2025 Mangshi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in September)

Who gets it? The joy of avoiding the crowds! Instead of bustling Xishuangbanna, Mangshi, this 20°C border town, is the true definition of relaxation 🌴 Palm-lined streets + Dai ethnic vibes transport you to Southeast Asia in an instant~ My latest discovery—Feihua Hot Spring Resort 🏝️ ✨Thai Princess-style garden: The hotel is nestled in a valley by the Ruili River, with 22 hot spring pools scattered like jade. Soak during the day watching clouds drift by, or at night add candles and rose essential oils to your private balcony pool for maximum ambiance 💐 ✨Room details that delight perfectionists: ▫️Suites starting at 60㎡, Dyson hair dryers + same toiletries as Hilton ▫️Balcony hot spring tub + verbena fragrance, enjoy mountain views while soaking ⛰️ ▫️Silent AC + zero-pressure mattress, even this insomniac slept until naturally waking up! ‼️Key points ✔️Fewer people in the morning hot springs—perfect for photos 📸 ✔️Kid-friendly: Children's bathrobes + indoor/outdoor slippers all provided ✔️Hot spring tickets cost 98 yuan/person for outside guests, but hotel guests enjoy unlimited free access 💦 Mangshi has fewer tourists, beautiful scenery, and low prices. I'll definitely return to live like a Dai girl! 📍Location: Feihua Hot Spring Resort, Mangshi 🚗1 hour from Mangshi/30 minutes from Ruili, perfect for a pure vacation getaway~

Guys, you must check in at Menghuan Silver Pagoda in Yunnan, which is a real-life dreamlike fairyland! 📍It is located in the southern section of Bodhi Street, Mangshi Town, Mangshi City, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The transportation is super convenient, and you can easily reach it by taxi or public transportation. 🏞As soon as you get off the car, a magnificent and mysterious silver pagoda comes into view. Under the sunlight, the silver pagoda shines brightly and is breathtakingly beautiful. The overall style of Menghuan Silver Pagoda is perfectly integrated with Dai culture. The white pagoda body and exquisite carvings show the unique ethnic charm in every detail, making people have to praise the superb skills of ancient craftsmen👍 🌳The vegetation around the silver pagoda is lush, with green trees and colorful flowers dotted among them, which complement each other with the silver pagoda, like a beautiful picture. Walking slowly up the steps, you can see many exquisite Buddha statues and murals along the way. Each Buddha statue has a different expression and is lifelike, and each mural seems to tell an ancient story, immersing people in a strong Buddhist cultural atmosphere. 💫When you reach the top of the pagoda, your vision suddenly becomes wide, and the city scenery of Mangshi is in full view. During the day, you can see the staggered buildings and lush trees; at night, the city is brightly lit, intertwined with the silver pagoda body, like a dream world. At this time, every photo you take is a blockbuster📸 👗When you come here to play, remember to wear beautiful ethnic costumes, and the photos will be more atmospheric. Walking under the pagoda, the breeze gently blows, and the clothes flutter, as if traveling back to the ancient Dai dynasty. 🍜When you are tired of shopping, there are many delicacies around waiting for you to taste. Dai-style barbecue is definitely not to be missed. Lemongrass grilled fish and grilled pork belly, with special dipping sauce, will give you a full sense of happiness. There is also sweet and delicious Paluda, with crispy bread soaked in rich coconut milk, plus sago, purple rice and other ingredients, which is rich in taste and makes people unable to stop. 💕Guys, Menghuan Silver Pagoda is really a super worth visiting place. Here, you can not only enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also feel the profound cultural heritage. Hurry up and arrange a romantic trip!

If you don't want to work, come to Mangshi, a small town on the border of Yunnan, for a few days. The pace here is slow, and every day feels leisurely; the scenery is charming, and you can enjoy the rich Southeast Asian style everywhere; there are many delicacies, and you can eat different things every day; the climate is pleasant, not so hot in summer, and about 20 degrees in winter. 🚙 Mangshi 2-day itinerary Day 1: Menghuan Silver Pagoda ➡️ Menghuan Golden Pagoda ➡️ Best Food ➡️ Bodhi Street ➡️ Bodhi Temple ➡️ Dai Ancient Town Night Tour; Day 2: Chudonggua Village ➡️ Rice Field Coffee ➡️ Tree-wrapped Pagoda ➡️ New Factory. ✅ Menghuan Golden Pagoda A landmark in Mangshi, it makes you feel like you are in Myanmar. ✅ Menghuan Silver Pagoda A landmark in Mangshi, a pure white building, magnificent and sacred. ⏰ The sunset in the evening is beautiful, and the night view is particularly quiet, open until 10 pm. ✅ Bodhi Street There are coconut trees 🌴 on both sides of the road, riding a scooter through it, full of the charm of a leisurely Southeast Asian town. 📷 The best photo spot is at the entrance of Mangshi Hotel, but be sure to follow traffic rules. ✅ New Factory It feels like you are on Khao San Road in Bangkok, with a wide variety of snacks, very good to visit, and many popular check-in spots. ✅ Dai Ancient Town An ancient town full of Dai style, like a Dai palace. ✅ Donggua Village A De'ang village hidden in the mountains, with a sense of seclusion. ✅ Tree-wrapped Pagoda An ancient tree with hundreds of years of history wraps around the pagoda, which is very magical. 🎫 Free visit. ✅ Bodhi Temple A temple building combining Han and Dai styles, with black and gold as the main colors, which is rare in other places. 🥤 I really love the food in Mangshi, all kinds of Southeast Asian snacks, Dai, Jingpo, and other snacks, it is simply a paradise for foodies. ✅ Avocado juice ✅ Paluda ✅ Rice noodles ✅ Baba ✅ Dai-style pickled chicken feet ✅ Dai-style hand-grabbed rice ✅ Burmese crab ✈️ You can fly directly to Mangshi, and the airport is very close to the city. 🚅 High-speed rail, first from Kunming to Dali, then to Baoshan, and then transfer to Mangshi. 🛵 Mangshi is a small city, you can ride a shared bike around, eat while walking, and enjoy it.

