GGuest UserTengchong had always been a place I longed to visit, a place steeped in poetry and distant dreams, but the long and arduous journey had prevented me from ever making the trip. Until one day, a friend recommended the exclusive private butler service at the Three Senses Hot Spring Resort in Tengchong, and I finally set foot on this magical land. As the majestic Gaoligong Mountains and the winding Nujiang River appeared beneath the plane's wings, Tengchong, a small town nestled in a basin, unfolded before me.
The Three Senses butler was already waiting at the airport, and we arrived at the hotel in less than ten minutes. We booked a two-bedroom, two-bathroom room with a living room. Inside, the room featured a Chinese-style screen, a Western-style fireplace, French-style ceilings, and American-style bedding—every detail exuded high-end luxury. The spacious and elegant living room was an ideal place for the family to enjoy tea and conversation; the two adjacent yet independent bedrooms provided each person with necessary privacy. After a day of sightseeing, you could soak in a rose petal bath or enjoy the sulfur hot spring water sourced from Rehai (Hot Sea) in your room, then drift off to sleep amidst the fragrant scent of pine trees wafting from the mountains behind the hotel! The breakfast options were plentiful, including wild mushroom rice noodles, Tengchong's specialty instant bean noodles, free-range eggs, volcanic mud sweet potatoes, freshly ground non-GMO soy milk, and a rich, steamed mixed mushroom soup. After breakfast, enjoy a cup of aromatic coffee from China's first coffee village to energize your day.
The hotel's location is excellent, conveniently close to nearby attractions. Combined with Three Senses' dedicated butler service, our outings and sightseeing were incredibly easy and enjoyable. After dinner, we lit a bonfire in the backyard by the mountain, brewed a cup of the famous Lei Xiang tea, and chatted idly while listening to the rustling pines – pure bliss! The hotel's spa service is also highly recommended. The therapists are skilled, the environment is uniquely tranquil, and the sulfur spring has amazing effects, allowing for ultimate relaxation and enjoyment! Unfortunately, time was limited, and we couldn't experience Three Senses' unique travel photography, in-depth coffee village experience, or Gaoligong Mountain hiking.
I love the song ”Colorful Yunnan”. Unfortunately, the song doesn't mention Tengchong. So, I can't help but add a verse: South of the colorful clouds, the westernmost place. Heroic Tengchong, its praises sung far and wide. Volcanic hot springs, vibrant and energetic. Ancient ginkgo villages, golden leaves in bloom. Boating on the West Sea, the setting sun over the East Mountain. Harmony and tranquility, peace and serenity.
Come to Tengchong! Stay at San Shan. Here, let's gently brew time and slowly brew tea, practicing with San Shan: kind words, kind deeds, kind heart!
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