Overview
Key takeaway
Wear walking shoes for the crater trails; do not take volcanic rocks. Book the balloon the night before and arrive at dawn—weather permitting. Bring water and sun protection.
Time & cost
Plan 1–3 hours. Budget: $5–$39. Hours: Open 08:00–18:00, ticket sales stop at 17:00 per the official notice. The dawn hot-air balloon over the cone field runs only in calm clear weather—ask the previous evening..
Best for
Best for first-time Tengchong visitors who want a clear 1–3 hours stop without guesswork.
Practical
Tips
On site
Wear walking shoes for the crater trails; do not take volcanic rocks.
Timing
Book the balloon the night before and arrive at dawn—weather permitting.
Also
Bring water and sun protection.
Timing
Leave with hours in mind (Open 08:00–18:00, ticket sales stop at 17:00 per the official notice. The dawn hot-air balloon over the cone field runs only in calm clear weather—ask the previous evening.). 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 “腾冲火山地热国家地质公园” 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。
Hi — where is the entrance? I have a reservation/ticket. Thank you.
Location & how to go
Tengchong Volcanic and Geothermal National Geopark, Tengchong
