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Xishuangbanna is an unexpected and charming place, with golden-roofed buildings, dense vegetation, and Dai-style style.
Like Sanya , it is a place with four seasons like summer clear sky, although there is no beach, but it has an exotic style that Sanya cannot reach; And compared with most places in the country, the tourism management is more standardized, whether it is eating, drinking and having fun, it is super cost-effective! In short, it is right to be crazy to plant grass, and I want to give Amway Xishuangbanna to the whole world!
This is probably the most like an outbound travel experience during the period when you can't leave the country......
This time Xishuangbanna is actually included in my month in Yunnan within the itinerary.
Before Banna, I stayed in Dali for a week, but it caught up with the rainy season in Dali , and it actually rained for a whole week, which directly stunned me...... (Refer to the travelogue "Dali in the Rainy Season, There is no wind and snow, but it still amazes the time" https://you.ctrip.com/travels/dali31/3997356.html?isAuthor=true).
After Banna, we went to Tengchong for a week, and although the latitude was similar, the temperature was more than 10°C lower, so that the little girl caught a cold and had a low-grade fever the next day, so we only went to Atami, Heshun Ancient Town and Ginkgo Village. Tengchong is actually quite good, the quality of natural hot springs is definitely top in China, but the experience of Ginkgo Village is really poor, it is so popular that various facilities and scenic spots can't keep up, I hope it will get better~
Sure enough, half a month in Banna is the most nostalgic time. Every day when I open my eyes, there is a blue sky and white clouds, and it is just a gust of wind when it rains on cloudy days, wearing short sleeves is just right, the dense vegetation everywhere, and the clean and tidy city appearance make it difficult not to fall in love with this city.
Xishuangbanna was called "Mengbalanaxi " in ancient times, which means "an ideal and magical paradise", which is probably the longing of every tourist for Xishuangbanna , and it is also the perfect impression left by Xishuangbanna to every passerby.
However, although Banna is beautiful, it is not easy to play, because it is a lush rainforest that is too vast. "Xishuang" means "twelve" in the Dai language, and "Banna" is an administrative unit in ancient times, and one Banna is equivalent to 1,000 acres, so in ancient times, it was a vast territory composed of twelve bannas, and now it is an autonomous prefecture composed of Jinghong City, Menghai County, and Mengla County.
The capital of Xishuangbanna is Jinghong City, which is the most prosperous and lively place in the entire state, especially Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, which is comparable to the first-tier cities in the United States . Most of the scenic spots in Banna are scattered in the urban area and suburbs of Jinghong , and there are many attractions that are far away, such as the unique forest scenic spot at the Taluo port on the border with Myanmar , and the Wangtianshu scenic spot in Mengla on the border with Laos , which takes 2-3 hours by car one way. Therefore, if you want to play Xishuangbanna , this most complete guide must be put away!
ps: During my time in Banna, I suffered from battery cars in scenic spots. Sometimes the scenic spot looks big, but in fact, it is quickly finished walking around; Sometimes the scenic spot is really too big, or there is not much scenery between the scenic spots, and taking a battery car can help the elderly and children save a lot of physical strength. Therefore, this guide will talk about whether it is necessary to buy a battery car after the introduction of the attractions, hoping to be helpful to everyone.
Xishuangbanna Main attractions:
Jinghong The Lancang River in the city and the surrounding
area divides Jinghong into two parts, the two views of Gaozhuang West in the north of the river are the most lively places in Jinghong , the Shwedagon Pagoda and the Starlight Night Market are in Gaozhuang, which is very lively and suitable for playing at night; South of the Lancang River, there are the adjacent Manting Park and the General Buddha Temple, and further south is the Mengle Great Buddha Temple; The attractions in the city are not big, and if you are compact, there is no problem in playing in one day. In fact, the tropical flower garden in the city is also very beautiful, but because it is not very famous, there are not many tourists.
Primitive Forest Park and Mekong Underwater World, Kino Cottage, Wild Elephant Valley, and Manzhang Village are all in the north of the city, which are relatively large scenic spots, and it is not realistic to play in a day. Because the primeval forest park is very close to the city, you can play with the attractions in the city; The remaining three attractions can be made a trade-off, Wild Elephant Valley is highly recommended, Keno Cottage is not cost-effective, I personally prefer Manzhang Village more.
Dai Garden and Manfeilong White Pagoda are south of Jinghong city, and the Dai Garden is nothing special except for the Songkran Festival, and the so-called free performances are also relatively rough; Although the Manfeilong White Pagoda is a veritable ancient pagoda of nearly a thousand years, it is basically abandoned now, and the road is very difficult to walk, so it is not recommended to go.
Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda Temple Recommendation Index: ★★★★
Although it was built only a decade ago, the Shwedagon Pagoda is the most spectacular of all the pagodas in Xishuangbanna . If you are not a believer in Theravada Buddhism, you don't have to go inside to visit, just go around the tower. Because the Golden Pagoda is under the Starlight Night Market, most tourists will choose to play with the Starlight Night Market at night.
Starlight Night Market Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
In fact, Starlight Night Market is the general term for the entire Gaozhuang Night Market, which is composed of the connected Starlight Night Market, the Rush Night Market and the Six Kingdoms Floating Market. This is definitely the best part of Xishuangbanna's nightlife! Not only is it huge, but it is also very clean and tidy, and you can eat, drink and have fun! It's so refreshing to blow the cool night breeze!
Manting Park Recommendation Index: ★★★★
This is the former Dai Wang Imperial Garden and the oldest park in Banna. Although the park has lakes, bridges and landscaping, the scenery is beautiful, but overall it is still relatively small and does not have many highlights. In the evening, there is a performance of " Lancang River • Mekong River" and a bonfire party, and most tour groups will go to see the performance in the evening.
*There are battery cars in the park, but the park area is not large and it is not recommended to ride.
Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple Recommendation Index: ★★★★
This temple is connected to the back door of Manting Park, the area is not large, and even tickets are not charged, but its Buddhist status is the highest in the entire Xishuangbanna , and the incense is naturally very strong, and it is enough to walk down for half an hour.
Mengle Great Buddha Temple Recommendation index: ★★★★★
Although the Great Buddha Temple is an ancient temple, it has been rebuilt in recent years after being damaged, and it is very new as a whole, but the craftsmanship is a bit heavy. It is undeniable that it is worth a visit both in terms of the overall scale of the temple, the status of Buddhism, and the view overlooking the city of Banna from the top of the mountain. And here you can also experience the Songkran Festival and peacock flying, which is very comprehensive.
*There are battery cars in the scenic spot, in fact, there is not much walking, but the whole process is climbing up and down the stairs, if you are with the elderly and children, it is recommended to ride.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden Recommendation Index: ★★★★
This is a spot that I like very much, there are few tours, there are many colorful flowers, and it is very pleasant to walk in the shade of the trees. The overall area here is not large, there is no need to come to check in, and there is no need to take a battery car, it is very comfortable to walk around.
Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park Recommendation Index: ★★★★
This is the closest primeval forest to the city of Jinghong , featuring rainforest scenery, Aiyi villages and peacock flights, as well as a small Songkran festival. The rainforest scenery alone is no different from other forest parks, and the peacock release here is really spectacular, so don't miss it!
*The forest park is a winding mountain road, and climbing is more physically demanding; And there is not much scenery between small attractions, so it is recommended to take a battery car.
Mekong Underwater World Recommendation Index: ★★★
The underwater world at the entrance of Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park is dominated by Mekong aquatic animals and tropical rainforest ecology, and the newly built venue is still good, but the river animals themselves are not as beautiful as the colorful underwater animals, but the various performances in the venue are still quite exciting. If you bring children, you can visit it!
Wild Elephant Valley Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
Wild Elephant Valley is my favorite place in Banna! Although it is a little expensive, you must go to Muxiang, it is definitely a wonderful experience that you can't get anywhere in China! If you don't go to the elephant herding, it is not recommended to go there, if the elephant shows, one is that you can see it in many places, and the other is not recommended from the standpoint of protecting animals; The chance of seeing wild elephants on the wooden plank road is similar to buying lottery tickets, and there are no other characteristics of the scenic spot.
*Don't go on the cable car! It takes more than half an hour one way, there is no special scenery on it, and you have to go back the same way!Bored to the point that we were going to fall asleep on the cable car......
Manzhang Village Recommendation Index: ★★★★
Manzhang Village is a small village that I particularly like, exquisite and quiet, where you can experience various traditional Dai crafts. The people in the village are very simple, no one solicits customers, and it is the meaning of the willingness to come, and providing experience is to earn a material fee. You can catch fresh fish in the small river at the head of the village and grill it, which is especially suitable for taking children to play.
Keno Copycat Recommendation Index: ★
The reason why I gave it one star is because this is the only scenic spot in Xishuangbanna that does not pay half price in the entire Xishuangbanna during a special period, and you are 100 yuan more expensive than the Forbidden City for a ticket of 160 yuan, which is really daring! The key is that the scenic spot claims to focus on the style of the Keno people, but in fact, there is nothing, just a few local houses and a few elderly people wearing national costumes, and then two more performances, and after the performance, it is a link to sell calligraphy and paintings, which is really a bit of a pit.
Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Park Recommendation Index: ★★★
The Dai Nationality Park is the same as the Keno Cottage, it is said that it is contracted by the same performing arts company, and even the routine of selling calligraphy and paintings after the performance is the same, but at least the tickets for the scenic spot are half price. To its credit, the Songkran Festival is quite large-scale, and there are some ancient temples and pagoda trees to enjoy.
*It is recommended to buy a battery car, the individual attractions are far apart, and there is no scenery on the road at all, I fell here, and then I decided to add the part of whether to take a battery car in the strategy!
Menghai County
Menghai is west of Jinghong , and Daluo Port borders Myanmar . There are not many scenic spots in Menghai , basically concentrated in Daluo , including the unique forest scenic spot, Daluo port, and Mengjinglai scenic spot. However, because it is difficult to go to the border during special periods, self-parades are not allowed, so it is recommended to choose a one-day tour with a group; If you parade on your own, you can also pay at the border checkpoint to hire a professional tour guide to accompany you throughout the process. However, policies change at any time, so it is recommended to consult with local travel agencies in detail. Menghai itinerary from Jinghong for a one-day round trip, in fact, there is also a very famous attraction in Menghai County - Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, but it is almost abandoned, and there are no other attractions around, it takes 3-4 hours to make a special trip, and the road is not easy to walk, so it is not recommended to go.
Unique Forest Recommendation Index: ★★★★★
A thousand-year-old banyan tree forms a forest, and the overall look is still very spectacular! There are other trees and some scattered small attractions in the scenic area, such as the No. 220 Boundary Monument, the Octagonal Pavilion during the Kangxi period, the Monument to the Unknown Hero, etc., and you can also overlook the S.M. Shwedagon Pagoda of China-Myanmar Friendship in Myanmar , which is generally very playable.
*The scenic area is relatively large, and there is a distance between the attractions, so it is recommended to buy a battery car.
Daluo Port Recommendation Index: ★★★
It is an ordinary style border building, which cannot be visited or approached during special periods, and can only take pictures from a distance under the words " Daluo Port".
Mengjinglai Scenic Area Recommendation Index: ★★★★
It is a typical Dai traditional village and the filming location of "Where Are You Going, Dad 3", where you can enjoy the Dai architecture, experience traditional handicraft skills, feel the atmosphere of ethnic minorities, and check in at No. 229 Boundary Monument. However, during special periods, the village is relatively depressed, and it is not as popular as Manzhang Village next to Jinghong .
*The village is not too big, so there is little need to take a battery car.
Mengla County
Mengla is southeast of Jinghong and borders Myanmar and Laos at the same time , of which Mohan Port is a first-class port connecting with Laos . Mengla's attractions are scattered, and it is difficult to arrange to visit in one day. Although the Wangtianshu Scenic Area is very close to the Mohan Port, it is not open to tourists as a scenic spot during special periods, so it is basically a one-day group that only goes to Wangtianshu; The rainforest scenery of Mengyuan Wonderland is nothing special, the difference is that there is a karst cave landscape, but because the distance is more awkward, there are few groups to go, and there are very few tourists who make a special trip; Although the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is in Mengla , it is very close to Jinghong , and you can arrange a day trip with the Wild Elephant Valley or the Dai Garden.
Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden Recommendation index: ★★★★★
In addition to the tropical rainforest scenery, there are many exotic flowers and plants in the botanical garden, and the signs are very clear. If you only go to one tropical rainforest park in Banna, then this is the first recommendation. The Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is very large, divided into east and west areas; The East End is wilder and more suitable for outdoor enthusiasts; The West District is relatively well developed and highly playable, and group tours are generally only played in the West District.
*The park is very large, although you can play more carefully without buying a tour bus, but it is really to the extent of breaking your leg.
Wangtianshu Scenic Area Recommendation index: ★★★★★
In addition to enjoying the various wonders of the tropical rainforest, you can also see towering trees more than 20 stories high, and you can also experience the sky corridor built in the canopy of tens of meters high , which is definitely a unique rainforest landscape in China!
*Walking at height and riding a speedboat are not very friendly to the elderly and children, so it is recommended to consider the physical condition of your family before deciding whether to go.
Transportation Recommendation
Xishuangbanna There are too many fun places, If you have enough time, you will definitely have a more thorough free trip, even if you sign up for a one-day tour every day when you arrive in the local area, you can have a lot of fun.
If there are conditions or a lot of people, it is recommended to rent a car or charter a car, most of the roads to the scenic spot are in good condition, the driving time is less than 2 hours, and the parking lot of the scenic spot is almost free, which is really nice.
It doesn't matter if you don't rent a car, Jinghong has transportation through buses and one-day tours to various attractions in the city, and the cost performance is also very high. When I was going to Wangtianshu Scenic Area, I thought it was too tiring to drive back and forth for 6-7 hours, so my family signed up for a one-day group to go, and the overall price was not too expensive to drive with me, and I was not tired!
Jinghong Public transportation in the city is not very convenient, but there are many online car-hailing cars, except for a little bit of difficulty in taking a taxi from the Starlight Night Market at night, it is very convenient on weekdays.
Food Recommendations
I have eaten all over the world, I have to say, Xishuangbanna The Dai cuisine is one of the very few ...... that I don't think is very delicious
Dai cuisine is mainly grilled and fried, dipped in sour and spicy and appetizing Nanmi, which is very unfriendly to children; In fact, there is no problem with the cooking method, and the Nanmi sauce is also very delicious, but probably because of the humidity of the region, both fried and grilled food are very dry, and it is a little choking to eat. There is also raw meat, which is also sour and bitter, which is also difficult to accept. However, Banna still has some very good specialties, as well as a variety of delicious mushrooms and sweet tropical fruits, so be sure to try them!
Chongcai: In Jingpo, there is a saying that "the pounding tube does not make a sound, and the food is not fragrant". A variety of cooked meats and seafood, paired with fresh fruits and vegetables and rich spices and seasonings, are pounded with a wooden hammer in a bamboo tube, which is soft and flavorful, sour and delicious, especially suitable for drinking.
Baoyao: This is also a special cooking method of the Dai people, wrapping food in banana leaves and then roasting it with charcoal, vegetables, mushrooms, river freshness, and meat can all be cooked in this way. The food is not easy to lose moisture and nutrients, and it has the fragrance of banana leaves, which is very delicious.
Grilled fish with citronella: Grilled with local citronella grass tied to the fish. Grilled fish, rich in flavor, spicy and delicious, and tender meat, is an essential dish in Dai flavor.
Mushroom hot pot: How can you not eat mushrooms when you arrive in Yunnan ? Is there any better way to eat it than to cook hot pot?! Take a sip of the mushroom soup pot base that has freshened your eyebrows, and then soak it with black chicken slices and various mushrooms, it's simply delicious!
Pineapple rice: Probably no one will refuse sweet and soft pineapple rice! Half a pineapple is full of soft and smooth glutinous rice, and it is also garnished with a lot of ingredients, with the fragrant glutinous rice and the sweet and sour taste of the fruit, which is super delicious.
Bamboo rice: Glutinous rice is baked in a bamboo tube over a fire, with the aroma of bamboo, the taste is delicate, and the aroma is fragrant. The same method can be used to cook various dishes such as vegetables, meat, river fresh, and even bamboo tubes to make soup!
Laos Iced Coffee: What's more enjoyable than carrying a bag of iced coffee and sipping it while walking at the Starlight Night Market? Laos iced coffee is very suitable for girls, with a sweet taste that is a little lacking for heavy caffeine lovers.
Most of the special Dai flavor rice can taste the most authentic flavor in the Dai family village, in Jinghong City, you can go to the Red Tusk Elephant Dai Flavor Food Garden to taste, not only the taste is good, but the environment is also very good, close to the small courtyard of the Lancang River tributary, take care of a special mood. Manfeilong Roast Chicken is a well-known local Internet celebrity restaurant, and several chains have been opened, but the service and dishes are really a bit unworthy of the name. I also recommend a Laos iced coffee shop called Wantai , this store is open to Beijing Sanlitun, Laos iced coffee is good, but I love the perfume coconut smoothie more, not only the appearance is super high, but also the coconut flavor is also very strong, and the crispy coconut jerky is super refreshing! Girls must not be able to refuse!
Accommodation recommendations
In Xishuangbanna , it is naturally the most convenient to live in Jinghong city, and in Jinghong , of course, it is the best to live in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing! Who can refuse the lively night market downstairs? And all kinds of one-day groups will pick up and drop off tourists in Gaozhuang, and they are usually the last stop!
If you play for a long time, it is recommended to rent a homestay in Gaozhuang West Shuangjing, because there are many vacation houses that are vacant for rent on weekdays, and the cost performance is very high! Our family rented a small three-room room of more than 100 square meters in Jingzhenzhai, and it was only more than 200 days, and it was really comfortable!
If you like high-end and stylish niche resort hotels, you should strongly recommend Xishuangbanna Bodu Senyang Villa Panoramic Resort Inn, in the high mountains of the rainforest Lanshan on the outskirts of Jinghong City, whether it is the environment, rooms, and services are the ceiling of domestic high-end homestays, and the beautiful sisters in "Wife's Romantic Travel" also live here!
If you like magnificent hotels, you must not miss the Mekong View Hotel! Not only do they have luxurious suites, high-end restaurants, tens of thousands of square meters of sky water gardens, and even an art museum in the hotel! There are only a handful of hotels in China that have built themselves into city landmarks!
For hotel owners, Anatara is an irresistible hotel brand. Anantara Resort Hotel Xishuangbanna is a little far away, more than 60 kilometers away from the city, but it is only separated from the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences by a Luosuo River, the environment is naturally good, and it also integrates the quality of Anatara and the unique style of Banna, which is very quiet and comfortable.
Fly from Dali to Banna, Finally saw the long-lost sunshine, full of green, and even the mood became particularly happy.
From the airport, I went directly to the Bodu Sen Oxygen Villa Panoramic Resort Inn, which is built in the villa area on the mountain, overlooking the entire Banna. Playing is not in a hurry, we just want to waste our time in such a beautiful scenery.
Wake up by the chirping of birds, the sun shines into the room, and the breeze stirs the white drapery, A beautiful day in Banna has begun~
The driver uncle of the homestay kindly asked if he wanted to take us to nearby attractions to play, but the future is long, for the little girl, exploring the hotel seems to be a more interesting thing, unexpectedly the peacock she met was chased by her to run around, or soaked in the swimming pool and refused to come out, such a day seems to be happier~
There are a total of 4 hotels in Yunnan , and each of them is very impressive. And this berth in Xishuangbanna is so popular that it is difficult to find a room because of "Wife's Romantic Travel", after all, it is a treasure hotel that makes wives living all over the world admire!
Xishuangbanna Bodu Senyang Villa Panoramic Resort is located on the outskirts of Jinghong City, built on the height of the rainforest Lanshan Mountain, facing the rubber forest, overlooking the Dai Palace, and enjoying a 360-degree panoramic view of the tropical rainforest. Escape from the reinforced concrete jungle and truly find yourself in a breathing forest, surrounded by pleasant scenery, dense forests, clouds and mist, like a fairyland on earth. The hotel blends into this scenery very naturally, enjoying the charm and purity, beauty and comfort of nature without a trace.
Each Bodu hotel has its own auspicious sign, and unlike the galloping horses of Tengchong Bodu, the mascot of Banna Bodu is an elephant. The elephant is homonymous "auspicious" in the local Dai language, and as a symbol of Xishuangbanna , it has a beautiful meaning. The design style is full of the strong style of ethnic minorities; Peacocks, elephants, bamboo weaving, teak, old elm, and masonry commonly used in local villages are all taken from Banna, swimming or resting in the infinity pool, facing a large rubber forest, surrounded by greenery, and taking a picture is a beautiful scenery.
Above and next to the infinity pool are large and small glass observation decks, each with its own wonders. The natural observation deck stretching into the rainforest is like walking slowly into a tropical rainforest surrounded by clouds and mist; The hotel is also equipped with restaurants, coffee, bars, book bars, tea rooms, infinity pools, children's playgrounds and other functional areas, so you don't have to worry about having nowhere to play with your children, whether it is playing happily in the pool, or spending time reading in the book bar, or passing the time in the children's playground, if you happen to encounter a peacock, you can also chase it to explore everywhere, and the whole day will slip through your fingers in leisure.
Xishuangbanna Bodu consists of 3 independent villas with only 20 rooms, but each one is very exquisite! The room is very large, the decoration is simple but not simple, lingering with the aroma of orange blossoms, refreshing; The hardware configuration of the room is directly comparable to that of a super five-star hotel, with smart toilets, electric curtains, Marshall audio, and Dyson hair dryers all standard in the berth! With the slow opening of the smart curtains, the large area of floor-to-ceiling windows brings the entire forest to the eyes; The green fields are in full view, the distant mountains are hazy, and the tip of the nose is haunted by the smell of forest trees, as if living in a natural "forest oxygen bar".Each room is equipped with a private hot spring pool, surrounded by a veil to ensure privacy; soaking in the hot spring pool, accompanied by mountain music, feeling breathing with the whole mountain forest; When night falls, nestled in a lazy sofa, it seems that the stars are within reach; Cross the realm of the clouds and appreciate the beauty of nature.........
There is also a super intimate service of a personal butler, from successful booking to check-in, the whole process of phone or WeChat communication, meticulous. Free airport pick-up, premium soft drinks, welcome fruit plates, good night hot soup, flowers and snacks, every little detail can feel the hotel's hospitality. The breakfast is also rich and exquisite, so don't miss the local specialty Dai rice noodles!
Even if I didn't leave the hotel for two days, I was reluctant to leave and didn't want to check out at all. No wonder the star wives in "Wife's Romantic Travel" are also planted by this treasure homestay!
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Jinghong Manlong Fengmeng Yunnan Rainforest Lanshan Building 51-53
Housing price: 1500 yuan +/night
Although there is a rental B&B in Banna, I always want to experience it when I encounter a hotel I like. In particular, the Anantara Resort Hotel in Xishuangbanna .
Perhaps because I was too confident in my travel experience, I made a fatal mistake ,—— not confirm the hotel location in advance! I thought Banna was not big, and the hotel would not be far away even in the suburbs, but I didn't expect that it was more than 60 kilometers from the city, and there was almost no public transportation! Well, taking a taxi is more than 200 yuan......
right?So I hurriedly rented a car, the road is quite easy to walk, and it takes an hour to drive the highway, which can be regarded as an unexpected episode~
there a hotel that allows you to book for its brand without hesitation?For me, Anatara is the most irresistible hotel brand.
Facing the winding Luosuo River, close to the lush Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, surrounded by primeval forests, Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort has become a leading boutique resort hotel in Xishuangbanna with its colorful humanistic elements, natural scenery and architectural design.
The architectural design of Anantara in Xishuangbanna is more in line with the local Dai Thai style, and also integrates the culture and traditions of local ethnic minorities, including the Kino and Hani ethnic groups. As a niche luxury resort hotel brand that started in Thailand , the design still continues the brand characteristics, there is a doll holding a drum in many places in the hotel, which is the noblest welcome ceremony in Thailand , in the hearts of Thai people, water has a supreme status, if someone passes by the door, you should be very friendly to offer him a sip of water.
This Anantara is like a quiet and elegant garden, surrounded by verdant beauty, exquisite and graceful style and refreshing natural scenery. It is a pure land where people can be intoxicated and forget the world.
The hotel has a total of 103 rooms, including 23 pool villas, the rooms are very antique, inspired by the lush forest, and the surrounding environment is full of greenery. Push open the terrace and feel like you're in a tropical rainforest.
