A little girl plays in the street of Heshun. [Photo: CRIENGLISH.com]

Many people online say that the only bad thing about Heshun is it's too good to leave. I have travelled many places in China, and though I surfed thousands of beautiful pictures of Heshun on the internet before I arrived here, to be frank, I believed only half of what I'd seen. I am the type that never expects too much so as to avoid disappointment. This time, I am totally wrong.

The moment we got out of the newly built Tengchong airport, we felt the light, soft breeze. Over 70 percent of Tengchong county, where Heshun is located, is lush with greenery. The favorable weather conditions ensure people's wardrobes need only be stocked with light shirts and trousers throughout the four seasons. On the way to Heshun, everywhere we could see flowers and trees. I was really looking forward to seeing the town, where you can listen to the sound of blossoming, get up with the sun, see cows trudging the streets and enjoy an astonishingly quiet night's sleep.

When the car stopped at the gate of Heshun and we gathered our luggage, we were startled by the beauty of the traditional white housing in front of us. Its rich cultural heritage was uplifting to all of us. We were told, different from Zhouzhuang in southern China, Heshun is a living town, and people live here following an original lifestyle.