Welcome to Baoshan, Yunnan!

### Travel Guide to Baoshan, Yunnan **I. Overview of Baoshan** - **Location**: Western Yunnan, bordering Dali, Lincang, Dehong, and Myanmar. - **Climate**: Subtropical monsoon climate with mild seasons year-round, average annual temperature around 16°C. Best time to visit is **October to April** (dry season with more sunny days). May to September is the rainy season with lush vegetation but prepare for rain. - **Cultural Features**: A cultural center of western Yunnan, home to multiple ethnic groups (Han, Dai, Yi, etc.), rich in historical heritage. --- **II. Must-Visit Attractions** 1. **Gaoligong Mountain National Nature Reserve** - **Highlights**: UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, "Gene Pool of Species," paradise for hikers. - **Activities**: Bird watching at Baihua Ridge (best from November to March), hiking through pristine forests, enjoying wild hot springs (like Yinyang Valley Hot Springs). - **Tips**: Guide required, light hiking gear essential. 2. **Heshun Ancient Town (Tengchong)** - **Highlights**: 600-year-old overseas Chinese town featuring Ming-Qing architecture, library, and caravan culture. - **Must-Visit**: Heshun Library, Ai Siqi Former Residence, Wanlou Residential Museum. - **Experience**: Morning walks through rice fields, sunset views over the ancient town. 3. **Tengchong Volcano and Geothermal National Geopark** - **Volcano Group**: Hike to the crater of Daxiao Kongshan, hot air balloon panoramic views (best in early morning). - **Hot Sea Scenic Area**: Geothermal wonders, boil eggs in the Big Pot, hot springs (recommended: "Bath Valley" or "Beauty Pool"). 4. **Beihai Wetland** - **Features**: Highland volcanic barrier lake wetland, iris flowers in April-May, golden grassland in September-October. - **Activities**: Grass raft riding, bird watching, wetland boardwalk photography. 5. **War Relics** - **National Cemetery**: Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial, historical commemoration. - **Songshan Battle Site**: Trenches and monuments, ideal for history enthusiasts. 6. **Other Recommendations** - **Shanzhou Forest Farm** (Shidian): Origin of Yang Shanzhou's story, ecological education base. - **Pear Blossom Valley** (Longyang District): Qing Dynasty Zen temple, snow-like pear blossoms in spring. - **Banglazhuang Hot Springs** (Longling): Health resort with various mineral hot spring pools. --- **III. Food Recommendations** - **Da Jiujia**: Tengchong's signature dish, stir-fried rice cakes with sour soup, reportedly named by Emperor Yongli of Ming Dynasty. - **Huopiao Beef**: Cooked in copper ladles, spicy and fragrant, must try at "Yongchang Huopiao" restaurant. - **Xi Doufen**: Popular breakfast choice, served with fried dough sticks or rice cakes, smooth texture. - **Tanzi Chicken**: Marinated in secret sauce, tender meat and soft bones, authentic at Heshun Ancient Town street stalls. - **Stir-fried Pork with Palm Leaves**: Bitter with sweet aftertaste, Dai ethnic