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!”