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Tengchong Volcanic Geothermal National Geopark
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Tengchong Volcanic Geothermal National Geopark

腾冲火山地热国家地质公园

Yunnan, Baoshan·25.2401°N, 102.8867°E
Ticket Price
CNY 50 (peak season), CNY 30 (off-season)
Duration
4-5 hours

About Tengchong Volcanic Geothermal National Geopark

A national geopark in western Yunnan where dormant volcanic cones rise above lava fields. Visitors can peer into craters, walk crater rims or take a cable car for sweeping views of the volcanic landscape.

Highlights

• Dormant volcanic cluster with conic craters and lava fields. • Aerial canyon and crater-lake views. • National geopark with about 97 volcanoes.

Suggested Route

Visitor center, then the crater trail or cable car, then the lava museum; 2-3 h.

Food & Lodging

Simple eateries at the base. Tengchong town hotels are about 20 km away.

Facilities

Parking, a cable car, restrooms, a museum, partial wheelchair access and a shuttle.
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

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• Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

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Opening Hours

Open all day (ticket office 08:00-16:30)

Getting There

NW of Tengchong; Tengchong Tuofeng Airport ~20 km; no railway yet; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

CNY 50 (≈ $7.0) (peak season), CNY 30 (≈ $4.2) (off-season)

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
腾冲火山地热国家地质公园

25.2401, 102.8867

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