Top 10 Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna

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王晋德

Visiting the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences March 21, 2025, 14:51. The weather was very pleasant during the visit to the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences. Dipterocarpaceae plants are mainly distributed in tropical Asia and are representative tree species of Southeast Asian tropical rainforests, comprising 15 genera and 580 species. The 13 species from 5 genera distributed in China are all listed as nationally protected rare and endangered plants. The Dipterocarp Garden covers an area of ​​approximately 6.7 hectares and has collected and preserved all species from my country and some species distributed in Southeast Asia, making it a very valuable Dipterocarp Garden.

Anonymous user

It's worth a visit; my parents said it's better than Wild Elephant Valley and the Forest Park. It's suitable for seniors, not tiring at all, and the scenery is beautiful—no wonder it's called the Imperial Garden. I agree. The round-trip cable car ride to Wild Elephant Valley is a bit expensive, mainly because you don't see much. It takes over an hour.

233***65

I opted for the entrance ticket plus rainforest elephant grazing package, and it was great. It included rainforest elephant grazing, giving me the opportunity to interact with Asian elephants. Although the time was a bit short, walking with elephants in the rainforest was a unique experience. The park management was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. The route was also very convenient; there's a direct tourist bus from Gaozhuang, and the tour guide on the bus was very helpful, explaining important information and there were no hidden costs. Thumbs up!

Elsie 丁

Overall, it was great. It would have been even better if the electric carts could be used for round-trip transportation; going up the mountain was too tiring. We originally planned to watch the peacock release before participating in the activities, but we were lucky to see the peacocks displaying their plumage on the way down! The jungle trek (Section A) was a bit pricey, but the kids had a lot of fun. They even fed the monkeys and saw the Tyndall effect, which we explained to them.

💕金木楠💕

Yunnan's hospitality is ingrained in its DNA. It's so beautiful and fun! We happened to catch the Water Splashing Festival, and joining everyone in the fun was incredibly enjoyable! Dai clothing and water splashing equipment are available for sale nearby, and there's also plenty of delicious food to enjoy! The Dai Park is quite large, with many Dai villages integrated into one. Be sure to plan your visit carefully, as you won't be able to visit many areas after closing time!

M22***26

Friends, when you come to Xishuangbanna, don't just focus on the Starlight Night Market! I just hiked the newly opened rainforest trail in Jinuo Mountain last year. Six hours of hiking, and my phone's photo album was completely full! Wading through the clear stream in rain boots, you could pick up any stone in the water and smear it on your face. There are swings at the beginning and middle, but the ones in the rainforest are even more thrilling. Swinging across the water so close to the surface, your screams were swallowed by the rainforest! No need for filters in the photos! A special shout-out to our local Jinuo guide! A "walking encyclopedia": This flower spider used to make me jump three meters, but now I actually find it kind of cute; he even pulled out his own sour ants and urged us to eat them alive—they were so sour and addictive, and it was hilarious to see those who were too scared to try them grimacing at others! The last part was simply divine! Climbing up the natural stream, grabbing vines and stepping on stones, it was a real-life wilderness survival game, but the guide was there the whole time, making it super reassuring! Having a picnic at a rest stop along the way and listening to the tour leader tell ancient stories of the Jinuo people is a much better experience than just visiting tourist attractions!

Anonymous user

We could see a large Buddha statue from afar. We went to Manting Park in the morning and then to Mengle Grand Buddha Temple in the afternoon. We took the elevator up; the architecture was very distinctive and felt very sacred. No matter which direction we looked at the Buddha, it felt like he was looking at us with benevolence.

_We***52

The Hopea trees are very tall, but the scenic area isn't very large, and there's not much to see. Any additional activities inside cost extra, like taking photos or drone videos, and the prices are quite high: 40 yuan per photo, 90 yuan per drone video – too expensive! Even as someone from the Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai area, I found it pricey. Considering local prices, it's clearly a tourist trap. 🐶 The scenic area is very small; even the longest path, Philip Trail, is only 2 kilometers long. The entrance fee is already high, and the boat ride is literally just a boat ride; there's absolutely no interesting explanation or scenery to speak of. The main focus is on how great the restaurants at the entrance are – you're paying for advertising! 🤣 But many paid attractions in Xishuangbanna are like this: you feel it's a pity not to go, but you feel it's not worth it if you do. Oh well, at least I saw the towering Hopea trees and the adorable hairy-edged mushrooms earlier, which is some consolation!

yao***ke

The park is small and has a vintage feel. It's very clean, and the security guards are very friendly and patient in answering questions. I suggest adding a toilet seat to the restrooms for the elderly.

不一样的风采778

Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden, a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, is a national science education base, a national patriotic education base, and also the germplasm resource nursery of the Yunnan Provincial Tropical Crops Research Institute. Currently open to the public are the following areas: Leaf Garden, Zhou Enlai Memorial Monument, Science and Technology Exhibition Hall, Tropical Palm Area, Five Trees and Six Gardens, Famous Trees and Celebrities Garden, Egg Garden, Tropical Fruit Germplasm Garden, and Waterfront Flower Area. Visitors can also experience rubber tapping demonstrations, Palm Planet forest trail off-road vehicles, and other related activities.