baoshan Heshun ancient town protection regulations, the Tengchong Heshun ancient town protection and management implementation measures (trial), and the Heshun ancient town fire safety management measures. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows:1. Implement access control in the core protection zone of Heshun ancient town, covering the residential areas of Shuidui village and Shizilu village within Heshun town.2. All motor vehicles entering the core protected area of Heshun ancient town are subject to access control, including road vehicles with motor vehicle licenses (motor vehicle registration certificate, license plate, and vehicle license) and non-road tourist sightseeing vehicles (off-road vehicles) with special equipment licenses (special equipment registration certificate, special equipment usage mark, and internal special motor vehicle license plate).3. Implement access conditions(1) Motor vehicles entering the core conservation area of Heshun ancient town must have relatively fixed parking spaces belonging to corresponding units or individuals that meet parking requirements, implementing a one-vehicle-one-space policy, and obtain a "vehicle access permit." The permit should be actively displayed or placed in a prominent position on the vehicle when passing checkpoints.(2) Vehicles operating in He Shun ancient town's core conservation area must obtain motor vehicle license plates or special equipment permits as well as a "vehicle access permit," and strictly control the quantity of vehicles based on road conditions and actual needs.(3) Vehicles without a "vehicle access permit" are prohibited from entering He Shun ancient town's core conservation area, except for special vehicles such as police, fire, ambulance, and emergency rescue vehicles performing official tasks.(4) Motor vehicles permitted to enter He Shun ancient town's core conservation area may only access during designated time slots, except in emergencies.Excluded.(5) Motor vehicles permitted to enter He Shun ancient town's core conservation area must park at designated locations (parking lots, garages, or parking spaces). Temporary parking on roads must comply with relevant regulations, must not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians, must not block firefighting facilities, and must not occupy or block evacuation routes, emergency exits, or fire truck access lanes.(6) For road vehicles operating in He Shun ancient town's core conservation area without motor vehicle licenses and tourist sightseeing vehicles (off-road vehicles) without special equipment permits, all owners must voluntarily remove their vehicles from the core conservation area before March 20, 2026, and are prohibited from driving on roads or engaging in operations. Violations of relevant laws and regulations will be handled by the appropriate authorities in accordance with regulations. Those obstructing official duties will face public security penalties by police authorities, and criminal liability will be pursued for offenses constituting crimes.Notice is hereby given.

Quick Information

Rating
Recommended Duration
1–2 days
Ticket Price
From USD 4.06
Opening Hours
Open year-round, 24/7
Address
Heshunzhen, Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
Phone
+8608755150010 | +8608755158998 | +8608755158369

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