[2025 Mangshi Stay] Travel Guide for Mangshi Hotel (Updated Mar)

"Come to Mangshi, come to Mangshi, Mangshi's spring is the most wonderful..." 🎶 The song "Come to Mangshi" has captured the beauty of Mangshi in the hearts of countless people. In February, I finally set foot on this land full of exotic charm, and I was so captivated by its beauty that I didn't want to go home! Now, I'm sharing my travel guide with you all 👇 Transportation Guide ✈️ Airplane: Mangshi Airport has an increasing number of routes, with direct flights available from many cities. After arriving at the airport, you can quickly reach the city center by taxi or airport bus. 🚌 Bus: Long-distance buses are available from surrounding cities to Mangshi. You can enjoy the beautiful natural scenery along the way, but the journey may be a bit long, so be patient. 🚗 Local Transportation: City buses can take you to major attractions. If you want to explore the streets and alleys more freely, renting an electric scooter 🛵 is an excellent choice. Feel the vibrancy of Mangshi as you ride with the wind in your hair. Detailed Itinerary 🗺 Day 1: Mangshi Golden Pagoda - Mangshi Silver Pagoda Morning: Visit Mangshi Golden Pagoda. This glittering golden pagoda stands on a mountaintop, shining brightly under the sun, with a distinct Southeast Asian charm. Step inside the pagoda and immerse yourself in the rich Buddhist atmosphere 🙏. Noon: Enjoy Dai cuisine at a nearby restaurant. Lemongrass grilled fish and pineapple rice are bursting with tropical flavors. Afternoon: Visit Mangshi Silver Pagoda. The pure white pagoda contrasts beautifully with the blue sky and green trees, creating stunning photo opportunities that will wow your friends. 🗺 Day 2: Kongque Lake Eco-tourism Area - Bodhi Temple Morning: Explore Kongque Lake Eco-tourism Area. Here, mountains and waters meet, surrounded by lush forests, and you can see adorable peacocks 🦚. Stroll along the lakeside boardwalk, breathe in the fresh air, and relax both your body and mind. Noon: Try the local chicken hot pot at a farmhouse restaurant near the scenic area. The chicken is tender, and the soup is rich and flavorful. Afternoon: Visit Bodhi Temple. The ancient buildings and serene atmosphere will bring you inner peace. 🗺 Day 3: Three Trees Style Street - Mangshi Square - Departure Morning: Explore Three Trees Style Street, where you'll find various specialty shops selling exquisite Dai brocade, wood carvings, and other souvenirs. Noon: Enjoy a bowl of beef ersi (rice noodles) at a snack stall near Mangshi Square. The noodles are smooth and chewy, and the soup is rich and savory. Afternoon: Experience local life at Mangshi Square before heading back with wonderful memories. 9 Must-See Attractions 1. Mangshi Golden Pagoda: A Mangshi landmark with a stunning golden exterior. 2. Mangshi Silver Pagoda: Pure white and picturesque, perfect for photos. 3. Kongque Lake Eco-tourism Area: Get close to nature, see peacocks, and enjoy the lake view. 4. Bodhi Temple: A historical temple with a rich Buddhist culture. 5. Three Trees Style Street: Shop, relax, and experience local customs. 6. Mangshi Square: A great place to experience local life. 7. Black River Old Slope: Breathtaking scenery of alpine meadows and primeval forests. 8. Huixian Ancient Village: A Dai ancient village where you can experience folk culture. 9. New Play Factory: A trendy spot with various food and cultural and creative shops. Local Food Recommendations 1. Dai Cuisine: Lemongrass grilled fish, pineapple rice, and Dai hand-grabbing rice are sour, spicy, sweet, and appetizing. 2. Beef Ersi: Smooth and chewy rice noodles with flavorful beef, a local breakfast favorite. 3. Falooda: Sweet coconut milk with crispy croutons, an instant favorite. 4. Shuai Baba: Sweet or savory pastries with a crispy exterior and rich filling. 5. Sa Pie: A unique dish with a distinctive flavor that some people find addictive. 6. Bamboo Tube Rice: Soft and glutinous rice with a subtle bamboo fragrance. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨 Mangshi City Center: Stay near Mangshi Square for convenient access to transportation and a wide selection of hotels and guesthouses. Mangshi Hotel is a good choice with a prime location and complete facilities. 🏨 Near Mangshi Golden Pagoda: If you want to be close to the attractions and enjoy the sunrise and sunset, choose a guesthouse here, such as Yunli Banshan Holiday Guesthouse, which offers a beautiful environment and overlooks the city. Travel Tips 1. The temperature in Mangshi is comfortable in February, but the UV rays are strong, so bring sunscreen and a sun hat 👒. 2. Dress modestly when entering temples and respect local religious customs. 3. Some Dai dishes have unique flavors, so if you have a sensitive palate, do your research beforehand. 4. Bargain appropriately when buying souvenirs and compare prices. 5. Plan your transportation and time in advance when visiting more remote scenic areas like Black River Old Slope.

