Mekong River Six States Floating Market

What I'm going to share with you this time is: A warm destination in winter - Xishuangbanna!!! In December, Xishuangbanna is sunny and not as hot and humid as in summer or rainy season. It's a good place to escape the cold. Here is my detailed guide, hope it can help you! 📌Day 1: Arrive in Xishuangbanna, experience the tropical charm in winter Accommodation recommendation: Choose a unique homestay, close to Jinghong city, convenient for travel, and also enjoy a quiet and comfortable environment. Itinerary: After arriving at Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport, it is recommended to adapt to the local climate first, leisurely visit the nearby Menghai County or Jinghong city, and experience the leisurely pace of life. 📌Day 2: Bask in the warm sun, explore the tropical rainforest Attraction recommendation: Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest Nature Reserve, the rainforest is not too humid at this time, more suitable for hiking. Dress suggestion: Although it is winter, Xishuangbanna is still warm as spring, it is recommended to wear light long-sleeved clothing, which can both sun protection and mosquito prevention. 📌Day 3: Experience Dai culture, leisurely along the Lancang River Attraction recommendation: Visit the Dai Garden, understand the rich ethnic culture, and feel the hospitality of the Dai people. Special experience: Don't miss the Dai's bonfire party at night, dance a Dai dance, and enjoy the exotic style. 📌Day 4: Step into history, visit the past Attraction recommendation: Meng Lun Cultural Village, explore the historical footprints of the Dai people, and feel the traces left by the years. 📌Day 5: Precious memories, return with full load Shopping recommendation: Before leaving, you can go to the local market to buy some special products, such as Dai silverware, Pu'er tea, etc., as souvenirs of the trip. 🎒Travel tips: The average temperature in Xishuangbanna in December is between 18-25℃, the climate is pleasant, but it may be slightly cool in the morning and evening, remember to prepare a thin jacket. The sun is abundant, sun protection work cannot be ignored, although not as hot as summer, but the ultraviolet rays are still strong. Respect local customs and habits, protect the environment, do not litter in rainforests and other nature reserves. There are many more attractions that I won't recommend one by one, I hope this guide can help you who plan to go to Xishuangbanna in December, enjoy a different warm winter sun holiday! If you like my share, don't forget to like and follow~ 🌞🌈

| Xishuangbanna Starlight Night Market is the largest in Asia. Located in Gaozhuang near Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the Starlight Night Market is the largest night market in Asia, combining sightseeing, dining, entertainment, and market shopping in one. It is one of the must-visit internet-famous spots for tourists in Xishuangbanna. Opening Hours The street is open all day, and the night market operates from 18:00 to 00:30. Transportation Staying in Jinghong City, I scanned a yellow bike, a dynamic bicycle is more convenient than renting a car or hailing a taxi, with no traffic jams or parking troubles. If you live near Gaozhuang, you can ignore this. Travel Tips 1 From left to right, the main area is for shopping. Earrings, woven straw hats, skirts, handmade jewelry, and ornaments are the main items. 2 If you're with friends, in addition to tasting the local snacks, you can enjoy the breeze in the barbecue area along the river, eat barbecue, and watch water performances. 3 Bars are mainly concentrated in the stores at both ends of the Starlight Market, with some also located near the Six-Country Water Market. 4 Regarding the Dai and Wa ethnic clothing all over the street, prices start at 199 yuan. However, it's better to take photos yourself rather than queueing and potentially getting ripped off.

