[2025 Jinghong Attraction] Travel Guide for Nine Tower &Twelve Walled (Updated Jun)

“Xishuangbanna, the bamboo under the moonlight, gentle and beautiful like green mist...” 🎶 Ever since I heard the song “There is a Beautiful Place”, Xishuangbanna has been my dream destination. This February, I finally set foot on this magical land and was deeply impressed by its unique charm! Here is my travel guide for you👇 Transportation Guide ✈️By air: Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport has many routes, and many cities have direct flights. After arriving at the airport, you can take a taxi or airport bus to the city center. 🚌By bus: You can take a long-distance bus from nearby cities, but the journey may be long, so be prepared in advance. 🚕Transportation in the city: It is easy to take a taxi in the city. You can charter a car or join a day tour to visit nearby attractions. If you want to explore the streets and alleys freely, renting a scooter 🛵 is also a great choice, and you can stop at any time to experience the local life. Detailed Travel Route 🗺Day 1: Manting Park - Starlight Night Market Morning: Visit Manting Park, which was once the royal garden of the Dai King and is full of Dai ethnic style. Walking in the park is like traveling back in time, where you can see various exquisite Dai-style buildings and lush tropical plants🌴. Noon: Enjoy lemongrass grilled fish at a nearby restaurant. The tender fish with unique spices is full of Southeast Asian flavor. Afternoon: Continue to play in Manting Park, or go to the nearby Zongfo Temple to experience the solemn Buddhist atmosphere. Evening: Head to Starlight Night Market, which is brightly lit and bustling. There are various local snacks and handicrafts, and you can also wear beautiful Dai costumes to take photos. 🗺Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley - Tropical Rainforest Park Morning: Go to Wild Elephant Valley, where you may see wild elephants🐘. You can also watch elephant performances and have close contact with these lovely creatures. Noon: Have lunch at a restaurant in the scenic area and try bamboo rice, which has a unique flavor. Afternoon: Visit Tropical Rainforest Park, where you can walk in the rainforest, breathe fresh air, enjoy various rare tropical plants and animals, and feel the magic of nature. 🗺Day 3: Dai Ethnic Garden - Return Morning: Go to Dai Ethnic Garden to experience the joy of the Water Splashing Festival (if there are performances), visit Dai bamboo houses, and learn about the traditional culture and customs of the Dai people. Noon: Have lunch near Dai Ethnic Garden and try Dai cuisine, such as sour bamboo shoots fried beef, which is sour, spicy, and appetizing. Afternoon: Pack your luggage and return with beautiful memories. 9 Must-visit Attractions Manting Park: A royal garden full of Dai ethnic style, perfect for taking photos. Starlight Night Market: A paradise for food and handicrafts. Zongfo Temple: A solemn place to experience Buddhist culture. Wild Elephant Valley: Have close contact with wild elephants. Tropical Rainforest Park: Explore the tropical rainforest. Dai Ethnic Garden: Experience Dai culture and the joy of the Water Splashing Festival. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: A street full of exotic style, with beautiful night views. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: A paradise for plant lovers. Wangtianshu Scenic Area: Experience the aerial corridor and overlook the rainforest. Local Food Recommendations Lemongrass grilled fish: Tender fish with unique spices. Bamboo rice: Fragrant rice with a soft and glutinous texture. Sour bamboo shoots fried beef: Sour, spicy, and appetizing. Dai barbecue: Various special ingredients with unique flavors. Pineapple rice: Sweet and delicious with a fruity aroma. Lao iced coffee: Rich and refreshing. Accommodation Recommendations 🏨Near Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Convenient transportation, with many restaurants and night markets nearby. For example, Sheraton Grand Xishuangbanna Hotel, with a good environment and thoughtful service. 🏨Near Water Splashing Square: Superior location, where you can better experience the local life. Some homestays have a high cost-performance ratio and offer local-style accommodation. Travel Tips The temperature in Xishuangbanna is high in February, so be sure to take sun protection measures, such as sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats🕶. When playing in Wild Elephant Valley, follow the instructions of the staff and do not feed the elephants at will. Starlight Night Market is crowded, so take care of your personal belongings. When trying Dai cuisine, some dishes may have unique flavors. If you can't eat spicy food, tell the owner in advance. You can buy tickets online in advance to save time.

Hey guys! Want to explore Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang in Yunnan? Check out this 8-day travel guide to help you enjoy a smooth trip and avoid any pitfalls! -------- 🚩Recommended itinerary: 8-day tour of Kunming, Dali, and Lijiang in Yunnan DAY1️⃣: Cuihu Park -> Jinma Biji Archway -> Kunming Waterfall Park -> Guandu Ancient Town -> Dianchi Lake -> Haigeng Dam Explore the natural scenery and historical culture of Kunming, from the beautiful scenery of Cuihu to the magnificent Dianchi Lake, and feel the charm of the Spring City. DAY2️⃣: Stone Forest Scenic Area -> Small Stone Forest Scenic Area - Ashima -> Moon Lake Admire the unique landforms of the Stone Forest, experience the wonders of nature, and immerse yourself in the legend of Ashima. DAY3️⃣: Ideal State -> Shuanglang -> Xizhou -> Erhai Ecological Corridor Tour around Erhai Lake and feel the romance and tranquility of Dali. The ancient town charm of Shuanglang and Xizhou will leave you wanting more. DAY4️⃣: Dali Ancient City -> Wenxian Tower -> Jade Dragon Snow Mountain -> Blue Moon Valley -> Lijiang Ancient City -> Lijiang Dongba Culture Museum Travel through time and space, from Dali Ancient City to Lijiang Ancient City, and feel the magnificence of the snow-capped mountains and the charm of Dongba culture. DAY5️⃣: Shuhe Ancient Town -> Lashi Lake Wetland, Migratory Bird Bay Visit the simplicity of Shuhe Ancient Town and the natural beauty of Lashi Lake Wetland, and share this tranquility with the migratory birds. DAY6️⃣: Wild Elephant Valley -> Dai Show Theatre -> Mekong River · Six Nations Water Market Explore the tropical rainforest of Xishuangbanna, get up close and personal with wild elephants, and experience the exotic atmosphere of the Six Nations Water Market. DAY7️⃣: Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park -> Gaozhuang Xishuangjing -> Mekong River · Six Nations Water Market Stroll through the primeval forest and discover the mysteries of nature, then visit the Six Nations Water Market and experience a different kind of night. DAY8️⃣: Jacaranda Theme Park -> Yuantong Flower Tide End your journey with the fragrance of jacaranda and feel the splendor and warmth of Yuantong Flower Tide. -------- Travel essentials: 🎒 👕 Clothing: Lightweight jacket, long-sleeved shirt, comfortable sneakers, warm down jacket (nights in December are cooler). 🎩 Accessories: Sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear (for changeable weather). 📂 Documents: ID card, cash, and bank card (needed in some remote areas). 💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, anti-diarrhea medicine, band-aids (just in case). 📷 Photography: Camera or phone, spare battery or power bank (to capture the beautiful scenery). 🍞 Food: Snacks, bottled water (to replenish energy during the trip). 🎧 Other: Headphones, travel guide, and 🗺 (to enjoy music and navigation convenience). -------- The Kunming-Dali-Lijiang trip is full of beautiful scenery and stories, so don't forget to share your travel memories! 🌈

6-Day Tour of Kunming and Xishuangbanna, Yunnan: Enjoy the beautiful scenery and local customs! Don't miss this amazing itinerary! . 🛣️ Itinerary Suggestions: DAY 1: Arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport, transfer to hotel, free time after check-in. Summary: Arrive in Kunming, rest and adjust, and get ready for an exciting journey. DAY 2: Fuxian Lake—Sunshine Coast—Tropic of Cancer Park in Mojiang Summary: Enjoy the tranquil beauty of Fuxian Lake, the warmth of Sunshine Coast, and the mystery of the Tropic of Cancer in Mojiang. DAY 3: Sun River National Forest Park—Xiniu Ping Scenic Area in Pu'er National Park—Wild Elephant Valley—Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Summary: Walk through the forest and get close to nature; encounter rhinos and wild elephants and experience the unique charm of Xishuangbanna. DAY 4: Nannuo Mountain—Mengle Cultural Tourism Zone in Xishuangbanna—Lancang-Mekong River Night Song and Dance Bonfire Party Summary: Climb Nannuo Mountain and enjoy the aroma of tea; visit Mengle Cultural Tourism Zone and enjoy the song and dance bonfire party at night. DAY 5: Manjingdai Dai Ecological Village Summary: Visit a Dai village, experience the local customs, and enjoy the original Dai culture. DAY 6: Tourist Distribution Center, transfer to Kunming Changshui International Airport, return home. Summary: End your pleasant trip to Yunnan, return home with a full load, and look forward to your next trip. . Some Tips: - Customs: Respect Dai culture, experience the Water-Splashing Festival, and enjoy the unique festive atmosphere. 🎉 - Photo Spots: Dai Water Town and Yinchang Shangzhai, don't miss the beautiful scenery and leave good memories. 📸 - Weather in December: Warm and comfortable during the day, but a little cool at night, so remember to bring a light jacket. 🧥 - Food: Try Dai barbecue, bamboo rice, and other local specialties in Xishuangbanna. 🍜 . ✨️ Don't forget to like and save this post. For more travel tips for Kunming and Xishuangbanna, follow me and I'll show you how to explore Yunnan without any pitfalls! ✨️

