Heshun – Exhibiting the Rural Charm
Heshun is a county located in Shanxi province of
China. It is administered under Jinzhong prefecture. The old town of Heshun is
very popular across the globe. Earlier, this ancient town was known by the name
Yangwentum that implies sunshine and warm water literally. It is situated in
southwest part of the Tengchong County, nearly three kilometers from downtown
region. This old town in Tengchong County belongs to Baoshan prefecture which
is in western Yunnan.
Cobblestone streets and Houses:
Heshun is known for its rural charm. There are
many surrounding hills here. Heshun is a very rustic village that has a tiny
bunch of tile roofs grouped together in beautiful green valley. While looking
down on Heshun, one can never find the urban drabness of Tengchong. Each tiles
roof is in fact squeezed together very well and in a tight manner such that it
is hard to discern whether town possesses any streets. There are many stone
paths and are undergoing constructions works. Then too, town is much slow paced
as well as quiet. It can be said that Heshun in China is untouched by time. The
old houses, cobblestone streets and more are certain evidences for the same.
Heshun has safely escaped the tourism
developments. This beautiful village is preserved as such for years. Heshun’s entrance
gate is very popular. The entire rural settings, well preserved buildings and
infrastructure, and mild climatic conditions have made Heshun a well known spot
for the movie shoots. The buildings, houses and its windows are intricately
carved but beautifully. There are many traditional dishes available at Heshun. This
village is most of the times, a stop for the tea caravans that are moving to
India. It was also well known for merchant who were engaged in trading various
goods between Myanmar, India and China.
Hometown of Overseas Chinese:
This hot tourist destination is new and loved by
travelers to China. The mass tourism has just begun to affect this place.
During Ming dynasty, Heshun was a military outpost. The changes in socio
economical landscape of Yunnan led to migration of Han Chinese people to
borderland. It then became a spot for excellent and high education level
people. Heshun library possesses huge book collections in China. Since it was
located on Ancient Tea Horse Road, lot many people residing there were engaged
in trade with various nations. Heshun has a nickname – ‘Hometown of Overseas
Chinese’.
Travel Tips
Heshun is a National Tourism destination.
Hundreds of thousands are seen at Heshun on weekends as well as Chinese
national holidays. This place is categorized as 4A national tourist spot. There
is an entrance fee of eighty CNY, approximately thirteen USD in order to access
the Heshun village and many sites. It is always best to avoid peak seasons. Heshun
is just five kilometers from Tengchong. Most visitors first reach Kunming, from
where there is an hour flight to Tengchong Tuofeng Airport. Flights are
available for main cities like Beijing, Lijiang, Shanghai, Chengdu, and
Xishuangbanna to Tengchong.
To get around, there
are vans available for rent at a rate of 200 to 300 CNY per day. Never forget
to visit Volcano Park, North Sea Wetland Park, Ancestral halls, Wanlouzi
Museum, Guoshang Graveyard, Lotus SPA, Heshun Lane, temples, Hot Sea SPA Park
and
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