Tengchong in Yunnan is a must-visit for its volcanic hot springs and boiling pots

Yunnan is a peculiar place, home to various ethnic groups who are adept at singing and dancing, and it also boasts a unique geographical and climatic environment. This trip to Yunnan finally brought me to the long-awaited Baoshan Tengchong, the hot spring capital on the western border of Yunnan. I arrived at the peculiar Rehai Geothermal Hot Springs Scenic Area. Surrounded by mist and the smell of sulfur, breathing in the strong sulfur aroma, I felt the scorching heat. Rehai's natural volcanic geothermal hot springs are numerous, with boiling hot spring water gushing out from the crevices, reaching temperatures of ninety-something degrees or even over a hundred degrees, giving an almost surreal feeling. Walking on the land heated by billions of years of volcanic geothermal activity, strolling through the forest, hot spring waterfalls pouring out, various hot spring eyes of all sizes, often forming beautiful colored rocks at the bottom due to the geothermal heat year-round. The bubbling Pearl Spring, the Sister Spring Eyes on either side, the legendary Pregnant Spring that is said to induce pregnancy, the Drumming Spring with its drum-like water flow... I marveled at nature's craftsmanship every step of the way! Passing through the Science and Culture Corridor, learning about various knowledge of Tengchong's geothermal hot springs, was truly enlightening. The Rehai Boiling Pot is another highlight of Rehai's geothermal features, a large spring eye resembling a huge boiling pot, a popular spot for taking photos. There's also the Tengchong hot spring egg wrapped in straw, one of Yunnan's eighteen oddities, along with peanuts, potatoes, and more, all of which can be steamed with the hot steam from the springs. If you get too hot from walking, you can also try a Rehai hot spring cultural and creative internet-famous ice cream, so dress lightly. Of course, you can also take home some of Rehai's sulfur soap and volcanic rocks, which are very useful. If you have time, you can also soak in the hot springs of Rehai Bath Valley, truly a resort for escaping the cold and vacationing!