📍Attraction Address: Menghuan Silver Pagoda Located about 200 meters west of Xianchi Road, Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, about 3 kilometers from Mangshi city center and about 10 kilometers from Mangshi Airport. 🚗Attraction Transportation: You can directly navigate to Menghuan Silver Pagoda. There are parking spaces on both sides of the mountain road near the destination, and there is a large parking lot at the end of the navigation. Public transportation is not recommended as there is a lot of walking involved. 👍️Must-visit Attractions: Recommended spots for taking good photos of the Silver Pagoda Moon Platform⭐⭐⭐Moon prop. Glass Platform⭐⭐⭐⭐One of the best spots for photos, usually crowded, best to go in the late afternoon. Corridor on the right side of the Silver Pagoda⭐⭐Flowers as foreground. Slope leading to the Silver Pagoda⭐Many people like to take photos of the Golden Pagoda from here, but personally, I think it's average and not as good as entering the Golden Pagoda. 🎟️Ticket Information: 40/person 💗Other Tips: Note that although the Golden Pagoda and the Silver Pagoda are on the same mountain range and very close, they are managed separately with different tickets. From a photographer's perspective, I prefer the Golden Pagoda at dusk and the Silver Pagoda during the day (the Golden Pagoda guide is in another note). The Silver Pagoda is more suitable for taking photos of people, so you can wear beautiful artistic clothes for the shoot.

⚱️When traveling to Dehong, the Menghuan Golden Pagoda and Menghuan Silver Pagoda are a must-visit. The two towers stand on the Leiyarang Mountain on the edge of Mang City, reflecting each other, and from a distance, they look like the lively eyes of Mang City. 📍Location: At the top of Leiyarang Mountain by the Peacock Lake in Mang City 🎫Ticket: Both the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda are 40r 🗼The Menghuan Golden Pagoda legend says that 'Sakyamuni' lived here when he was reincarnated as a golden rooster in his lifetime. The entire pagoda is magnificent, and it's very photogenic just taking pictures at the entrance. Inside, there are many precious items of Buddhism, which are worth seeing. 🦚In addition to the pagoda, the Peacock Dance is also very exciting. This is a folk dance where people wear peacock tails and imitate its dance. It's very lifelike and eye-catching. The peacock's spreading wings and drinking from the spring, the dance is rich in sculpture, each with different beauty and artistic conception. 🌙 The Silver Pagoda is hand-carved by craftsmen using Dai silver and other materials. It is a display of Dai architectural art and a heritage of local minority culture. To see the Silver Pagoda, you must first go to the top of the mountain. The sky and the big moon are really good for taking pictures. Everyone is lining up, and it's not too late to take pictures in the square later. Here, you can eat some ethnic snacks, look at the sea of flowers and the cityscape of Mang City, and find a place for your soul. 🗼Walk around the pagoda three times, pray for good luck, meditate quietly with the Sanskrit sounds coming from the Golden Pagoda, and give your weary body and mind a break from the mundane world. Or enjoy a sunset at the Menghuan Silver Pagoda surrounded by the fragrance of flowers, and watch the pagoda change into different colors and artistic conceptions.

