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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Honghe County [2025]
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
16054 reviews
8.8
From PLN 144.57
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087167711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
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The scenic area is about a 60-minute drive from downtown Kunming. It boasts well-developed facilities, including convenient electric shuttle buses that accept QR codes. The karst landforms are quite distinctive. Prices within the scenic area are reasonable. It's recommended to visit during off-peak seasons, as the entrance fee is slightly expensive.
In the magical land of Yunnan, there lies the Stone Forest Scenic Area, meticulously sculpted by nature, attracting countless tourists with its unique karst landforms. Located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, just over 70 kilometers from downtown Kunming, the Stone Forest is one of Kunming's must-see attractions.
The formation of the Stone Forest can be traced back 270 million years. During the Early Permian period, this area was a vast ocean, with thick layers of limestone deposited on the seabed. With crustal movement, the limestone was compressed, forming vertical fissures. After the sea receded, the rocks were gradually carved into stone pillars by the combined forces of the sun, rain, and wind, eventually forming the Stone Forest landscape we see today. This process involved multiple geological changes, including volcanic eruptions, lacustrine sedimentation, and crustal uplift; these complex geological processes collectively shaped the Stone Forest.
With its unique karst landforms and rich geological relics, the Stone Forest was inscribed on the World Natural Heritage List in 2007. The karst landscape here boasts a complete development process and diverse types, encompassing almost all karst landforms in the world, earning it the title of "World Karst Museum." Limestone columns of various shapes, including sword-shaped, columnar, and mushroom-shaped, complement caves, karst lakes, and peak clusters, showcasing the magnificent artistry of nature!
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
15036 reviews
8.7
From PLN 41.31
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
Saved by 475 users11618 positive reviews
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Visiting the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
March 21, 2025, 14:51. The weather was very pleasant during the visit to the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Dipterocarpaceae plants are mainly distributed in tropical Asia and are representative tree species of Southeast Asian tropical rainforests, comprising 15 genera and 580 species.
The 13 species from 5 genera distributed in China are all listed as nationally protected rare and endangered plants.
The Dipterocarp Garden covers an area of approximately 6.7 hectares and has collected and preserved all species from my country and some species distributed in Southeast Asia, making it a very valuable Dipterocarp Garden.
The botanical garden is a feast for the eyes, boasting a wide variety of plants and excellent landscaping, making it well worth a visit. The only downside is that the entrance fee plus the sightseeing bus fare is a bit pricey, and the bus stops within the park are not easy to find; I walked quite a bit. I recommend that anyone planning a trip plan their route in advance.
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Manting Imperial Garden
4.5
/5
14130 reviews
8.7
From PLN 82.10
Based on 73 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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A large-scale travel photography base… every beautiful spot has a Dai princess. Many of the girls are quite pretty. In the afternoon, you can see the Dai King and Queen's outing and performance.
It's astonishing! Although smaller in scale, its luxurious and opulent style exudes imperial grandeur. Golden decorations, Dai-style stilted houses, and roofs with their signature steep "A" shape, along with deep, overhanging eaves that provide both sun protection and drainage, are all present. The buildings extensively use vibrant colors like gold and red, complemented by auspicious Dai motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, and peacocks. The beams, pillars, doors, and windows are exquisitely carved, and some structures even incorporate pagoda spires and reliefs, creating a strong religious and royal atmosphere. The buildings and pavilions blend seamlessly with the natural environment. Roads extend along streams and flowerbeds, with palaces, temples, and pavilions scattered throughout, embodying the harmonious concept of coexistence between humanity and nature.
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
9092 reviews
8.5
Based on 295 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
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It's beautiful, don't take the cable car unless you just want to experience it. Xishan District is very large, just go to Haigeng Park and the Seven-Arch Floating Bridge. You can visit these two attractions on two separate trips.
The scenery is quite beautiful. It's about 2 kilometers long, with 1 kilometer on Dianchi Lake and the other kilometer or so uphill. The uphill part is a little scary, but overall I would recommend giving it a try.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
10365 reviews
8.5
From PLN 41.31
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Scenic platform & trail
Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
Saved by 521 users9005 positive reviews
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Good for photo op esp the Kaleidoscope Museum where the bricked amphora-like shaped buildings are. Go around 1pm- - 2pm less crowd as they dispersed for lunch or other activities provided by their tour group.
The iconic red-brick building complex within the scenic area, including the Kaleidoscope Art Museum, the Half-Cloud Artist's Salon, and the Seal Carving Workshop, is incredibly photogenic. Designed by Yunnan artist Luo Xu, these structures are built using local red bricks, without the aid of reinforced concrete. The Kaleidoscope Art Museum, shaped like a wine bottle and a flame, blends the wine culture of Mile with the fire culture of the Yi people. Sunlight filters through the perforated red-brick dome, creating ever-changing light and shadow effects, perfect for taking pictures. The Half-Cloud Artist's Salon, with its exterior resembling a floating cloud, houses a café and restaurant, ideal for a relaxing break.