Brothers who are planning to travel to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, don’t want to Those who have spent time making the guide, come and copy the homework~ I spent a day Time management is very careful If you need to use it when traveling to Xishuangbanna recently, please save it quickly~ Travel Preparation Documents: ID card, student ID card Electrical appliances: chargers, power banks, headphones, cameras Others: umbrellas, band-aids, motion sickness medicine, gastrointestinal medicine, etc. Itinerary Overview DAY1: Arrive in Xishuangbanna and stay at Gaozhuang Xishuangjing DAY2: Zhongke Botanical Garden - Wild Elephant Valley - Starlight Night Market - Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda DAY3: Primitive Forest Park - Dai Village - Mengle Grand Buddha Temple DAY4: One-day tour to Daluo Solitary Tree Forest on the China-Myanmar border DAY5: Sleep until you wake up naturally and return home Banna Food Recommendation: Specialties: Hand-pulled rice, pounded chicken feet, lemongrass grass carp, pineapple rice, mango salad, etc. Fruits: Coconut, sugar apple, mango, tropical banana, sweet corn, jackfruit, etc. △ Notes: Xishuangbanna is very hot and the ultraviolet rays are very strong, so you must pay attention to sun protection.

Xishuangbanna, I sincerely recommend going in the off-season of June-July, please take advice❗||| Rush! Going to Xishuangbanna in the off-season is too fragrant🔥 It's only 1k+ per person for 5 days, with cheap accommodations and flights. Friends who have time can rush, practical travel strategies are ready, it is recommended to take note! ～ 🕰Duration: 5 days and 4 nights 🌇Hotel options: Local luxury and comfortable hotels 💰Estimated cost: 1000+ per person (including accommodation, food, transportation, and attraction tickets) 👫Travel method: Yunnan local group, providing private car transfers 🛤Recommended attractions: Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenery, Primitive Forest Park, Starlight Night Market, Manting Park, Wild Elephant Valley, Dai Ethnic Garden, etc. ～ 🚉Xishuangbanna travel transportation: ✈️Convenient transportation: Direct flight to Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport 🚄Cost-saving transportation: Fly to Kunming—Transfer to high-speed rail to Banna (3 hours) ～ 🚉Itinerary overview 📸Day 1⃣: Gaozhuang➡️Riverside Night Market Arrive and be transferred by private car to the hotel🏙 to rest, visit Gaozhuang Walking Street, wear Dai👗 costumes for photos, taste Dai snacks🍣, and enjoy riverside hand drum folk songs 📸Day 2⃣: Wild Elephant Valley➡️Primitive Forest Park Traverse the tropical rainforest, head to Wild Elephant Valley, search for Asian wild elephants🐘, interact closely, take photos for memories, then go to 🌲Primitive Forest Park, watch peacocks flying and ethnic performances, feel the charm of nature and ethnicity 📸Day 3⃣: Manting Park A day for photos, head to Mengle in the morning, reach the top of the mountain for great photos, visit Manting Park in the afternoon, admire the beautiful tropical flowers and take portraits, and attend a bonfire🔥 party in the evening, singing and dancing 📸Day 4⃣: Dai Village➡️Dai Ethnic Garden➡️Starlight Night Market Take a car to the Dai village, experience the simple style, experience folk customs, participate in the Dai Ethnic Garden's water-splashing festival🌊, go to Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenery in the evening, stroll through the Starlight Night Market, taste special foods, and enjoy the Banna night view🌉 📸Day 5⃣: Sleep until naturally awake, driver sends to the station, return home ～ ✅For sisters who are visiting Xishuangbanna for the first time, you can join a pure play small group without worrying about transportation between attractions! Enjoy popular attractions in Xishuangbanna worry-free! Full-time butler-style attentive service, comfortable and carefree!

When you come to Banna, you must have a peacock banquet. If one time is not enough, you can come two or three times. The Peacock Banquet has a particularly interesting shape, with a variety of dishes combined that are both beautiful and delicious. There are so many delicious things on one plate: 1⃣️Pineapple Rice 2⃣️Glutinous rice 3⃣️Fried Rice 4. Roast Chicken 5. Barbecue 6⃣️Tilapia 7⃣️Lotus Leaf Cake 8. Watermelon It is really good with various dipping sauces. You can eat it directly or pick it up with your favorite dipping sauce. It is especially recommended for 2-4 people, as fewer people will not be able to finish the meal. The portion is quite large. Address: Princess Dai Peacock Feast Hand-Pulled Rice River View Restaurant (Gaozhuang Branch)

📍Where : Starlight Night Market. When should you visit: I suggest you visit both during the day and at night. When visiting during the day, the photos are absolutely beautiful when accompanied with a blue sky (often the case in Xishuangbanna). When visiting at night, you get a stunning view of the Starlight Night Market! The Dajin Pagoda is lighted up and it’s absolutely beautiful! Recommend itinerary: Visit the Pagoda around 5pm. From there, you can walk to the Grand Theater and experience the Campfire Party! Grand Theater is located near the Starlight Market so you can easily make your way back to the Pagoda from there. Have fun! #ThisIsChina #yunnan #xishuangbanna #jinghong #architecture #beautiful #beautifulview

Xishuangbanna Jinghong sue Zhuangxi Shuangjing: Jiucheng Twelve Village Yuzhuang Xishuangjing is a proverb, and Hanyi is Nine Towers and Twelve Villages, aiming to reproduce the ancient scenery and create a prosperous prosperity. The "City of Jinghong City". It is rooted in Xishuangbanna Dai culture, blending the golden triangles of the Dajin Triangle and the Mekong River Basin, introducing modern frontier ideas, creating an unprecedented golden triangle of the Thai civilization, leading Xishuangbanna tourism real estate, creating a new business card for Xishuangbanna City, presenting the cultural experience capital. The city of leisure and holiday, the capital of tourism and trade, the capital of international business, the capital of life in Fujian, and the bustling capital of fashion. Zhuangzhuang Xishuangjingzun is at the core of Xishuangbanna Hanjiang National Customs Resort. It is adjacent to Lijiang River and is the gateway to Xishuangbanna. It is the first stop for millions of tourists to reach Banna. It covers an area of 1200 mu, with a total investment of about 4 billion yuan. It is divided into three phases. Through the master plan of one river, two doors, nine towers and twelve villages, it will create six international centers, five landscape belts and three major complexes. , Southeast Asia's comprehensive business format, facing the international market, welcoming thousands of tourists.

Going to Xishuangbanna Tourism is also inadvertently going to the village of Shuangzhuang West day color is getting darker slowly more than some street stalls when the lights gradually light up more The more it seems to be to the market in the sky here is the cover of all Southeast Asian countries with a special hand letter and eat, drink such as mango sticky rice, pineapple rice, hand shake Popsicles fruits are also super you can really feel that you are in Southeast Asia tours tips night is the key point.

