Introduction to "Lancang River and Mekong River Night"

If you visit Manting Park, don't miss the "Lancang River and Mekong River Night" performance held in the park at night. I recommend buying a CNY 260 VIP ticket, which I think is quite cost-effective. It includes a CNY 40 ticket to Manting Park and a buffet. You can enter the park at 4:00pm, visit the park first, and finish visiting in about 2.5 hours. You can also visit the nearby Zongfo Temple before it closes (5:30pm) by going through a small door. Then, you can start having the buffet at 6:30pm. The VIP dining area on the second floor is separate from the buffet area for ordinary customers. The performance officially starts at 7:30pm. This is a visual feast full of exotic customs. It integrates the cultural features of the six countries in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin, namely China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, as well as the folk customs of the Dai, Bulang, and Hani ethnic groups who have lived in Xishuangbanna for generations. Through dance, costumes, music, and other art forms, it shows the common customs and cultural traditions of the people of the six countries. You can enjoy characteristic songs and dances from different countries and feel the unique charm of the cultures of various countries. After the indoor performance ends at 8:30pm, you can follow the staff to the lake behind the theater to release water lanterns and make wishes, and put the water lanterns carrying blessings and wishes into the river. Finally, at 9:00pm, everyone will go to the square at the park entrance to participate in the bonfire party. The audience can dance with the brothers and sisters of ethnic minorities to the most characteristic "Daidi" dance in Xishuangbanna. The entire performance not only shows the diverse cultural charm of the six countries in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin and the ethnic minorities in Xishuangbanna, but also brings us an unforgettable visual and auditory feast. If you come to Xishuangbanna, don't miss the "Lancang River and Mekong River Night" performance, which will definitely give you a deeper understanding and knowledge of the culture and history of this land.