Xishuangbanna Wangtianshu Scenic Area

| After all, it's not a regret to have a winter. ✅Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna into Chinese means 'Ideal and magical paradise' ✅The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅China's only tropical rainforest reserve ✅The 'Golden Country' in Jixian Lin's writings ❇️Here the mountains and rivers are lush, there is no severe winter, and no hot summer. There is both the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, and the inexhaustible folk customs, and the exotic feelings that can be felt without leaving the country. Season. The best travel season ☀️It's summer all year round without winter, warm and pleasant in all seasons, with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. But different seasons offer different experiences: ▶️November to February of the following year: The weather is dry and cool, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, it is a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️March to May: The temperature is suitable, flowers and plants are in full bloom, it is a good time to admire the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️June to October: The rainy season, with high humidity. Although there is more rain in this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lush rainforest. ❇️In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season in Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice still needs to be made according to personal needs. Tour route. Tour route 🗺️The attractions in Xishuangbanna are relatively scattered, generally staying in Jinghong city area, and then touring along the following 3 classic routes: 1️⃣City line (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Dafo Temple, Manting Park, Zongfo Temple 2️⃣East line: Dai Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Sky Tree 3️⃣North line: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive at Jinghong Yigaozhuang Xishuangjing Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (Life of Longing) - Dai Garden (Water Splashing) - Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park-Zongfo Temple-Mengle Dafo Temple Delicacy. Food 🍲Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavor Bao Shao/Pineapple Rice/Dai Flavor Hand Grab Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Rice/Frozen Pea Powder/Banna Barbecue/Dai Grilled Chicken ❗️If you want to eat authentic food, it's not in the Starlight Night Market, it's in the villages on both sides Tips. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna⚠️ ①Stay in Gaozhuang, it's convenient to travel to various attractions ②The Dai costumes sold in the night market are all 50/set, don't be fooled ③The night market photos are very beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, so choose carefully ④There are many fake Cat Mountain Kings on the street, it is recommended to buy at the fruit market ⑤Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥ Do a good job of sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are very strong ⑦Bring a thin jacket, the temperature difference between day and night is large ⑧Don't believe in the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot

✅ Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna, it means 'an ideal and magical paradise' ✅ The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅ The only tropical rainforest reserve in China ✅ Described by Ji Xianlin as the 'Golden Land' ❇️ Here, the mountains and rivers are lush, without severe cold in winter or extreme heat in summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless ethnic customs to experience, and exotic ambiences that can be felt without going abroad. 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣. The best travel season 🔆 Endless summer throughout the year, with warm and pleasant weather in all seasons, and an average annual temperature of about 22°C. However, different seasons offer different experiences: ▶️ November to February of the following year: Dry and cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️ March to May: Suitable temperatures, blooming flowers, a good time to enjoy the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️ June to October: The rainy season, with higher humidity. Although there is more rain during this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the lush beauty of the rainforest. ❇️ In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season for Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice should be based on personal needs. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚. Tour route 🗺️ The attractions in Xishuangbanna are quite scattered, and visitors usually stay in Jinghong City and then follow these 3 classic routes: 1️⃣ City route (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Big Buddha Temple, Manting Park, Total Buddha Temple 2️⃣ East route: Dai Ethnic Garden, CAS Botanical Garden, Wangtianshu 3️⃣ North route: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuangjing—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (The Life We Long For) - Dai Ethnic Garden (Water Splashing Festival) - CAS Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—Total Buddha Temple—Mengle Great Buddha Temple 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮. Delicacies 🥘 Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavored Wrapped Roast/Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand-grabbed Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Tube Rice/Frozen Pea Jelly/Banna Barbecue/Dai Ethnic Grilled Chicken ❗️To taste authentic delicacies, don't go to the Starlight Night Market, but to the villages on both sides 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna⚠️ ① Stay in Gaozhuang, convenient for traveling to various attractions ② Dai costumes sold at the night market are all 50/set, don't get ripped off ③ The night market portraits are beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, choose carefully ④ There are many fake Musang King durians on the street, it is recommended to buy at the fruit market ⑤ Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥ Sun protection is important, the UV rays are strong ⑦ Bring a light jacket, there is a big temperature difference between day and night ⑧ Never trust the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of attractions