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1. Pre-Trip Preparation 1. Documents: ID card, and any applicable discount cards (student ID, senior citizen card, etc.). 2. Clothing: Xishuangbanna has a warm climate year-round, so pack lightweight, breathable summer clothes like T-shirts, shorts, and skirts. Also, bring a light jacket for cooler mornings, evenings, or air-conditioned spaces. If visiting rainforests, wear long sleeves and pants to protect against insects and scratches. 3. Other essentials: High-SPF sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, umbrella or raincoat, insect repellent, common medications (e.g., stomach medicine), and a power bank. 2. Accommodation Recommendations 1. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Prime location near the vibrant Starlight Night Market, offering numerous food stalls, specialty shops, and photo studios. Accommodation options range from budget to luxury, with Jingdai Village and Jinglan Village recommended for their riverside views. 2. Near Water Splashing Square: Close to downtown, with a lively local atmosphere, convenient transportation, and plenty of dining options. 3. Wanda Resort Area: Quiet surroundings with well-equipped hotels, many featuring family-friendly activities, ideal for family vacations. 3. Must-Visit Attractions 1. Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market, located in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing. Enjoy local snacks, handicrafts, and ethnic clothing. The illuminated nightscape is perfect for photos—rent Dai ethnic attire for a "runaway Dai princess" photoshoot (¥200–500). 2. Manting Imperial Garden: Once a royal garden of the Dai kingdom, featuring ancient architecture, pagodas, and cultural performances (ticket: ~¥40). 3. Wild Elephant Valley: Home to Asian wild elephants, offering elephant shows, interactions, and rainforest hikes (ticket + cable car: ~¥120). 4. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (CAS): China's richest tropical plant collection, divided into eastern and western zones. The western zone has 15 themed gardens showcasing exotic flora (ticket: ~¥100). 5. Primitive Forest Park: Features peacock release shows, jungle zip-lining, and pristine rainforest scenery (ticket: ~¥60). 4. Food Recommendations 1. Lemongrass Grilled Fish: Crispy outside, tender inside, infused with lemongrass aroma—a must-try! 2. Pineapple Purple Rice: Sweet sticky rice paired with pineapple for a refreshing flavor. 3. Dai-Style BBQ: Meats and vegetables marinated in Dai spices and charcoal-grilled—spicy and fragrant. 4. Hand-Torn Rice: A communal platter of assorted dishes eaten with hands, showcasing ethnic flair. 5. Pao Luoda: A cooling dessert with sweet coconut milk, crispy bread, and sago pearls. 5. Itinerary Suggestions 1. Classic 3-Day Trip: ◦ Day 1: Arrive in Xishuangbanna → check into Gaozhuang hotel → rent an e-bike to explore → try Dai snacks → Starlight Night Market (photos, Dai disco). ◦ Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley (elephant shows, rainforest hike) → Primitive Forest Park (peacock release, jungle zip-lining). ◦ Day 3: Manting Park (architecture, performances) → Dai Minority Park (Water Splashing Festival vibes) → depart. 2. In-Depth 5-Day Trip: ◦ Day 1: Arrive → check into Gaozhuang hotel → Dai Water Village → Starlight Night Market. ◦ Day 2: Botanical Garden (western zone) → jungle zip-lining → watch "The Dai Show." ◦ Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley (elephant trail) → Manyuan Secret Village (Dai pottery-making). ◦ Day 4: Daluo Port (China-Myanmar border) → Border Culture Park → Burmese-style massage → return to Jinghong. ◦ Day 5: Free time (souvenir shopping) → airport transfer. 6. Tips 1. Mosquitoes are abundant—pack repellent sprays or lotions. 2. The tropical sun is intense—use sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and UV-protective clothing. 3. Temples are sacred: Dress modestly, remove hats/sunglasses, stay quiet, and ask permission before photographing.

🗺️【Itinerary】 Day 1: InterContinental Lijiang Resort Hotel Day 2: Lijiang Ancient Town-Lijiang Eternal Love Day 3: Shuhe Ancient Town-Lijiang Jinmao Hideaway Hotel·Hyatt Collection Day 4: Day 5: Lijiang Jinmao Pure Snow Mountain Hotel-"Impression of Lijiang" Performance-Yulong Snow Mountain Cableway-Blue Moon Valley-Yunshanping Cableway-Yunshanping Day 6: Day 7: Manting Royal Garden-Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Day 8: Xishuangbanna Anantara Resort Hotel Day 9: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences - Wangtianshu Scenic Area 📍【Must-see attractions】 1. Lijiang Ancient Town 2. Lijiang Eternal Love 3. Shuhe Ancient Town 4. "Impression of Lijiang" performance 5. Yulong Snow Mountain Cableway 6. Blue Moon Valley 7. Yunshanping Cableway 8. Yunshanping 9. Manting Royal Garden 10. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing 11. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences 12. Wangtianshu Scenic Area 🥘【Must-eat food】 🏠【Accommodation recommendation】 1. Lijiang Hefu InterContinental Resort Hotel 2. Lijiang Jinmao Hideaway Hotel·Hyatt Collection 3. Lijiang Jinmao Pure Snow Mountain Hotel 4. Xishuangbanna Anantara Resort Hotel 📷【Photography and check-in position】 📣【Tips】

📅 Itinerary Day1: Manting Park, Zongfo Temple, Prajna Temple, Starlight Night Market Day2: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Dai Minority Park, Gaozhuang Day3: Primitive Forest Park, Manyuan Village, return to hotel to rest and swim🏊 🏨 Hotel Recommendation: Yunduo Manlu Hotel, with its huge pool where you can play all day 🍴 Food Recommendations: Mushroom hotpot, Dai cuisine, Dai-style barbecue 📌 Practical Tips: Three days are enough to have a great time. Always bargain when buying clothes and compare prices. Most importantly!!! There are many tourist buses at the entrance of Gaozhuang that go directly to the scenic spots, usually ending at 6 PM. Be sure to take the buses—they save a ton of money!

Hey guys, Xishuangbanna is absolutely amazing! I've struck gold this time and put together a super practical guide that's all about maximizing value for money, ensuring you can enjoy your trip without breaking the bank. Perfect for students and budget travelers—just go for it! 🚗 Transportation ✈️ Fly directly to Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport. Book your tickets early—you might snag a dirt-cheap deal! 🚌 For getting around the city, buses are cheap but have complicated routes and are prone to traffic jams, so they're not recommended. Taxis are reasonably priced, and if you're in a group, you can split the fare. 🛵 Renting an electric scooter is the most cost-effective and flexible option, costing around ¥50-80 per day. Just remember to wear a helmet—safety first! 🏠 Accommodation 📍 Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: A paradise for tourists! It's close to the Starlight Night Market, so you can step out and indulge in food and shopping—super lively! If you're on a budget, opt for hostels or guesthouses, where you can stay comfortably for ¥100-150 per person. For example, "Jinghong Xingyue·Lanwan Riverside Guesthouse" has a prime location—just a few minutes' walk to the Starlight Night Market. The rooms are clean and tidy, with thoughtful service, offering great value for money! 📍 Around Water Splashing Square: Convenient transportation with easy access to attractions. Places like Jinglan International Hotel are affordable and within walking distance to the Riverside Night Market, where you can soak up the local vibe—great for families! 🌟 Attractions 1. Starlight Night Market: The largest night market in Southeast Asia, dazzling with lights at night like a fairy tale world. It's packed with unique snacks, handicrafts, and Dai ethnic clothing rental shops. Dress up in beautiful Dai attire, and every photo will look stunning! Avoid peak hours—go after 7 PM for fewer crowds and better views. The Golden Pagoda looks especially breathtaking at sunset, with its golden structure reflecting the night market lights—absolutely speechless! 2. Manting Park: A 1,300-year-old royal garden of the Dai kings, blending tropical rainforests, Dai royal culture, and Buddhist architecture, adjacent to the General Buddhist Temple. Watch elephant shows, learn about local culture, and even interact with elephants—photos here have an exotic charm. Best visited in the morning when it's less crowded and the lighting is perfect for enjoying the scenery. 3. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (Chinese Academy of Sciences): The largest tropical botanical garden in Asia, home to over 4,000 rare plant species—like stepping into a green fairy tale. A battery car tour of the western area (¥40) is enough to explore the palm forest and King Lotus Pond, with picture-perfect spots. Best visited at dawn or dusk to avoid the midday heat and catch stunning light effects. 4. Dai Ethnic Garden: Comprising five ancient Dai villages, it hosts all-day water-splashing festivities (at 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM). Experience traditional weaving, pottery-making, and Dai bamboo house life, and feel the warmth of Dai hospitality. Bring a waterproof bag and a change of clothes—you can also rent water-splashing gear nearby (¥20/set) and join the fun! 🍜 Food 1. Lemongrass Grilled Fish: A must-try! Tender fish with a unique lemongrass aroma, grilled to crispy perfection—one bite and you'll be hooked. 2. Hand-Torn Rice: A whole table full of local delicacies—eating with your hands adds a fun, communal vibe. Perfect for sharing with friends! 3. Pineapple Purple Rice: Sweet pineapple and sticky purple rice blend perfectly—sweet but not cloying. You'll love it at first bite. 4. Pounded Chicken Feet: Spicy and tangy, bursting with Thai flavors—addictively appetizing! 5. Manfeilong Roast Chicken: Their roast chicken combo is a must-order—crispy skin, juicy meat, and a special dipping sauce that’ll have you raving. 6. Luoluo Ice House: Don’t miss the lemon jelly and coconut milk—refreshing and perfect for beating the summer heat. ⚠️ Tips 1. Avoid overpriced souvenirs in tourist areas. Head to Mange Fruit Market for cheap, fresh fruits like durian and mango, averaging ¥10-15/kg. 2. For night market photo shoots, compare sample photos and clarify prices in advance to avoid hidden fees. 3. March to May is the dry season—hot weather calls for sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and lightweight, breathable clothing.

