Xishuangbanna: Southeast Asia in China

Xishuangbanna, in the south of Yunnan Province, is like experiencing Southeast Asia without leaving Mainland China. Its intricate architecture, vast rainforests, delicious cuisine, and picturesque night markets are all reasons to visit. Must visit places: the Gaozhuang Night Market, Manting Park, and the Tropical Botanical Garden. Must try foods: Dai Feast 手抓饭, Coconut Ice Cream, Yunnan Vermicelli 米线, Baojiang Tofu 包浆豆腐, Wild Mushroom Hot Pot 菌菇火锅 But after a four day trip in the prefecture, I left with a conflicted feeling. Even though its cultures do overlap, is Banna trying too hard to be like Thailand, Laos, or Myanmar? #createwithtrip #culturewalk #naturewonders #yunnan