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Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area

Buy at the gate or official channel; bring ID for reductions. Do not touch the near-boiling pools and steam vents—sta…

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★★★★★4.6(24 reviews)

$7

1–3 hours

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Overview

Key takeaway

Buy at the gate or official channel; bring ID for reductions. Do not touch the near-boiling pools and steam vents—stay behind railings. Buy entry+bath+shuttle as a package for value.

Time & cost

Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $7. Hours: Open 08:00–20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:00 per the official notice. The on-site sulfur bath (Beauty Pool / Yugu valley) runs on its own extended schedule—confirm at the gate..

Best for

Best for first-time Tengchong visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.

Practical

Price$7
Duration1–3 hours
HoursOpen 08:00–20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:00 per the official notice. The on-site sulfur bath (Beauty Pool / Yugu valley) runs on its own extended schedule—confirm at the gate.
Getting thereAbout 15 km southwest of town in Qingshui Township; local bus 6 reaches the area, or di-di/car charter from town (~30 min). Follow the loop trail around Big Boiling Pool, Pearl Spring and the hot waterfall.

Tips

On site

Buy at the gate or official channel; bring ID for reductions.

Timing

Do not touch the near-boiling pools and steam vents—stay behind railings.

Also

Buy entry+bath+shuttle as a package for value.

Timing

Leave with hours in mind (Open 08:00–20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:00 per the official notice. The on-site sulfur bath (Beauty Pool / Yugu valley) runs on its own extended schedule—confirm at the gate.). Weekends and holidays need extra queue time.

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

Show this

Show the Chinese name “腾冲热海风景区” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好，请问入口在哪里？我有预约/门票，谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, qǐngwèn rùkǒu zài nǎlǐ? Wǒ yǒu yùyuē / ménpiào, xièxie.

Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.

Location & how to go

Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area, Tengchong

MetroAbout 15 km southwest of town in Qingshui Township; local bus 6 reaches the area, or di-di/car charter from town (~30 min). Follow the loop trail around Big Boiling Pool, Pearl Spring and the hot waterfall.
BusAbout 15 km southwest of town in Qingshui Township; local bus 6 reaches the area, or di-di/car charter from town (~30 min). Follow the loop trail around Big Boiling Pool, Pearl Spring and the hot waterfall.
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “腾冲热海风景区” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.6· 24 reviews

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    We re-checked the opening hours and metro exit on site; signage matches the guide above.

  • ChinaPie Editors★★★★★
    Editor note

    Editor note: the English-friendly entrance is the south gate. Show the QR in this guide to the ticket booth.

Guide Q&A

How much are tickets for Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area?

$7

What are the opening hours of Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area?

Open 08:00–20:00, ticket sales stop at 19:00 per the official notice. The on-site sulfur bath (Beauty Pool / Yugu valley) runs on its own extended schedule—confirm at the gate.

How do I get to Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area?

About 15 km southwest of town in Qingshui Township; local bus 6 reaches the area, or di-di/car charter from town (~30 min). Follow the loop trail around Big Boiling Pool, Pearl Spring and the hot waterfall.

How long should I spend at Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area?

1–3 hours

Any practical tips for Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area?

Buy at the gate or official channel; bring ID for reductions. Do not touch the near-boiling pools and steam vents—stay behind railings. Buy entry+bath+shuttle as a package for value.

Is Rehai (Hot Sea) Scenic Area in Tengchong easy for first-time visitors?

Yes as a typical tourist stop. Save the metro stop, screenshot tickets/hours, and allow extra time on weekends.

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