👇🏻Here is a customized travel guide for Jinghong, Shaoxing, Jingdezhen, Quanzhou, and Liuzhou, covering unique attractions and experiences to help you plan your trip efficiently: --- 📍 **Yunnan · Jinghong** (2 days) 💡**Highlights**: Tropical rainforest and Dai ethnic culture ❗- **Must-visit**: -✅ Gauxiang Xishuangbanna: Take photos in Dai costumes at the Starlight Night Market, try pounding chicken feet and pineapple rice. -🌟 Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: Night tour to see fireflies, explore exotic flowers and trees by day (Wanglian Pond is a must-check-in). -🥳 Manting Park: Dai King’s imperial garden, join the bonfire party at dusk. 🐟- **Food**: Dai-style grilled fish, lemongrass grilled chicken, puluda. --- 📍 **Zhejiang · Shaoxing** (2 days) 🌟**Highlights**: Water town charm and literary heritage - ‼️**Must-visit**: - 💓 Lu Xun’s Hometown: Visit Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study, enjoy yellow wine popsicles. 📖- Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy: Explore native alleys, take photos at Tishan Bridge. 🥳 - Anchang Ancient Town: Ride a black-awning boat, taste sausage and marinated quail (quieter on weekdays). 😋- **Food**: Fennel beans, Shaoxing yellow wine, braised pork with preserved vegetables. --- 📌 **Jiangxi · Jingdezhen** (2 days) 💡**Highlights**: Millennia-old porcelain capital’s craftsmanship ⭐- **Must-visit**: ❣️- Ancient Kiln Folk Customs Museum: Watch intangible cultural heritage artisans throwing clay and painting blue and white porcelain. 🌸 - Taoxichuan Cultural and Creative Park: Friday/Saturday night market for handmade ceramics (a hub for young designers). ⛰️ - Yaoli Ancient Town: Hui-style architecture and landscape, experience the tranquility of the "source of porcelain." 🥳- **Experience**: Lotte Pottery Club (Saturday morning) for pottery making, hunt for bargains at sculpture porcelain factories. --- 📍 **Fujian · Quanzhou** (2 days) 💖**Highlights**: Starting point of the Maritime Silk Road and religious museums ‼️- **Must-visit**: 💓 - West Street Area: Kaiyuan Temple twin towers, Xiaoxicheng internet-famous wall, try noodle soup and local snail jelly. 🌟 - Xunpu Village: Wear flower hairpins and take photos at the "Oyster Shell House" (like Zhao Liying). ❣️ - Guanyue Temple/Qingjing Mosque: Experience the coexistence of diverse religious cultures. ⭐- **Tips**: Old town’s small white cars stop on a wave (2 RMB per ride). --- 📌 **Guangxi · Liuzhou** (2 days) 💡**Highlights**: Industrial city with a local vibe ‼️- **Must-visit**: 🍜 - Qingyun Minsheng Market: Breakfast with snail rice noodles, eat dew rice balls. ⛰️- Longtan Park: Karst landscape, shoot ethnic-style photos at the Wind and Rain Bridge. ✅- Ma’anshan: Climb to the top for a panoramic night view of the city (lights on at 19:30). 😋- **Food**: Deep alley snail rice noodles (fried noodles are even better), grandma’s handmade milk tea. --- ✅ **Itinerary Suggestions** 🛣️**Route**: Jinghong (flight) → Shaoxing (high-speed rail) → Jingdezhen (high-speed rail) → Quanzhou (high-speed rail) → Liuzhou (high-speed rail). 💰**Budget**: 🚗- Transportation: Intercity high-speed rail/airfare about 1500-2500 RMB. 🏨- Accommodation: Budget hotels about 150-300 RMB/night. 🍲- Food: 80-120 RMB per day to enjoy local specialties. *⚠️*Tips**: 👒1. Bring sun protection and mosquito repellent for Jinghong/Quanzhou; carry an umbrella for Shaoxing’s rainy season☔. 🌟2. Bargain when buying porcelain in Jingdezhen; small items like coasters and tea sets are recommended. 🥳3. Choose mildly spicy snail rice noodles in Liuzhou, pair with cassava soup to ease the heat. --- 💓💓💓This guide focuses on the core experiences of each city. You can deeply explore them in 10 days, flexibly adjust your pace, and immerse yourself in the diverse Chinese charm from rainforests to porcelain capitals, from the Maritime Silk Road to snail noodles!

The most frequently asked question during my Xishuangbanna trip: Where did you stay? Among the three hotels we stayed at in Xishuangbanna, one on the mountainside resort is highly recommended. First, the location: It's very close to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Scenic Area, and the Gaozhuang scenery can be seen from any angle of the hotel—especially at night, when the city's night view is breathtaking. The hotel features a high-altitude sandy pool and a glass boat, perfect for stunning photos. Next, the service: A shuttle van provides pick-up and drop-off services, whether going up or down the mountain. The drivers are very humorous and even introduce Xishuangbanna's local highlights. As for the rooms: We stayed in a king bed room with a huge balcony, sofa, and bathtub in this area, giving it a very international vibe. The hotel also has a bar and café, with an overall resort-style atmosphere. You can experience the romance of Xishuangbanna without even leaving the hotel.

Hey guys! The tropical rainforests and exotic vibes of Xishuangbanna are truly breathtaking 🌺! Before going, I fantasized about being a Dai girl at the Starlight Night Market and taking stunning photos at Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, but reality gave me a harsh lesson 😭! Today, I'll give you the honest truth about my travel experience 👇! 🌆 Beautiful like abroad! But the crowds are overwhelming! When I first arrived in Xishuangbanna, I was instantly blown away by the architecture of Gaozhuang Xishuangjing! 🏝️ The golden palaces and streets full of Southeast Asian charm made me feel like I'd teleported to Thailand! 📸 Every shot at Manting Park looked like a movie poster, with lush tropical plants making it feel like I'd wandered into the Wizard of Oz 🌴! But!!! The crowds were insane!!! 🙅‍♀️ Wanting to take Dai-style photos at the Starlight Night Market meant waiting two hours for just five minutes of shooting 📷! The market was packed, making it hard to even browse or eat properly 😭! Renting an electric bike to tour Gaozhuang? Forget it—traffic jams everywhere made it impossible to move!!! 🍍 The food is delicious! But the prices are "stunning"! The food in Xishuangbanna is absolutely amazing! 🍜 Spicy and sour chicken feet, sweet and creamy pao lu da, and sticky pineapple purple rice—I loved it all! 🥭 The night market offered all kinds of local snacks, and the flavors were unbeatable! But!!! The prices were outrageous 😱! A simple Dai-style barbecue skewer cost over 50 yuan, and fruits were twice as expensive as elsewhere 🍉! Wanting to bring back some local specialties, I quickly realized many were overpriced and low-quality—total buzzkill 😒! 🏠 Accommodation was a disaster! The experience plummeted! I originally wanted to stay in a unique homestay and enjoy a slow-paced life 🏡. But!!! Either the hygiene was terrible, or the soundproofing was nonexistent 😩! I could hear the neighbors talking at night and couldn't sleep at all!!! Trying to switch hotels? The prices were absurdly high with terrible value for money 😫! 💡 My hard-earned lessons! Here's how to avoid the pitfalls! 1️⃣ Never go during peak season! The experience is 10x better when it's less crowded! 🙅‍♀️ 2️⃣ Book your Dai-style photoshoot in advance! Don't wait until the night market—it's expensive and sketchy! 📸 3️⃣ Compare food prices! Stalls near tourist spots are overpriced; go where the locals eat for better deals! 🍢 4️⃣ Choose well-reviewed accommodations! Don't cheap out, or you'll regret it! 🏨 The scenery in Xishuangbanna is truly breathtaking 🌴, but this trip left me exhausted and disappointed 😔! If I had another chance, I'd definitely go during the off-season to properly enjoy the slow life here. Guys, if you're planning a trip to Xishuangbanna, make sure you do your homework!!! 😭😭😭

