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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Dehong [2025]
Meng Huan Shwedagon Pagoda
4.5
/5
2710 reviews
7.7
From SEK 51.00
1.7 km from downtown
Phone +8606922116199
Address: Mangshi, Dehong, Yunnan, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Night Attractions in Dehong
Highlights:
76m hollow stupa & stunning views
Panoramic view of Mangshi
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Absolutely stunning! The gold-leaf-covered pagoda dazzles in the sunlight, the solemn shrines, the melodious chimes of the bells create a truly reverent atmosphere. This is a must-see treasure of faith and architectural art.
I came here to take pictures and check in, and I found the taste of my childhood, which was exactly like the Chengdu jelly I had when I was a child. Perfect! Unfortunately, I only remembered to take pictures after I finished eating! The store is clean and tidy! I also added egg shaved cakes and fried potatoes, and the squeezed juice next to it is also very delicious. The key is that when I see people outside hesitating for a long time about which one to eat, I want to pull them in 😂😂😂
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One Village, Two Countries
4.2
/5
2761 reviews
7.4
From SEK 52.00
96 km from downtown
Phone +8606924930777
Address: Manhlyoe, Myanmar (Burma)
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Swing across Myanmar & China
Surrounded by lush rainforest
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I visited the Bianzhai Hansha Scenic Area in 2016, and returned to Ruili nine years later. The Bianzhai Hansha Scenic Area has since closed, but I heard the One Village, Two Countries Scenic Area opened recently. I saw the boundary marker through the railings. Although the scenic area is man-made, it's still quite unique.
It's a place worth visiting. Boundary marker No. 71 is outside the railings, and the swing can't swing "outside". But through the railings, you can see the life scenes on the opposite side. The other scenery is a later artificial landscape, adding a little frontier style.
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Meng Ba Na Xi Garden
4.4
/5
1331 reviews
7.2
From SEK 51.00
880m from downtown
Phone +8606922121043
Address: Xianchi Rd, Mangshi, Dehong Daizujingpozuzizhizhou, Yunnan Sheng, China
Recommended sightseeing time: 3 hours
No.1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Dehong
Highlights:
Rare petrified wood & gems
Different natural beauty each season
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Mengbanasi is not bad. It is more beautiful if you come in spring when it blooms. There are many beautiful and precious stones and ancient trees. I bought a combined ticket, and Global Pass gave me a 30 yuan discount. I only paid more than 30 yuan for the two attractions, which is quite cost-effective.
"Mongbanasi" is a Dai language, meaning "a magical, beautiful and rich place". The park is a rare eco-tourism scenic spot with a collection of ancient trees, rare stones and treasures. It presents a unique "small place, big world". Among them, there are more than 300 century-old trees, 4 thousand-year-old trees, and more than 10 rare and endangered plants in the park. In the museum and beside the trail, there are more than 200 kinds of rare stones and jade, Huanglong jade treasures, and more than 130 large specimens of endangered famous trees from Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and other countries around the world.
There are three exhibition halls and nine parks in the park: Paleontological Fossils, Petrified Jade Hall, Rare Stones and Famous Trees Hall, World Famous Trees, Large Root Art Hall, as well as Bamboo Forest, Plum Garden, Bougainvillea Garden, Banyan Tree Garden, Crape Myrtle Garden, Osmanthus Garden, Rare Plant Garden, Celebrity Tree Garden, Ancient Tree Garden.
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Scenic Spots of Menghuan Silver Pagoda
4.5
/5
1546 reviews
7.1
2 km from downtown
Phone +8606923027968
Address: 200 meters west of Xianchi Road, Mang City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.2 of Night Attractions in Dehong
Highlights:
Mangshi's iconic landmark
Sky reflection on glass platform
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It's a beautiful place. If you like taking photos, you must go in and experience it. There are many beautiful women wearing ethnic costumes taking photos. Although they are sweating profusely in the hot summer, they are still very happy and enjoying it.
I like this place very much. The environment is elegant and special, and it is quiet. It gives people a holy feeling. I was reluctant to leave. There were many people queuing up to take pictures. Every angle looks good, and we took a lot of photos.
