Autumn in Tengchong – The Golden Paradise of Ginkgo Trees

🍂 Autumn in Tengchong – The Golden Paradise of Ginkgo Trees If there is one reason to visit Tengchong, it must be the most beautiful ginkgo village in China. Every autumn, the village turns into a golden wonderland – each household plants ginkgo trees, and fallen leaves carpet the alleys like a dreamy oil painting. No wonder people call it “the number one ginkgo village under heaven.” 🍁 Best Time to Visit: • Late October – early November: leaves begin to turn pale yellow • Nov 5 – Nov 20: the golden peak, the most dazzling time • Nov 20 – Dec 5: glowing like a fairytale • After Dec 5: a romantic season of falling leaves 📍 Must-visit spots in Tengchong during autumn: • Ginkgo Village – the fairytale-like highlight of the season • Beihai Grassland – a poetic landscape praised by Xu Xiake, with lakes and golden meadows • Volcanic Geopark – majestic natural formations perfect for photography • Heshun Ancient Town – one of Yunnan’s most charming towns, especially romantic in autumn • Tengchong Tea Plantations – sip fresh tea while admiring golden views over endless fields • Wa Ethnic Village (Simolawa) – an authentic cultural encounter, peaceful and untouched ✨ Tengchong in autumn is a rare harmony of nature and culture – golden ginkgo trees, vast grasslands, volcanic landscapes, ancient towns, and local traditions. A trip here is not just about sightseeing, but about slowing down and feeling the simple happiness that autumn brings.