👫 Xishuangbanna is truly a charming treasure trove of tourism! Today, I'll share a comprehensive guide to easily explore Xishuangbanna. Don't forget to like and save this post!💖 🚗 Transportation Guide ✈️ Flight: Direct flights to Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport are super convenient, about 15 minutes by car from Gaozhuang. Booking early might get you big discounts~ 🚄 High-speed rail: Many places now have direct high-speed rail access, or you can transfer via Kunming, arriving in about 3 hours. Very convenient travel option🚝 💰 Budget Estimate Approximately 2000 - 5000 RMB per person, depending on personal spending~ - Accommodation: Hostel beds 50 - 100 RMB/night; Characteristic homestays 200 - 500 RMB/night; Luxury resort hotels 500+ RMB/night. - Dining: Street food 10 - 30 RMB/meal; Specialty restaurants 50 - 200 RMB/person. - Tickets: Varies by attraction, e.g., Wild Elephant Valley ~120 RMB, XTBG ~100 RMB. - Transportation: Within city and between attractions, ~50 - 200 RMB/day. 🎈 Must-Visit Attractions 1. Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market in Gaozhuang Xijing. Features various local snacks, handicrafts, and ethnic costumes. Beautiful night lights perfect for photos, plus Dai-style portrait photography (200 - 500 RMB/set). 2. Manting Imperial Garden: Former royal garden of Dai kings with ancient architecture, pagodas, and cultural performances (~40 RMB ticket). 3. Wild Elephant Valley: Habitat of Asian elephants with shows, interactions, and rainforest trekking (~120 RMB with cable car). 4. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: China's richest tropical plant collection with 15 themed zones (~100 RMB ticket). 5. Primitive Forest Park: Features peacock flying shows, jungle adventures, and pristine rainforest scenery (~60 RMB ticket). 🍜 Food Recommendations - Local flavors: Hongyaxiang Dai Cuisine (renowned traditional Dai restaurant); Jianpuzhai Dai Restaurant (authentic Yunnan cuisine); Manhuisuo Yuwanghan Dai Family Restaurant (highly praised authentic Dai food). - Specialty snacks: Bingbingliang (tropical flavors); Mamalao Lao BBQ Sticky Rice (Laotian style); Nanwan Dai Rice Noodles (must-try Dai specialty). - Scenic dining: Thai Coconut Sky (riverside six-nation cuisine); Mekong Riverside Sunset Restaurant (fusion dishes with epic sunsets); Surin Cloud (26th-floor panoramic views). 🏠 Accommodation Picks - Luxury: Xishuangbanna Jize Wanda Vista Resort (private pool villas in rainforest setting). - Family-friendly: Xishuangbanna InterContinental Resort (Dai palace-themed); Crowne Plaza Resort (kids' paradise); Pullman Resort (ideal for families). - Scenic: River View Hot Spring Hotel (Mekong frontage near night market); Chufan River View Hotel (infinity pool with sunset views); Shawanli Sunset Hotel (stunning nightscapes close to night market). #XishuangbannaTravelGuide #XishuangbannaFood #XishuangbannaAttractions

✈️Xishuangbanna Ultimate Experience Guide: Three Days Are Simply Not Enough to Play!🏝️ ✈️Landing at Gasa: As soon as you get off the plane! 🏨Hotel Location at Water Splashing Square: The front desk ladies are super nice, accompanying you via WeChat throughout! The whole house is equipped with Xiaodu smart devices, very convenient. 🚶‍♀️Step outside to the local treasure riverside night market! Just a few steps downstairs to reach the magic Dai Di Bar🔥! If you prefer quiet, stay near Water Splashing Square; if you love lively scenes, go straight to stay inside Starlight Night Market! 🍽️Food Hits at Starlight Night Market! All the popular spots on Xiaohongshu checked in: Chunwuli: A must-go TOP1! Thai chefs in charge, super authentic Thai food~📱Offline number distribution starts at 4 PM, online number grabbing at 4:10 PM! (Too slow and you’ll regret it… a few minutes late and you’ll be at table 200💔) Closes at 9 PM, only two orders of grilled shrimp per table? Big mistake! Chunmei Rice Noodle Stall: Numbers available both online and offline! Closes at 9 PM, perfect for rice noodle lovers🔒! Portions are delicate, try several bowls without regret! Wantai: A hidden gem for simple meals! No queues during meal times? The storefront looks like a tea house, but they also have big dishes like fish wrapped in vegetables! The fish is fried super crispy and not oily! Paluda is a local legend, dessert lovers will be ecstatic! Mamalao: The perfect breakfast before catching a flight! Sour long beans + eggplant are forever favorites! Great value for money, one serving is filling! The 2 yuan Lao coffee is pure joy! The Night Market itself: Lots of snacks + unique handicrafts, perfect for souvenirs! Many photo studios, compare carefully before choosing! 📸 Didn’t get to shoot this time… wait for me next time! 🛵Transportation Magic: Shared electric scooters! The city isn’t big, small electric scooters are unbeatable! But!! Wear sun-protective clothing + apply sunscreen heavily, sunburn warning!⚠️

Day 1: First Encounter with the Rainforest · The Magical Collision of Buddhist Temples and Night Markets 【The Buddhist Kingdom Secret in the Morning Light】 Mengle Grand Buddha Temple: Climb 3,000 steps to overlook the panoramic view of Jinghong, where golden rooftops, white pagodas, and Thai-style architecture blend harmoniously, experiencing the solemnity of Theravada Buddhism and Southeast Asian charm. Manting Park: Stroll through the Dai King’s royal garden, where white pagodas, ironwood forests, and dancing peacocks create a picturesque scene, and listen to the millennium-old legend of the “Garden of Souls.” 【Afternoon Awakening of Dai Flavors】 Dai Bamboo House Lunch: Near Manting Road, savor lemongrass grilled fish, pineapple rice, and pounded chicken feet, with the sour and spicy Dai flavors instantly awakening your taste buds. 【The Starry Night under the Nightfall】 Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Starlight Night Market: A dazzling night market by the Mekong River, with thousands of stalls illuminating Southeast Asian style. Hunt for handmade Dai pottery, elephant wood carvings, nibble on freshly cut mango, and enjoy a cup of Laotian iced coffee. Climb the Great Golden Pagoda to overlook the lights like stars, resembling the magical world of Spirited Away. Day 2: Rainforest Wilderness · The Poetry of Living with Nature 【The Rainforest Pastoral Song of Wild Elephant Valley】 Wild Elephant Valley Exploration: Hike along the elevated walkway and encounter wild Asian elephants drinking and playing; participate in the “Rainforest Elephant Herding” project, walking with elephant mothers and calves through the jungle, feeding and interacting to feel the warmth of life. Butterfly Garden and Orchid Garden: Tropical ecological landscapes with fluttering colorful butterflies, capturing the most brilliant colors of spring. 【The Fantastic Drift in the Plant Kingdom】 Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: Ride an electric cart through the West Zone’s exotic flower garden, check in at the giant water lily pond “floating on water”; venture into the East Zone’s primeval rainforest to witness strangler figs, aerial gardens, and other rainforest wonders. 【Dai Village Night Talk】 Dai Ethnic Water Splashing Carnival (Ganlanba): Change into colorful tube skirts, join the water-splashing battle, washing away fatigue in the joyful splashes; visit stilted bamboo houses, watch Dai brocade weaving, and listen to the stories of the palm-leaf scriptures. Day 3 (Optional): Cultural Immersion · Slow Time on the Edge of the Rainforest 【The Primitive Pulse of Jino Mountain Village】 Jino Mountain Village: The last officially recognized ethnic minority settlement in China, participate in Jino dance at Sunshine Square, taste bamboo tube roasted meat and wild vegetable soup, and savor the flavors of the mountains and fields. 【The Pastoral Poem of Mengzhe Town】 Manzhang Village Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience: Make Dai pottery by hand, stroll through ancient tea forests, visit Daiyuan fragrant rice factory, and taste the sweetness nurtured by the land. Mengbang Swan Lake: Cycle amid lake and mountain scenery, capturing the tranquil moment of egrets skimming the water surface. Travel Tips 1. Transportation: Attractions are scattered; it is recommended to charter a car or join a day tour (about 300-500 RMB/day); taxi starting fare in the city is 8 RMB. 2. Accommodation: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Cluster of homestays with vibrant nightlife (recommended “Tropic of Cancer Lake View Hotel”). Inside Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area: Choose rainforest treehouses to wake up to bird songs and mist. 3. Food Map: Must-try: Dai barbecue, sour bamboo shoot chicken, beef rice noodles, and Paoluda. Recommended restaurants: Yanhanliu Barbecue, Liming Dai Flavor Restaurant. 4. Notes: Prepare sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and umbrella for the hot and humid climate; For water-splashing activities, bring waterproof phone bags and spare clothes. Xishuangbanna is the last oasis on the Tropic of Cancer and a place where diverse cultures coexist. Whether it is the wild call deep in the rainforest, the lively atmosphere rising from the night market, or the devout whispers beneath the pagodas, there is always a way here to let you shed your fatigue and reconcile with nature, culture, and yourself. “Banna without winter is always waiting for a passionate encounter.”

