Heshun Town (Chinese: 和顺镇; pinyin: Héshùn Zhèn) is an ancient town in Tengchong City, located four kilometers southwest of the city centre in Yunnan, China. The town's ancient name is Yangwendun (阳温墩; Yángwēndūn) which was changed to Heshun (河顺; Héshùn) and eventually the name it bears today. Heshun is well known for its quadrangle courtyards that have been built into the town's hills.

Heshun
和顺
Heshun is located in Yunnan
Heshun
Heshun
Location in Yunnan
Heshun is located in China
Heshun
Heshun
Heshun (China)
Coordinates: 25°00′41″N 98°27′25″E / 25.01139°N 98.45694°E / 25.01139; 98.45694
CountryChina
ProvinceYunnan
PrefectureBaoshan
CountyTengchong
Elevation
1,580 m (5,180 ft)
Population
 (2010)[1]
 • Total
6,560
Time zoneUTC+8 (China Standard)

Attractions

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  • Xianhe (陷河; xianhe) is a wetland that has the characteristics of biodiversity.
  • The memorial of Ai Siqi
  • The group of ancient trees of Thousand-Hand Kwan-yin (千手观音古树群; qianshouguanyingushuqun)
  • Laundry booth (洗衣亭; xiyiting)
  • The bridge of double rainbow (双虹桥; shuanghongqiao)
  • The pool of dragon (龙潭; longtan)
  • Zhongtiansi (中天寺; zhongtiansi)
  • Kuige (魁阁; kuige)
  • The library of Heshun (和顺图书馆; heshuntushuguan)

References

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  1. ^ City Population. "Héshùn Zhèn (Téngchōng Shì)". Retrieved 11 March 2017.