🏯It's not abroad, nor is it Xishuangbanna, this is the Menghuan Golden Pagoda in Dehong Mangshi, full of exotic charm! As a landmark building of Dehong Mangshi, it is a must-visit spot that cannot be missed! 😉The towering and spectacular golden pagoda shows its brilliance. Under the sunshine, it is even more dazzling. I am very fortunate to have watched the wonderful and lively Dai peacock dance under this golden pagoda, which is said to be a dance handed down from ancient times. ☀️The golden pagoda is an octagonal four-door design, hollow inside, it is a hollow Buddhist pagoda, a holy place for the local people to worship and pray. When I went a few days ago, two of the four doors were opened, and you can enter the pagoda to worship after taking off your shoes. 👏At its highest point, it is topped with a 2.3-ton golden dome, which is the first golden Buddhist pagoda in China and the first hollow Buddhist pagoda in Asia. 📷Recommended photo spots: 1⃣At the entrance of the scenic area (when there are many people, there may be multiple backgrounds) 2⃣At the four entrances of the pagoda (it is recommended to find a door that is not open) 3⃣Use other slightly lower pagodas in the scenic area as the background to take atmosphere photos. 💴Ticket: 40 at the scenic spot/38 online 🚗Transportation: Taxi or self-driving

This is my first time to go to a border city. My first stop is Mangshi, Yunnan. Although it is close to MB, the public security and the simplicity of the people in Mangshi really make people feel at ease. . If you like it, take a step forward and sprint Mangshi is a small prefecture-level city, so there are few people at night. It is suitable for daytime strolls. The scenery and culture during the day are incomparable to other places. Their lifestyle is very simple. They work hard during the day and rest directly at night. . The hotel we stayed in was also very good, and they would send a car to pick us up. You can come to pick me up at Mangshi Airport It is 60 kilometers away from the downtown of Mangshi. It is one of the few high-end hot spring hotels in Mangshi. It has a large swimming pool by the river and a hot spring pool. It is located at the hot spring water source with beautiful scenery. It is the first choice for vacation . 🔍: 🏠Huajiang Feihua Jinke Hot Spring Resort Hotel, Mangshi 🚗Self-driving: Driving on the highway is to reach the Zhaxiang toll station Belongs to Zhafang Town . There are fruit gardens near the hotel, and the green trees are all jackfruits The surrounding environment has preserved hundreds of years of original ecology and ethnic minority style. The hotel has its own hot spring eye. Hot spring area K release time 13:00 ———19:00

If you ask me what is the most exotic place I have visited in China this year Then I would answer without hesitation - "Mang" City! There is no crowd like in Xishuangbanna here The temperature in winter is over 20 degrees. I felt like I was walking in Southeast Asia. This winter, you must go to Mangshi! . 🚗【Transportation】 Yunnan Self-Driving: Kunming/Dali/Lijiang-Baoshan-Mangshi ✈️: You can also fly directly to Mangshi, and you can also go to Tengchong and Ruili . 👭【How to play in Mangshi】 ❶Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda/Silver Pagoda A must-visit in Mangshi. The two places are next to each other and you can visit them together. You don’t have to go into the Golden Pagoda. All my photos were taken at the entrance. The Silver Pagoda is really beautiful! Must go! Finally, watch the sunset and night view at the Golden Pagoda or Silver Pagoda~ ❷Tuanjie Street There are coconut trees on both sides of the road, giving it a tropical city feel. I recommend going there at noon for a full Southeast Asian feel! ❸Tree Wrap Tower You can find it by navigation. It is said that it took hundreds of years to form. The tower is wrapped by a big tree. It is magical. ❹Sankeshu Folk Street The food here is quite concentrated, you can stop and eat ❺New Toy Factory The "Mangshi" graffiti wall, "We love Mangshi so much" and "I miss you in Mangshi" are all here, and there are also many delicious foods! . 🍜【Mangshi Food】 Dream Dehong: Super delicious local dishes, you won’t go wrong with blind spots Lin's Yuanzi: I've tried many Yuanzi restaurants, but this one is the best Best Food City: Ganying pickled chicken feet (passion fruit flavor is my favorite), avocado juice (one cup a day), Menghuan old milk foam Luda Lanlu Breakfast: Especially delicious rice noodles and rice vermicelli, with lots of beef! Shumu Laotian Iced Coffee: 30% sugar is recommended, and people who don’t like coffee will fall in love with it . 🏠【Accommodation】 Kyriad Hotel: less than 100 per person, we stayed for three days, the price is good, and it is not far from places to eat and play. Feihua Hotel: Southeast Asian style hotel, moderately priced~ . 🌟 1. The small basket brought to Mangshi this time is a basket of everything produced by Dicos in collaboration with LINE FRIENDS’ Brown Bear and Cony Rabbit. It can be used to carry personal belongings and can also be used as a photo prop. It is so cute! When I walk on the street, many young ladies come to ask me where to buy it. Now you can get it as long as you buy the 2023 New Year's Set Meal at Dicos. Sisters, go for it~ 2. You can bring some spring and summer clothes, the climate is very comfortable, as well as a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a coat is enough at night 3. You can also rent an electric car to travel through the streets and alleys, and it is also convenient to go to the night market to eat delicious food at night .