☁️ When it comes to Xishuangbanna, many people might first think of bars, Dai dance, Buddhist temple architecture, and the starlit night markets filled with Hani treasures. In fact, Xishuangbanna's tourism resources are incredibly rich, and many hidden gem travel routes are worth exploring, such as the Wangtianshu Scenic Area hidden in the remote Mengla County. 🌳 This place is recognized as 'the only tropical rainforest in China acknowledged by the world,' and it is also a precious oasis at 21 degrees north latitude, home to the rare tree species Wangtianshu, which grows to an average height of over 60 meters. Leveraging these forest resources, the scenic area has created a unique tropical rainforest exploration journey. Visitors can experience many wonderful sights and activities. 🌲 Step onto the aerial walkway dozens of meters above the ground and personally experience the thrilling adventure of the canopy walkway. Not only can you overlook the beautiful scenery of the tropical rainforest, but you can also witness various rainforest wonders along the way. The 500-meter-long walkway offers a full harvest of beautiful aerial views. 🦎 You can also hike along the forest trails, closely observe the ecological wonders and biodiversity of the mysterious tropical rainforest, and see a variety of strange and exotic animals and plants, which will definitely amaze visitors from afar. 🌊 The Nanla River, known as the 'Oriental Amazon,' offers exciting sightseeing boat trips that are a must-try. Following the winding waterways through the tropical rainforest to explore Wangtianshu opens up a whole new perspective. In addition, there are kayaking, water flying fish, banana boat, and other activities created for everyone to experience when they come. 🚗 Transportation information: Take the high-speed train to Mengla Station from other places, and then take the direct bus to the scenic area. Tips: To prevent mosquito bites in the rainforest, it is recommended to wear long sleeves and pants and prepare mosquito repellent.

During our few days in Xishuangbanna, one of our favorite places was the Sky-Viewing Tree Scenic Area Located in the national nature reserve of Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province It is also the only tropical rainforest in China that is recognized worldwide We first take a 4.2 km boat ride, then arrive at the entrance Inside, you can experience a 36-meter-high treetop walkway See the rolling, endless tropical rainforest Learn about many tropical rainforest plants and phenomena, such as strangulation, single tree forest, plate-shaped roots, epiphytes, etc. There is also a 3 km and 2 km rainforest trail The most shocking thing, of course, is the Sky-Viewing Tree The Sky-Viewing Tree rises from the ground, much taller than other trees, with a community height of over 60 meters, and the tallest one is over 80 meters The Sky-Viewing Tree is the tallest tree in China and a symbolic structure of the tropical rainforest. It is indeed shocking when you see it in person The scenic area is quite suitable for bringing children 🌳The treetop walkway is a must-experience, which is actually connected by steel cables and chains between several large trees There are ropes around for protection, the highest is more than 30 meters We can also look at the distant rainforest from above People with acrophobia may be scared, but it is very safe This unique experience can only be appreciated when you are on the aerial walkway 🚙Next, we also like off-road vehicles, the coach will teach how to ride in advance, get familiar with it and then hit the road Although the speed is slow, the mountain road is not difficult, there is a coach car in front all the way The ride is bumpy, but the rider is very happy. About 30 minutes back and forth 🌈Strategy tips： 👉Location: Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park·Sky-Viewing Tree Scenic Area Located in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna 🚗Self-driving from Jinghong City takes more than 2 hours 🎫Sky-Viewing Tree online ticket purchase 170/person, including admission + one-way boat + treetop walkway Rainforest crossing all-terrain vehicle 260/vehicle, seating two people The scenic area will use a drone to shoot videos when you walk the treetop walkway, if you want it's 90 yuan/section, basically 30-50 seconds, if you walk fast, you get less 😢 ⌚️Enter the park at 8:30 in the morning ‼️If you go to the seafood market to buy, it will be cheaper～ If you only drive to the navigation visitor center, do not navigate to the No. 2 parking lot, even if you arrive, you will not be allowed to park, you must go back to buy a ticket for the boat

This park is beautiful! Here’s some information: “Tropical Flower & Plant Garden is situated in Jinghong City, occupies an area of about 80 hectares. This park once was the experimental field of Yunnan Tropical Crops Institute, which specializes in research on various tropical crops and made a big contribution to rubber planting in Xishuangbanna. With all kinds of nice tropical flowers and ornamental plants cultivated with their advantageous technology, it was opened to public as a park in 1999.” I recommend you go for about 2.5-3hours. It’s a lovely park worth that is worth exploring! #ThisIsChina #china #urbanexplorer #unforgettableexperiences #scenicspotguide #naturalwonders #china #discoverchina #yunnan #park #xishuangbanna #jinghong

