Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park

I definitely recommend you to spend an afternoon at the Virgin Forest Park! Here’s some information: “Xishuangbanna Virgin Forest Park includes a peacock reproduction facility, a monkey domesticating base, a large stadium devoted to ethnic activities (the Garden of Ethnic Cultures), and a number of ethnic dwellings displaying the living habitats, the implements and the utensils unique to each ethnic group. There are some 10 ethnic minorities, here, including the Dai, the Hani, the Bulang, the Jinuo, the Lahu, the Wa, and the Yao, whereof the Dai is the largest, comprising one-third of the population.” Once you reach the top of the mountain, you can participate in a water fight. A friend and I participated and it was a blast!!! I highly recommend it! #ThisIsChina #yunnan #xishuangbanna #china #travel #exploreasia

☀️Weather: Banna is hot and rainy all year round 20～30 degrees with strong UV rays 🧳Luggage items: 👉Essentials: ID card🪪 Phone📱 Cash💰 👧🏻Personal items: Toiletries🪥 Sunscreen🧴Body lotion 💊Medicine: Motion sickness patch, gastrointestinal medicine (choose according to your own condition) 👗Clothing: T-shirts👚 Shorts🩳 Skirts👗 as well as a pair of slippers🩴 and a light jacket🧥 🧚🏻‍♀️Others: Umbrella🌂 Sunglasses🕶️ Power bank🪫 Mosquito repellent spray, discount documents, etc. 🌈Attractions to check in: 1. Starlight Night Market 2. Jinghong Golden Pagoda 3. Manting Park 4. Wild Elephant Valley 5. Primitive Forest Park 🏖️Recommended itinerary: Day1: Jinghong➡️Wild Elephant Valley➡️Manzhang Village➡️Starlight Night Market🎆 Day2: Baini Ancient Village➡️Manting Park Day3: Mengle Great Buddha Temple➡️Tropical Flower Garden Day4: Primitive Forest Park➡️Lancang River Speedboat Day5: Jinghong - Return to the warm home🏠 💡Tips: 1. The local UV rays are very strong, remember to do a good job with sun protection (sunscreen🧴 sun hat👒 etc.) 2. It is recommended to book hotels🏨 and plane tickets🎫 in advance to avoid delaying your travel plans. 3. It is not recommended to mail local fruits🥭 back home, the postage is more expensive than the fruits! 4. Do not buy the 10R per basket pineapples🍍 sold in scenic spots, many are overripe. 5. Sisters who play jungle leap wearing skirts, remember to prepare a pair of shorts🩳 to avoid exposure. 😋Food Guide: Mushroom Princess. Wild Mushroom Hotpot (very fresh), Chunmei Noodle Stall (Thai-style barbecue snacks), Wan Thai (specialty dessert snacks), Dayi Tea House, Chunbuli, Wanhan Bodhi Yuan (roasted chicken) 🍋Fruits: Recommended coconuts, custard apples, jackfruits, wax apples, etc. Local fruits are cheap and delicious! Must try!!! ✨Wish you a pleasant journey!🎉🎉🎉

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

🌴Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Adventure Log🌴 👣One second ago, I was in the bustling city, and the next, I stepped into a green fairyland. Yes, this is the beautiful tropical treasure of our country—Xishuangbanna! This time, I made an appointment with a few friends to come to this mysterious primeval forest and started an unforgettable adventure. 🌳As soon as I entered the forest, it felt like being in a huge green air conditioner. The towering trees blocked out the sun, and the sunlight scattered on the ground through the overlapping leaves. The ground was moist, filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees. 🌱 In this place, we also encountered many tropical animals and plants unique to this region. Playful monkeys were jumping from tree to tree, lazy pandas were lying in the shade to cool off, and birds of various shapes were singing cheerfully on the branches. 🦁️🐵🐦 💦️The forest is rich in water resources, with clear streams running through the entire area. We couldn't help but scoop up some water to taste this natural spring. The babbling streams seemed to be telling the story of this land. 🌊 ⛰️Following the winding path, we climbed all the way to the top of the forest. Looking around, the greenery was lush and the spirit was lifted. At this moment, we seemed to be standing in the embrace of nature, feeling joyful. 🏔️ 🌈Xishuangbanna primeval forest, a place full of vitality and vigor. This adventure made us deeply feel the magic and wonder of nature. We must cherish this precious natural resource, protect this oasis, so that future generations can also appreciate its charm. 🌎 🎉Finally, we captured this unforgettable adventure with a group photo. Xishuangbanna, see you next time! 👋🏻📸