Happy New Year! #happynewyear

Meaning of Autumn Travel: Autumn is the time to read poetry, take walks, carry your camera to capture fallen leaves, feel the chill by the riverside, and watch sunsets that harmonize with the earth’s vegetation colors. Put on loose clothes and leave behind heavy backpacks. Put on your headphones and go, to encounter your own roasted sweet potato. 01 📍 Xuancheng, Anhui Province The poetic early autumn of a lesser-known Jiangnan. In September, Xuancheng is slightly cool, with fewer people, beautiful scenery, and great value! The average temperature is a comfortable 24°C, warm by day and cool by night, perfect for strolling ancient alleys and hiking with scenic views. ✅ Transportation Flight: Hefei Xinqiao International Airport High-speed train/train: Xuancheng Station ✅ Recommended Accommodation Xuancheng International Youth Hostel, Jingxian Taohuatan Inn, Jixi Huiyuanlou Inn, Guangde Taiji Mountain Villa ✅ Must-visit Attractions Huihang Ancient Trail, Ink Wash Dingxi, Moon Bay, Jixi Longchuan, Shuidong Old Street, Taohuatan, Chaji Ancient Town, Jingtingshan ✅ Local Cuisine Stir-fried Yellow Beef, Red Bean Rice Wine Dumplings, Osmanthus Rice Wine Tofu Pudding, Ice Jelly with Rice Wine Dumplings, Mao Tofu, Oil-braised Noodles ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Xuancheng City Museum → China Crocodile Lake → Jingtingshan → Shuidong Old Street Day 2: Taohuatan → Chaji Ancient Village → Jingxian Moon Bay Day 3: Jixi Longchuan → Jiangnan First Pass → Huihang Ancient Trail → Zhangshan Grand Canyon 02 📍 Mangshi, Yunnan Province The golden fragrance of rice flowers in Mangshi Zhuojiao feels like a gift from God to the earth. The rice fields here roll endlessly, golden and shining like flowing paintings under the sunset. ✅ Transportation Flight: Mangshi International Airport High-speed train/train: Mangshi Station ✅ Recommended Accommodation Mangshi Youth Hostel (such as Lantingju), Mangshi Yuelianzhuang Homestay, Ruili Jingchengdi Sea Hot Spring Center ✅ Must-visit Attractions Shubao Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, Dehong Museum, Golden Pagoda, Lei Ajiang Bookstore, Bodhi Temple, Tuanjie Street, Dai Ancient Town ✅ Local Cuisine Ersi (rice noodles), Paoluda, Aged Tofu, Lemon Corner, Sapie, Shuai Baba, Iced Milk Tea, Beef Steak Stew, Jingpo Green Leaf Banquet ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Shubao Pagoda → Bodhi Street → Bodhi Temple → Xinwan Factory → Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda → Menghuan Silver Pagoda Day 2: Mangshi Square → Tuanjie Street → Bingwu Clothing City → Xingchang Agricultural Market → Dai Ancient Town → Jewelry Town 03 📍 Jinan, Shandong Province Lao She said Jinan’s winter is clear and bright, but before winter arrives, I am already standing by Daming Lake and Baotu Spring. Jinan’s autumn makes me wonder if it’s really autumn yet. ✅ Transportation Flight: Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport High-speed train/train: Jinan Station, Jinan West Station, Jinan East Station ✅ Recommended Accommodation Hanting Hotel (Jinan Baotu Spring Branch), Jinjiang Inn (Jinan Quancheng Road Pedestrian Street Branch), Home Inn (Jinan Daming Lake Branch) ✅ Must-visit Attractions Baotu Spring, Quancheng Square, Kuanhouli, Heihu Spring, Furong Street and Qushuiting Street, Daming Lake, Chaoran Tower ✅ Local Cuisine Sweet Soup, Braised Pork, Sour Dipping Sauce, Large Intestine, Pancake Wrapped with Scallion, Stir-fried Yogurt, Halal Mung Bean Cake ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Wulongtan → Baotu Spring → Quancheng Square → Heihu Spring → Kuanhouli → Furong Street → Daming Lake → Chaoran Tower Day 2: Minzu Street Market → Jingsan Road Old Commercial Area → Hongjialou Church → Shandong Museum → Shandong Art Museum 04 📍 Jinzhong, Shanxi Province Every September, Shanxi’s mountains are dyed in layers of colors, as if nature has spilled its palette. The stunning late autumn scenery is everywhere in Shanxi, no need to search hard. ✅ Transportation Flight: Taiyuan Wusu International Airport High-speed train/train: Jinzhong Station, Pingyao Ancient City Station ✅ Recommended Accommodation Hanting Hotel (Jinzhong Yuci University Town Branch), Qiao Family Courtyard Inn, Jinzhong Xingye Yiyuan Hotel (Yuci District) ✅ Must-visit Attractions Pingyao Ancient City, Qiao Family Courtyard, Yuci Old Town, Mianshan Scenic Area, Zhangbi Ancient Fortress, Chang Family Manor, Shuanglin Temple ✅ Local Cuisine Pingyao Beef, Taigu Cake, Kaolao Lao, Yuci Sausage, Wantuo, Cao Family Smoked Pork, Changshan