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Moli Tropical Rainforest Scenic Area
4.6
/5
1058 reviews
6.7
From SEK 47.00
Based on 13 reviews
70.6 km from downtown
Phone +8606924143929
Address: In the Murray Canyon on the 302 National Highway, Mowen Section, northeast of Ruili City
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.1 of Water fun & Cool Retreats in Dehong
Highlights:
Mori Falls: 200-ft cliff cascade
Dai-style pavilion with carvings
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The Murray Rainforest Scenic Area is worth a visit. It is a national AAAA-level tourist attraction, famous for its beautiful and exotic natural landscapes and Buddhist culture, with a forest coverage rate of more than 96%, and is known as the "Wonderland on Earth". Here are its highlights: - Spectacular Murray Falls: The Murray Falls fall more than 60 meters, is the largest waterfall in Dehong and even southwest of Shanghai. Clear spring water from the cliff steep wall pouring down, such as a huge white silk flying against the wind, sound like thunder, waterfalls and hot springs gushing out, the landscape is strange. - Rich plant resources: There are 1,540 plant species, 479 flowers and spices growing in the scenic area, and more than a dozen rare species protected by the state. It can be called an encyclopedia of plants. - Unique Buddha footprint landscape: There is a gold-shaped pavilion near the hot spring pool, there is a hoard of meteorite, there is a giant "footprint" embedded in the rock wall, the palms of the toes are clearly visible, this is the famous Buddha footprint in Southeast Asia's Buddhist community, there is a big Buddha temple not far from the pavilion, you can worship Buddha here. - Fresh air environment: The negative ion concentration of the scenic spot is as high as 1 per cubic centimeters. It is a natural forest oxygen bar. During the stroll, you can enjoy the fresh air and relax your body and mind. The scenic spot is open all year round, it is recommended to reserve 2-3 hours to visit. The main activities are to walk the rainforest along the Zaduo River, enjoy the tropical plants, tree-clad stones and other natural landscapes along the way, and the end is to watch the Murray Falls. In addition, you can visit Buddhist cultural attractions such as Buddha Footprints and the Big Buddha Temple to experience Buddhist culture. There are also some vendors selling fruits and snacks in the scenic area, as well as shooting and archery projects for children's entertainment, and some areas can also pay for foot baths and relaxation.
- Tranquil Stream: A gurgling stream runs through the scenic area, its water crystal clear. Strolling along its banks, you can hear the gurgling sound of the water, as if playing a beautiful rainforest melody, adding a touch of vibrant beauty to the entire area.
- Unique Scenic Spots: Strange sights such as trees encasing rocks and rocks encasing trees are found. Thick banyan tree roots wrap straight around boulders, leaving one side of the rock completely suspended in the air before plunging deep into the ground, showcasing nature's uncanny creativity.
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Near No.301 Provincial Road
4.5
/5
25 reviews
6.3
2.9 km from downtown
Phone +8606922109999
Address: 环城东路傣族古镇勐焕王宫
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
No.3 of Night Attractions in Dehong
Highlights:
Enjoy Dai song and dance performances up close
Participate in a Dai handicraft making activity
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🌟 Mangshi Yi Nationality Ancient Town: Day into the painting, night jumping! This Luxi treasure has completely fallen me! 🌟 Don't just transfer Mangshi to the station! This niche secret Yi Nationality ancient town that I just found is the Lujia Style Museum during the day, and the night is changed to Saibo Di! 30+ per capita eat the wall, and the shots are all dreamy blockbusters! This vomiting blood sorting strategy will teach you to play the trick of locals calling the insider! 