This time our family chose a one-bedroom pool villa to stay in, with a large indoor area of 140 square meters, ingenious wood carving artwork and Dali stone flooring to highlight the luxury in the low-key; The 70-square-meter outdoor garden has become a place for the little girl to hide cats; There is also an oversized private pool, which is designed to keep the temperature so that little girls can play in the water from day to night. Such a beautiful hotel makes people just want to stay comfortably in it and go anywhere!
The hotel is also very complete. There are multiple dining facilities such as lobby lounge, poolside bar, Chinese and Western restaurants, including Asian and international flavors, here you can harvest a memorable trip on the tip of your tongue. The hospitable Dai Family Pavilion offers a wide range of drinks, snacks and drinks, and welcomes guests with a traditional Dai welcome ceremony, and you can enjoy a relaxing afternoon with a gentle breeze blowing over the pool and the Luo Suo River while sipping your favorite cup of coffee from the barista. Named after the Mekong River that flows through the six countries, the Mekong restaurant offers a variety of exquisite cuisines such as Dai, Thai and Chinese, and enjoys a meal in a great table overlooking the Lo Suo River, with an exotic cruise atmosphere.
Of course, Anantara is also one of the most famous spas, from facilities to treatments, integrated into this verdant mountain. The hotel's infinity pool is "seamlessly connected" with the Luo Suo River, and you can listen to the river singing in the breeze; There is also a well-equipped fitness center, a fresh and elegant library, a colorful children's club, etc., which is definitely the best choice for the whole family vacation~
Tips
Address: Menglun Town, Mengla County , Xishuangbanna Prefecture , Yunnan
Province Room rate: 1500 yuan+/night
The location of Anantara, although extremely far from the city, is the same as the Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna The Tropical Botanical Garden is only separated by a Luo Suo River, which is quite convenient to arrange in one day.
It just so happened that a friend happened to work in a tropical botanical garden, so I invited her to accompany me on a trip. Unexpectedly, she turned out to be the "third generation of the garden" here, born and raised in the botanical garden and working here, every corner of the park has her childhood memories, flowers and plants are like treasures to her, and even tell us exactly which tree the jackfruit is particularly delicious. This kind of life is also an enviable one.
Thank you for having her company and let me have a happy day; Because of her story, I also left unforgettable memories of this magical park.
Where in life do we not meet, looking forward to seeing each other again~
The Tropical Botanical Garden of Xishuangbanna , Chinese Academy of Sciences, is more than 60 kilometers away from the city of Jinghong and is located on a gourd-shaped peninsula surrounded by the Luosuo River. In Xishuangbanna , which is densely vegetated, it is not the largest forest park; However, as a botanical garden, it collects more than 12,000 kinds of living plants, has 38 plant areas, and preserves a primitive tropical rainforest with an area of about 250 hectares, which is definitely the largest botanical garden in China , the richest collection of species, and the largest number of plant parks, and it is also a comprehensive research institution and scenic spot integrating scientific research, species conservation and science education.
The Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is divided into two areas, the west area is mainly a botanical garden, with more than 30 classified gardens; The total area of the East District is much larger, with a tropical primeval rainforest of more than 800 hectares, and only two major areas are open to the public, Gully Rainforest and Greenstone Forest . Because the West District is more developed and more enjoyable, most tourists only choose to play in the West District.
Itinerary: Take the tour bus from outside the park, the first stop is the Aquatic Botanical Garden and the Shade Botanical Garden, then walk all the way through the Ethnobotanical Garden (Museum), Palm Garden, Banyan Tree Garden and Exotic Flower Garden, then take a bus to visit the Hundred Gardens, Centigram Garden and Nanyao Garden, get off the bus and walk to visit the Celebrity Famous Tree Garden and the National Tree National Garden, and finally take the bus to the Vine Garden. After the tour, you can choose to take a bus from the transfer station to the park through Baizhuyuan, or transfer to the Green Stone Forest in the East District.
In the [Aquatic Botanical Garden], lotus leaves cover most of the pond. Wang Lian, whose leaves are as big as a cover, lies steadily on the water, and is said to be able to carry a child during the blooming period; The water lilies are relatively small, the lotus leaves float lazily on the water, but the water lilies that collect the petals on time every day bloom just right, against the backdrop of the stone bridge, in the mottled light and shadow, so beautiful that they can be painted, like Monet's "Water Lilies".
In the [Shade Botanical Garden], the quiet and winding stone roads, the shade-loving plants, and the giant trees that shade them, Together, they form a magical scenery in the rainforest;
[Palm Garden] collects nearly 500 species of palm plants, thick trunks, lush branches and leaves, high and low, shading the sky, winding bridges and paths connect pavilions and pavilions, There is a different tropical style;
In [Banyan Garden], all kinds of banyan trees unscrupulously expand their territory, and unique phenomena such as "plate roots", "strangulation" and "solitary trees" abound. It shows the cruel laws of nature that are based on natural selection.
[Garden of Exotic Flowers and Flowers] There are a variety of magical tropical plants that have never been heard of, such as "dancing grass" that dances when it hears the sound, "mimosa" that touches and combines, and "mysterious fruit" that changes the sense of taste ", brought many surprises to the little girl.
[Hundred Gardens] is planted with more than 500 kinds of flowers, most of which are bougainvillea, which are usually used to seeing the red bougainvillea, and the bougainvillea here has a variety of colors, pink and tender are particularly lovely; The wind and rain that can predict rain bloomed warmly, and sure enough, it rained heavily soon; There are also jade leaf golden flowers with leaves like petals, which are collected in three colors: pink, white and red here, which can be regarded as a rare ......
[Celebrity Famous Tree Garden] has trees planted by overseas guests, as well as stone group sculptures commemorating the founder Professor Cai Xitao - "Tree Sea Walk". There are acacia bean trees, you can try your luck to pick a few sea red beans under the trees, as well as dracaena trees and Wangtian trees, and we are also lucky to encounter the rare "iron tree blooming" spectacle.
[National Tree National Garden] The national flowers and fruit trees of many countries around the world are introduced and cultivated, and you can enjoy the interesting scene of various national trees and national flowers competing here without leaving the border. The most memorable thing is the beautiful kapok in bloom, which looks like a pink cloud from a distance, as beautiful as a dream.
[Fujimotoen] is renovated on the basis of the former staff dormitory, and the vines are flying in the park, with various climbing methods such as winding, tendrils, and adsorption. It gives the remaining walls a different kind of beauty.
A day of playing in the Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, not only have you seen so many beautiful or rare plants, but also often encounter a variety of cute insects and animals, and it is also a very lucky thing to be able to take pictures of dragonflies mating up close! And the little girl's happiness was to chase the peacock everywhere in the jungle, to meet a snail, to take care of it carefully, until it was about to leave, and then reluctantly put it back into the grass.
Tips Address: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Mengla County Menglun Town Huludao
Transportation: Drive or go with a group; Or buy a bus ticket for the Botanical Garden at Banna Passenger Station (No. 3 Minhang Road), take the bus to Menglun and Mengla , and get off at Menglun .
Tickets: 80 yuan; children aged 6-18, seniors over 60 years old, and students with valid documents can enjoy half tickets; Children under 6 years old or under 1.2 meters, elderly people over 70 years old and special groups can enjoy free tickets
Tour bus: 50 yuan/person each for East Garden and West Garden, 100 yuan/person for the whole park
Opening hours: 8:00-20:00
Because I drove 60 kilometers from the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences yesterday, I only went around the city today.
Manting Park and the General Buddha Temple are connected, and you can enter the General Buddha Temple from the back door of Manting Park, and the area of the General Buddha Temple is not large, so it is actually the best choice to take a look around the General Buddha Temple when visiting Manting Park.
We went to the General Buddha Temple first, and then went to Manting Park, but fortunately, there are exclusive parking lots in both places, which is quite convenient. The main Buddhist temple is very small, there is no ticket, and it only takes half an hour to visit; Manting Park is not big, in fact, there is no need to take a tour bus, just walk around and finish the tour. There are parrot shows and elephant shows in the park, both of which are free; Although I have always resisted this kind of performance, I can't stand my family's request to see it. Remember to pay attention to the performance time in advance, otherwise you will have to wait a long time if you miss a show~
Xishuangbanna The fame of the General Buddhist Temple is far inferior to that of Mengle Great Buddha Temple. Probably because of the small footprint, or maybe because it does not charge tickets, so it is unprofitable for tour groups, in short, it is an attraction that is easy to miss.
However, "the mountain is not high, if there is an immortal, it is famous"; The reason why it is called the General Buddha Temple is that the word "general" shows its supreme status. This little-known monastery is not only the center of Buddhist worship in Xishuangbanna , but also the highest-ranking Buddhist temple in Xishuangbanna .
The Main Buddhist Temple, which has been rebuilt five times, looks magnificent, but in fact, it has a history of more than 1,000 years, and is said to have been built by two Southern Buddhist monks who came from Myanmar to preach the Dharma in the middle of the seventh century AD. There have been many eminent monks in the past dynasties, but all the more grand rituals or pujas in Xishuangbanna will be held here; It is well-known among Theravada Buddhists throughout Southeast Asia , who regard this temple as a shrine for Buddha worship and a constant stream of pilgrims.
The building of the General Buddha Temple is a typical Theravada Buddhist Dai-style building, with a majestic atmosphere and exquisite carvings. It consists of a main hall, a monk's house, a drum room, etc., and the central Buddhist temple plus a precept hall, a sutra building, and a pagoda. There is an altar in front of the north wall of today's courtyard building, with several Buddha statues, and the walls are painted with the "Buddha's Jataka Sutra".
Although I am not a believer, I can see the splendid Buddhist temple architecture, admire the beautiful carved beams and columns, and feel the pious power of those Buddhists from the heart. It is also a journey of spiritual cleansing.
Tips Address: No. 18, Baji Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Transportation: By car or with a group; Jinghong In the city, take bus No. 3 to Fengqing Garden and walk about 1.6 kilometers, or take bus No. 4 to Minzu Shopping Plaza Station and walk 1.5 kilometers.
Admission: Free opening
hours: 8:00-18:00
Manting Park
Manting Park, located in the city, is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna and has a history of more than 1,300 years. In the past, it was the imperial garden of the Dai king in Xishuangbanna , and in the history of the Dai people, it was a place for the Dai king and the chieftains to play and enjoy the flowers. According to legend, when the Princess of Dai visited the garden, the beautiful scenery attracted the soul of the princess, so it was named Chunhuan Park, which means "Garden of the Soul".
Manting Park has beautiful scenery, not only natural landscapes created by the earth, but also artificially cultivated exotic flowers and garden buildings. and more than 500 well-preserved ancient iron knife forests and vegetation, which are ingeniously combined with natural and artificial, and are a natural village-style park with strong national characteristics.There are 8 areas in the park, including the National Cultural Square, the vine plant area, the tropical orchid garden, the peacock garden, the Buddhist cultural area, and the tree planting memorial area, which reflect the three theme characteristics of "Dai royal culture, Buddhist culture and Dai folk culture".
Entering the gate of Manting Park, tropical tall green plants surround a group of statues of Premier Zhou Enlai, dressed in Dai costumes, holding a water bowl in his left hand and an olive branch in his right,—— This is the scene of Premier Zhou attending the Songkran Festival in the early sixties when Premier Zhou came to Xishuangbanna and Myanmar when the prime ministers were not meeting. On the left side of the bronze statue are two tall linden trees planted by the princess of the Kingdom of Thailand, symbolizing the friendship between China and Thailand .
Further inside, there is an octagonal covered bridge with a Dai style, the lake is covered with lotus leaves, and the slim lotus flowers, which are as beautiful as a picture. It makes people feel a sense of intimacy back to nature.
There is also a slim white pagoda here, because the tower body is white, the spire is very similar to breaking the ground and coming out of the jade shoots, so the Dai people also call it "bamboo shoots", although it has been exposed to the sun and rain, But still beautiful and holy.
The release lake is the most beautiful scenery in Manting Park, you can release animals, feed bait, or take a boat to visit the lake, which is quite a bit of a "royal garden" flavor. Perhaps there are too many tourists who have released too many animals, feeding fish here is definitely a rare "big" scene,—— hundreds of catfish with thick arms gathered in an instant, opening their big mouths with beards to compete for bait, stirring the water surface to crackle, even the overlord swans in the water were far away, for fear of being stirred into this muddy water. The little girl was quite happy to feed, and I was worried on the sidelines, for fear that she would accidentally fall and be "gnawed" by the catfish.