Yam, Yellow Rice Jelly ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Yuci Old Town → Chang Family Manor → Qiao Family Courtyard Day 2: Xitang Photo Tour → Pingyao Ancient City → See Pingyao Again Day 3: Zhangbi Ancient Fortress → Mianshan → Wang Family Manor 05 📍 Qingdao, Shandong Province Qingdao’s autumn is a romantic encounter between the sea and fallen leaves. Stroll along the tree-lined paths of Badaguan, listen to the rustling leaves, and feel the gentle sea breeze. ✅ Transportation Flight: Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport High-speed train/train: Qingdao Station, Qingdao North Station ✅ Recommended Accommodation Home Inn (Wusi Square Branch), Shankeyou Express Hotel (Qingdao Railway Station Branch), Hanting Hotel (Qingdao Zhanqiao Branch) ✅ Must-visit Attractions Xiaoyushan Park, Signal Hill Park, Wusi Square, Zhanqiao Pier, Navy Museum, Olympic Sailing Center, Badaguan, Yaner Island ✅ Local Cuisine Oysters, Old Qingdao Fatty Meat, Egg Tarts, Oysters, Sea Cucumber Rice, Oil-splashed Scallops, Candied Haw, Qingdao Beer, Clams ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Zhanqiao Pier → St. Michael’s Cathedral → Signal Hill Park → Xiaoyushan Park → Taidong Pedestrian Street Day 2: Badaguan → Second Beach → Wusi Square → Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center → Lover’s Dam → Xiaomai Island Park Day 3: Laoshan Scenic Area → Qingshan Fishing Village → Laoshan Liuqing River Beach → Shilaoren Beach 06 📍 Tengchong, Yunnan Province It would be a pity not to visit Tengchong Ginkgo Village this autumn! Tengchong’s autumn is golden, full of ginkgo trees. It’s a small town surrounded by five volcanoes, with hot springs, ginkgo, and ancient towns. ✅ Transportation Flight: Tengchong Tuofeng Airport High-speed train/train: Kunming Station/Dali Station with transfer ✅ Recommended Accommodation Heshun Ancient Town Inn, Rehai Hot Spring Hotel, Hanting Hotel (Tengchong Feicui Road Branch), Li Family Courtyard Homestay, Heshun Time Youth Hostel ✅ Must-visit Attractions Gaoligong Mountain, Rehai, Ginkgo Village, Yuechun Hot Spring Village, Heshun Ancient Town, Heiyu River, Lotus Bay Scenic Area ✅ Local Cuisine Volcanic Stone Barbecue, Hot Spring Eggs, Stir-fried Rice Cakes, Tree Flower Vegetable Soup, Dai-style Sasa, Sour Pickled Vegetable Hotpot, Thin Bean Jelly ✅ Suggested Itinerary Day 1: Tengchong City → Sanhe Art Museum → Bailian Hot Spring → Heshun Ancient Town Day 2: Diéshuǐ River → National Martyrs Cemetery → Laifeng Mountain → Qiluo Ancient Town Day 3: Beihai Wetland → Volcano Park → Ginkgo Village → Yunfeng Mountain Day 4: Rehai → Tengchong Museum → Simola Wa Ethnic Village → Earth Tea Sea

【6 Days 5 Nights Itinerary】 ✨Day 1: Beijing → Dehong Mangshi Airport ✨Day 2: Menghuan Silver Pagoda → Menghuan Golden Pagoda → Best Food ✨Day 3: Mengbanaxi Exotic Garden → Tree-wrapped Pagoda → Mangshi Chengyue Hotel ✨Day 4: Moli Tropical Rainforest → Forest of Single Trees → One Village Two Countries → Jiegao Port → Ruili Live Crab ✨Day 5: Tengchong Rehai Hot Springs → Beihai Wetland → Dieshui River Waterfall → Yunman Shanting Hot Spring Hotel ✨Day 6: Tuofeng Airport → Beijing 🌈【Must-Visit Attractions】 📍Tengchong Rehai Scenic Area 🔥 The hometown of volcanic hot springs in China! Soak in hot springs while enjoying the landscape~ 📍Menghuan Golden Pagoda 📍Menghuan Silver Pagoda 💫 The only two South Asian Buddhist gold & silver pagodas in China, the night view is stunning! Recommended to visit at dusk~ 📍Beihai Wetland 🦆 A natural wetland in the heart of Gaoligong Mountain, perfect for beautiful photos! 📍One Village Two Countries 🇨🇳🇲🇲 A village spanning two countries, full of photo spots~ 📍Mengbanaxi Exotic Garden 🌴 A kingdom of rare plants and animals, perfect for bringing kids! 🏨【Hotel Recommendations】 🌟Mangshi Chengyue Hotel (Mangshi Square Branch) 📍Address: No. 75 Mangshi Street 💯 Features: Free Dai ethnic costumes for photos, ancient style tea bar, thoughtful butler service ‼️Tips: It’s recommended to book their family rooms in advance! 🍜【Must-Try Food】 🔥 Best Food (No. 4 Banse Road) Must order: Pickled chicken feet, Burmese oil noodles, Shuai Baba (fried rice cake) 🦀 Ruili Live Crab (Main Store) Signature dishes: Spicy crab, curry crab 💡【Notes】 1️⃣ Ticket Booking: Menghuan Golden Pagoda 38 RMB/person, cheaper if purchased in advance on Trip.com~ 2️⃣ Large temperature difference: About 10 degrees difference between morning and evening, remember to bring a jacket! 3️⃣ Photo outfit: It’s recommended to prepare ethnic-style clothing, perfect for photos at the attractions!