🌌 Visual storm! When the millennium rhyme hit the Saibo Neon Golden Light Buddha × Liuguang Star River: In the instant of night, the reflection of the Grand Jinta spreads the golden avenue in the artificial lake, but the sky is full of "firefly trees" and blue purple laser dance! The seat of Xiaohongshu's tens of thousands of posts is at the corner of the observation deck (navigation "Taying Restaurant")! Walk through the "Peacock Dynasty" 🦚: Hemu Diaojiaolou Group is re-engraved - the palace system, and the hollow carved window - projecting gorgeous silhouettes in the sunset. Rent a set of 30 yuan/day flash film decoration, (recommended "Yuhan Xuanfu" store), you are the exotic princess walking! Splashing water carnival 2.0💦: The square opens "war" on time at 14:00 every day! High-pressure water gun + electronic music bombing, younger and restless than the traditional splashing festival! (with mobile phone waterproof bag! Buy blood loss on the spot) 🏡 Stay in the cloud! Sleeping in the quiet time in the small courtyard "seeking wild holiday homestay" light luxury single-family villa courtyard, there are double bed rooms, twin rooms, parent-child rooms, large suites of various room types to choose from, each room has a large terrace/balcony, outside the window is the mountain view/he view, you can see the entire Yi ancient town villa group from a distance, Guests need to also provide a small courtyard grill! 100+ per capita in the off-season! ( Trip.com score 5) Save money TIP 💡: There are dozens of inns and guest houses in the yard of Dehong Ancient Town, and the per capita is 100 yuan to live in a light luxury. It takes 5 minutes to walk directly to the main street of the scenic spot! 🍜 Tongue Nuclear Explosion! 30 per capita eat Mangshi Food Universe "Dream Dehong" Dynasty-level hand-grab 👑: Peacock-shaped banana leaf banquet, citrus grilled fish + ghost chicken + pineapple rice, 3 people meal 128 yuan! Dianping TOP1 deserves its name! "Ba Naxi Food City" Supper Wars God: Buluda (10 yuan) larger than the face, cheese dumplings (15 yuan), hot and sour chicken feet (20 yuan)... It is recommended to go to war on an empty stomach! Hidden copy 🔍: The "Yanming Farmhouse" deep in the alley, the fried beef with glutinous rice from the Yi grandmother, a soul through the rainforest! (Navigation can't find it, ask the locals to show the way) 🎭 The more night the more demon! From the bonfire dance to the Saibo Bundy 19:30 10,000 people bonfire jumping 🔥: Jump around the totem pole three feet, the aunts are more twisted than you will! Don't be shy, follow the grandfather wearing a straw hat to learn the pace! 21:00 Saibodi awakening ⚡️: "Baan Naxi" bar laser cutting the night sky, like foot drum mixed electronic BGM, drinking Lao beer bungee, magic value is full! Literary and art eggs 🎨: "Slow wheel pottery" experience hall pinch a peacock green cup (68 yuan), take the intangible memory! ✨ Forwarding the collection is not lost! In the comment area, 3 people will send "Dream Dehong" hand-caught rice free coupons! ✨
You can also experience Southeast Asian style without going abroad|Yi Ancient Town 🌍 If Yunnan is a romantic encounter, the Yi Ancient Town in Mangshi is definitely the most surprising accident in this encounter. I recently went to the ancient town of Yi nationality and was really pinched by it! 🎨 [Architectural style] As soon as you step into the ancient town, the rich style style is coming. The improved style hanging tower on both sides of the main street, gray tiles and wooden rafts with carved windows, simple and exquisite, full of national charm. And the towering steeple, beautifully carved and gold ornaments, shine in the sun, every detail shows the unique charm of Yi culture. Any shot is super Southeast Asian blockbuster, and the photo can't stop at all. [Featured activities] The activities in the ancient town are so rich that they are beyond imagination! "There are theme festivals in the month and month, normal activities on the day, and large celebrations every year" is really not just to say. When I went to meet the above art performance, the Yi dance is amazing! Dancers in colorful costumes, dancing, the live elephant foot drums and squeaking are even more lively. If the April Water Sprinkler Festival comes, you can also experience the water collection ceremony and song and dance exhibition in the square, and enjoy the water splashing carnival. But remember to prepare laundry in advance~ There are many specialty shops on the street, such as pottery, paper cutting, brocade and other non-legacy cultural and creative products, as well as various small accessories, coffee bracelets, dazzling, I bought coffee bracelets, fragrance can last for a long time, I love 😍 🍱 [Gourmet Experience] for foodies, This is paradise! The family dishes are characterized by raw, fresh, sour, spicy and wild, which perfectly satisfy my taste buds. The peacock banquet and hand-caught rice at the Peacock Palace are highly recommended. Not only the taste is great, the dishes are also super exquisite and full of ritual. Dingjin wild fungus hot pot is also not to be missed, rare wild fungus boiled soup, fresh eyebrows will fall. In the special snacks, you