Manting Park also has parrot shows and elephant shows, three times a day; The reason why it is free is that the performance is just a show, and the main purpose is to charge for taking photos with animals. I have always resisted all forms of animal performances, but I can't stand my family wanting to watch them, and it's really pitiful to watch those parrots and elephants perform hard. In addition to animal performances, there are also song and dance performances - the story of Zanha's "Spring Celebration", as well as two release and blessing ceremonies every six days and Sundays.Although all activities are free, if you want to experience them all, you must remember to arrange and plan the time in advance: parrot show, three times a day at 9:50/12:00/15:40, lasting about 10 minutes; The imperial elephant performance is performed three times a day at 10:30/14:50/16:30, lasting about half an hour; The story of Zanha's "Spring Joy" is held from 11:00 to 11:30 every day, and the release and blessing ceremony is held at 11:00/14:00 every Saturday and Sunday. By the way, the park is not big, and there is no need to take a tour bus if you are not in a hurry.
In addition, the evening " Lancang River • Mekong Night" theatrical performance and bonfire party are also in Manting Park, so the park sells tickets separately during the day and night. Tourists who are not interested in various performances during the day can enter the park early in the evening and go to see the performances after a short stroll. However, the tickets for the performance are not cheap, so let's do what we can~
Tips Address
: No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna , Yunnan Province
Transportation: By car or with a group; Jinghong can be reached by bus No. 3 in the city
Ticket: 20 yuan; Children under 1.4 meters and the elderly over 70 years old can be ticketed with valid certificates; 1. Children under 1 meter and the elderly over 80 years old are free of charge with valid documents; Tickets for the performance of " Lancang River • Mekong Night" start from 280 yuan.
Opening hours: 8:00-17:00
It was a ...... of a day of disaster
Because yesterday I went to Manting Park and found that there was no need to take the tour bus at all, and today I arrived at the Dai Nationality Park, and the two old people refused to let me buy the tour bus, for fear of wasting money in vain. As a result, I didn't expect it...... The Dai Nationality Park is not a park at all, but is composed of multiple Dai villages, and the roads are connected in all directions! So we walked along the side of the road in the scorching sun, almost more than 1 kilometer between each station, not only did there be no dense vegetation for shade, but there were still cars whizzing by, which was simply too pitted!
And because I was distracted by looking at my mobile phone navigation to find my way, I didn't pay attention to the bumpy road, and I stepped on the air and directly "hit the street"...... But as a dedicated photographer, although I couldn't find the north, the first thing I did when I sat on the ground was to check if the camera was broken. However, not only did the camera have problems, but there were also multiple bruises on the arms and legs, which was really frustrating! Fortunately, I have always had the habit of adding a lens hood to the lens, but it accidentally saved the lens's life, but the lens hood was stuck.
Later, I limped and continued to trek in the Dai Nationality Park, and I decided to write a guide after I went back, and I must summarize which scenic spots in Banna are suitable for taking the tour bus, so as not to repeat my mistakes.
Minor injuries did not get out of the line of fire, and I was still not absent from the night market in Banna and the newly opened Dai Lantern Exhibition. The lively atmosphere can make people leave all the unhappiness behind!
Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Park
Locals often say that Xishuangbanna is a beautiful green peacock, and the peacock's tail is in the olive dam, The Dai Garden is the most beautiful feather on the peacock's tail.
Located in the southeast of Jinghong City, the Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Park is composed of the five best-preserved Dai natural villages: Manjiang, Manchunman, Manting, Mancha and Manga. The scenery here is beautiful, the folk customs are simple, and it is full of poetry and painting; The exquisite and unique Dai bamboo buildings and ancient pagodas of Buddhist temples are hidden in the green trees, revealing a kind of nature, simplicity and tranquility; The tall and upright coconut trees, bay leaf palms and slim betel nut trees dress up the Dai bamboo building in a particularly enchanting way; Therefore, the Dai Garden is known as the "green peacock feather".
Xishuangbanna The most solemn festival of the Dai family is the Songkran Festival, which is held in the sixth month of the Dai calendar (April 13-18); In the Songkran Square of 10,000 people in the Dai Nationality Garden, you can feel the lively scene of the Songkran Festival every day. There are two water splashing sessions in the Dai Nationality Garden every day: the first one at 13:30 and the second at 15:30; Not only does it have Dai dances and auspicious elephant openings, but you can also share the festivities of the water-splashing carnival with the local Dai villagers, you only need to change into local costumes and take a small basin to join the excitement of splashing water, splash whoever you like, accept the good wishes of the locals, and "splash the whole body, happiness for life".
In the Mengbala Naxi Song and Dance Theater, not far from the Songcast Square, you can enjoy large-scale Dai song and dance performances, peacock dance, wax strip dance, long armor dance, etc., which have a unique ethnic style. There are two song and dance performances a day, at 10:30 and 14:30 respectively; Although the cost is included in the ticket, it is really not good-looking, the commercial atmosphere is far greater than the artistic atmosphere, not only can only consumption sit in a closer area, but also after a short performance, the calligraphy and painting peddling link begins. It's really boring, so don't watch it.
In contrast, the ancient temple is more interesting. Manchun Man Ancient Buddhist Temple is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna , with a history of more than 1,400 years, and is said to be the first Buddhist temple built after Buddhism was introduced to Xishuangbanna . Manchun Manchun Buddhist Temple is famous in Southeast Asia , where monks and believers from neighboring countries gather for worship and chanting during major Buddhist events every year. Therefore, the incense here is vigorous, and the ethereal incense and the chanting sound of the little monk add a touch of tranquility and mystery. There is also a Buddha statue where you can throw coins, and the little girl is super lucky, and she is actually thrown into the dragon's mouth.
The 1,400-year-old Manting Stupa looks a bit desolate, but the pagoda trees here are an extremely rare natural wonder. Probably a bird is the fault! It stole the seeds of the Bodhi tree, which was regarded as a sacred tree by the Dai family, and discharged the undigested feces to the top of the tower, because the weather in Banna was humid and rainy, suitable for seed germination, and the Bodhi tree, as a kind of banyan tree, had a more developed root system, so it spread from the inside out. The Tabao tree has two at the temple gate, while the largest one is next to the princess well in the temple's backyard; Perhaps tourists only look at the Ta Bao tree at the door, the inaccessible backyard floor is covered with soft lichen, the decadent desolation and the vigorous vitality of the trees are reminiscent of the big banyan trees of Ta Blon Temple in Siem Reap , full of mystery and awe. The only regret is that there are too many mosquitoes here, and I only took a few pictures in a hurry and was bitten by several large bags.
If you are not in a hurry, you can also find a Dai homestay in the Dai Nationality Garden to live in, experience the hospitality etiquette of the Dai family, drink slowly, and taste carefully. The scenery and charm of the Dai family are integrated into this dish, one meal and one night.
Dai Garden is the soul of Xishuangbanna .Landscapers say that the Dai Garden is a model of courtyard gardens; Historians say that the Dai Nationality Garden is a living national history museum; Botanists say that the Dai Garden is the gene bank of the plant kingdom; Writers say that the Dai Garden is a fairyland on earth, and it is a rare peach orchard ...... far away from the busy city
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Olive Dam Dai Ethnic Park
Transportation: Drive or go with a group; You can also take a bus from Banna Passenger Station, take a long-distance bus from Jinghong to Menghan , get off at Olive Dam on the way, and roll the train throughout the day, with a fare of 10 yuan/person; Or take a cruise boat down the river from the riverside wharf in Jinghong City, it takes 2-3 hours one way
Tickets: 45 yuan; School students, children over 1.2 meters, and the elderly over 60 years old, with valid certificates, half a ticket; Children under 1.2 meters are free of charge
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (last ticket sales at 17:00)
The night market is the most charming and charming place in Xishuangbanna . Walking under rows of beautiful oil paper umbrellas, passing by a dazzling array of cute stalls, passing by fragrant exotic food, sipping Lao iced coffee, blowing the gentle evening breeze of the Mekong River, but the food and night market cannot be disappointed.
Although I have been to many cities across the country and even in the world, I was still shocked by the scale of the Xishuangbanna night market, so much so that I wondered if all Banna citizens would set up stalls part-time at night to set up stalls in the night market, otherwise how could there be so many stalls! Perhaps only a place like Xishuangbanna that is like summer in all seasons can give birth to such an amazing night market culture!
The starlight night market, the Rush Night Market and the Six Kingdoms Floating Market on the banks of the Mekong River form the largest and most distinctive night market in the Golden Triangle region. Each street has its own unique style, some are bright lanterns, some are beautiful arches, some are rows of oil paper umbrellas, small stalls are neatly arranged together, standing on the Shwedagon Pagoda and looking down, it is as vast as a sea of stars! At that time , Xishuangbanna was like a green peacock with an open screen, showing her style in the flying streamer, and her charm was not only in the mountains, not only in the mountains and forests, but also in the starry night market.
Starlight Night Market gathers creative vendors from our country's Yunnan , Thailand , Laos , Vietnam , Cambodia and other places, where you can truly feel the rushing culture of the Mekong River Basin. Traditional national costumes with regional characteristics, creative folk crafts with unique ingenuity, and authentic local products from the place of origin, there are 100 reasons to chop your hands here!
Street food with a mix of Southeast Asian specialties is definitely the most unmissable part of the night market.Laos iced coffee is everywhere , the aroma of coffee is just right, almost a must-drink drink when you come to the night market, with a plastic bag of coffee in a straw and drinking while walking, thus starting the most comfortable night market taste journey. Dai-style barbecue everywhere, marinated meat skewers sprinkled with local spices, unique local flavor; Vegetable wrapped fish wrapped in fish and shredded vegetables, plus a little rice noodles, squeezed with a little lime juice, makes people have an endless aftertaste; steaming Vietnamese small roll powder, the thin powder skin is added with rich filling, and then drizzled with special dipping water, the entrance is sour and refreshing, appetizing and satisfying; Egg barada from Thailand , spread into a large piece of egg cake, rolled in salty and sweet various fillings, bite into a soft and chewy bite. My favorite is Dai-flavored pounded chicken feet, which doesn't have to be cooked chicken feet, but can also be chicken breast, palm treasure or beef dried rice, paired with onions, coriander, millet spicy, carrots, crushed peanuts and other fresh ingredients, put them in a stone mortar to mix and mash, and then pair them with rice noodles or rice noodles, sour and spicy and fragrant, just looking at it makes your mouth water.
At the Six Nations Floating Market, you can also take a cruise boat on the river, get close to the Lancang River, which has the reputation of the Danube River in the East, taste the beauty of Southeast Asian art of living, and feel the strong exotic style without leaving the border, and the unique experience is the only one.
If you can catch up with the Loy Krathong Festival in Xishuangbanna , the scenery will be doubly wonderful, accompanied by the performance of gongs and elephant foot drums, the Mekong River is full of krathongs, and the Dai family uses water as a medium to make a wish for peace and joy. In the swaying lights, a couple falls in love with each other, adding a lot of romance to Loy Krathong.
Tips
Address: Jinghong In the Xishuangshuangjing Scenic Area of Gaozhuang in the city, near the Shwedagon Pagoda
Business hours: 18:30-23:00 (there are fewer people before 20:00, and the stalls will close one after another after 22:00).
Although Xishuangbanna The annual Loy Krathong Festival only lasts for three days and ends, However, the " Xishuangbanna Dai Lantern Exhibition", which combines traditional lanterns and Dai cultural elements, will continue until May 2021.
The Dai Lantern Exhibition and the Loy Krathong Festival kicked off at the same time, and the lively float parade, singing and dancing performances and other activities showed the charm of Dai culture, and a group of lanterns full of imagination and creativity were integrated into the Dai culture of Songkran, Loy Krathong and other festivals , rich in Southeast Asian style, creating a colorful and beautiful picture.
The lantern exhibition includes 35 groups of large-scale theme lantern exhibitions, including white elephant infestation, red lotus blooming, peacock dance, luminous pagoda, giant mushroom, 15-meter big fish, 20-meter giant Naga dragon, and 18-meter luminous white pagoda lantern, with a total of 4 major areas. In the space of about 36,000 square meters of Gaozhuang West Shuangjing Riverside Avenue-Luomo Island-Peacock Theater, the classic lanterns ingenuity and unique charm of light and shadow create a dreamlike fairy tale world, and every adult and child is intoxicated by this unique beauty.