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Wild Elephant Valley
4.3
/5
9344 reviews
8.4
From PLN 29.95
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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I opted for the entrance ticket plus rainforest elephant grazing package, and it was great. It included rainforest elephant grazing, giving me the opportunity to interact with Asian elephants. Although the time was a bit short, walking with elephants in the rainforest was a unique experience. The park management was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. The route was also very convenient; there's a direct tourist bus from Gaozhuang, and the tour guide on the bus was very helpful, explaining important information and there were no hidden costs. Thumbs up!
Wild Elephant Valley is definitely worth experiencing. It's home to Asian elephants, and you can even see a herd by cable car. There's also a high-altitude walkway offering panoramic views of the elephants. We went in the afternoon after watching the elephant shows, but we didn't see any! It was a pity, but it's still worth a visit. Asian elephants are truly intelligent.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.3
/5
14271 reviews
8.3
From PLN 49.05
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 859 users6221 positive reviews
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The ethnic village is relatively close to the Haigeng Dam, and there weren't many tourists. The experience was decent. It houses about 25 ethnic groups, and I heard that the five ethnic groups at the entrance put on dance performances and other activities in the evenings.
Hiring a guide for 200 yuan is definitely worth it. The guide will take you on a walk around and will take you to three intangible cultural heritage sites, such as silver jewelry sales, medicinal incense, and tea. You can buy things or not.
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Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
4.3
/5
5952 reviews
8.2
From PLN 22.21
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
Saved by 239 users3801 positive reviews
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Overall, it was great. It would have been even better if the electric carts could be used for round-trip transportation; going up the mountain was too tiring. We originally planned to watch the peacock release before participating in the activities, but we were lucky to see the peacocks displaying their plumage on the way down! The jungle trek (Section A) was a bit pricey, but the kids had a lot of fun. They even fed the monkeys and saw the Tyndall effect, which we explained to them.
Of all the places I visited in Xishuangbanna, this was the most satisfying. The scenery was beautiful, and one of the actors there even looked a bit like Li Qin. I recommend bringing extra clothes if you go in the morning, as it can get a bit chilly in the mountains. Also, don't take the sightseeing bus; hiking up and down the mountain in half an hour is very easy, and the natural oxygen bar in the mountains is much better for your health.
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Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
4.4
/5
4400 reviews
8.1
From PLN 9.87
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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Getting to the Dai Ethnic Garden is very convenient! At the Peacock Garden, enjoy the peacock dance performed by Dai girls, visit the White Pagoda Temple and Golden Pagoda Temple, see the Dai stilted houses, and try the lemongrass-grilled fish. Young people can participate in the water-splashing activities at the Water Splashing Square for a refreshing blessing.
Yunnan's hospitality is ingrained in its DNA. It's so beautiful and fun! We happened to catch the Water Splashing Festival, and joining everyone in the fun was incredibly enjoyable! Dai clothing and water splashing equipment are available for sale nearby, and there's also plenty of delicious food to enjoy!
The Dai Park is quite large, with many Dai villages integrated into one. Be sure to plan your visit carefully, as you won't be able to visit many areas after closing time!
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Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
4.8
/5
692 reviews
8.1
From PLN 66.09
>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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This group-buying package offers the best value for money online. Not only did we have a fantastic time, but it also included a rainforest meal. The air in the mountains was so fresh, the streams were crystal clear, and the scenery was breathtaking. Highly recommended! 👍
Friends, when you come to Xishuangbanna, don't just focus on the Starlight Night Market!
I just hiked the newly opened rainforest trail in Jinuo Mountain last year. Six hours of hiking, and my phone's photo album was completely full!
Wading through the clear stream in rain boots, you could pick up any stone in the water and smear it on your face.
There are swings at the beginning and middle, but the ones in the rainforest are even more thrilling. Swinging across the water so close to the surface, your screams were swallowed by the rainforest! No need for filters in the photos!
A special shout-out to our local Jinuo guide! A "walking encyclopedia": This flower spider used to make me jump three meters, but now I actually find it kind of cute; he even pulled out his own sour ants and urged us to eat them alive—they were so sour and addictive, and it was hilarious to see those who were too scared to try them grimacing at others!
The last part was simply divine! Climbing up the natural stream, grabbing vines and stepping on stones, it was a real-life wilderness survival game, but the guide was there the whole time, making it super reassuring! Having a picnic at a rest stop along the way and listening to the tour leader tell ancient stories of the Jinuo people is a much better experience than just visiting tourist attractions!
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