📢1. Chinese Academy of Sciences Tropical Botanical Garden — "Disneyland of the Plant Kingdom" Imagine this: you walk into a place where even the cacti are taller than you. Here, trees walk (strangler figs), flowers explode (bomb fruits), and giant water lilies that might stick to you anytime (if you weigh under 80 jin, you can sit on them and pretend to be a fairy/prince). How to play: - Identify plants by day and catch fireflies by night. Bring a magnifying glass and pretend to be a tropical Sherlock Holmes. - Beware of the "Blood-Sealing Tree" (it’s really poisonous), but don’t panic—if you don’t bite it, it won’t bother you. 2. Wild Elephant Valley — The 9-to-9 clock-in spot for elephants Truth is, this is the slacking sanctuary for Asian elephants, but they might understand workplace philosophy better than you—eating enthusiastically during performances and strolling as slowly as traffic jams. Must-try: - Walk the skywalk to spy on elephants bathing. Try not to laugh, or the elephants might disdain you with a trunk flick. - Elephant riding? No way. Now it’s trendy to walk alongside elephants. After all, why make life harder for fellow workers? 🟢💡Fun fact: The wild elephants here are actually homebodies. Whether you encounter one depends on fate—better burn some incense in advance (just kidding). 3. Gozhuang Xishuangjing + Starlight Night Market — Dai-style city that never sleeps Persona: A Buddhist-style fresh vibe by day, a barbecue stall runaway prince/princess by night. How to: - Rent a set of Dai clothes (average 50 yuan) to instantly blend in, but beware of tourists stopping you to ask, "What time does the Peacock Princess get off work?" - Night market must-eats: sour and spicy pounded chicken feet (the most beaten-up dish) and Paoluda (the submarine of milk tea). 🟢🔔Soul question: Why can you still squeeze in a serving of mango sticky rice at the night market even when you’re full to the throat? 4. Manting Park — The Dai king’s backyard garden and your photo backdrop Essence: Every plant here is declaring, "This is my kingdom, take photos freely." Hidden mission: - Find the golden pagoda of the Grand Buddha Temple and pose like Li Tianwang holding a pagoda for merit points +1. - Join the bonfire party at night and dance with Dai girls and guys. If your moves are awkward, just switch to square dance mode automatically. 🟢📢Friendly reminder: Don’t make wishes to the elephant statue—it might just give you an elephant-style eye roll 🙄😅 5. Dai Villages — A large-scale anti-competition scene Insight: Experience the Dai people's life philosophy—living in bamboo houses, eating jackfruit, and taking life slow. Taboos: - Don’t casually touch the rooftops (it’s said to take away your luck unless you want villagers chasing you to feed you jackfruit). - Learn a couple of Dai phrases: "Sao Doli" (beautiful girl), "Mao Doli" (handsome guy), but don’t shout them randomly or you might get claimed and taken home. 📜 Ultimate survival guide: - Weather: Tropical passion with four seasons in one day—spring in the morning, summer at noon, and winter instantly when it rains. - Mosquito protection: The mosquitoes here might be special forces of the insect world. Spray mosquito repellent thoroughly until it soaks in. - Water Splash Festival: If you catch it, silently pray "Getting wet is minor, saving face is major," or just join the "If you don’t splash, we’ll extort you" team. Summary Xishuangbanna is a place where you can be a botanist by day, a night market food king by night, and occasionally get mocked by elephants. 🔥 Call to action: Buy your tickets now, no more hesitation—the jackfruits are about to be eaten by monkeys!

📍Store name: Dai Yu Kitchen Hui Yunnan Dashan Cuisine 🚗Address: No. 218, Building 39, Xishuangjing Jingzai Village, Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna (near Starlight Night Market) 💰Average per person: 50-100 (super value for money!) I really have to blow this restaurant! Surrounded by green plants, bamboo woven chandeliers, log tables and chairs, the atmosphere directly pulls full! The best part is their independent river view private room. Sitting by the window in the evening, you can have a panoramic view of the sunset over the Yangtze River. One photo is a blockbuster📸! 🌿 Suitable for friends gatherings or couples dates, at night you can also see the lights of Starlight Night Market✨! The service is very courteous, the experience is full 💯. @Dai Yu Kitchen Hui Yunnan Dashan Cuisine #Xishuangbanna Food Must-Eat List #Dai Food #Xi Shuang Banna Yunnan Cuisine #Xi Shuang Banna Hand-Packed Rice #Dai Yu Kitchen Hui Yunnan Dashan Cuisine

|||Xishuangbanna is a treasure trove with Southeast Asian flair. 🌴 Tropical rainforests, 👧 Dai culture,🎆 night market vibes, and mouth-watering food make it the perfect short trip destination! This guide covers everything from transportation to attractions to must-try foods, teaching you how to explore Xishuangbanna like a pro! 🚗 Transportation Guide: How to Get There? How to Get Around? Getting There: Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport has direct flights to many cities across China. The high-speed train station (Xishuangbanna Station) is also convenient, with a 4-hour ride from Kunming. Getting Around: Within the Gasa Scenic Area, you can walk or rent an electric scooter (CNY 50/day). For longer distances, consider hiring a car (CNY 200–300/day) or joining a day tour. 🍁 Must-See Attractions: Recommended 3-Day Itinerary Day 1: Classic City Tour Manting Park: The Dai King's Royal Garden, perfect for taking photos in Dai costumes! Wat Pha That Chedi Luang: A magnificent Southern Buddhist temple with free admission. Starlight Night Market: The largest night market in Asia! Opens at 7pm, with Dai costumes, handicrafts, and food stalls galore! Day 2: Natural Scenery Day Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: A kingdom of tropical plants, don't miss the Victoria water lilies and exotic flowers! Wild Elephant Valley: Watch elephant performances (highly recommended for families with kids), and if you're lucky, you might encounter wild elephants. Day 3: Off-the-Beaten-Path Tour Menglun Grand Buddha Temple: Overlook the entire city from the mountaintop, and experience the thrill of the glass walkway! Dai Minority Park: Experience the Water-Splashing Festival (every afternoon at 1:30pm) and enjoy the Dai dance party! 🔥 Foodie's Guide: 5️⃣ Hidden Gems - 1. Chun Wu Li 📍 A109, Mekong River Home, Ganbai Street 🍜 Lemon chicken feet are spicy and appetizing, and mango sticky rice is sweet but not greasy. It's a popular spot, so go during off-peak hours! 2. Dai Wang Fei 📍 Multiple locations in Gasa (the one next to Jinglan Hotel is the most convenient) 🍜 Pineapple rice is steamed in fresh pineapple, and lemongrass grilled fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. You can eat your fill for an average of CNY 60! 3. Dai Wang Fu 📍 Building 10, Jingmeng Village 🍜 A local favorite! Dai-style hand-grabbed rice with 8 side dishes and amazing dipping sauces! The setting features bamboo buildings. 4. Jun Gong Zhu 📍 Building 39, Jingzai Village 🍜 Wild mushroom hot pot is a must-eat during the rainy season! The Tricholoma giganteum and free-range chicken broth are incredibly delicious. Remember to cook it long enough to prevent poisoning! 5. Thai Wang Fei 📍 Building 25, Jingzai Village, Gasa 🍜 A must-visit for Thai food lovers! Tom Yum soup is spicy and flavorful, and the curry crab with bread is amazing. Book in advance for a river view seat! ❤️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls Be careful of scratches when renting Snoopy electric scooters, and bargain down to half price when buying things at the night market! Bring spare clothes for the Water-Splashing Festival, and use sunscreen and mosquito repellent at the botanical garden! Hotel prices rise during peak season (November–April), so book in advance!