The first light, the trees are dense, and the white elephant is infested. The green trees and white elephants complement each other, and the gentle and honest elephants have big teeth like white jade , and the big nose is thick and long, which is very cute. It is worth mentioning the legend of the Dai people about the Mekong River, in the ancient legend, the Mekong River was created by the divine dragon "Naga", which is known as the patron saint of the Mekong River, so there is a magnificent scene of a 20-meter Naga dragon crawling on the ground and three dragon heads raised high on the lantern exhibition.
The second lamp, the sacred and solemn luminous stupa. The luminous pagoda emits a yellowish light standing in the water, surrounded by many pink lotus krathon illuminates the water, complementing each other. The pagoda can protect people and make their wishes come true, come and make blessings here!
Third light, portrait light. Portraits of various shapes, wearing local national costumes, or singing and dancing, or working hard, here you can learn about the diversity of Xishuangbanna ethnic culture.
Fourth lamp, flower lantern. Lanterns to entertain people, not only have the function of "Nuo opera" to reward the gods, but also have the value of entertaining people, which is an important entertainment culture of the Chinese nation for thousands of years, and such interesting lanterns must not be left behind.
In addition to appreciating the beauty of the lantern exhibition, I have to admire the infinite wisdom of the lantern exhibition designers; All kinds of lanterns, from geographical landscape to cultural traceability, from Dai Township life to myths and legends, the lanterns stretching for several kilometers are instantly lit up at the same time as Gaozhuang, as if shuttling among the stars in the universe, taking you to appreciate the most romantic moments of the night on the banks of the Lancang River~
Speaking of elephants, it is actually the most painful part of me in Xishuangbanna .
Elephant shows are indispensable in almost every large attraction, and the performances are usually free of charge, so where does the cost come from? Naturally, it comes from riding an elephant, or even riding an elephant's trunk, and so on. And how are these elephants used for performance treated? The narrow and dirty elephant trough, the overloaded performance, and the inability to get timely help when I was sick, every time I saw the sad eyes of the elephant, I couldn't bear to look at it. In fact, each of us should refuse to watch elephant shows, but what about the facts? I can't even move my own parents, in their inherent idea that the elephant show is included in the ticket, since the money is spent, why not watch it? Fortunately, under my persuasion, they did not ride the elephant and avoided further physical harm to the elephant.
In fact, I am skeptical of the scenic spot of Wild Elephant Valley, because the scenic spot is claiming to "rescue wild elephants", so why let the elephants perform and be ridden by tourists? In fact, the core project of Wild Elephant Valley is rainforest elephant herding, and the other is rainforest elephant riding. Needless to say, the harmfulness of riding elephants is naturally much milder, and the herding elephants are relatively gentle, just following the elephants up close and interacting with them when they walk every day. If you want to get up close and personal with elephants, this is probably the best way.
In 2021, a group of "wild elephant tour groups" attracted everyone's attention, and after this group of elephants went north to play, they found that their hometown was the best, so they went all the way south to return to their habitat. So let's take a look at the home of this herd of wild elephants! ——Wild Elephant Valley Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area.
Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley, located in the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve Mengyangzi Reserve and the "UNESCO Man and Biosphere Reserve", 22 kilometers away from Jinghong City, is the first national park in China with the theme of animal protection and environmental protection. The scenic area is crisscrossed by river valleys, dense forests, and a tropical rainforest scenery, inhabited by rare animals such as Asian wild elephants, bison, green peacocks, and macaques.
Since the Wild Elephant Valley is located at the junction of the east and west areas of Mengyang Nature Reserve, it has naturally become a passage for various animals , and it is also the place where wild elephant activities are most concentrated and frequent. Through a number of projects such as the high-altitude viewing plank road, the rainforest sightseeing ropeway, the Asian Elephant Museum, the Asian Elephant Provenance Breeding Base, and the Asian Elephant Performance School, the scenic spot can safely observe Asian wild elephants and their living environment without interfering with the life of Asian elephants, making it the only place in China that can be compatible It is a place where Asian wild elephants communicate closely, and is known as "the bridge between humans and Asian wild elephants".
Although you come to Wild Elephant Valley to see wild elephants, the chance of actually seeing wild elephants is about the same as buying lottery tickets. There are about 50 herds of more than 300 elephants living in the reserve, and a herd of wild elephants haunts, walks, bathes, and plays on average 4.4 days, but the main activity time of wild elephants is evening, night and early morning, so it is a rare thing to observe wild elephant herds. In order to try your luck, you have to walk the four-kilometer-long viewing plank road, but fortunately, this walking trail winding through the tropical rainforest has pleasant air, not only can you see many rare animal and plant populations, but also you can see the footprints, feces and other traces left by wild elephants. Of course, there is also a "tricky" way,—— take the rainforest sightseeing ropeway to find traces of elephants from the air. This two-kilometer ropeway, although not too long, is not too expensive, but the problem is that it is very slow! It took nearly 40 minutes to reach the top of the mountain, and the key is to take another 40 minutes to return! As for the scenery~ it is the same green eyes, where are the wild elephants? Inexistent! Our family of three was so bored that we almost fell asleep on the cable car, so we had to play with selfies to pass the time.
Although for tourists, meeting wild elephants is a stroke of luck; But for the nearby villagers, it was a disaster. In the process of communicating with the locals, I learned that they have always been disturbed, because there are many things about wild elephants breaking into villages to destroy farmland and harm humans, and because of their huge destructive power and amazing speed, it is almost impossible to escape safely from wild elephants, so not meeting wild elephants is their biggest hope.
Wild elephants are rare, but the elephant show at the elephant school is staged regularly every day. Compared with "frightened" wild elephants, being able to have close contact with well-trained elephants is both safe and fun, and it is also a very good experience for most tourists. 16 elephants (including performance elephants) are domesticated in the scenic area, which is the first elephant taming performance school in our country, and the naïve elephants interact with the staff, will bow to tourists, express their welcome, do headstands with their heads on the ground and feet to the sky, dance to the melody of music, can cross the single-plank bridge, and use the elephant's trunk to "kick" the ball...... Although the audience applauded, I really couldn't see these animals being so driven to perform some performances against their nature to please humans.What's more, those photo projects riding on the back of elephants or sitting on elephants' trunks, instead of praising the spiritual well-behaved elephants, it is better to lament that their nature has been stifled by humans.
Rainforest elephants are probably the most respectful way to interact with elephants, although they are expensive and have certain dangers, but you can see the most real side of elephant life. The domesticated elephants in the scenic spot go out for a walk every day, and all we do is walk with them. We followed an 18-year-old female elephant "Ran Ran" and her 3-year-old son "Xiao Qi", who was seriously injured in her left hind leg when she was 3 years old because she stepped on an iron clip set by a poacher, and was the first wild elephant in China to successfully capture and rescue from the wild . Perhaps because of being a mother, Ranran took great care of my 5-year-old girl, and when we took a photo with her, she was so happy that she swayed and danced from side to side, and when the little girl stood beside her and was about to touch her rough skin, she stopped shaking, for fear of scaring or accidentally injuring the child, and quietly waiting to be touched. Compared with the understanding of the elephant mother, the 3-year-old Xiao Qi is much more naughty, and the elephant shepherd has repeatedly warned us to beware of baby elephants, because she is still young, so she is extra lively; Don't look at the 3-year-old hair that has not yet grown completely, and the height is not as tall as an adult, but the destructive power should not be underestimated. But I didn't expect Xiao Qi to actually set his sights on our camera bag! When taking a photo with the elephant mother for our mother and daughter, my father put the round camera bag on the ground, and Xiao Qi, who was playing with the young elephant "Xiao Ba" of the same age, suddenly lit up his eyes, and rushed over at his father in a daze, and then kicked the camera bag away, and then chased after it and continued to kick as a "ball", the scene was very chaotic for a while, until the elephant herder snatched our camera bag back from Xiao Qi's feet, Xiao Qi still did not give up and "coveted" our camera bag. After finishing herding elephants, you can also feed the elephants to add extra meals to them, and the naughty and greedy Xiaoqi is naturally indispensable to "make trouble", sticking out his nose and grabbing food from the bamboo basket everywhere, which is really angry and funny.
In addition to the elephant school and the elephant viewing trail, there are also Asian elephant museums, floating restaurants, tree hotels and other related facilities in the scenic area, as well as a water lily pond full of purple water lilies, a lizard garden inhabited by various cold-blooded amphibians, and an orchid garden planted with various rare flowers.
In fact, Wild Elephant Valley is really a great place for children! Regarding the story of Xiao Qi kicking the camera bag as a "ball", the little girl
has been chattering for a long time~Tips
Address: Next to National Highway 213, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna , Yunnan Province
Transportation: By car or with a group; You can also take a shuttle bus to Jinghong bus stations in the city, about half an hour, the fare is 15-20 yuan; There are also tourist special lines available, with a ticket price of 15 yuan
Ticket: 65 yuan; School students, children over 1.2 meters, and elderly people aged 60-70 can have half a ticket with valid documents; Children 6 years old or under 1.2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid documents
Otherfees: The ropeway is open from 8:30 to 15:00, 50 yuan/person one-way, 70 yuan/person round trip; Muxiang has 6 performances a day, need to be booked in advance, the play time is about 30 minutes, 198 yuan/person, half price for children under 1.2 meters (2 adults and 1 child free of charge, 1 adult and 1 child half price, 2 adults and 2 children are half price)
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:30, the latest entry to the park is 16:30), the elephant show time is 10:00, 11:40, 14:30, 16:30, each half hour.
Perhaps because of living in Gaozhuang West Shuangjing, the Shwedagon Pagoda is at the foot of the open window every day, Every time I visit the night market, I always pass by, but I lose some interest in going there.
Gaozhuang West Shuangjing is not a scenic spot, but a prosperous " Jinghong City within a City" built by the developer, and it is also a tourism and leisure, cultural experience, life and vacation capital rooted in the Dai and Thai culture of the Mekong River Basin. There are three avenues in Gaozhuang West Shuangjing, namely Vientiane Avenue, Bodhi Avenue and Peacock Avenue, and you can reach the iconic building Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda by walking straight in from the main entrance.
This pagoda, which has only been built for more than ten years, is very spectacular, consisting of a pagoda, a Buddha's foot stone, a wishing platform, etc. The Shwedagon Pagoda is 66.6 meters high, symbolizing a river connecting six countries, of which four small pagodas are solid pagodas, and the large pagoda is the Bayeux Sutra Museum, with a total of two floors of space, with four entrances in the east, west, north, south, and north, and the Buddha is enshrined around the central pagoda pillar for tourists to pray for. When the moon is full, looking from below, on the cornices and corners, dark clouds cover the moon, and there is inexplicably a little more longitude and latitude.
Compared with praying for blessings, Shwedagon Pagoda and the starry night market at its feet appear more in the photos of tourists. The girls dressed in Dai costumes and the photographers have also become a scene of Gaozhuang West, especially on the platform to the Shwedagon Pagoda, which is almost crowded with models, photographers, makeup artists, and at the same time at least a dozen groups of people are shooting, which is also spectacular against the star-like umbrella cover. Fortunately, photography is clearly prohibited in the Shwedagon Pagoda, and finally this solemn place can still find some cleanliness.
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Yun Jinghong Street Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Tickets: Free
Opening hours: All day
The border is one of the most unique charms of Banna. Located in the southernmost part of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is connected to Laos in the southeast, Myanmar in the south and southwest , and adjacent to Thailand and Vietnam , with a border line of 966.3 kilometers, which is about 1/4 of the total length of the border of Yunnan Province.
Although I often travel outside the country, I have never had a good tour of the border city, so this trip to Daluo Port is a destination I have been looking forward to for a long time. Even the copywriting in the circle of friends has been thought of: "This is probably the closest time to leaving the country since the epidemic!" "However, I still proved to be too naïve and lacked the most basic understanding of border cities.
