1.1 The high-speed train from Kunming to Banna takes three hours. I've never taken it, but I hear the scenery along the way is beautiful, so I wanted to try it. Actually, it's mostly mountains and tunnels. The train brought back the feeling of the green trains of my childhood, with the crowds and the smell of instant noodles.
1.2 Stayed at the Century Jinyuan Hotel, which was quite good value for money. I heard 90,000 people came in 10 days, and all the hotel rooms were fully booked.
1.3 Walk along the Lancang River trail.
The blue sky is refreshing.
1.4 We had dinner at Mengbolan, next to Banna Airport, a very distinctive farm stay with a great environment and delicious food. It is highly recommended.
2.1 I had a pig-killing dish at noon, and went to Nannuo Mountain to see the ancient Tea King tree in the afternoon.
2.2 Drinking tea and honey at the old village chief's house.
2.3 The famous mushroom banquet.
When you come to Yunnan, you must try the mushroom banquet, otherwise it would be a great regret. It's delicious and has a long aftertaste.
2.4 Gaozhuang Night Market
Gaozhuang Night Market is currently the largest night market in Xishuangbanna, and it's incredibly crowded. It sells a variety of both standard and unusual items, and there are also numerous barbecue and drinking spots along the riverside. Take in Gaozhuang's unparalleled scenery, browse the Gaozhuang Night Market, and savor its delicious food—you'll never want to leave.
3.1 Manyuan Village, named one of China's Ten Most Beautiful Villages by CCTV in 2017. With only 80 households, it was included in the fifth batch of China's Traditional Villages in 2019.
Season 4 of "Longing for Life" was filmed here, and the courtyard still retains its swings, hammocks, and other items. In the sunshine, by the woods, a young man swings on a swing. It's picturesque, poetic.
The pineapple rice I had in Manyuan Village is by far the best pineapple rice I've ever had, bar none. I forgot to take pictures, a little regret. There were also stinky vegetable fried eggs, local chicken, lotus leaf wrapped meat, and... the boy who didn't eat because he thought the environment was bad...
3.2 Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
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