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Dawn mist over Heshun's Dragon Pond and the laundry pavilions
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Dawn mist over Heshun's Dragon Pond and the laundry pavilions

Heshun, Tengchong

Early in the morning, mist hangs over the Dragon Pond below the Taoist Yuanlong Pavilion and over Wild Duck Lake, while residents fish and wash clothes at the old pavilions by the stream. It's the one time the village is fully its own.

What locals sayTravelers who got up early say the misty mornings were the best thing about staying in Heshun.
Time
1 hour · 7–9 am
In Chinese
和顺 龙潭 元龙阁 洗衣亭
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.