When we drove two hours from Jinghong all the way to the border of Menghai County, we were stopped with people and cars. JC Shu Shu asked, "What are you here for?" Is there any approval? Don't you know that the border does not allow free travel now? Candy and I were confused on the spot, and asked innocently: "Why do you need to approve a trip?" JC Shu Shu replied tactfully, "What should you do if you go where you shouldn't be?!" Although we didn't even know where we shouldn't go, we could only prepare to go home in frustration. Fortunately, there is still room for return, JC Shu Shu probably saw that we were a good citizen with a baby, so he suggested that we hire a local tour guide to follow us throughout the whole process, and we could form a group on the spot. It may be more appropriate to say that it is a tour guide, but in fact, it is to monitor us throughout the process.
Fortunately, with the guidance and explanation of the tour guide's little brother, we not only saved a lot of wrongful roads, but also learned a lot of interesting knowledge about the border, and the tour guide fee of 200 yuan was not in vain. Also due to epidemic control and other reasons, the bustling Daluo Port in the past almost did not see tourists, and we also felt the joy of contracting the entire scenic spot for the first time.
The point is that I left a precious check-in photo at the Daluo port, which can be regarded as not in vain~
A single tree, as it literally means, is a tree turning into a forest. As the saying goes, "a single tree does not make a forest", and only the banyan tree in nature can "make a single tree into a forest", and there are many such banyan trees in Xishuangbanna , which is not only a unique landscape here, but also contains a profound ecological view of Dai folk culture, Buddhist culture and Dai family harmony and nature.
This thousand-year-old banyan tree is located next to Manzhang Village in the border trade zone of Daluo Town, Xishuangbanna . The tree is 30 meters high, with a width of 120 square meters, and on the main branches on the left and right sides of the tree, there are 36 aerial roots of different sizes, which go down the tree, intertwine with each other, coil in the roots, and dig into the soil, forming a cluster of pillar roots connected to the roots, creating a peculiar scenery of multiple trunks of a tree. It is like a fence and a natural screen, more like a column of soldiers guarding the border of the motherland, which is a peculiar landscape in the tropical rainforest and the artistic charm of nature. This tree is also a sacred tree and a tree of love in the hearts of the local Dai people, and every time there is a major festival, the people of the village will go to the tree to tie strings, light incense, and place sacrificial offerings, praying for the sacred tree to bless a happy life, a happy love, and a good harvest in the coming year.
A single tree can not only become a forest, but also a scenic spot. Because this tree is located in the development zone of Daluo Town, it is only about 1 kilometer away from the 219 and 218 boundary posts on the China-Myanmar border, and only more than 3 kilometers away from Mengla, the fourth special zone of Myanmar . Therefore, after being opened up here as an attraction, it attracts many domestic and foreign tourists to watch and take pictures every day, becoming one of the most prosperous tourist attractions in Dalo Town.
In the unique forest scenic spot, you can revel in the rainforest picture created by nature, feel the mysterious tribal folk customs on the border, and taste the original Dai family style. There is a Buddhist building built in the Kangxi period - the Octagonal Pavilion, because it took too long to climb the slope, we gave up with the little girl; There are also mysterious cottage villages of big-eared and long-necked people, border campsites and Meilongka Grand Theater, but they are not visible during the epidemic, and even the Three Elephants Square, which has always been crowded, has been booked by us.
However, you can still stand on the high ground and look at the Shwedagon Pagoda of China-Myanmar Friendship , which was built in Myanmar to commemorate the peace and prosperity of Shan State and Xishuangbanna in the Fourth Special Zone , and was jointly funded by the two countries. Shwedagon Pagoda seems to be within reach, but it is already another territory, and it is a magical thing to think about.
You can also find No. 220 boundary marker in the scenic spot, with Chinese on one side and Burmese on the other , and the fence of the scenic spot is also wrapped with steel wire mesh with blades, because the other side is the territory of Myanmar . Only here is a bit of a sense of reality standing on the border. There is also a monument to the unknown hero in the scenic area, as well as the site of the Chinese Expeditionary Force's anti-Japanese battle, which records the tragic and great history of the Chinese Expeditionary Force going to support Burma during World War II.
There are also many elements related to the Dai culture in the scenic area, the dragon ladder of the seven-headed dragon represents the 7 sufferings and 7 difficulties of the Buddha and the 7 sufferings and 7 difficulties that must be passed through in life, and after walking on these 63 dragon ladders, you can overcome all difficulties and have smooth sailing in life; The Guangming Buddhist Temple, which has a history of more than 600 years, is the soul habitat of the Dai people, which is built on the border and spans the two countries, symbolizing the essence of Buddhism: peace and tranquility, and friendship from generation to generation.
The tropical rainforest style is also a hot spot in the scenic spot, in addition to the unique wonders of the forest, there are also large banyan trees of different shapes such as the reunion tree and the thousand-handed Guanyin, standing under the husband and wife tree, Naturally, it is inevitable to take a group photo~
Tips
Address: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Menghai County Daluo Town Zhongmian Street
Transportation: Drive or go with a group, parking lot is free, parking space is sufficient
Tickets: 30 yuan; School students, children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters, and the elderly over 60 years old, with valid certificates and discount tickets; 1. Children under 2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid documents; Battery car round-trip 40 yuan/person, working hours 8:30-17:00
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
Meng Jing Lai is a typical Dai traditional village, located on the border between China and Myanmar, and is far away from the capital of Shan State , the fourth special zone of Myanmar , and the famous tourist city of Xiao Mengla. It was once the religious and cultural center of the Sino-Myanmar border, the clear Daluo River flows through the west side of the village, forming a natural border, and the other side of the river is Myanmar , and the local Dai people and the Myanmar Shan border people have frequent exchanges and intermarried with each other, forming a rare Dai and Shan mixed living phenomenon, so it is known as "the first village of China and Myanmar".
But what is more famous than "China-Myanmar First Village" is as the filming location of "Where Are You Going, Dad 3", "Temple Meditation", "Water Splashing Carnival", "Heavy Food" in variety shows, There are also "Dai B&Bs" where celebrity fathers stay, which have become popular games for tourists to talk about.
As a scenic spot, Mengjinglai covers an area of 5.6 square kilometers, integrating ethnic minority folk culture, religious culture, farming culture and border exploration culture, with 100 acres of paddy fields, several fish ponds, trees and fruits, a fresh and natural pastoral scenery. The Buddhist temples, tall forests , sacred trees, and ancient springs at the entrance of the village all have a long history, and when it comes to festivals, many believers will come here to pray for Buddha scriptures, exuding strong cultural characteristics of Theravada Buddhism in the Southern Tradition.
Walking into Mengjinglai, the village is simple and elegant, with exquisite cottages and pagodas, the fragrance of flowers and fruits floating in the air, the soft Dai language and the melodious chirping of the spirit birds lingering in the ears, everything is as beautiful and harmonious as a paradise . There are 114 Dai villagers living in the village, they are hospitable, but they still continue and retain the traditional form of residence and lifestyle, and the traditional skills such as sugar pressing, slow wheel pottery, Dai brocade making, Dai paper making, traditional winemaking, blacksmithing, and Dai dance passed down by their ancestors are living Dai folk handicrafts.
Walking leisurely in Dai Village, admiring those "dry railing" Dai buildings, as well as all kinds of murals full of Dai style, the sun is very good, there are not many tourists, and the little girl picks up a flower from the ground and pins it to her hat, which is an unforgettable good time. Of course, don't forget to go to Boundary Monument No. 229 to check in, and then look at the scenery on the other side of the boundary river, the same green mountains and green waters, but they are already the land of other countries. The border is really a wonderful place~
Tips
Address: Meng Jinglai, Daluo Town, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture
Transportation: Self-driving or group going, parking lot is free, parking space is abundant
Tickets: 50 yuan; School students, teenagers under the age of 18, and the elderly over 60 years old, with valid certificates, half a ticket; Children under 1.2 meters or 6 years old, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid documents
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00
A day in Manzhang Village was the most leisurely day in Xishuangbanna .
there is no early to go out and return late, and there is no need to drive long distances; There is no excessive commercialization, no endless stream of tourists, and no merchants peddling customers, everything has a little more meaning of the willingness of the person who comes to the customer; This small village, quiet and simple, you can slowly shake a noon in a hammock, you can go into the water to fish and directly sprinkle some salt to bake and eat, or you can make some handicrafts as a souvenir, listen to the stories of the Dai people and fall in love with the unique Dai culture.
The sun is just right, the breeze is just right, and everything is just right.
Manzhang Village is a small village with a history of more than 500 years, not too far from Jinghong City. However, it is extremely rare that it is not stained with too much commercialization, and it still maintains the most simple living conditions of the Dai village.
Manzhang Village is not big, but it is very beautiful. The village is full of flowers and plants, and the scenery changes with each step, and the eyes are full of vitality. The villagers here still live in the wooden stilt buildings that have been passed down from generation to generation, the first floor is overhead, and the pillars used for support are square to prevent snakes and insects from entangled and climbing up, and the second floor is the room where the Dai family lives by themselves, the life of the villagers is simple and simple, there is a linden tree at the entrance of the village, and some vegetables and fruits sold by themselves are placed; Grains are drying on the school's playground, and cockfighting performances are being staged fiercely in the simple fenced field. Cockfighting performances are very intense and highly ornamental, and cockfighting often establishes a tacit relationship with its owner. In addition to cockfighting, almost every household in Manzhang Village has bantam chickens as pets, which have short legs, bright voices, and bright coat colors, so they are also regarded as auspicious things by the locals and hung at the door in cages.
Traditional skills have also been well preserved here, with more than 20 intangible cultural heritages such as Dai brocade weaving, slow wheel pottery, bay leaf scripture making, elephant foot drum making, traditional handmade papermaking, etc. Every household is leisurely doing its own thing, whether it is rice wine making or Dai brocade, it is not a "deliberate" existence to attract tourists, but the daily life of local people to support their families. Experience these traditional projects in Manzhang Village, most of which are 10 yuan/time, compared with some other overly commercial villages, the price is simply touching!
At lunch, I chose the most well-known restaurant in the village, Haha House, which became the most popular homestay in the village because of the variety show "Haha Farmer"! The Haha House located at the head of the village is very distinctive, and the stilt building built on the pond has a bit of artistic conception, although the communication with the locals is not very smooth because of the accent, but you can still feel their enthusiasm, and the boss has always emphasized that his dishes are very large when ordering, for fear that we will order too much. Real farmhouse food, there are not too many prepared dishes, usually what is served to the guests at home, but Dai rice noodles are a must-order! With all kinds of seasonings, feast, it's so fragrant, 18 yuan a big bowl is enough for our family!You can also lie down in the hammock by the pond and shake slowly while waiting for your meal, which is really a very comfortable lunch time~
On the small pier next to the Haha House, you can also take a bamboo raft to drift down the river, and the simple locals hold bamboo poles, and the bamboo raft passes steadily on the water, slowly squandering time. We were originally worried about whether the bamboo basket would be empty, but the owner of the river pond vowed that he would definitely catch it! So the little girl took off her Dai long skirt, wore small shorts, and followed her grandfather into the water with a fishing net in her hand. The boss will specially put a few fish into the river pond for tourists to net, and will also guide you carefully on the side, and will never let you leave empty-handed. The net was full of fresh fish, and the boss immediately began to process and barbecue on the side, with two flavors of lemon and lemongrass, and the aroma of the grilled fish made the mouth water. Under the big tree is the dining room, with natural scenery as the background, bamboo slices and bamboo tubes as tables and stools, and banana green leaves as dishes, such a simple happiness is my best memory of Manzhang Village.
Manzhang Village is a small village suitable for slow savoring, which is more literary and slow compared to other Dai villages. You might as well stay for a day or two, feel the slow life of the Dai family, and discover the beauty of the four seasons of the day.
Tips Address: Mengyang Manzhang Village, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna , Yunnan Province
Transportation: Drive or go with a group; Or take the shuttle bus from Jinghong City to Mengyang Town, 15 yuan/person, and you can take a motorcycle after getting off at Mengyang Passenger Station, about 40 yuan one way.
Admission: Free; Experience various projects in the village 10 yuan/person
Opening hours: all day
After seeing too much tropical rainforest in Xishuangbanna , I lost some interest in the primeval park, and I was even more discouraged by an old tourist attraction like Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park.
I accompanied my parents and little girl to see it, but I unexpectedly felt pretty good. Although the scenery of the rainforest is basically the same, the peacock release here is really spectacular and beautiful, so beautiful that when you see the photo, you always feel that you are about to commit it.
The newly built underwater world of the Mekong River is also quite interesting, especially the mermaid performance is very amazing, which makes the little girl really happy. Sure enough, old attractions also have their classics!