Who gets it, fam! After wandering Yunnan for 15 days, I found the real treasures aren’t in Dali or Lijiang—these hidden gems tucked away in quiet corners have glassy lakes clearer than Erhai, ancient villages older than Shaxi, and best of all, hardly any people so you can basically have the whole scenery to yourself. Prices are so cheap it’s almost crying-worthy 😭 Here’s a guide with “pitfall avoidance + hidden activities” to follow—playing by this will definitely wow your friends on social media! 🌿【Mile · Pretend You’re in France】 ▪️ Local secret tips: - Don’t just shoot the kaleidoscope at Dongfengyun Town! Walk 300 meters back to the lavender fields, there’s a red brick archway. At 4 PM, sunlight streams through the arch—silhouettes here are amazing (wear a white long dress!) - Free secret spot: Taiping Lake Forest Town’s water forest! Rent a bamboo raft to paddle to the lake center, surrounded by dawn redwoods, feels like stepping into a fairy tale (40 RMB entrance, better value than Dongfengyun) ▪️ Must-eat 3 spots: - “Ma’s Braised Chicken”: Locals line up at 5 AM! Braised chicken skin is crispy, meat tender; add a spoon of braising sauce to rice noodles, with freshly fried crispy oil cakes, 15 RMB and you’re stuffed - “Grandma’s Iced Porridge”: Topped with sesame and rose sugar, iced bits wrapped in glutinous rice, cools the spice and greasiness (3 RMB/bowl, right opposite the braised chicken shop) ▪️ Accommodation bonus: Stay in a lake view room at “Huquan Hotel”! Balcony overlooks morning mist drifting over the lake, includes free hot springs (don’t soak in the tourist spots, these springs are purer) 🌊【Fuxian Lake · Glass Sea Secret】 ▪️ How to avoid crowds: - Don’t go to Luchong Scenic Area! Navigate to “Yidu Village,” there’s an abandoned white plank bridge, the lake water is blue-green, reflections look like a sky mirror (go at 2 PM for the clearest sunlight) - Hidden tide-pooling spot: Hongshanzui Beach! At low tide, you can pick shells and catch little crabs. Bring a picnic mat and eat copper pot potato rice by the lake (locals camp here) ▪️ Foodie must-try: - “Old Fishing Village Stone Pot Fish”: Freshly caught anti-wave fish! Stone pot uses a straw hat as lid, fish soup turns milky white, drink soup first then cook veggies (60 RMB per person, fish priced by piece, don’t order too much) - “Zhang’s Copper Pot Rice”: Crispy rice crust that flakes off! Potatoes and ham bits mixed with rice, dipped in local millet chili sauce, so good you’ll lick the bowl (15 RMB/serving, very filling) ▪️ Smart transport: Take the intercity train from Kunming South Station to Yuxi, then taxi 20 minutes to the lake (saves 1 hour and is cheaper than going directly to Fuxian Lake) 🕌【Mangshi · Southeast Asia Vibes】 ▪️ Shoot exotic photos without leaving the country: - “Tree-wrapped Pagoda” next to Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda! A century-old banyan tree wraps the pagoda in its arms, afternoon light filters through leaves onto the pagoda, looks like a hidden Cambodian temple (free!) - Go to “Comprehensive Market” at 5 AM: Grandma sells Burmese fried flatbread, freshly kneaded and baked, wrapped with condensed milk, crispy outside (5 RMB each, perfect with a cup of Lao iced coffee) ▪️ Pitfall tips: - Don’t buy Burmese jade in scenic spots! Go to “Baobo Road Night Market” to bargain, 50 RMB can get a super fairy-like chalcedony bracelet (pretend to just browse or you’ll get quoted high prices) - Rent a scooter to circle the village: 50 RMB to rent a small electric scooter, head towards “Heihe Old Slope,” along the way are Dai bamboo houses, wild mangoes ripe by the roadside you can pick (locals say they’re edible) ▪️ Accommodation recommendation: Stay at the guesthouse above “Best Food City”! At 10 PM go downstairs for grilled chicken feet sprinkled with Burmese chili powder, spicy enough to make you gasp but you’ll want more (80 RMB per night per person) 🏯【Jianshui · Thousand-Year Ancient City Slow Life】 ▪️ Even better than the popular spots: - Don’t ride the entire rice track train! Buy a ticket for the “Lin’an Station - Shuanglong Bridge” segment (20 RMB), get off at Shuanglong Bridge, walk 10 minutes along the river to “Xianghui Bridge Station,” the old station’s green windows are perfect for vintage-style photos (no one there in the afternoon, shoot freely) - Hidden food street: “Late Night Canteen” on Hanlin Street! Open until 1 AM, recommend grilled water plants (local aquatic plant, crispy and tender like asparagus), grilled Jianshui tofu (0.3 RMB each, owner counts with corn kernels) ▪️ Must experience: - “Zhu Family Garden” Hanfu dress-up! Choose a blue horse-face skirt, shoot by the lotus pond, sunlight through flower windows casts shadows on the skirt like ink painting (50 RMB/day rental, includes hairstyle) - “Purple Pottery Street” mud play: Find a handmade shop, spend 2 hours making a cup (80 RMB including firing), it will be mailed to your home in a week, super satisfying ▪️ Money-saving transport: Take the high-speed train from Kunming to Jianshui in 1.5 hours, then ride a small electric scooter 5 minutes to the ancient city (saves 15 RMB compared to taxi, plus you get to enjoy the breeze and street views) 🍂【Tengchong · Autumn Secret Spots】 ▪️ Avoid crowded ginkgo villages: - Navigate to “Jiangdongshan Ancient Ginkgo Village”! 