Xishuangbanna is really fun! Encounter the Six-Nation Water Market in Gaozhuang, where you can see the beautiful sunset and the brilliant night view that makes me intoxicated! In this market, you can see all kinds of crafts, all kinds of special foods on weekdays, and feel the enthusiasm of Banna in a small pub! ‼️Things to know before going to the Six-Nation Water Market 1⃣️The Six-Nation Water Market is the only water market in China with Southeast Asian style. Tourists can also take a small boat to shuttle in the water market and experience the water market. 2⃣️In the Six-Nation Water Market, you can buy specialty products from China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, and you can also taste the food of various countries. 3⃣️The Six-Nation Water Market is very suitable for coming to play at night, there are many bars where you can drink and watch the night view. 4⃣️The light is not very good at night, pay attention to the safety of your feet, you can take a small boat for a night tour. You can also come in the afternoon to chase a romantic sunset, which is very photogenic. 5⃣️You need to pay attention to sun protection during the day to avoid sunburn and tanning. The temperature in Xishuangbanna in winter is very comfortable, you can bring some cool clothes. 🚗About transportation ⏰Opening hours: free all day 📍Detailed address: Xuanwei Avenue, Jiangbei Section, Roundabout Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation guide: Take bus Jinghong 1 to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing North Gate (bus stop) and get off, you can walk there.

| Experience the exotic charm of the Six-Country Night Market.| Embark on an adventure to Asia's largest starlight night market! The night view here is breathtakingly beautiful, with dazzling lights, as if you are in a fairy tale world. 🏰 The starlight night market, lit up at dusk, is adjacent to the Lancang River, where the night market is resplendent with lights and bustling with crowds. The first thing you encounter in the night market are groups of beautiful young ladies dressed in Dai, Hani, and other ethnic costumes, with exquisite makeup, surrounded by photographers carrying long guns and cannons. 🤸🏻‍♂️ Travel tips: 1️⃣ From left to right, it's mainly a shopping area. Earrings, woven hats, skirts, handmade jewelry, and ornaments are the main items, with prices ranging from tens to hundreds of yuan, but it depends on your own eye to find the good stuff. 2️⃣ If you're with friends, in addition to tasting the local snacks, you can enjoy the breeze in the barbecue area along the river, eat barbecue, and watch water performances. It's also a rare experience. 3️⃣ Bars are mainly concentrated in the shops at both ends of the Starlight Market, with some more located near the Six-Country Water Market. Personally, I prefer these open-air bars, which are especially suitable for couples and best friends. By the Mekong River, with the night breeze blowing, having a cold beer, you can fully enjoy the exotic charm of Southeast Asia. 4️⃣ Regarding the Dai and Wa ethnic costumes that are all over the streets, prices start at 199 yuan. However, you have to queue up, and one photographer takes two or three people (it's kind of a rip-off). If you want more freedom, you can buy a set yourself, which is not expensive, and take photos however you like. I think it's quite cost-effective (although it does test your own photography skills). 🍚 Recommended food: Wan Thai - a dessert shop that I think is quite delicious, with a surprisingly good taste of chocolate sticky milk. If you like chocolate, you must try it. Coconut jelly and Bualoy are also highly recommended, and it's suggested to go to the third store, where there are fewer people and no queues. Thai Banna Select designer Thai restaurant - The colorful coconut cake is very tasty and suitable as a dessert after a meal, and the seafood fried noodles and spring rolls are also good. Thai Coconut Heaven Fragrance·Six-Country Cuisine - The curry shrimp is fresh, and the Laotian spring lotus egg is very appetizing and recommended to try. 📸 Recommended photo spots: ▶️ Starlight Night Market empty stall: Facing the big golden pagoda, stand on the central axis, retreat as far as possible and keep it low, keep it level, the person faces the big golden pagoda and walks, wide-angle shot, monopolizing the feeling of an entire scenic spot. ▶️ Stairs of the big golden pagoda: The person stands on the central axis, the camera position is on the platform's centerline, take a low wide-angle shot, including the two luxurious dragon handrails, giving a very grand feeling. ▶️ Starlight Night Market red brick building area: Go up the steps along the central axis, symmetrical on both sides, find a position where you can capture the tip of the big golden pagoda, the person walks upwards, the camera position is below the big steps looking up, creating a rich composition. ▶️ White walls of the big golden pagoda: Take a photo of the main body of the big golden pagoda under the white walls on both sides of the pagoda, combining the plants on both sides, lower the camera position a few steps, in a quiet corner, very artistic. ❤️ Everyone has different preferences, and there are more ways to play that you need to discover and explore yourself~