I'm back in Xishuangbanna. I really don't recommend going there in April.

My dears👋, I am a travel expert who loves to explore exotic places😎. Recently, I took advantage of the good spring weather in April to go to Xishuangbanna. This trip seemed like I had entered a passionate, mysterious and colorful world of Southeast Asian customs. Now I will share the super detailed guide with you. 📍Xishuangbanna, located in the southern tip of Yunnan, is an "ideal and magical paradise" full of charm👏! There are dense tropical rainforests, parashorea chinensis reaching into the sky, and elephants strolling leisurely in the Wild Elephant Valley; the carnival of the Water Splashing Festival, the uniqueness of the Dai bamboo houses, and the splendor of the Peacock Flying Southeast, all demonstrate the rich ethnic culture. Xishuangbanna perfectly combines nature and humanity, like a vivid picture album of folk customs, every page of which is amazing. 🚗【Transportation Guide】 ✈️If you take a plane, you will land at Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport. The airport is not big, but there are many routes. After getting off the plane, there are buses and airport buses to the city. It is even more convenient and fast to take a taxi. You can start your journey in a flash. 🚌The main form of transportation in the city is public transportation. Some attractions have special tourist buses, which can be paid with Alipay or WeChat QR code. If you want to go to more distant attractions such as the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Wild Elephant Valley, it would be very pleasant to rent a car and drive yourself. You can enjoy the tropical scenery along the way and stop at any time to take photos and check in. In addition, riding a shared bicycle through the streets and alleys in the city and feeling the breeze on your face is also a unique experience. 🗺【Recommended tour routes】 Day 1: Manting Park - Zongfo Temple - Xingguang Night Market In the morning, we went to Manting Park, which is the royal garden of the Dai King. Strolling through it, the magnificent Dai-style buildings and lush tropical plants made us feel as if we had traveled back to the ancient Dai palace. At noon, try the Dai-style barbecue. The lemongrass grilled fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a unique fragrance. It’s super satisfying after one bite. In the afternoon, we went to the Zongfo Temple, which was solemn and dignified, and we felt the strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. Come to the Starlight Night Market at night, with bright lights, a wide range of specialty goods, and a variety of delicious snacks. Eat and walk around, it's very lively, and you can't stop taking photos and checking in 📷. Day 2: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences - Dai Garden In the morning, we headed to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, where tens of thousands of tropical plants are gathered. Exotic plants such as Victoria amazonica and dancing grass are eye-opening. At noon, I enjoyed pineapple fried rice in the park restaurant. The sweet and sour pineapple paired with the fragrant and glutinous rice was fresh and delicious. In the afternoon, go to the Dai Garden to experience the joy of the Water Splashing Festival (there are water splashing activities every day), visit the Dai bamboo house, and learn about the living customs of the Dai people. Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley - Return If you go to the Wild Elephant Valley during the day, you may be able to see wild elephants if you are lucky. You can also watch elephant shows, feed elephants, and get close to these lovely giants. At noon, I had a meal of bamboo tube rice. The fragrance of bamboo permeated into the rice, making it soft, sticky and sweet. In the afternoon, we packed our bags and returned with great memories. 🌟【5 must-visit attractions】 📍Manting Park: The Royal Garden of the Dai King, which concentrates the essence of Dai architecture and gardens, and allows you to feel the historical charm of the Dai people. 📍Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences: a plant kingdom where exotic flowers and plants gather and a good place to increase knowledge. 📍Wild Elephant Valley: The habitat of Asian elephants, where you have the opportunity to encounter wild elephants and experience a unique animal journey. 📍Starlight Night Market: A Southeast Asian style night market, a one-stop shop for food, shopping and entertainment, where you can experience the charm of nightlife. 📍Dai Garden: Experience the Water Splashing Festival, explore Dai life, and immerse yourself in the ethnic cultural atmosphere. 📌【Practical Guide】 🎫 Tickets for various attractions are often discounted if booked online in advance, and some scenic spots have combined tickets that are more cost-effective. 👗The temperature in Xishuangbanna is relatively high in April. Please wear light and breathable clothes, bring sun-proof clothing, a sun hat, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. 📸It’s very atmospheric to take photos in Manting Park in the early morning and at the Starlight Night Market when the lights are on at night. Remember to bring a power bank. 🍜【Local food recommendation】 🥘Dai-style barbecue: Lemongrass grilled fish, grilled chicken, etc., marinated with unique spices, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a fragrant aroma. 🍜Pineapple fried rice: sweet and sour pineapple fried with rice, shrimps, etc., full of fruity aroma, refreshing and delicious. 🥣Tom Yum Goong Soup: It is sour and spicy and is appetizing. It is rich in ingredients such as fresh shrimps and mushrooms. The soup is fresh and delicious, and you will be addicted to it after just one bite. 🐟Moss slices: Fried moss, with a crispy texture and a unique freshwater algae fragrance, is a local specialty. 🥔Bao Shao: Wrap the ingredients in banana leaves and roast them to retain the original flavor. Both vegetables and meat can be wrapped and roasted, with a variety of flavors. 🏨【Hotel Accommodation】 📍Near Manting Park: Xishuangbanna Bodusen Oxygen Resort Hotel, close to the park, with a quiet environment, rooms with viewing balconies overlooking the city scenery. 📍Near the Xingguang Night Market: Xishuangbanna Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Jinglan Hotel is located in the core area of ​​the night market, with convenient transportation and complete supporting facilities, where you can enjoy the prosperity of the night market. 📍Around the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: Xishuangbanna Wanglian Hotel, in the botanical garden, get close to nature and feel the tranquility. 💖【Play experience】 During these three days in Xishuangbanna, I felt like I fell into a colorful world. The elegance of Manting Park, the magic of the Tropical Botanical Garden, the bustle of the Starlight Night Market, and the delicious food all intoxicated me. Xishuangbanna is like a cheerful folk dance, with every note beating with passion. My dears, don't miss this treasure land, come and start your trip to Xishuangbanna💕.