Xishuangbanna｜How to Enjoy the Landmark Jinghong Golden Pagoda

The most famous Golden Pagoda in China is located at the Xishuangbanna Starlight Night Market, with another one in Mangshi. Xishuangbanna is definitely more popular, as it is a landmark and is claimed to be the largest night market in Asia. Even if you have visited many night markets in Southeast Asia, you will be amazed by the scale here. ⛰【Attraction Guide】 📍Detailed Address: The Golden Pagoda is located in the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Scenic Area in Jinghong City and can be seen from afar. 🚗Transportation Guide: Currently, Jinghong City has 5 city bus lines: No. 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5; and a special line No. 8. You can take a taxi, ride a bicycle, or drive with navigation. It is recommended to stay near Gaozhuang, where there are many hotel and homestay options, and parking is very convenient, although it can be very congested during peak times. 🕙Opening Hours: The night market is open in the evening, but the Golden Pagoda can be visited both day and night. 💰Ticket Price: Free 📷Photography Guide: This place is very suitable for taking photos and checking in. There are many travel photography agencies, and key spots include (though it is very crowded): 1. Golden Pagoda Steps: This is a must-visit spot for taking photos in Dai costumes, with many girls posing here and photographers taking advantage of the location. 2. In front of the stairs on the central axis of the Golden Pagoda: You can capture the entire Golden Pagoda. 3. On and beside the White Bridge: At night, the lights on both sides of the White Bridge are brilliant, and on the right-hand side of the lake facing the Golden Pagoda, there are many shooting props. 4. By the Mekong River: You can see the hotels in Gaozhuang that look like bamboo shoots and the full view of the Golden Pagoda, giving a sense of grandeur and prosperity. 5. Floating Market: The houses are built above the water, decorated with blue and yellow light strips, making it beautiful for both portrait and landscape photography. 💰Shopping Recommendations A highlight for photographers, the night market offers a wide variety of goods, from street stalls to various shops. It is worth spending a few days exploring, with many Dai costumes and handicrafts. The open-air stalls near the Golden Pagoda are particularly cheap. 🍔Food Experience There are many types of snacks opposite the Golden Pagoda, not just Northeast BBQ. There are many Dai-flavored dishes, such as local specialty salads, various lemongrass grilled chicken, various Lao and Thai milk teas, coffee, and Faluda. You can take your food to go or find a seat nearby to eat. There are many free seats available.