Listen up! Here are 8 tips for the Songkran Festival in Xishuangbanna!

1. If you want to wear makeup and take photos, don't stay in Manting! During Songkran, whether it's the actual day of the festival or not, people will be splashing water in Manting. Most of them are out-of-towners who don't know the rules of the festival. If you don't want your makeup to be ruined as soon as you step outside, it's best to avoid the Manting area. 2. Splashing equipment: High-pressure water gun + swimming goggles/mask + waterproof phone case Ordinary water guns are no match for high-pressure water guns, and many people will aim for the face, making it hard to open your eyes. Swimming goggles are a must! 3. Don't wear slippers! Every year, people wear slippers to Songkran, and every year there are slippers on the street that can't find their owners. They're not easy to run in, and they can easily slip off. It's best to wear quick-drying sandals. 4. Rent an e-bike in advance! Most of the Songkran attractions in Jinghong (Manting, Splashing Square, Manting Park) are close together, but these attractions are all! very! congested! It's extremely difficult to get a taxi. E-bikes are much more convenient and can save half the travel time. 5. Don't ride into Manting during Songkran! During the festival, there will be groups of people on the roadside spraying water at passers-by on bikes. Once one person starts spraying, a group of people will follow, and then you'll be sprayed so much you can't open your eyes and can't ride your bike. So riding a bike can be quite dangerous. This applies not only to Manting but also to the core area of Splashing Square. 6. Take physical sun protection measures! If you're going to participate in the water splashing, be sure to take physical sun protection measures. Apply sunscreen too, even though it's likely to get washed off. 7. Songkran is only on April 15th! The real splashing revelry is only on April 15th. If you splash water before then, people might get angry. Just enjoy the other activities in the days leading up to it. 8. Accommodation recommendations It's recommended to avoid staying in Manting and choose surrounding hotels. Food prices in Manting tend to be higher, and it's very difficult to get a taxi, and there's a lot of traffic. However, if you plan to stay within the Manting area, you can stay there. Hotel Recommendation Gong Xi Li · First Sight Hotel (Manting Park Branch) ❶ Location: Right next to Manting Park, a 10-minute drive to Manting and Splashing Square! You can enjoy the festive atmosphere of Songkran while avoiding getting "soaked as soon as you step outside." It's also surrounded by local restaurants with delicious and affordable food. ❷ Hotel environment: A new hotel that opened in 2024, all facilities are brand new. It features AI smart room control, robot delivery service, a laundry room, restaurant, tea room, gym, children's play area, and a viewing terrace. ❸ Room amenities: All rooms are smart, with bare cotton bedding and high-end mattresses, Levinei Rhodiola series toiletries, and a wide variety of room types, including rooms with bathtubs, suites, and home theater rooms. Songkran room rates: 600–800 Rooms are limited, so book now!