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Tengchong Volcano and Hot Sea Tourism Area
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2016

Tengchong Volcano and Hot Sea Tourism Area

保山市火山热海旅游区

Yunnan, Baoshan5.0Designated 2016·25.1901°N, 102.9175°E
Ticket Price
Hot Sea CNY 60, Volcano Park CNY 50
Duration
4 hours to 1 day
Rating
5.0 / 5.0
Designated
2016

About Tengchong Volcano and Hot Sea Tourism Area

Around Tengchong in western Yunnan, dormant volcanic cones rise above terraced fields, while the 'Hot Sea' area steams with bubbling hot springs, geysers and fumaroles. The combination of volcano and hot spring makes this one of China's most dramatic geothermal landscapes.

Highlights

Dormant volcanic cones (with a crater hike and hot-air balloon); the Hot Sea geothermal field with the 'Big Boiling Pot' springs.

Suggested Route

Morning at the volcano park (cable car to crater, optional balloon), afternoon at the Hot Sea (boardwalk to the boiling springs); allow a full day.

Food & Lodging

Tengchong 'ersi' (rice noodles) and volcanic-stone coffee; soak in the Hot Sea hot-spring hotels.

Facilities

Shuttles, cable car, hot-spring pools and restrooms; volcanic stairs, Hot Sea mostly boardwalk.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: November to March (dry season, pleasant temperatures)

🏮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

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

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

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Opening Hours

Peak season (April-October): 7:00-18:00; Off-season: 8:00-17:00. Hours may vary by weather conditions.

Getting There

No metro/HSR yet; nearest airport Tengchong Tuofeng Airport (~? km); road from Baoshan ~? km.

Reservation

Online reservation via OTA/WeChat advised; combo ticket for Volcano/Hot Sea.

Ticket Price

Hot Sea CNY 60 (≈ $8.3), Volcano Park CNY 50 (≈ $7.0)

Address

Yunnan Province Baoshan City Tengchong City

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
保山市火山热海旅游区

云南省保山市腾冲市

Yunnan Province Baoshan City Tengchong City

25.1901, 102.9175

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