80% fewer people than the popular ginkgo village, at the village entrance is a 1,200-year-old “Ginkgo King,” fallen leaves cover the ground like a golden carpet (go mid-November, free!) - Hot spring scenic spot don’t just see the big boiling pot! Walk left to the sulfur spring, there’s “Glasses Spring,” two spring holes look like glasses, steam rising makes for magical photos (don’t buy boiled eggs in the scenic area, bring your own and place them in the cracks of stones nearby, they cook in 10 minutes) ▪️ Heavenly stays: - “Heshun Ancient Town · General’s Mansion Inn”: A century-old house converted, second-floor terrace offers panoramic views of the ancient town, the landlady’s mung bean jelly with fried dough sticks sprinkled with Sichuan pepper powder is so fragrant you’ll stomp your feet (150 RMB per night per person, includes breakfast) - “Rehai Bath Valley”: For private baths choose the “Sulfur Pool”! Water temperature 42°C, soak 10 minutes and your whole body heats up, skin becomes silky smooth (120 RMB/hour, more authentic than springs outside the scenic area) 💡 Yunnan Off-the-Beaten-Path Travel Life-Saving Tips: 1. Taking buses between these spots is easiest! Download the “Yunnan Travel” app, buy tickets 1 day in advance (5 RMB cheaper than buying on site, plus you can choose seats) 2. Don’t trust roadside “cheap car rentals”! Shared ride from Mile to Fuxian Lake is 80 RMB per person, ask your guesthouse owner to help arrange, safer and no detours 3. Sunscreen must be on you at all times! Yunnan’s UV rays can peel your skin, recommend local “YunA Sunscreen,” 30 RMB a bottle and waterproof (available at vegetable markets) 4. Don’t tough it out with spicy food! Local millet chili has a strong afterburn, say “mild spicy” when ordering, the owner will understand (if not, say “no spice,” don’t be shy) Eating Puluda at Mangshi night market, the auntie next to me said: “You came at the right time, in two months these places will be blown up by Douyin~” Suddenly I understood—the meaning of off-the-beaten-path is to meet the truest beauty before it gets disturbed 🌄 Tag your buddy who wants to escape the crowds, this autumn just go for it!

Meaning of travel The true value of travel lies in: "Because I have witnessed the beauty of the world, I love life more and look forward to the next exciting journey." 01 📍Leshan, Sichuan Province Leshan, formerly known as Jiazhou, boasts three world-class heritage sites including the natural and cultural heritage of Mount Emei and the Leshan Giant Buddha, as well as the irrigation heritage of Dongfeng Weir. It is also known as the "Land of Begonia Fragrance." ✅Transportation Flight: Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport High-speed rail/train: Leshan North Station, Leshan Station ✅Recommended accommodations Leshan Jiazhou International Youth Hostel, Leshan Impression Hotel (chain economy), Jiazhou Yaju Boutique Homestay ✅Must-visit attractions Leshan Confucian Temple, Mount Emei Scenic Area, Jiayang Small Train, Leshan Museum, Oriental Buddha Park, Leshan Giant Buddha, Bagou Ancient Town ✅Local delicacies Qiaojiao Beef, Mianmian Ice, Rice Flower Candy, Tofu Pudding, Chicken Feet, Sweet Skin Duck, Bobo Chicken, Egg Pancake, Brown Sugar Glutinous Rice Cake ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Leshan Giant Buddha → Oriental Buddha Park → Jiadingfang → Leshan Museum → Suji Ancient Town Day 2: Leshan Confucian Temple → Laoxiaoding → Xiaowu Li Book House → Long March Park → Sifang Street Day 3: Jiayang Small Train → Bagou Ancient Town → Qianwei Confucian Temple → New Square Pigeon House → Hengdu Wharf 02 📍Mangshi, Yunnan Province Mangshi is surrounded by mountains on three sides and water on all sides, with mountains and white clouds visible everywhere. The sky here is low and the clouds thick, and the thick clouds between the mountains are always breathtaking. ✅Transportation Flight: Mangshi International Airport High-speed rail/train: Mangshi