Xishuangbanna , as the only tropical rainforest in China recognized by the world, is probably the most indispensable thing is all kinds of primeval forests. The reason why the old scenic spot Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park is still crowded with tourists today is not only because of its superior geographical location, but also because it integrates the magical natural scenery and rich folk customs of the primeval forest, highlighting the three theme characteristics of "tropical valley rainforest", "wildlife display based on peacock culture", and "folk customs display based on Hani-Aini people".
Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park, located east of Jinghong and north of the Lancang River, is only 8 kilometers away from the city, and is the closest primeval forest in Jeonju to Jinghong City. The scenic spot is created on the basis of about 30,000 acres of tropical valley rainforest, and the forest coverage rate in the park is 98.6%, which is the best-preserved primeval forest south of the Tropic of Cancer.
This is a natural oxygen bar, walking in the valley rainforest, breathing in the warm and humid air, and the greenery in front of you. There are "living fossil" plants that have been bred for more than a million years, such as natural materials, aldar, and feather pine, as well as the forest giant Wangtian tree, the four bushes of the bangen king, etc., and the eight wonders of the rainforest - strangulation, slab roots, vine crossing, single tree forest, sky garden, old stem flowering, old stem fruiting, dripping leaf tips and other natural phenomena can also be seen everywhere.
There are also many rare birds and beasts living in this tropical jungle, such as Asian elephants, hornbills, peacocks, black-crowned gibbons, etc., and you can hear the chirping of birds and insects from time to time. You will also encounter an old monkey blocked in the middle of the trail.The stream is turbulent under your feet, the winding paths in the mountains are winding, the sun shines through the dense branches, and the water waves reflect the clear sunlight , here you are far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, three points are lush, seven points are comfortable, and you have a leisurely and comfortable fun; You can also jump above the canopy more than 20 meters high, accept the challenge of "trapeze", and enjoy the thrill of thrill and excitement.
There are also many scenic spots such as Kowloon Waterfall and Manshuanglong White Pagoda in the scenic area, and a well-preserved ethnic minority village - Aiyi Village. The Hani aborigines here have moved out, but the bamboo buildings where they once lived have been preserved, and you can learn about the way of life of the Hani people, the second largest ethnic minority in Xishuangbanna . The Ai Yi people are a branch of the Hani people, mostly living in the mountains and mountains, and are the only ethnic group in Xishuangbanna that still retains the custom of "snatching relatives"; Although they have no writing, they have a very rich oral literature, and they are a people who love to sing, and singing is everywhere in life; The houses of the Ai people are the same as the Dai people, which are "dry-railed" buildings, divided into upper and lower floors, the upper floor is inhabited, and the lower floor is used to stack debris and keep livestock. The Aiwang people believe in primitive religion, they believe that everything has a spirit, the family has a family god, and the village has a village god, so there is a wishing bridge at the entrance of the village, and there is a wishing tree in the village, full of wishing cards and red ribbons, carrying many wishes of tourists.
In the park, you can also watch national song and dance performances, and you can also participate in small Songkran festivals, which are very ethnic. But the most unmissable item is "Peacock Flying Southeast"! The dancers fluttered like dragons on the Golden Lake , interpreting the romantic love story between the peacock princess and the prince of Zhao Shutun, although the performance time was not long, but with the blessing of fog and water curtains, it was like a dream and intoxicating. After the performance, it was the much-anticipated moment for the peacock to fly! Although it is not uncommon to see peacocks in Banna, it is difficult not to be amazed by the spectacular sight of hundreds of peacocks coming out in groups, elegantly rowing through the forest, skimming over the sparkling lake, and spreading their wings to meet them. Of course, you can also feed the peacocks and take photos with them, the style of painting at first is relatively normal, the little girl is also happy to enjoy the intimate interaction with the peacock, but when the peacocks become more and more dense, so much that they surround her, although the peacocks don't care at all about a human cub messing into the picture, but they can feel the panic of the little girl across the screen. This picture also became one of her most memorable impressions of Xishuangbanna .
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 8 kilometers away from the suburbs of Jinghong
Transportation: Self-drive or go with a group, plenty of parking space, free parking; Or take bus Z21 to the "Forest Park" station and get off, the fare is 5 yuan/person.
Tickets: 45 yuan; School students and minors under the age of 18 can vote half a ticket with valid documents; 1. Children under 2 meters or 6 years old, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid certificates; The battery car in the scenic area is 40 yuan/person one way, 60 yuan/person for the whole journey, and stops at three stops along the way: Zhonghuayuan (peacock flying) - Kowloon Waterfall (Aiyi Cottage) - Rainforest Cultural Square (folk song and dance performance).
Opening hours: 8:00-18:00; Peacock flying, 7 games a day, each session is about 10 minutes, the time is 8:40, 10:00, 12:00, 13:20, 14:40, 15:30, 17:00, canceled in rainy days; Folk song and dance performance, time 11:20-11:50; Songkran Festival is 4 long every day, each session is about half an hour, the time is 13:40, 14:30, 15:20, 16:10, and national costumes need to be rented to participate in the water splashing activities.
I actually have hesitation about the newly completed underwater world of the Mekong River. After all, compared with the colorful underwater world, the fish under the river look a bit "gray-headed" and not good-looking. But on second thought, although I took the little girl to check in dozens of aquariums at home and abroad, this freshwater aquarium has really never set foot in it, so you might as well go and see what the difference is.
The star species of the underwater world is the "blueberry six cute group" composed of Chinese sturgeon, jellyfish, otters, giant catfish, brown-pleated tree frogs, and Siamese giant carp, although there is no bright and eye-catching color, but the huge Chinese sturgeon is one of the oldest vertebrates of the same era as dinosaurs, known as the "giant panda in aquatic life", in the underwater tunnel built of acrylic glass, you can see Lancang at 270° The fish landscape of various eccentric elves at the bottom of the river-Mekong River is overlooked, and you can feel a fantasy journey to the dream kingdom of the Mekong elves.
In addition to fish, there are also a variety of "unpopular" magical animals, such as large and medium-sized plateau ecological fish bred in the upper reaches of the Lancang River in Tanggula Mountain , as well as various amphibians in the tropical rainforest, as well as naughty and cute freshwater rays, I didn't expect that the freshwater world is also interesting~
In addition to various fish and animals, the various interactions in the underwater world of the Mekong River are also designed with great care. There is a flying panoramic immersive 7D dynamic cinema, with dazzling scenes, large screens, and realistic pictures, taking you sometimes to fly into the sky, sometimes dive into the river, through the exotic customs of one river and six countries, and restore a thrilling fantasy journey. There is also a beautiful colorful Kongming lantern space, a dreamy Internet celebrity jellyfish viewing area, and a clown performance that is popular with children.
Of course, the most amazing thing is the "mermaid show"! In the clear and translucent water, the underwater elves staged a mermaid performance with the style of Xishuangbanna , combining the elegance of ballet with the tranquility of the underwater world to show the most beautiful dance posture. The little girl watched two performances before she was willing to leave, so she rushed to this performance, and this trip to the underwater world was worth the price!
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 8 kilometers away from the suburbs of Jinghong
Transportation: Self-drive or go with a group, plenty of parking space, free parking; Or take bus Z21 to the "Forest Park" station and get off, the fare is 5 yuan/person.
Tickets: 180 yuan, children under 1.2 meters are free of charge, and local residents have preferential prices; You can buy a combined ticket with Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park, the price is more favorable
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00; Mermaid show, 6 performances a day, each 10 minutes, time 10:40, 11:50, 12:50, 14:00, 15:00, 16:20
Because most of the itinerary in the next few days is in Jinghong The urban area may have signed up for a local group, so I returned the rented car last night and turned on the mode of walking + taxi + public transportation.
It was inconvenient to travel far, so I went to the tropical flower garden in the city, but I unexpectedly got a surprise. Probably because the attractions are relatively old, there are not many tour groups, and the huge garden is for us to wander around. When I encountered a rocky beach, the water seemed to be very shallow, so I allowed the little girl to go barefoot to play in the water, and the water flowed under the shade of the greenery, which was a particularly comfortable time. Catching up with a sudden heavy rain, the rain was so dense that the pavilion crawling with vines could not cover it, so I took the little girl to step on the rain to find a place to shelter from the rain, and then waited for the rain to stop. After a while, the sky was as blue as before, which was also quite a wonderful day.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden is located in the Yunnan Institute of Tropical Crop Science in Jinghong City , which preserves more than 100 species of tropical flowers and more than 300 varieties, as well as thousands of tropical economic plants.
Take the naturally formed water system as the main axis of the tour, and unfold the Hundred Gardens, Sky Gardens, Premier Zhou Monument, Palm Area, Thin Lawn Area, Bonsai Area, Foliage viewing plant area, tropical fruit tree area and other scenic spots, stroll through it, and what is displayed in front of you is a world of exotic flowers and colorful plants.
There are king lotus with leaves as big as dustpans, firecracker flowers shaped like firecrackers, birds of paradise flying like birds, bougainvillea with leaves like flowers, colorful frangipani, rain trees that can rain, dancing grass, mysterious fruits that change the taste and other tropical exotic flowers and trees, etc., which can't help but make people sigh at the wonder of nature. And because of its scientific research attributes, many people have visited and inspected it over the years, and our most beloved Premier Zhou not only cared for the researchers here, but also had a friendly meeting with the then Prime Minister of Myanmar .
Compared with other ecological scenic spots, the tropical flower garden is more like an exquisite garden bonsai, and because of its location in the city center, it is more like a large park belonging to the citizens, without too much daily maintenance, not too much tour group and commercialization, but has a sense of intimacy and the beauty of savage growth. The moss in the stone crevices is connected, stepping on it softly, looking for a large handful of acacia beans under the red bean tree, playing with a big banana leaf as a fan, passing by a small pond, taking off your shoes and stepping on the stones to play by the water, the green trees are faintly flowing water, the simplest and happiest summer time.
The bougainvillea in the tropical flower garden blooms excellently, with a large red patch wrapped around a whole fence arch, bringing a touch of shade in the scorching sun; There are a considerable number of varieties planted in the egg garden, presumably it must have been extremely beautiful in its heyday, but unfortunately just after the flowering period, there are only a few lonely flowers left on the bare trunk, the little girl collected a large handful of colorful frangipani under the tree, with a fragrant aroma inserted on her straw hat, a simple green time, but left a particularly good memory.
Tips
Address: No. 99, Xuanwei Avenue, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna , Yunnan Province
Transportation: Drive or go with a group; Or take bus No. 1 to "Gasa" station/bus No. 2 to "Gadong" station and get off.
Tickets: 40 yuan; School students, minors under 18 years old, and elderly people over 60 years old can vote half a ticket with valid certificates; 1. Children under 2 meters, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid certificates; The battery car in the park is 40 yuan/person, which can be used in the scenic spot
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
In fact, there is not much interest in Mengle Great Buddha Temple, whether from the perspective of architectural history or natural ecology, there is nothing attractive. Despite this, among the many attractions in Banna, the popularity here is always in the top three, and it is probably a must-visit check-in point for tour groups.
Iwent to check in with the mood to see it~ This is more like a newly completed temple to attract tourists, only the Buddha statue is built high enough, the Songkran Festival is not as big as the Dai Garden, and the peacock release is not as good as the primeval forest park, the only advantage is probably that it is close to the city~
> Mengle Great Buddha Temple Mengle Great Buddha Temple, located on Nanlian Mountain on the outskirts of Jinghong , was a royal temple of the Dai Dynasty in the Ming Dynasty, called "Jingpiao Buddha Temple", built by a Dai king named Balong to commemorate the deceased princess Nan Shaweibian. Later, it was destroyed by historical wars, and in 2005 it was restored and rebuilt on the original site, and the Buddhist temple was built on the mountain, with a drop of 122.8 meters, in the shape of a sitting Buddha; Its architectural style is similar to the Thai style, covering an area of 400 acres, it is the largest temple in Southeast Asia , and its status is also supreme, and it is a holy place in the minds of the Dai people.
The Mengle Great Buddha Temple as a whole is mainly red and yellow, which is brilliant and dazzling from a distance, which is also the standard building of Southern Buddhism. From the mountain gate to the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, the entire Buddhist temple takes the life of Buddha Shakyamuni and the activities of the Buddhist temple as the main line, and cleverly integrates into the landscape and architectural groups. There are also several small temples built next to the steps, showing the ethnic and religious characteristics of Southeast Asian countries.
