Tengchong Volcano Secret Private Hot Spring Hotel|Healing Travel with Hot Springs and Stargazing
Yujingtan Hot Spring Hotel (Tengchong Branch) When we arrived at Yujingtan Hot Spring Hotel, the morning mist was covering the volcanic group with a veil. The bluestone road passes through the bougainvillea archway, and in the courtyard with white walls and black tiles, the hot spring vapor mixed with the fragrance of Burmese osmanthus hits you in the face - this secret hotel hidden next to the Tengchong Volcanic Geological Park redefines the meaning of "living abroad" with a healing journey of symbiosis with nature.
🌋 Private hot springs at home: Bring volcanic hot springs into your life
What fascinated me most was the independent hot spring pool on the terrace of the guest room. Every morning, the housekeeper will adjust the water temperature according to the weather card: set it to 38℃ on sunny days to let the sun and spring water warm each other; on rainy days, adjust it to 40℃ to watch the raindrops splashing tiny ripples on the surface of the pool. When spring water flows in from the fissures of volcanic rocks 1,500 meters underground, the hot air gradually blends with the outline of Xiaokong Mountain in the distance. Soaking in it, you feel as if you are being gently lifted up by the earth. The spring water has a light sulfur scent and is rich in silicates and trace elements. After each bath, your skin becomes smooth and translucent, and you don’t even need to use a facial mask. The night is particularly stunning. Turn off the lights, lie in the warm spring water and look up at the pure starry sky of Tengchong. The Milky Way is clearly visible and the silhouette of the crater is like an ancient guardian. At such a moment, one can't help but want to talk to the universe.
🍃 Garden Hot Spring: Travel through twelve levels of natural healing
The public hot spring area is like a "healing maze" hidden among ancient trees. Exploring along the stone steps, you will find that each of the twelve hot springs has its own surprises: the milky white soup pool of the sulphur spring is steaming like clouds, and you will sweat all over after soaking, which actually relieves a lot of shoulder and neck pain from sitting for a long time; the rose pool is floating with dewdrops and petals picked in the morning, and the fragrance is sweet and not greasy, as if spring was rubbed into the spring water; the most special "volcanic mud pool", when the fine mud is applied all over the body, you can feel the natural adsorption power of the volcanic rock, and after washing, the skin is so translucent that it can reflect light. Warm monk fruit tea, mosquito repellent spray and lens-cleaning cloth are thoughtfully provided next to each hot spring pool. When staff pass by, they always remind you gently to "remember to take a break after soaking for 15 minutes" - the warmth in these details makes bathing a time of pampering.
🏡 Guest room aesthetics: smart Zen in the mountains
The guest rooms are made mainly of volcanic stone and walnut, but smart devices are cleverly hidden in the natural texture: the bedside touch screen can schedule the hot spring pool to be filled, adjust the light color temperature, and even play white noise simulating a volcanic cave to help you sleep. The tea break area by the window is my "spiritual corner". Every afternoon, I receive a handwritten weather postcard from the housekeeper. Paired with local tamarind cake and freshly ground coffee, I sit on a rattan chair and watch the clouds wandering among the volcanoes. Time seems to have slowed down. Next to the volcanic stone bathtub in the bathroom is the hotel's homemade mugwort bath ball. When you soak at night, add a few drops of Polar Oolong Tea essential oil, listen to the chirping of crickets outside the window, and your body and mind will gradually sink into a warm dream.
🍜 Tengchong: Flavors from volcanic rocks to table
The hotel's dining is a vivid local taste journey. For breakfast, you must try the freshly cooked Tengchong rice noodles, which are made with bone broth, topped with pickled vegetables, beef slices and chili oil. One bite will awaken your dormant taste buds; the volcanic stone toast is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, and dipped in homemade tree tomato jam, it has a sweet and sour taste with the aroma of burnt grains. For lunch, we recommend the "Volcanic Rock Roasted Ecological Pork". The meat sizzles on the hot stone slab, and the aroma of fat mixed with rosemary is a perfect match with a glass of iced tamarind juice! The most surprising thing is the "Hot Spring Water Steamed Egg" afternoon tea. The egg custard slow-steamed with 70℃ spring water is as tender and smooth as pudding, sprinkled with a little truffle crumbs, a perfect blend of wild flavor and exquisiteness.
🚶♂️ Surrounding exploration: dual gifts of nature and humanity
The hotel is a 10-minute walk to the Volcano Geological Park. It is recommended to wear comfortable sports shoes when climbing Dakong Mountain. After reaching the top, you can overlook the black volcanic rocks, and the magnificent feeling will take your breath away. Drive 20 minutes to Beihai Wetland, paddle deep into the reeds on a straw raft, and watch egrets startling ripples in the pond. In the evening, stroll through Heshun Ancient Town, watch the sunset dye the rice fields golden in the cafe next to "Bai Sui Fang", and then visit the intangible cultural heritage oil-paper umbrella shop to choose an oil-paper umbrella with hand-painted lotus flowers. The best part is that no matter how far you explore during the day, you can dive into the warm hot spring pool when you return to the hotel and let the fatigue from the mountains and rivers evaporate with the water vapor - this balance of "movement and stillness" is the charm of Tengchong travel.
On the day I left, I picked up a piece of porous volcanic rock by the pool. The lines in it seemed to contain the warmth of the hot springs and the breath of the mountains and forests. Yujingtan is not a famous landmark built with luxury, but a "spiritual habitat" that uses volcanic hot springs as a medium, allowing people to find relaxation in nature. If you also want to take a break from the hustle and bustle, soak in hot springs, watch the stars, and sleep on the mountain, this place will make you understand: real healing is hidden in every subtle moment of coexistence with nature, and the gentleness of Tengchong is worth savoring with a hot spring trip.