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Top 50 Best Things to Do near Gengma [2025]
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
4.7
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14693 reviews
8.8
From £8.37
Based on 89 reviews
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606918715914
Address: 西双版纳傣族自治州勐腊县中国科学院西双版纳热带植物园-西门
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas
Firefly tours & night views
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Dongyuan is worth a visit!!! You must hire a tour guide!!! Sister Hongdou's explanation is super patient and detailed!! It is definitely the most worthwhile attraction in Banna! She was always explaining for the entire 5 hours!!!
I booked this tour on Ctrip the day before the trip and it was excellent. The guide's explanations were excellent. The park is large, making the electric carts convenient for traveling with children and elderly. We saw many insects and stars during the night tour. For example, they explained which stick insects we could handle and which we couldn't. The explanations were humorous and lively, and the kids loved it. Kudos to the guides Xiaodao and Wangtianshu.
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Manting Imperial Garden
4.5
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13527 reviews
8.7
From £4.19
Based on 72 reviews
Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912161061
Address: No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
See beautiful peacocks up close
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Admission to the Imperial Garden is 40 yuan, with half-price for those aged 60-69. A Dai King parade performance takes place daily at 11:00 AM. The park also features a parrot garden, an elephant garden, and numerous rare plants. Built around a river, the park offers breathtaking scenery, worthy of being the imperial garden of the Dai King's Palace.
It was my second time to go to Banna, a family trip. The children were not really interested. We arrived too late and didn’t see the elephant show. Many of the photos were taken during the trip. It was nice to take a walk around and see the scenery of the Dai King’s Royal Garden.
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Wild Elephant Valley
4.3
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9032 reviews
8.5
From £6.07
Based on 73 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912431024
Address: Sancha River, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, 36 km from Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
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Wild Elephant Valley is a bit far from downtown Xishuangbanna. We drove there, and while the parking lot wasn't very busy, finding a spot wasn't difficult. There's also a shuttle bus from the downtown visitor center, and round-trip tickets are quite affordable. While you can't see wild elephants in the Wild Elephant Valley, there are performances by trained elephants. These elephants have experienced the world and aren't afraid of people. The performances consist of just a few simple moves.
The main attractions in Xishuangbanna are definitely worth visiting, but if you go more than once, it won't be that interesting. Seeing wild elephants is practically impossible, with so many people walking around, the elephants will smell people from a distance and won't come over. But it's nice for city dwellers to take a walk and experience the natural world.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
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6600 reviews
8.4
From £13.60
Based on 337 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608725365006
Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
10 temples & 20 natural attractions
Unique geological landscapes displayed
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The scenery is really beautiful, but there are too many people queuing for the cable car during the peak tourist season. The one-way trip takes about 10 minutes. You can also see the beautiful scenery of Erhai Lake from a high point.
The environment is good, the air is fresh, and it is a holy place for oxygen absorption. However, the waiting time for the Gantong Cableway is too long. The queue is nearly 3 hours, and the cable car is only a few minutes. The Gantong Line, the Zhenlong Chess Game and the viewing platform are very average and not up to expectations. The Jade Belt Road is very quiet and at an altitude of more than 2,600 meters, there is no discomfort and children can also walk
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Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
4.3
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5753 reviews
8.3
From £4.50
Based on 26 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912759888
Address: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is 8 km from the suburb of Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Cultural dance & Water-Splashing Festival
Peacock flight & Dai culture
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The park is beautiful with great stops along the way. We paid to use the battery car between stops but could see many interesting points of interest along the walkway up. The staff were very helpful to point us where to go when we looked lost as non-chinese speaking tourists. I would highly recommend this attraction.
You have to buy a ticket that includes a shuttle bus. It's a long way to walk by yourself. There is no explanation on the ticket purchase page. You can only watch the peacocks flying at the foot of the mountain, and the rest are all on the mountain. After entering the door, sit in this restaurant by the river and you can watch the peacocks flying.
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Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
4.4
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4242 reviews
8.2
From £2.01
Based on 81 reviews
Daizu Park Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912504601
Address: Xihan Garden, Jinghan City, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna (near Mangan Town)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
Highlights:
Experience Dai's warm welcome ceremony
Explore villages & pagoda stilt houses
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Xishuangbanna Dai Garden is located in Ganlanba, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and the only folk eco-tourism attraction in Xishuangbanna that showcases the history, culture, religion, sports, architecture, living customs, clothing, food, production and life of the Dai people.
The most unmissable experience at the Xishuangbanna Dai National Park is the lush greenery feast in a Dai bamboo house! Not only can you see authentic Dai architecture here, you can also savor authentic Dai cuisine. The bamboo houses are scattered throughout the park, each with its own unique charm. Living in one of them feels like immersing yourself in the daily life of the Dai people.
[Scenic Drive] Starting from Gaozhuang, the first half of the drive follows the emerald Lancang River, shaded by trees. The second half passes through several Dai villages, each imbued with a unique ethnic atmosphere. Approaching Manyuan Village, you'll encounter vast banana groves and, depending on the season, pineapple fields, creating a breathtaking scenery all along the way.
👍[Village Features] The houses in Manyuan Village are wooden stilt houses, with the first floor suspended in the air and the second floor for living. Each household is filled with flowers and succulents. The roadside trees, including papaya, sugar apple, jujube, and apple date, line the streets. The villagers are very down-to-earth, and the fruit they sell at the stalls is all homegrown. While slightly more expensive than at the farmers' market, it's much cheaper than tourist areas like Gaozhuang.
⭐️[Village Heart] Every Dai village has a village heart, around which the village's architecture and planning are centered.
🏯[Temple] Every Dai village has a temple. The temple in Manyuan Village is quite impressive, with beautiful Theravada Buddhist architectural style. For reasons of privacy, I only took photos of the temple's exterior and didn't go inside to pay my respects.