Travel tips: 🧡Xishuangbanna Transportation 🔸How to get there: If direct flights to Banna are expensive, consider transferring in Kunming 🔸Local transportation: Rent a car or drive yourself, the usual price for a chartered car is about 400 per day . 🧡Best Time to Visit Banna is not big, 3-5 days is enough. . 🧡Xishuangbanna Attractions 🔹In the city: Manting Park + Zongfo Temple, Big Buddha Temple, Primitive Forest Park, Prajna Temple, Starlight Night Market 🔹Surrounding areas: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Wangtianshu, Wild Elephant Valley, Jinuo Mountain Village, etc. 🔹Manting Park, rainforest trekking, and Starlight Night Market are must-visit attractions, small but characteristic. 🔹For less crowded places, Wangtianshu is also a good choice, other attractions depend on your own schedule . 1⃣ Manting Park A taxi from Gaozhuang costs about 10-15 yuan, or you can ride a scooter for 20 minutes, the ticket is 40 yuan per person, and Dai costumes here are very suitable for taking photos. ✅Recommended route: Main entrance—Dai Palace—Parrot Paradise—Royal Elephant Garden——Octagonal Pavilion Bridge—White Pagoda (🚌)—Zongfo Temple—White Pagoda (🚌)—Bonfire Party—Entrance Zongfo Temple is next to it, no ticket is needed, if you go from the White Pagoda, return the same way after taking photos. The bonfire party is inside Manting Park, you need to buy another ticket, 280 including meal and water lanterns, etc., it is the largest existing performance in Banna. . 2⃣ Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden The Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden is the only 5A attraction in Banna, managed by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. ✅Recommended route: West Gate-Baihua Garden-Banyan Tree Garden-Aquatic Plant Garden-Palm Garden--Shade Plant Garden-Banyan Tree Garden-Baiguo Garden Station-Vine Garden-West Gate ⚠Attention: ❗June to September is the season for Victoria amazonica, the hot air balloon experience lasts about 15 minutes ❗The park is really big, if you want to visit both east and west areas, it is recommended to buy an electric car ticket, if you only visit the west area, walking is fine, about 4 hours ❗It is recommended to book a guide at the ticket office in advance, without a guide, many plants are incomprehensible . 3⃣Wangtianshu The tallest trees in the world, very spectacular, and located on the border, so even in the peak season, there are relatively fewer people than other attractions, the skywalk and boat ride are must-experience projects at Wangtianshu! Don't miss out. . 4⃣Rainforest Trekking There are many rainforest trekking routes in Xishuangbanna, pay attention to several points before signing up: whether to purchase insurance, group or private tour, whether to carpool in a private tour, whether the guide is qualified, whether the rainforest activities have been approved and filed by the tourism bureau, what is the queue time for each rainforest activity? Departure and return times, etc. . 🧡Xishuangbanna Cuisine The food in Banna is both good-looking and delicious, but don't eat too much, not all foreign stomachs can handle it. 🥘Chunwuli: The most popular on the food list, the signature dish is lemon sugar chicken wings 🥘Cat Lemon: "Highly photogenic", a must-visit restaurant for many internet celebrities, the signature dish is bread curry crab 🥘Thai Banna Designer: GET the same check-in spot as Zhao Lusi, a three-story western-style building, the signature dish is pineapple rice 🥘Xia Wang: The main theme is forest style, with a semi-outdoor environment under an open-air canopy, the signature dish is fragrant fried fruit platter . The Big Buddha Temple in Xishuangbanna mainly promotes Southern Buddhism culture, and it was originally the royal temple of the Dai king, belonging to a national 4A tourist attraction. The pagoda is splendid and you can pray with lotus lanterns🪷. 🚶In the scenic area, you can choose a one-way tour car to go directly to the top, then walk down to enjoy the scenery; or if you are physically fit, choose to walk up and down the mountain 🎫Ticket price: 120/person Half-price ticket: Children above 1.2 meters and seniors above 60, price 80 Free admission policy: Children below 1.2 meters and seniors above 70, free entry 🦚Peacock flying shows five times a day 9:30｜11:00｜13:00｜15:00｜17:00 Hundreds of peacocks will fly from the big Buddha statue to the lawn, and after the release, you can feed the peacocks there. ⛲️Buddha Bathing and Water Splashing Square There are 2 water-splashing festival activities every day at 14:00｜16:00, this is the designated place for the Buddha bathing and blessing ceremony, where you can also feel the sprinkling and blessing of holy water, it will be canceled on rainy days. ⏰Opening hours: 08:00-18:00