After visiting Xishuangbanna, I discovered that April there is stuffy and humid 🥵! During the day, the sun is scorching 🌞 with intense UV rays - without proper sun protection, your skin will peel off in minutes. At night, mosquitoes run rampant, and without insect repellent, you can't enjoy the scenery in peace. Plus, the attractions are scattered, and without good transportation planning, you'll waste all your time on the road! Thankfully I researched thoroughly beforehand - save this valuable guide 👇! Transportation to Xishuangbanna 🚇 ✈️ Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport: Many cities have direct flights. After exiting the airport, a 20-minute taxi 🚕 ride takes you to Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area. Airport shuttles 🚌 also run to various points in the city. If there are no direct flights, you can fly to Kunming Changshui Airport first, then transfer by plane or bus. 🚞 Xishuangbanna Station: Much more convenient since the high-speed train opened! Public buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services are available at the exit, making it easy to reach Manting Park and the Tropical Botanical Garden. During peak season, you might need to queue for taxis, so book one in advance. Accommodation Recommendations 🏠 • Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area: A must-stay! Night markets, restaurants, and bars abound. At night, you can explore the Starlight Night Market, with the Golden Pagoda nearby for amazing photos 📸. Choose from various boutique homestays and luxury hotels, but prices rise during peak season, so book early! • Manlong Feng Area: Close to Mengle Grand Buddha Temple, relatively quiet with good value accommodations, perfect for travelers who prefer tranquility. • Jinghong City Center: Convenient for shopping and transportation with many accommodation options from budget hotels to high-end business hotels, suitable for those seeking convenience. Popular Attractions 🎈 🌴 Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (Chinese Academy of Sciences): Plants flourish in April! Various exotic flowers 🌺 and tropical rainforest landscapes are breathtaking. Be sure to take an electric cart tour and visit the Victoria amazonica pool and hot air balloon viewing platform! 🏯 Manting Park + Grand Buddha Temple: The Dai king's royal garden! The park features large lotus ponds, and the Grand Buddha Temple is magnificently gilded. Wear Dai ethnic clothing for photos 📷 and transport yourself to Southeast Asia in an instant! 🌃 Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market: The largest night market in Southeast Asia! Various specialty snacks, handicrafts, and Dai-style barbecue fill the air with delicious aromas. The night view of the Six Countries Floating Market is breathtaking, and you can experience Trip Moments in Dai clothing! 🐘 Wild Elephant Valley: If you're lucky, you might see wild Asian elephants! You can visit the elephant school, watch elephant performances, and take the aerial cable car through the tropical rainforest. 🛕 Dai Ethnic Park: Experience authentic Dai culture! Watch water splashing performances 💦, visit Dai bamboo houses, taste Dai cuisine, and enjoy the festive atmosphere of "daily water splashing festival"! Popular Foods 🍜 🍍 Dai-style BBQ: Wrapped grilled chicken tendons, lemongrass grilled fish, grilled pork belly... with secret dipping sauces that are irresistibly fragrant! Wash it down with a Paoluda drink to cut through the richness. 🐔 Lemongrass Grilled Chicken: Crispy on the outside, tender inside, full of lemongrass fragrance. The chicken bursts with juice when torn apart, and you can find authentic versions at street-side shops! 🥥 Coconut Jelly: Bouncy jelly with fresh coconut meat, sweet and refreshing - perfect for cooling down in hot Xishuangbanna! 🍛 Pineapple Purple Rice: Soft, glutinous purple rice paired with sweet and sour pineapple creates a rich texture and is a specialty staple on Dai dining tables. 🍵 Laotian Iced Coffee: These bagged coffees are Instagram-worthy with rich, smooth flavors and various options - a night market essential! ⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls: 1️⃣ Sun protection is crucial! Sunscreen, sun hats, and sunglasses are all essential! 2️⃣ Carry insect repellent to prevent mosquito bites 3️⃣ Negotiate photo prices at the Starlight Night Market in advance to avoid scams 4️⃣ Attractions are far apart, so consider hiring a car or joining a day tour Keep this guide handy and embark on your tropical adventure in Xishuangbanna! Let's go 🚀!

Go to Banna on May Day! This trip was really fun for three days (with guide) - If you want to experience a different kind of tourism, you really have to come to Banna! I would like to call it my second home! ! ! I feel really comfortable every time I come here, and the food, drink and fun are all great! - Day 1: 👉In the morning: The first stop is to rush to the "Sky Pleasant Paragliding Base". Under the blue sky and white clouds, overlooking the rainforest from a unique perspective, experience the thrill of adrenaline rush, and take photos with the coach after landing, harvesting an unforgettable memory. 👉Noon: Find a local shop and try the specialties of Banna, such as pounded chicken feet and roasted chicken. They are sour, spicy and refreshing, and will instantly whet your taste buds. Afternoon: Come to "Tishe SPA" and enjoy a full body relaxation massage to drive away the fatigue of the journey and recharge your energy for the next trip. 👉Night: Stroll through Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, where the lights are brilliant and the buildings are full of exotic style. Visit the specialty shops, enjoy the wonderful street performances, and feel the vitality of Banna at night. the next day: 👉Morning: Come to the Wild Elephant Valley and participate in close interaction activities with elephants, feed them, take photos, feel the cuteness of elephants up close, and watch elephant performances with constant laughter. 👉At noon: Enjoy a sumptuous Dai-style hand-pulled rice, with a variety of delicacies gathered on one plate. Everyone sits together and eats with their hands, experiencing a unique way of dining. 👉Afternoon: Go to Manting Park, change into Dai costumes, take photos at the white pagoda, pavilions and other scenic spots in the park, as if you have traveled to the secret land of the Dai people, order a drink at the Royal Elephant Cafe and enjoy a leisurely time. 👉In the evening: Taste a variety of snacks at the night market by the river, such as grilled tofu, grilled milk fan, etc., and enjoy the night view of the Lancang River while eating, which is very comfortable. Day 3: 👉Morning: Come to "Thai Fei Thai Panoramic Restaurant" and enjoy Thai delicacies. Every dish is full of rich Southeast Asian flavor, which makes people aftertaste endlessly. 👉Afternoon: You can go to the flower garden to admire various beautiful tropical flowers and feel the splendor of nature. 👉In the evening: Go up to the rooftop of "Aisha Bay", order a table of delicious food, chat with friends, taste delicious food, take photos full of atmosphere, and leave the best impression of Banna in the alternation of sunset and night view.

✨Pre-Trip Preparation 1️⃣ Sun and Mosquito Protection: Xishuangbanna has strong UV rays, so sunscreen, sunglasses, and sun hats are essential! There are many mosquitoes in the tropical rainforest, so carry insect repellent (from personal experience, wearing long pants is safer). 2️⃣ Clothing: Mainly summer clothes, bright-colored dresses + scarves make for better photos! Temperature difference between morning and evening is small, so a light jacket is sufficient. 3️⃣ Medications: Anti-diarrhea medicine, cold medicine, allergy medicine, motion sickness pills (many mountain roads), and waterproof shoe covers for the rainy season. 🚗Transportation and Accommodation ✅ Charter Car: Attractions are scattered, so a chartered car is most convenient! 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations: - Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Concentration of Dai-Thai style homestays, walking distance to the Starlight Night Market, great for photos! - Near Water Splashing Square: Good value for money, locals often visit the riverside night market, more authentic street food. 🌟Must-Visit Attractions 1️⃣ Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market! Must take photos of the Golden Pagoda night view + Dai costume photoshoot 📸, eat hand-pulled rice, pounded chicken feet, and Paluda until you're stuffed. 2️⃣ Manting Park + Central Buddhist Temple: The Dai King's royal garden, wear Dai clothing for royal-style photos! The Central Buddhist Temple is free, its golden splendor instantly transports you to Southeast Asia. 3️⃣ Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: 5A-rated attraction, giant Victoria water lilies, firefly night tour (limited to April-August)! East district rainforest hiking is super healing. 4️⃣ Wild Elephant Valley: Take the cable car for an aerial view of the rainforest, occasionally encounter wild elephant herds (higher probability in early morning/evening). 5️⃣ Dai Ethnic Village: Water splashing carnival + ancient village exploration, experience authentic Dai culture. 6️⃣ Boruo Temple: Photogenic pure white pagoda, bathed in golden light at sunset, sacred and dreamy (note: dress conservatively). 🍍Food List 🔥Night Market Snacks: Lemongrass grilled fish, pineapple rice, tofu with sauce, coconut jelly, Laotian iced coffee. 🍴Popular Restaurants: - Xishuangbanna Thai Princess Panoramic Restaurant: Starry ceiling + Tom Yum Kung soup, maximum ambiance. - Aisha Bay: Riverside sunset restaurant, same as Mao Xiaotong's choice, must order Thai-style sour and spicy fish. - Manfeilong Roast Chicken: Recommended by locals, crispy outside and tender inside roast chicken, amazing with sticky rice! ⚠️Pitfall Guide 1️⃣ Ticket Traps: Drivers might quote inflated prices for tickets to Jino Village, Mengle Grand Buddha Temple, etc. Check group-buying prices in advance. 2️⃣ Electric Carts: Recommended for the large Botanical Garden and Wild Elephant Valley areas, but Manting Park can be explored on foot. 3️⃣ Photo Shoots: Choose studios by checking their customer photos, bringing your own makeup is more economical! 📅3-Day Itinerary Recommendation Day 1: Manting Park → Central Buddhist Temple → Starlight Night Market (night photography + food) Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley → Primitive Forest Park (peacock release) → Riverside Night Market Day 3: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden → Dai Ethnic Village (water splashing experience) 💡Tips: During the Water Splashing Festival in April, it gets extremely crowded, so book accommodations in advance! Traveling during off-peak seasons is more economical~