The tallest auspicious Buddha Shakyamuni bronze statue in the temple is the most eye-catching statue in the entire temple and the tallest Buddha in Southeast Asia , with a height of 49 meters and a weight of 400 tons, with a tall and beautiful appearance. Overlooking the city of Jinghong from the square in front of the Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda, the beautiful tropical scenery and unique Dai architecture are in full view. Because the princess believed in Buddhism all her life, King Dai would visit the temple in person during festivals and hold large-scale pujas to commemorate her beloved concubine and promote Buddhism at the same time; You can carry out Buddhist activities in the temple and feel the Buddhist culture.
In addition, Mengle Great Buddha Temple is also a collection of Nanchuan culture, royal gardens, Dai customs, Banna architecture, Ten Thousand Buddha Pagodas, Peak Park, Auspicious Giant Buddha, Songpo Square and Peacock Cultural Park are a comprehensive scenic spot.
In order to let tourists feel the atmosphere of Xishuangbanna's traditional festivals, the temple organizes two small "Buddha Bathing" activities every afternoon, that is, the "Songkran Festival" of the Dai New Year in mid-April every year,—— locals get up in the morning to bathe and worship the Buddha, and then sprinkle each other with pure water to pray to wash away the misfortune of the past year. This activity is particularly favored by children, who change into Dai costumes, hold colorful water basins, and happily splash water and play in front of the Buddha, which is the rhythm of midsummer.
In addition, the peacock release is also worth seeing, with performances at different times every day. Hundreds of peacocks flew down from the top of the mountain where the Big Buddha was located, and the scene was very spectacular; If you want to get up close and personal with peacocks, you can also spend money to buy feed for them.However, in terms of the number and beauty of peacocks, they are not as good as the primeval forest park, probably to prevent the peacocks from flying away, the peacocks here have their tail feathers plucked, looking at the buttocks are a little pitiful~
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Bodhi Avenue lower section
Transportation: By car or in a group; Or take bus No. 2 to arrive
Ticket: 120 yuan; Elderly people aged 60-69, tourists holding university, middle and primary school student ID cards, military disability certificates, and press card holders, with valid certificates, preferential fares of 80 yuan; 1. Children under 2 meters and the elderly over 70 years old are free of charge with valid certificates; Battery car in the park 40 yuan/person
Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (last entry 17:30)
The reason why Wangtianshu Scenic Area chose to go with a group is mainly because it is too far from Jinghong , it takes nearly 3 hours to drive one way, and there will be a section of winding mountain road, if it is not for the two people to change meetings, there will be some hardship; And because it is very close to the border, it will be inconvenient for individuals to go to play.
On the whole, the cost of group tours is basically the same as independent travel, and at some times it is a more economical choice to join a group~
Wangtianshu Scenic Area is actually part of the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park, this oasis at 21 degrees north latitude is the core of the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest. It is only 60 kilometers away from Mohan Port and 120 kilometers away from the provincial capital of Nam Tha Province in Laos , and even closer than to Jinghong City.
As the name suggests, you can see towering trees more than 20 stories high in the Wangtianshu Scenic Area, and you can even experience the sky corridor built in the canopy of tens of meters high ; In addition, you can also appreciate the various wonders of the tropical rainforest, visit the ecological wonders of the Nanla River, and walk into the original ecological natural village to experience the authentic ethnic minority customs, which is the only good place in China where you can experience the rainforest from water, land and air in an all-round way.
The Nanla River, known as the Amazon of the East, is the first stop to explore the tropical rainforest of Wangtianshu. This beautiful river is the last tributary of the Lancang River in our country (after it flows out of the border is the famous Mekong River), in the Dai language, "south" is water, "la" is tea, so this river is also called the "river of tea", and it is the mother river of the "tea town" Mengla . Take a speedboat to the Wangtianshu Rainforest Wharf, on both sides of the winding Nanla River, the cascading dense tropical rainforest and the strange rainforest vegetation growing in the water together form a beautiful picture, accompanied by cool water to start an unforgettable trip to the rainforest.
Visitors are greeted first by the beautiful tropical flower avenue. The flower path in this tropical rainforest has traveler canna flower plants, vines and climbing plants, tropical orchid landscapes, and old stem flower landscapes, showing a colorful and seasonal rainforest flower world.
Walking through the flower avenue, the towering Wangtian tree came into view. The Wangtian tree is the tallest tree species in China , generally about 60 meters high, and some even as high as 80 meters, which is equivalent to the height of a 20-story building. This broad-leaved tree grows extremely fast, and a 70-year-old Wangtian tree can reach more than 50 meters high. Its trunk is tall and majestic, majestic, and majestic above the trees, looking down on the earth like the ruler of a tropical rainforest, but people cannot look up at the top of its crown, so it is called the "tree of the sky"; Because the tree is shaped like an umbrella, the local Dai people are used to calling it "umbrella tree".
The most attractive thing is the sky corridor built in the canopy, with the help of dozens of tree trunks, a suspension bridge about 34 meters high and about 500 meters long is built. This section of the aerial corridor, which was originally built for scientific research purposes, is built by thick iron cables connected between the tall Wangtian trees, suspended by steel ropes, nylon ropes and nets as guardrails, and aluminum alloy ladders as pedals, each section is connected to a wooden platform built on the trunk. This exciting and thrilling cloud walk, every step is accompanied by the vibration of the iron chain, overlooking the endless dense rainforest, up close, the canopy of various trees is full of life, kudzu vines, orchids, bromeliads, and bromeliads are competing to cling, which is an unforgettable scene. Unexpectedly, the 5-year-old girl actually overcame her fear and walked the whole process by herself, which is really great! If you are really afraid of heights, you can also wind along the path in the trees and explore the mystery of the tropical rainforest at zero distance.
At the end of the sky corridor is a natural pool made of spring water, as well as the "Philip Trail" and "Cai Xitao Trail" named in honor of Prince Philip and Professor Cai Xitao, who made great contributions to this rainforest. These two sections of the rainforest plank road are a condensed version of the essence of the tropical rainforest landscape in the entire Wangtianshu Scenic Area, with birds singing and frogs chirping, streams gurgling, and the five wonders of the tropical rainforest - plate roots, strangulation, parasitic epiphytes, dripping leaf tips, old stems and other phenomena abound, which are dizzying and breathtaking.
If you see five towering trees tied with red ropes, don't forget to make a wish, it is said that the "five-fingered sky" is the patron saint here, Together, this blue sky and this forest are supported.
Tips Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Mengla County Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park
Transportation: By car or with a group; Every day at 8:00, there is a special line from Jinghong tourist through train; Depart from Banna Passenger Station at 9:50 a.m. \ 16:30 p.m. every day to Mengban, and get off at Wangtianshu Scenic Area
Tickets: Scenic spot tickets are 75 yuan; Intermodal discount ticket (sightseeing ticket + one-way Nanla River sightseeing cruise + canopy corridor or glass covered bridge) 198 yuan; School students, minors under 18 years old, and elderly people over 60 years old can vote half a ticket with valid certificates; Children under 1.2 meters or 6 years old, the elderly over 70 years old, military personnel and disabled people are free of charge with valid documents
Opening hours: 8:30-18:00
got tired of seeing plants in Banna, so I couldn't help but want to see the animals.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Zoo, which sounds like a big look, is actually just the size of a children's playground, not so much built to attract tourists, but for local children.There are not many species of animals, only more than 30 species, and most of the gardens are a little dirty, and the elephants here are almost the worst I have ever seen in all the scenic spots in Banna. The only thing that is commendable is that almost every cage has a special passage for feeding animals , which can make children feel the fun of "feeding", although the animals' rations are not cheap. If you don't bring a baby, I really don't recommend it, the tickets are not cheap, and the cost performance is too low.
After feeding the animals in the zoo, the next task is to feed yourself. In fact, we ate very little outside in the past two weeks in Banna, first, most of the meals here are spicy, and there are too many barbecues, and many children can't eat them; Secondly, my parents still feel that it is smoother to eat, and it is very comfortable to eat light and light, boil some white porridge and cook plain noodles. This red-toothed elephant. Dai Wei Food Garden, is a Dai Wei restaurant that has been open for more than 20 years, next to the tributaries of the Lancang River, Dai style buildings and lush plants are very stylish, whether it is the restaurant environment or the production of dishes is very good, the barbecue platter is a must-order, tried the passionflower boiled fish, sweet and sour and slightly spicy is a wonderful taste, pineapple rice is the signature of the red tusk elephant, must not be missed, especially favored by children~
On the last day of Banna, it happened to be the birthday of the little girl, and Banna had almost been visited. So there are no special activities arranged. I plan to follow her wishes, go to the water park to play in the water, and go to eat and buffet by the way.
The only thing that Banna is not as good as Sanya is probably that there are no beaches and water parks everywhere! However, as a new landmark, the Mekong Jinglan Hotel not only has a large water park, but also a hot spring area, and the price of self-service is quite reasonable, even if you don't stay in, you might as well go in and visit.
There are not many hotels that can become a city landmark, and Mekong Jinglan Hotel is one of them! When I first saw this hotel from a distance, I thought it was a tourist attraction, and its magnificence was not far from the Shwedagon Pagoda. Later, I learned that this magnificent building located in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing is the most luxurious five-star hotel in Xishuangbanna !
The overall building of the hotel is full of Dai and Thai romance, with white as the main color and peacock elements as embellishments, looking like a magnificent peacock palace. The interior of the hotel is a royal court style based on Dai and Thai cultural elements, and the lobby is decorated with auspicious elephants, which are stable and luxurious.The overall area of the hotel is 220,000 square meters, integrating food, accommodation, transportation, travel, entertainment and shopping, and the sky garden and water area alone are tens of thousands of square meters! On the second floor of the hotel, there is actually a Jinglan Art Museum, which exhibits many exquisite and gorgeous Dai costumes, unique Dai ancient musical instruments, and you can also experience Dai folk customs here.
Although there is no sea in Xishuangbanna , you can feel the most joyful water play atmosphere in this water-friendly resort hotel! The sky water park has a wealth of water amusement facilities, not only large water slides and children's water play areas, which can allow children to release the power of the flood, but also 16 massage pools and health pools, swimming pools, viewing platforms, spa clubs and other supporting facilities.
The hotel also designs a variety of special room types, different from the sporadic parent-child suites in other hotels, the entire seven floors of Mekong Jinglan Hotel are children's exclusive floors for parent-child families. In the luxurious parent-child room full of childlike fun and joy, there are children's exclusive washbasins, small toilets, showers, and super fun slide beds, children can explore the secrets of the forest and the ocean without leaving the room, and enjoy intimate and happy parent-child time. There is also a special entertainment area for children in the public area on the floor, which is very suitable for babies as young as a month.
At Mekong Jinglan Hotel, enjoying a meal is something you don't have to worry about. Not to mention that the hotel is close to the Starlight Night Market and the Six Nations Floating Market, the hotel also has a luxurious Western restaurant on the roof, a viewing lounge overlooking Gaozhuang, and a buffet restaurant that can accommodate 500 people at the same time, Paya Restaurant. The environment of the restaurant is very good, the decoration is also very Southeast Asian style, and there is also a special children's pick-up area and children's play area for parent-child families, which is really very intimate! There are also a dazzling variety of meals, not only Japanese dishes such as sashimi and sushi, but also a variety of seafood can be cooked in small hot pots, Western food includes steak , pizza , burgers , etc., Chinese stir-fries, as well as Dai specialty grilled chicken and grilled fish and various platters. Desserts and ice cream are not only rich in variety, but also very exquisite, worthy of the ceiling of the Xishuangbanna buffet!
Tips
Address: Yunnan Province Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong Bodhi Avenue Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Buffet Business Hours: Friday to Sunday 7:00-10:30/18:00-21:30
When he left Banna, he was a little reluctant. Although they are both in Yunnan , regardless of the climate of Kunming , Dali , Lijiang , and Tengchong , they are not as comfortable as Banna. In summer, you may not notice it, but in winter, you will clearly feel the gap between tropical and subtropical.
I even considered whether to invest in a vacation house in Banna, in fact, it is really suitable for retirement, but after all, I gave up considering the length of stay. But no matter what, it can't affect my good impression of Banna, although I have almost played the city and its surroundings this time, but I believe that in the near future, I will still go to this magical and ideal paradise again and again!
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