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Tenchong is one of the last outposts in south west China, close to the border with Burma it has a reputation as a frontier town, a place for traders, merchants and I suspect the odd vagabond! Tenchong also saw a major battle between Nationalists Chinese troops and the Japanese invaders resulting in the deaths of thousands and the complete destruction of the original town. The Chinese prevailed and we will visit the war cemetery and attached museum during our stay.
Today we visit the walled village of Herschwin which miraculously survived the carnage in 1945. The village is a wonderful collection of narrow alleyways, adjoining roves and cobblestone streets still relatively untouched by mass tourism. We will visit the library, built by overseas Chinese in early colonial style and take an extended walk through the old village, visiting various local houses.
Accommodation: Sightseeing Hotel Tenchong Last changed: Saturday October 18, 2014
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