Xishuangbanna is truly a place full of tropical charm 🌴! It's spring-like all year round, with lush rainforests and rich ethnic culture. Coming here feels like visiting Southeast Asia, with new experiences everywhere. Must-visit attractions 🏞️: 1. Manting Park: Once the royal garden of the Dai king, now a beautiful scenic spot for everyone to enjoy. 2. Wild Elephant Valley: A chance to see wild Asian elephants 🐘 and watch elephant performances. 3. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Various exotic flowers and plants that will broaden your horizons. 4. Dai Ethnic Park: Learn about Dai culture and customs, and participate in Water Splashing Festival activities 💦. 5. Jinghong Golden Pagoda: A dazzling golden Buddhist pagoda that's particularly magnificent. 6. Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area: Home to the Starlight Night Market, which is very lively at night with various snacks and handicrafts. 7. Jinuo Village: Experience Jinuo ethnic culture and taste their specialty foods. Food recommendations 🍜: • Dai-style BBQ: Grilled fish, chicken, and meat - everything tastes amazing. • Nanmi: Essentially cold mixed dishes, sour and spicy, very appetizing. • Pineapple rice: A perfect combination of sweet pineapple and sticky rice, delicious. • Bamboo tube rice: The fresh scent of bamboo mixed with the aroma of sticky rice, very special. • Dai-style hot pot: Sour and spicy hot pot with rich ingredients and unique flavor. Transportation 🚗: Transportation in Xishuangbanna is quite convenient, with buses and taxis in Jinghong City. For more distant attractions, you can hire a private car or share rides. Accommodation 🏨: I recommend staying in downtown Jinghong for convenient travel and dining. There are also many hotels and guesthouses near Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area, close to the Starlight Night Market for evening strolls. Tips 💡: • UV rays are quite strong in Xishuangbanna, remember to protect yourself from the sun. • Compare prices at different shops when buying souvenirs to avoid being overcharged. • When trying local food, start with small portions in case you're not used to the flavors.

Going to Xishuangbanna in May? This guide will make your trip even more exciting than the Water Splashing Festival! Melting Heat Warning: Xishuangbanna in May enters sauna mode, so consider sunscreen your best friend (just kidding). Even at 8 AM, you'll feel the sun's enthusiastic greeting. Recommended visiting hours: 7-11 AM and after 4 PM. Must-Visit Attractions: 1. Wild Elephant Valley: Sit in the front row for elephant shows (trust me, I learned the hard way after getting sprayed by an elephant trunk) 2. Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: Consider wearing green to blend in like a rare plant 3. Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area: Go at night! When the lights come on, you'll be the star of your social media 4. Manting Park: Rent Dai ethnic costumes for photos, 50 yuan per set will get you 999+ likes Foodie Guide: - Must-try: Pineapple rice (sweet enough to question your life choices), lemongrass grilled fish (so good you'll want to move here) - Avoid: Insect feast (a game for the brave; psychological counseling may be needed afterward) - Hidden menu: Green mangoes with chili powder from the market, tangy enough to make your soul leave your body Accommodation Tips: Guesthouses near Gaozhuang offer the best value, but the soundproofing might let you hear neighboring couples' whispers. For peace and quiet, choose Wanda Resort, though your wallet will cry. Transportation Advice: Local taxis are cheaper than Didi, but drivers might use Dai language for navigation. Remember to say "Driver, please speak Mandarin!" Ultimate Reminder: Pack plenty of extra clothes! Taking three showers a day is standard (don't ask how I know—lessons learned from sweat). Final Warning: Never wear black clothes when going out. Don't ask why I know (from someone who got so hot they wanted to strip down).

**0:00-0:05 [Eye-catching Opening]** - Aerial shots: Starlight Night Market's dazzling lights + panoramic view of Dai golden pagoda - Pop-up caption: "This is where 'Where We Are Going' was filmed!" **0:06-0:12 [Must-visit Attractions]** - Quick cuts: 👉 Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden's Victoria Pond (fun shots of children standing on giant lily pads) 👉 Wild Elephant Valley Elephant School (interactive moments with elephant trunks) 👉 Manjing Park Royal Garden (slow-motion twirling in Dai costumes) **0:13-0:20 [Food Highlights]** - Close-up shots: 🍍 Dripping spicy sauce on pounded chicken feet 🍢 Sizzling lemongrass grilled fish on charcoal 🥥 Slow-motion pour of coconut milk in Pauluda dessert **0:21-0:28 [Unique Experiences]** - Live footage: 🌿 Mengyuan Paradise rainforest hiking (thrilling creek climbing + tree rappelling scenes) ✨ Manyuan Village "Where We Are Going" Mushroom House photo spot 🏺 Dai village pottery making/water splashing experience **0:29-0:35 [Practical Tips]** - Quick text flashes: ✔️ Book rooms 3 months ahead for April Water Splashing Festival! ✔️ Night market photo package for CNY199 has hidden costs ✔️ Wear anti-slip creek shoes for rainforest hiking **0:36-End [Interactive Ending]** - Shot: You making a prayer gesture toward sunset (Dai blessing pose) - Caption: "What do you want to experience most in Banna? Tell me in the comments!" --- ### **📝 Detailed Guide (Can be used as voice-over script)** **🚗 Transportation Guide** ▪ Direct flight to Jinghong Gasa Airport, or transfer via Kunming (cheaper) ▪ City taxi starts at CNY8, recommend hiring a car for distant attractions (about CNY300/day) **🏨 Accommodation Recommendations** 1. **Gaozhuang Xishuang Area**: Convenient for night markets, CNY200-500/night 2. **Wanda Mandarin**: Private villa pools, CNY1,500+ 3. **Dai Village Homestays**: Mandiu Village etc., authentic experience **📅 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary** **Day 1: First Taste of Exotic Culture** - Morning: Manjing Park + Central Buddhist Temple (photo shoot in Dai costume) - Afternoon: Dai Park water splashing activities (two shows at 13:30/15:30) - Evening: Starlight Night Market (most beautiful after 19:00) **Day 2: Rainforest Adventure** - All day: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden (West area for photos + East area primitive rainforest) - Night tour: Book firefly watching at Botanical Garden (magical!) **Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley + Hidden Villages** - Morning: Wild Elephant Valley elephant care (CNY298/person, walk with elephants) - Afternoon: Manyuan Village for Dai paper making/Manzhang Village for pottery **Day 4: Final Adventure** - Mengyuan Paradise light hiking (6km water trail + rainforest feast) **🍍 Food Map** ✔️ **Wantai**: Pauluda, coconut ice cream ✔️ **Manfeilong Roast Chicken**: Stuffed for CNY50/person ✔️ **Riverside Night Market**: 30% cheaper than Starlight Night Market **⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls** ❌ CNY199 night market photo package has extra makeup/editing fees ❌ No wild elephants at Wild Elephant Valley! Book elephant care experience in advance ❌ Room rates triple during April Water Festival, September low season is better value