"Borderland Dreams" Kunming / Mangshi / Ruili / Tengchong — 9-Day Tour
Kunming | Airport Pickup → Jinma & Biji Archways → Nanqiang Night Market
Arrive in Kunming; meet your guide; visit Jinma & Biji Archways and Nanqiang Night Market to experience the Spring City's vibrant nightlife
Kunming | Stone Forest → Green Lake → Military Academy → Dynamic Yunnan
Explore the Stone Forest, Green Lake Park, and the Yunnan Military Academy; evening performance of Dynamic Yunnan
Kunming → Baoshan | West Hill → Ethnic Village → Bullet Train
Visit West Hill Dragon Gate and Yunnan Ethnic Village; afternoon bullet train to Baoshan
Baoshan → Mangshi | Golden & Silver Pagodas → Hougu Coffee → Dai Ancient Town
Drive to Mangshi; visit the Golden & Silver Pagodas, Hougu Coffee Estate, and Dai Ancient Town
Mangshi → Ruili | Grand Temple → Jiegao Port → One Village, Two Countries → Jade Night Market
Drive to Ruili; visit border highlights, experience One Village Two Countries, and browse the jade night market
Ruili → Tengchong | Longjiang Bridge → War Memorial → Hot Sea → Simola Village
Drive to Tengchong; visit the WWII Memorial, Hot Sea Park, and Simola Wa Village
Tengchong | Volcano Balloon → Beihai Wetlands → Heshun Ancient Town
Soar above the volcano in a hot-air balloon, explore Beihai Wetlands, and wander through Heshun Ancient Town
Tengchong → Kunming | Return Journey
Take the bullet train from Baoshan back to Kunming; check in and rest
Tengchong Volcano Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Rise above the Tengchong Volcano Geopark in a hot-air balloon and gaze down at a stunning cluster of volcanic craters — nature at its grandest
Dynamic Yunnan — Original Ethnic Dance Spectacular
Choreographed by Yang Liping, this epic production reimagines Yunnan's folk songs and dances into a breathtaking celebration of ethnic heritage
Hougu Coffee Estate Workshop
At Hougu Coffee Estate, roast and brew your own cup from bean to cup — discover the rich aroma of Yunnan's small-bean coffee
Bamboo Raft Ride at Beihai Wetlands
Glide by bamboo raft through the meadows and waterways of Beihai Wetlands — a close-up encounter with Tengchong's green sanctuary
Dai Peacock Feast
The ultimate Dai banquet — a peacock-shaped rice platter surrounded by a dozen colorful Dai specialties
Tengchung Clay Pot Stew
A Tengchong classic — slow-simmered in an earthenware pot with meat and vegetables; the highest honor a Tengchong host can offer
Jingpo Ghost Chicken
A Jingpo specialty — shredded chicken tossed with lemon juice and chili, tangy and spicy; a must-try in Mangshi
Caravan Copper-Spoon Beef
Born of Tengchong's caravan culture — beef simmered over charcoal in a copper ladle, hearty and soulful, just like the old tea-horse-road days
Hand-Eaten Rice Noodles
A Dehong Dai specialty — rice noodles eaten by hand with a tangy, spicy meat sauce; Mangshi's signature snack
Yunnan Wild Mushroom Hot Pot
A slow-simmered broth of free-range chicken and foraged wild mushrooms — matsutake, porcini, and termite mushrooms
A 5-star hotel in central Kunming with views of Dianchi Lake and the Western Hills
A high-star garden hotel in Baoshan — beautiful grounds, excellent amenities, the top choice for international guests
A premium hotel blending Dai architecture with modern comfort — the best of both worlds in Mangshi
A high-end hot-spring resort in Ruili — natural thermal springs piped right to your room; pure relaxation on the border
A high-star hotel next to Tengchong's volcanic geothermal area — your gateway to a volcanic hot-spring wellness retreat
“腾冲的温泉太舒服了！和顺古镇非常安静优美，像是时间都慢下来了。边境风情也很有意思，一寨两国很神奇！”
“The hot springs in Tengchong were absolutely wonderful. Heshun Ancient Town is so peaceful and beautiful. The border experience at Ruili was very unique!”