must taste the spicy spicy seeds, bubble Luda, barbecue, affordable and delicious, every mouthful is to enjoy 😋 🏠 [Accommodation recommendation] If you want to immersive feel the atmosphere of the ancient town, Sanshi Hotel (Yi nationality ancient town store) is the best choice. Filled with Southeast Asian style decoration, comfortable mattress, can sleep well at night. And just in the ancient town, it is super convenient to travel, and you can come out to visit the night view at any time at night [practical information] - Address: Yi Nationality Ancient Town, Huancheng East Road, Mangshi - Tickets: Free - Transportation: The ancient town is about 3 kilometers away from the center of Mang. It is recommended to ride or take a taxi. Mangshi is not big, sweeping shared bicycles can basically go to various attractions, taxis are not expensive 🚗- Play time: It is recommended to arrange half a day to one day, feel the tranquility and beauty of the ancient town during the day, and experience the lively night market at night, each with a flavor. In short, the ancient town of Yi people is really fun! Whether you want to feel the national culture, enjoy the food, or take pictures and punch in, this place can satisfy you. Highly recommend to everyone, be sure to come and punch in! 💖 #Yi Ancient Town #Mangshi Tourism #Yunnan Tourism Raiders #Southeast Asian Style
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Hehua Hot Spring
4.5
/5
529 reviews
6.0
From SEK 236.00
56.3 km from downtown
Phone +8608755893888
Address: 5 kilometers from Hehua Township, 28 kilometers towards Tengchong County, Baoshan City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2-3 hours
No.1 of Hot Springs Attractions in Dehong
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There are more than 20 hot spring pools with various types and good service. There are more people than usual during the Spring Festival holiday, but the organization is still in order and the facilities are complete. It is a good hot spring experience. There are many people eating and dining. Going a little later can reduce the queue and find a seat. People with inconvenience in legs and feet should consider it carefully. The hot spring pools are layered and you can't avoid going up and down stairs. It feels like you need to climb 7 or 8 floors of stairs from the lowest restaurant to the upper dressing room.
The initial positioning was very high-end, and the initial design was also good. After a few years of operation, the service and operation have become a bit lagging. The hot spring resources are good, and the supporting facilities are a bit behind, but overall it is still ranked fourth after Bailian, Banyan Tree, and Yugu.
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Jiegao Port
4.4
/5
54 reviews
5.6
86.2 km from downtown
Address: Deer Road, Ruili City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
Recommended sightseeing time: 3-5 hours
Highlights:
Experience the special border trade zone - domestic, outside customs
Myanmar Dance Performances: Feel Exotic Charm
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The terrain of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau determines the thrilling high speed here, but the one-hour drive from Mangshi to Ruili is very flat and smooth, with flowers all the way to welcome every guest. When you come to the border, how can you not take a look at the port? It is close to Myanmar, so you naturally want to take a look at the jade. Then you are in the right place. Unlike the huge jade market in Ruili City, the things in the jewelry store here are really for ordinary people to see, and the shopkeepers' offers will not immediately reject you. As long as you do your homework in advance, I believe you will find the jade that suits you. You must remember to know yourself, see things clearly, avoid greed, and have a peaceful mentality. The port is naturally a place for exchanges between the two countries. It is crowded with people. You can see Burmese people all over the ground. They look no different from Indians. They are all busy and have no time to look around. You can also go around the Sino-Myanmar market, but I believe most of the things inside are unfamiliar. Just take a look. Anyway, there will be a big obstacle to language communication. You might as well try their snacks and take a few sneak shots. There are other ports in Ruili. Jiegao Port should be the largest one with the most convenient transportation. If you are interested, especially jadeite, you may come a few times, take a look, and then make a decision until you are satisfied.