Mangshi. 🎋If you also want to experience the Southeast Asian style, but don't want to go to Southeast Asia, then you must go to Mangshi! This is the only city in my country that is named after itself. When you get off the plane, the heat waves, the palm trees on the side of the road, and the Southeast Asian-style buildings, this is definitely Southeast Asia! 🎋We also found the China-Myanmar Friendship Tree planted by Premier Zhou himself in the hotel. Here we appreciated the majesty of the Shwedagon Pagoda and the beauty of the Silver Pagoda. Don't miss the hand-held rice. While listening to the song and eating the rice, I felt that the rice became fragrant! 🎋The new playground is also a must-go. The sky is so beautiful that it seems fake. The Cong chicken feet and lemon tea here are really worth recommending! 🎋The two-day trip is over soon. We are about to leave this not-so-busy city called Mangshi. See you later!

Dehong Mangshi Hotel: - Steeped in history: The hotel was established in 1956, boasting a long history of 50 years. Premier Zhou Enlai hosted the Border People's Friendship Rally between two countries in Mangshi, Dehong Prefecture, Yunnan Province in 1956 and stayed here. - Prime location: Mangshi Hotel enjoys a superior geographical position, where one can view the burning clouds at night. - Pleasant environment: The hotel covers an area of 27,000 square meters, with a grand scale and a pleasant surrounding environment, making it a landmark building in Luxi City. - Advanced service philosophy: The hotel is managed by a professional hotel management company, adhering to personalized, affectionate, and homelike service concepts, providing guests with warm, considerate, and meticulous service. - Rich cuisine: The Chinese restaurant offers refined Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine, serving a variety of Chinese and Western foods, business set meals, Cantonese dim sum, and traditional ethnic delicacies. - Full-featured: The banquet hall is fully functional with first-class facilities, capable of providing various large, medium, and small dining and banquet services for meetings, weddings, and birthday celebrations.

Mangshi is the capital city of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, filled with the tropical charm of the Dai people. There is no winter here, it is a city of gourmet food for winter avoidance. The first time you come here, you will be shocked by the enthusiasm of Mangshi. Mangshi is not big, suitable for city walk, to feel the tropical charm. 1️⃣Transportation tips: Kunming can fly directly to Mangshi Airport, the fare starts at 300 yuan, you can get there in an hour, very convenient. 2️⃣Accommodation tips: Recommend Mangshi Hotel, originally a scenic spot. Premier Zhou and the Prime Minister of Myanmar planted the tree of friendship here. Check-in starts at 350 yuan. 3️⃣Food tips: Mangshi is one of the few gourmet cities in Yunnan. Recommend Mengbana Xi Food City, the first comprehensive market. Highly recommend Myanmar Paoluda, Bang Sai oil noodles, sour and spicy mango, pounded chicken feet, Dai Sa Piao, Bao Shao and so on. Single serving starts at 10 yuan. 4️⃣Play tips: Mangshi is not big, there are not many attractions, Menghuan Golden Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, Friendship Tree, Tree Bag Pagoda, Mengbana Xi Rare Garden. Personally recommend Menghuan Golden Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, the two towers are located on two hills echoing each other. Dai style architecture, is the shooting location of 'Monster Hunt 3'. One is all gold, the other is all silver. The ticket price for both is 40 yuan. Bus No. 10 can reach, the fare is 2 yuan. 5️⃣Shooting tips: There is a photo studio at the entrance of the Big Silver Pagoda, you can enter the Big Silver Pagoda scenic area to shoot, there are Dai costumes, Thai costumes to choose from. 120 yuan. The attractions in Mangshi are far apart, you can join a day tour, you can visit most of the main attractions in one day. Public transportation is not very convenient for self-travel. Mangshi is summer all year round, prepare summer clothes.