When is the best time to travel to Tengchong, Yunnan? What snacks are Yunnan's specialty?

Dieshui River Waterfall in Yunnan, Daying River runs through Tengchong from north to south. When it flows through the west of Tengchong County, it encounters a huge fault cliff. The water falls from the 46-meter-high cliff into a deep pool, with thunderous sound and splashing water, forming a magnificent landscape of "flowers scattering without bows and arrows". The river water seems to be folded in two, so it is commonly known as Dieshui River Waterfall. There are many places in Yunnan that are very attractive, and there are many special snacks. So when is the best time to travel to Tengchong, Yunnan? What are the snacks that are special to Yunnan? Let's take a look at the introduction of Encyclopedia Knowledge Network below!

Contents of this article

1. When is the best time to travel to Tengchong, Yunnan?

2. What snacks are Yunnan’s specialty?

3. What are the specialties of Yunnan and Xishuangbanna?

When is the best time to travel to Tengchong, Yunnan?

Tengchong County has a tropical monsoon climate, with an average annual temperature of 14.9°C, a minimum temperature of 10°C and a maximum temperature of 28°C. There is no severe cold in winter and no scorching heat in summer, making it suitable for tourism all year round.

Main attractions:

1. Tengchong Rehai Hot Spring Scenic Area, commonly known as Rehai, is located in Qingshui Township, southwest of Tengchong County, about 10 kilometers away from Tengchong County. There are more than 80 gas springs and hot spring groups in the Rehai Scenic Area, of which 10 hot spring groups have water temperatures above 90°C. Hot springs can be seen gushing everywhere, and the scenic area is filled with mist.

2. Heshun Ancient Town, located 4 kilometers west of Tengchong County, was first built in the Ming Dynasty. It was named "Heshun" because a small river passed by the village. Later, literati and scholars changed the name to "Heshun" with the meaning of "harmony between scholars and people". Heshun Ancient Town is a famous overseas Chinese hometown in Yunnan Province. It is also an important town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and a must-pass place on the Southwest Silk Road.

3. The National Martyrs Cemetery is located on the banks of the Dieshu River in the southwest of Tengchong County and the northern foot of Laifeng Mountain. It was built to commemorate the soldiers who died in the battle of Tengchong by the 20th Army of the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. It is currently the largest and most complete memorial cemetery for soldiers who died on the front battlefield during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in China.

4. Tengchong Beihai Wetland Reserve is the only national wetland reserve in Yunnan Province and belongs to the plateau volcanic barrier lake ecosystem.

What snacks are Yunnan's specialty?

The list of Yunnan specialty snacks is as follows:

1. Xuanwei ham: Produced in Xuanwei County, Yunnan Province, it has a history of more than 250 years. It has a regular appearance, large size, small bones, moderate fat and lean, and tender meat.

2. Fresh Flower Cake: It is a shortbread made with edible rose flowers, which are unique to Yunnan. It is a representative of the classic Yunnan dessert with the characteristics of "flower flavor and Yunnan flavor";

3. Mengzi pomegranate: The seeds are crystal clear like agate, with high nutritional value. The edible part accounts for about 80% of the seeds. Among them, the sweet green seeds, thick-skinned sweet sand seeds, and sweet light seeds are the best varieties among domestic pomegranate products;

4. Mouding fermented bean curd: It is a traditional specialty product of Mouding County. Its long history, traditional craft formula, special fermentation bacteria, excellent water quality, and unique climatic conditions have created the quality of Mouding fermented bean curd with bright red and oily appearance, delicate and soft taste, lingering fragrance after tasting, and high amino acid nitrogen nutritional index;

5. Dayao walnut: Its kernel is rich in linoleic acid, amino acids, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, manganese and other minerals and trace elements needed by the human body. Long-term consumption is helpful for improving intelligence and brain health, beautifying the skin, warming the lungs and nourishing the kidneys. It is an ideal natural health food.

What are the specialties of Yunnan and Xishuangbanna?

Xishuangbanna specialties include:

1. Menghai Pu'er Tea is a specialty of Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Pu'er tea is famous all over the world, and the fragrance of Menghai tea spreads thousands of miles. Menghai's unique natural environment has nurtured the high-quality raw materials of Menghai tea; the long history of tea planting, tea making and tea trading has accumulated a profound cultural heritage of tea; the magical and wonderful craftsmanship in inheritance and innovation has condensed the unique quality, dazzling and attractive Pu'er tea.

2. The Monba wooden bowls are all a combination of circular and curved structures, with orange-red as the main color. They are bright, gorgeous, and rich in shape. They are large wooden bowls in the shape of a jar with a lid. The base is about 1.5 cm thick and about 13 cm in diameter. The belly of the jar is round and convex, with a round groove at the mouth and an outward-rolled rim. They are large in size but very light.

3. Small-grain coffee is an important coffee variety in Xishuangbanna. It has a rich aroma and a unique sweet aftertaste that is incomparable to coffee produced in tropical Africa. You can buy processed small-grain coffee in the tropical coffee plantation in Banna, which is a good gift for relatives and friends. Coffee is rich in protein, fat, sucrose, starch, caffeine and other substances. After being made into a beverage, it has a strong aroma, delicious taste and rich nutrition.