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Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
4.8
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634 reviews
8.2
From £9.37
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8618088079194
Address: 西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市基诺族乡司土村委会司土老寨4号
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5-1 day
Highlights:
Rubber trees & bamboo vipers
See plants, streams, & waterfalls
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Our guide, Mu Layou, was fantastic! He took us on a whirlwind of fun, including eating wild fruits and sour ants. He was incredibly strong, lifting us high and pushing us back down on the swings each time. It was incredibly thrilling. Afterward, he immediately arranged for us to eat. The barbecue, chicken, and fish were all delicious. It was a truly special experience!
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and discover nature on a hike in the Jinuo Mountain rainforest.
The total distance is 5 kilometers, 2 kilometers by land and 3 kilometers by water.
Along the way, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the rainforest's flora, fauna, environment, and ways of life.
Dressed in a "savage costume," we experienced rainforest river tracing, high-altitude swings, tree abseiling, archery, and a rainforest feast, including sour ants and wild Sanya fruit (Banna's version of mangosteen).
For families with young children (under 10 years old), we recommend booking a private tour with an experienced indigenous guide, who can provide one-on-one support for the children.
Summary: Recommended family itineraries
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The Chongsheng Temple And The Three-Pagoda Culture Tourist Area
4.7
/5
12363 reviews
8.2
From £7.64
Based on 522 reviews
Dali Ancient City | >100 km from downtown
Phone +864009001558
Address: Southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Road and Wenbi Road, Dali City, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-4 hours
Highlights:
Three Pagodas Reflection Pond views
Perfect spot for tower reflections
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The environment is very good, the scenery is beautiful. The temperature is suitable. After walking around for a while, I had a vegetarian meal. It was really delicious. I ate a big bowl of rice by myself. It was the happiest meal I had in Dali.
As the only 5A-level scenic spot in Dali, it has its own value and beauty. Although it was cloudy, the sunset was still beautiful! I was a little rushed and didn't go to the Chongsheng Temple at the back, but later I found out that the current Chongsheng Temple was rebuilt, and only the three towers in the front were left of the original, so it's not a big miss.
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Heshun Ancient Town
4.5
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5164 reviews
8.1
From £31.17
Based on 57 reviews
Heshun Ancient Town | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608755150010
Address: Heshunzhen, Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Dragon Pool & ancient trees
Watch artisans make Tengchong paper
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Along the lotus river, the early autumn breeze gently blows. Ancient style, ancient charm, ancient colors. Sometimes wind, sometimes rain, sometimes clear. Pavilions and towers, the fragrance of osmanthus wafts through. A beautiful weekend.
I love wandering the alleys, where the atmosphere is rich with life.
I also enjoy browsing bookstores and cafes, which are unique and truly captivating.
I enjoy looking at traditional houses and reminiscing about the past.
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Erhai Lake
4.6
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8121 reviews
8.0
Based on 559 reviews
Small Putuo Scenic Area of Wase Town | >100 km from downtown
Address: No. 1 Henan Road, Xiaguan, Dali
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 days
Highlights:
Nearby towns with historical heritage
National scenic area & lake
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🌊 "Proven myself | Driving around Erhai Lake is the ultimate way to experience Dali's romantic charm!"
If Dali's "romance" were a poem, then driving around Erhai Lake is the most free and unrestrained way to recite it! Renting a convertible here is very convenient and affordable. 💨
🚗 Step on the accelerator and enter a fairyland.
► Recommended: The Haidong Route! The road winds along the lake, and the car windows feel like a giant theater—Cangshan Mountain on the left, Erhai Lake on the right. Every turn is a "wow" moment!
► Don't miss the idyllic scenery of Haixi. Drive through rice paddies and villages, dotted with Bai ethnic minority dwellings. It's like stepping into a live version of a pastoral poem. 🌾
► Pull over whenever you see a charming spot: take photos of the mirrored sky on the lakeside boardwalk, or wait for the sunset by the wetlands. Feel free to indulge in the feeling of freedom!
🌿 Ecological Corridor: Green healing on wheels.
Don't underestimate the driving experience; the ecological experience is uncompromising! Cycle along the Ecological Corridor at night. The S-bend is bustling with activity, with many people singing and dancing.
✅ Enjoy breathtaking lake views throughout the ride. The waters of Erhai Lake are as clear as sapphires, and waterfowl dance in the wetlands along the shore.
✅ Pass by popular photo spots like the S-bend, the Corridor Bridge, and the Couple Tree, and hop off the bike to pose whenever you want. 📸
✅ Play "Going to Dali" in the car while feeling the lake breeze—who knows this ambiance?
💡 Exclusive Tips
▪️ Vehicle Recommendation: Convertibles or cars with sunroofs are more photogenic!
▪️ Timeline: We recommend a morning sunrise or an afternoon departure, circling the lake counterclockwise to catch the golden sunset at Erhai Lake. 🌅
▪️ Stops: Shuanglang Observation Deck, Wase Waterway, and Xizhou Ancient Town—each one is worth a stop!
🌟 Why is driving the best?
Freedom! Spontaneity! No sun exposure! Perfect for lazy travelers, families, and couples—no need to ride in the scorching sun or hike, just hum along in the air-conditioned car and take in the breathtaking scenery.
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Today I went to a mountain road near the Three Pagodas Temple. There were few people and the scenery was beautiful. I should be able to shoot a popular video, but unfortunately I don't know how to shoot. I also saw a rainbow on the way back. I stayed in a small courtyard by the Erhai Lake. The terrace overlooked the Erhai Lake. The breeze was refreshing. I liked to sit on it and drink tea.
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