Quieter than Dali: This 600-year-old Ancient Town in Baoshan Still Echoes with Caravan Bells

🌋【In-Depth Baoshan Travel Guide】3 Days & 2 Nights to Explore Western Yunnan's Hidden Gems! Volcanoes/Ancient Towns/Food All Included 📅 Best Travel Season ✅ Dry season (Nov-Apr): Clear skies, perfect for volcano hiking ⚠️ Rainy season (May-Oct): Misty but slippery, bring rain gear 🚗 Transportation Guide ➊ Major transport: - ✈️ Tuofeng Airport (direct flights to Kunming/Chongqing) - 🚄 Dali-Baoshan bullet train (1.5h/2nd class ¥64) ➋ Local transport: - Taxi starting fare ¥6 in city - Recommended chartered car between attractions (¥300-400/day) 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations 📍 City center: Wuzhou International area (¥200-300/night) 📍 Heshun Ancient Town: Century-old guesthouses (from ¥150) 📍 Rehai Scenic Area: Hot spring hotels (¥500+ with private pool) 📸 Must-Visit Itinerary 【Day1】Volcanic Wonders ☀️ Morning: Tengchong Volcanic Geopark (hot air balloon over craters) 🌙 Afternoon: Beihai Wetland (grass rafting & birdwatching) 🍲 Dinner: Chaowei Copper Pot Beef (¥60/person) 【Day2】Ancient Town Exploration ☀️ Morning: Heshun Ancient Town (Ai Siqi's Former Residence + Library) 🌙 Afternoon: Rehai Big Boiling Pot (egg cooking + hot springs) 🌃 Night: "Dreamlike Tengchong" show (VIP ticket ¥198) 【Day3】Border Adventure ☀️ Full day: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial + Martyrs' Cemetery (free) or 🌿 Gaoligong Mountain light hike (guide required) 🍜 Food Map 🔥 Must-try: - Dajiujia (Tengchong fried rice cake) - Tuguozi (local "hot pot") - Xidoufen (pea pudding with fried dough) - Songhua Cake (street snack) 💡 Foodie Tips: 1. Don't miss Cun Dam's pea pudding in Heshun 2. Buy eggs at Rehai entrance to boil yourself 3. Try "Tounao" (sweet-salty snack) at markets ⚠️ Important Notes 1️⃣ Volcanic park balloons weather-dependent (go early) 2️⃣ Bring swimwear for hot springs (expensive onsite) 3️⃣ Carry ID at border checkpoints 4️⃣ Gaoligong hikes require prior registration 💰 Budget Reference Budget trip: ¥800/person (incl. accommodation & transport) Quality trip: ¥1500/person (incl. special experiences) 📌 Local Guide Recommendation: Heshun's "Descendant of Caravan" tour (¥50/hour)