The port is majestic and magnificent. Long live the motherland. This is one of the must-see attractions for every tourist who comes to Ruili. Myanmar is opposite the port. You can drive directly to the port square. There is free parking on the roadside, and there are many places to visit around it.
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Shubao Tower
4.6
/5
98 reviews
5.5
224m from downtown
Address: Debo Dai, Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Manbo City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2 hours
Highlights:
Pagoda wrapped by ancient trees
Bodhi roots envelop the stupa
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The "Tree-wrapped Pagoda" is located in the middle of the pedestrian street in Mangshi. It is a Dai-style pagoda, originally named "Iron City Pagoda". Because it was built in the former Jielie Village, it is called "Guangmu Jielie" in Dai language, which means "Iron City Pagoda". The pagoda was built in the mid-18th century during the tenure of Fang Zuofan, the 15th Tusi of Mangshi (1741-1770) to commemorate a victorious war.
The "Iron City Pagoda" is a brick and stone structure with an octagonal base and a beaded cone body, about ten meters high. Later, Jielie Village was destroyed in the war, and the residents fled and did not return, leaving the pagoda unattended. As cracks appeared in the pagoda body over time, dust gradually accumulated in the wind. A banyan seed was brought to the crack of the pagoda by the wind or a bird, and the spring rain watered it, and the seed took root and sprouted. About a hundred years ago, a banyan tree grew in the cracks of the tower. After several storms, the tangled roots gradually wrapped around the tower, forming the current wonder of "tree wrapped tower". The ancient tower was gradually wrapped by the banyan tree. Now the tree on the top of the tower is more than 30 meters high, and the canopy covers nearly 1,000 square meters. The tower wraps the tree, and the tree wraps the tower, forming a strong community.
The "tree wrapped tower" is regarded as a "love tower" by the Dai people. The thick trunk tightly wraps the tower body, and the tree wall falls like a waterfall, bathing the tower base. The tree wraps the tower, and the tower embraces the tree, interdependent and complementing each other, forming a unique tree wrapped tower wonder, which is famous in western Yunnan and Southeast Asia.
|Tree-wrapped Pagoda^Also known as Tiecheng Pagoda, as the name suggests, is a tree wrapped around a pagoda. It was built in the 53rd year of Emperor Qianlong's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1778) and has a history of more than 200 years.
"Tiecheng Pagoda" is a brick and stone structure. A banyan seed was brought into the crack of the pagoda by the wind or a bird. Over the past 100 years, a banyan tree has grown in the crack of the pagoda. After several storms, the tangled roots of the tree gradually wrapped around the pagoda, forming the wonder of the "tree-wrapped pagoda".
Today, the tree-wrapped pagoda has been listed as one of the provincial key cultural relics protection units and is also a local landmark in Mangshi. It is regarded as a "love tower" by the Dai people.
The tree wraps the pagoda, and the pagoda embraces the tree. They are interdependent and complement each other. The unique tree-wrapped pagoda wonder is famous in western Yunnan and Southeast Asia.
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Dehong Xianfo Cave Scenic Area
4.6
/5
69 reviews
5.3
From SEK 45.00
13.5 km from downtown
Phone +8606923068555
Address: Wind-blown slope in Luojia Town, Mangshi, Dehong Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Dai Dance Performance: Experience Cultural Charm
Explore Primeval Karst Wonders
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It is worth going here. 1 From the top of the mountain, children like to explore caves. 2 Although there are many caves in Yunnan, this kind of various categories have concentrated, small and exquisite. This is the first one. 3 There is also a glass bridge hanging outside to take pictures. It is a very worthwhile attraction. I personally think it is more fun than the net red attractions, I am very recognized, I think 7 points are there
I was amazed at the magic of nature, which left such a beautiful scenery. The overall temperature in Mangshi is relatively high, but it is very cool when you walk into the Xianfo Cave, as if you are not in Mangshi. The scenic area is very beautiful, but the road from the city to the Xianfo Cave is not easy to walk.
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