01City Guide
Angsana Hot Spring Village
腾冲悦椿温泉村
All Ages
Admission
Adult hot spring tickets are listed at CNY 208-238 by booking channel; child tickets are listed at CNY 118. Hotel, meal, and package products are separate.
Typical Visit
3-5 hours
Quick Facts
Ticket
Current visitor-facing ticket pages list entry at CNY 35. The official price directory lists the regulated Volcano Scenic Area ticket at CNY 54 and electric cart service at CNY 10; balloon rides, horse rides, and extra experiences are separate.
Hours
08:00-18:00; last entry is 17:00. Balloon rides are morning- and weather-dependent.
Transport
No metro. Use a taxi, self-drive, or hired driver from Tengchong city; surrounding geological stops are easier with a car.
Duration
2-4 hours
Best Time
Oct-Apr; morning if trying for balloon views
Visitors
All ages
How to Visit
1
Start with the museum
The museum gives basic context on volcanoes and geothermal activity. It makes the crater walks more understandable.
Tip:Skip paid duplicate experiences unless they clearly add value.
2
Choose Xiaokongshan or Dakongshan
Xiaokongshan is the easier crater walk. Dakongshan has more stairs and a stronger sense of effort, but not everyone needs both.
Tip:Match the route to energy and weather.
3
Treat balloon rides as weather-dependent
Go early if a balloon ride is your priority, but keep a backup plan because wind or weather can cancel it.
Tip:Do not build the whole day around one flight.
4
Add outer geology stops only with a car
Black Fish River and columnar-joint viewpoints are easier if you self-drive or hire a driver. They are not as simple for casual bus travel.
Tip:Confirm road access before going.
Highlights
- Accessible crater walks around Tengchong's volcanic landscape
- Dakongshan for a steeper climb and wider views
- Xiaokongshan for an easier family-friendly crater route
- A museum that explains volcanic stones and local geology
- Optional balloon views when weather allows
Insider Tips
✦Lower expectations if you expect dramatic active lava scenery; the craters are vegetated.
✦Wear shoes with grip because steps can be damp.
✦Ask prices clearly before horse rides or optional activities.
✦Bring sun and wind protection for open slopes.
✦Use a driver if you want to combine several outer geological points.
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