You should definitely visit Xishuangbanna at least once The lush expanse of tropical rainforest, the dimly lit starry night market 🎇, the sacred and solemn temples... You can experience exotic customs without going abroad, and those interested must save this article Travel tips Be sure to check the local weather before you leave, remember to avoid the rain , and buy a sunny rain umbrella in advance to prevent showers and sun! There is no subway in Xishuangbanna, travel relies on special line buses and public buses, and when taking a taxi, make sure to ask for the meter!! The weather in Xishuangbanna is different from other parts of Yunnan , it's hot and humid, and there are more mosquitoes 🐜, so bring your own mosquito repellent and ointment to prevent itching from bites~ When visiting temples , respect the living habits of ethnic minorities, if you want to take photos, it is recommended to wear white knee-length skirts/pants 👖, and not to wear strapless or revealing clothes~ 📸 Scenic spot check-in Starlight Night Market The most characteristic night market in Xishuangbanna , nearly 5000 shops bloom with brilliance at night, with various special snacks that are delicious and cheap. The Jinhong Pagoda 🛕 is also here, super suitable for taking pictures~ Manting Park Formerly the royal garden of the Dai royal family, it is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, with a strong exotic atmosphere. Dressing up in Dai ethnic clothing 🥻 for photos is super photogenic! The main temple is also nearby, so you can check it out together! Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences A 5A scenic spot, it is the largest tropical botanical garden in China with the richest collection of species and the most specialized plant areas . There are a variety of plants to see, and you can also view the scenery along the Lancang River~ Dai Ethnic Garden Composed of five well-preserved Dai natural villages , you can experience the authentic Dai customs and also participate in the large-scale water-splashing event! Wild Elephant Valley Located in Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, it is the only habitat for Asian wild elephants 🐘, where you can have close contact with elephants, and with good luck, you may even see a herd of elephants roaming around~ Itinerary DAY: Mengle Great Buddha Temple––Main Buddha Temple––Manting Park––Night Tour of Lancang River––Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenery––Liu Guo Water Market––Starlight Night Market DAY: Dai Ethnic Garden––Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences DAY: Primitive Forest Park––Wild Elephant Valley 🐘 Food Recommendations Dai Flavored Roast Chicken 🍗 Bobo Jiyan Hand Grab Rice 🍛 Bao Shao Bamboo Tube Rice 🌯 Frozen Pea Jelly Lemongrass Grilled Fish 🐟

Xishuangbanna is the home of the Dai people. Due to its proximity to Buddhist countries such as Laos and Myanmar, Theravada Buddhism has deeply rooted here, and the Dai people are basically devout Buddhists. This green fairyland located at the southern end of China is a poetic boundary of the tropical rainforest. In addition to vast forests and numerous rare animals, it also hides ancient Dai culture and traditions. When you come to this land, you will be attracted by the deep integration of nature and historical culture. Whether it's exploring the rainforest, enjoying the scenery of the Mekong River, or experiencing the lifestyle of the Dai people, Xishuangbanna will create an unforgettable exploration journey for you. If you yearn for close contact with nature and experience the charm of exotic cultures, then Xishuangbanna is your ideal place. 1. Where to go first when you come to Xishuangbanna for the first time? ① Fly directly to Xishuangbanna, the airport is convenient and fast to the city, but there are few flights and the ticket prices are more expensive. ② Go to Kunming Changshui International Airport first, and then transfer from Kunming to Xishuangbanna. There are many routes and there are flights every day. And the transfer ticket is more than half cheaper than the direct flight. 2 Where is it convenient to stay when you come to Banna for the first time? ①. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Convenient transportation, there are many direct buses to the scenic area here, the accommodation price is affordable, there are many delicious foods nearby, and you can go to the nearby night market at night to eat and stroll~ (recommended) ②. Dadu Holiday Area: Mainly high-end hotels and apartment hotels, the environment is very good, but it is far from the city center ③. Jinghong City Center (near Poshui Square): Located in the city center, the price is moderate, the transportation is convenient, and it is very close to the riverside night market 3. What are the must-visit attractions in Xishuangbanna? ①. Manting Park: The back garden of the ancient Dai royal family. Taking pictures in Dai costumes is very attractive! ②. Wild Elephant Valley: China's only Asian wild elephant; there you can get close to elephants. ④. Primitive Forest Park: Known as the "Peacock Kingdom", there are thousands of peacocks and various wild animals. ⑤. Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences: Located in the tropical forest sea of Mengla County, it is known as the "miniature of the plant kingdom". Walking in the garden, breathing slightly damp fresh air, and cleaning your lungs. ⑥. Dai Garden: Dai culture exhibition, here you can experience the most authentic Dai style, and there is also a water-splashing festival. ⑦. Starlight Night Market: Asia's largest night market, there are many delicious foods at night, it is lively, good to stroll, good to eat, good to take pictures! ⑧. Mengle Great Buddha Temple: The ancient royal temple of the Dai people, where you can experience Buddhist culture and participate in water-splashing activities. ⑨. Jinghong Big Golden Pagoda: Near the Starlight Night Market, it is very suitable for taking pictures. It is recommended to go during the day. ⑩. Wangtianshu Scenic Area: Feel the magical and magnificent tropical rainforest at close range, you must experience the "air corridor" stimulation

Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna into Chinese, it means 'an ideal and magical paradise' ✅The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅China's only tropical rainforest reserve ✅The 'Golden Country' in Ji Xianlin's writings ❇️Here, the mountains and rivers are lush, there is no severe cold in winter, and no extreme heat in summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless folk customs to experience, and exotic charm that can be felt without leaving the country. 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣. Best travel season 🔆Endless summer, warm and pleasant all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 22℃. 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, a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️March to May: The temperature is suitable, flowers are in full bloom, a good time to admire the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️June to October: The rainy season, with high humidity. Although there is a lot of rain 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 in Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice still needs to be based on individual needs. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚. Tour route 🗺️The attractions in Xishuangbanna are relatively scattered, generally staying in Jinghong city area, and then following these 3 classic routes: 1️⃣City line (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Big Buddha Temple, Manting Park, General Buddha Temple 2️⃣East line: Dai Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Sky-Viewing Tree 3️⃣North line: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Spot—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (Life of Longing)—Dai Garden (Water Splashing)—Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley—Man Palm Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—General Buddha Temple—Mengle Big Buddha Temple 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮. Food 🥘Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavor Baked Rice/Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand Grab Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Rice/Frozen Pea Jelly/Banna Barbecue/Dai Roast Chicken ❗️For authentic food, don't go to the Starlight Night Market, but to 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 at the night market are all 50/set, don't be fooled ③The night market photos are very beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, 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 ⑥Do a good job of sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are strong ⑦Bring a thin jacket, the temperature difference between day and night is large ⑧Don't trust the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of the attractions

✅The ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna is translated into Chinese, meaning 'ideal and magical paradise' ✅The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅China's only tropical rainforest reserve ✅The 'Golden Country' in Ji Xianlin's writings ❇️The mountains and rivers here are lush, without severe winter or scorching summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless folk customs to experience, and exotic customs that can be felt without leaving the country. 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣. Best travel season 🔆Endless summer, warm and pleasant all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 22℃. 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's 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's a good time to appreciate the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️June to October: The rainy season, with high humidity. Although there is a lot of rain in this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can appreciate the lush beauty of the dense 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 based on individual needs. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚. Tour route 🗺️The attractions in Xishuangbanna are scattered, generally staying in Jinghong city, and then following these 3 classic routes: 1️⃣City route (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Big Buddha Temple, Manting Park, Total Buddha Temple 2️⃣East line: Dai Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Sky Tree 3️⃣North line: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (Life of Longing)—Dai Garden (Water Splashing)—CAS Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley—Man Palm Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—Total Buddha Temple—Mengle Big Buddha Temple 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮. Delicacy 🥘Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavor Bao Roast/Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand Grab Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Rice/Frozen Pea Powder/Banna Barbecue/Dai Roast Chicken ❗️If you want to eat authentic food, it's not in the Starlight Night Market, but 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, choose carefully ④There are many fake Cat Mountain Kings on the street, it is recommended to buy in the fruit market ⑤Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥Do a good job of sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are 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