Xishuangbanna Travel Guide | A Complete Guide to Must-See Attractions, Super Practical!

| A complete guide to must-see attractions, super practical! Don't miss these Xishuangbanna attractions. Be sure to read this carefully before you come! This guide covers attraction reservations, transportation, and suggested itineraries. I hope it helps! 🎫 Attraction Reservation Guide Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Make reservations through the "Banna Anxin You" WeChat official account. Manting Park: Search "Manting Park" on WeChat to make reservations. Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park: Search "Primeval Forest Park" on WeChat to make reservations. Wild Elephant Valley: Make reservations through the "Banna Anxin You" WeChat official account. Mengyuan Wonderland: Search "Mengyuan Wonderland" on WeChat to make reservations. Wangtianshu Scenic Area: Search "Wangtianshu Scenic Area" on WeChat to make reservations. Dai Park: Make reservations through the "Banna Anxin You" WeChat official account. 🚗 Transportation within Xishuangbanna City Bus: The city is not large, and the attractions are relatively close to each other, so the bus is the first choice. It's economical and convenient. Taxi: If the bus is too crowded, you can choose a taxi. Remember to use the meter to avoid being overcharged. 🚗 Transportation outside Xishuangbanna City Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Take a bus heading towards Mengla from the Gaozhuang Jiangbei Passenger Transport Station. Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park: Take the scenic spot shuttle bus from the north gate of Gaozhuang. Wild Elephant Valley: Take the special tourist bus from the Xishuangjing entrance of Gaozhuang. The fare is about CNY 20. If you can ride an electric scooter, you can take the train to Manzhang Village and then rent an electric scooter to go there. However, if you don't know how to ride one, this is not recommended, as it may be difficult to get a taxi. Wangtianshu Scenic Area: Take the train from Xishuangbanna Railway Station to Mengla Railway Station. There is a shuttle bus at the station exit. 🗺 Recommended Itineraries 🚗 East Route: Dai Park: Take a boat trip to see the landmarks of six countries, the Golden Triangle, and the filming location of the movie *The Knockout*. Dai Village: Experience Dai customs and local culture. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: The park is very large and is divided into east and west sections. The west section is a classic photo spot, perfect for taking beautiful pictures; the east section is more primitive and suitable for hiking in the tropical rainforest. Note: The electric sightseeing cars are not interchangeable between sections, and separate tickets are required. 🚗 North Route: Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park: Known as the "Peacock Kingdom," this park is home to thousands of peacocks and various wild animals. You can also watch the spectacular peacock release show. Wild Elephant Valley: There are south and north gates. If you don't want to walk, you can enter directly from the south gate, where you can feed the elephants. Food needs to be purchased separately, CNY 30 for a small basket and CNY 80 for a large basket. There are two ways to tour: walking along the boardwalk or taking the cable car. However, the cable car is exposed to direct sunlight throughout the journey and takes more than 40 mins one way, so it's not recommended. Jinuo Mountain Village: Experience the unique culture and lifestyle of the Jinuo people. 🍲 Recommended Xishuangbanna Cuisine Bamboo Rice: Steamed rice cooked in bamboo tubes, with a fragrant aroma. Lemongrass Grilled Fish: The refreshing aroma of lemongrass perfectly complements the tender grilled fish. Cold Pea Jelly: Refreshing and cool, it's a perfect choice for summer. Dai-style Roasted Chicken: Spicy and delicious, it's a local specialty. 🌟 Xishuangbanna is a tourist destination full of tropical charm and ethnic culture. Whether it's the natural scenery or the cultural experience, it will make your trip full of fun. I hope this guide can help you easily plan your itinerary and enjoy a perfect trip to Xishuangbanna!