Station ✅Recommended accommodations Mangshi Youth Hostel (such as Lantingju), Mangshi Yuelianzhuang Homestay, Ruili Jingchengdi Sea Hot Spring Center ✅Must-visit attractions Shubao Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, Dehong Museum, Golden Pagoda, Lei Ajiang Bookstore, Bodhi Temple, Tuanjie Street, Dai Ancient Town ✅Local delicacies Ersi (rice noodles), Paoluda, Baojiang Tofu, Lemon Corner, Sapie, Shuai Baba, Iced Milk Tea, Beef Stew, Jingpo Green Leaf Banquet ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Shubao Pagoda → Bodhi Street → Bodhi Temple → New Play Factory → Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda → Menghuan Silver Pagoda Day 2: Mangshi Square → Tuanjie Street → Bingwu Clothing City → Xingchang Agricultural Market → Dai Ancient Town → Jewelry Town 03 📍Yantai, Shandong Province Strolling along Yantai’s seaside, the soft and delicate sand beneath your feet feels like a gentle conversation with the sea. The waves gently lap the shore, producing rhythmic sounds. ✅Transportation Flight: Yantai Penglai International Airport High-speed rail/train: Yantai Station, Yantai South Station ✅Recommended accommodations Home Inn Business Hotel (Yantai Binhai Plaza Branch), Haiyuege Inn, Yangmadao Tourism Resort Economy Villas ✅Must-visit attractions Yangmadao, Yantai Mountain, Penglai Pavilion, Lonely Whale, Fisherman’s Wharf, Chaoyang Street, Suochengli, Penglai Changdao, Binhai Middle Road ✅Local delicacies Yantai Menzi, Sea Intestine Rice, Fushan Big Noodles, Laizhou Mutton Soup, Penglai Small Noodles, Teppanyaki Squid, Hairtail Fish Dumplings ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Penglai Pavilion → Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea Scenic Area → Lonely Whale → Jinsha Bay Seaside Park → Housha Square Day 2: Yantai Mountain Scenic Area → Chaoyang Street → First Seawater Bathing Beach → Fisherman’s Wharf → Yantai University Seawater Bathing Beach Day 3: Pink Sand Beach → Xin’an River Grand Bridge → Yangmadao → Island Diary → Lotus Sunset → Return 04 📍Lanzhou, Gansu Province Lanzhou boasts stunning natural scenery. The Yellow River flows through the city, its rushing waters showcasing the majestic power of nature. ✅Transportation Flight: Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport High-speed rail/train: Lanzhou Station ✅Recommended accommodations All Seasons Hotel (Lanzhou South Binhe Road Branch), Xuzhou Boton Wyndham Hotel (New District Branch), Home Inn Business Hotel (Lanzhou West Station Branch) ✅Must-visit attractions Ink Wash Danxia, Zhongshan Bridge, Baita Mountain, Gansu Museum, Santai Pavilion, Waterwheel Expo Park, Guohuang Art Museum ✅Local delicacies Spicy Hot Pot, Beef Noodles, Sanpaotai, Manor Yogurt, Roasted Lamb, Ma San Potato Chips, Juicy Wide Noodles, Stuffed Skin Noodles ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Gansu Provincial Museum → Xiaoxihu Yellow River Mother Statue → Baita Mountain → Zhongshan Bridge → Zhangye Road Pedestrian Street Day 2: Ink Wash Danxia → Yellow River Tower → Lanzhou Old Street → Lanshan Santai Pavilion → Nanguan Night Market 05 📍Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province Jiaxing, an ancient city nestled in the heart of the Jiangnan water towns, has long been famous for its unique geographical location and rich cultural heritage. ✅Transportation Flight: Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport High-speed rail/train: Jiaxing Station, Jiaxing South Station ✅Recommended accommodations Jiaxing Nanhu Hotel, Wucun Toy Homestay, Xitang Muyangju Inn, Xitang Riverside Homestay ✅Must-visit attractions Wuzhen, Yuehe Old Street, Meiwan Street, Xitang Ancient Town, Ferris Wheel, Nanxun Ancient Town, Wucun, Jiaxing Nanhu Lake ✅Local delicacies Eight Treasures Cake, Dongpo Pork, Salted Egg Yolk Fairy Bean Cake, Snow Vegetable Braised Wang Fish, Meat Juice Bamboo Shoots, Taro Cake, Purple Sweet Potato Fairy Bean Cake ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Jiaxing Nanhu Lake → Nanhu Tiandi → Catholic Church → Yuehe Historic District → Flower and Bird Lane Day 2: Xitang Ancient Town → Shipinong → Button Museum → Wuzhen East Scenic Area → Muxin Art Museum Day 3: Jiaxing Botanical Garden → Zicheng Ruins Park → Meiwan Street → Yuexiu Market → Xiushui Nianhua Ferris Wheel 06 📍Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province On the coast of Qinhuangdao, the waves gently lap the rocks as if whispering stories from a thousand years ago. Qinhuang once entered the sea here seeking immortality, leaving behind mysterious legends. ✅Transportation Flight: Qinhuangdao Beidaihe Airport High-speed rail/train: Qinhuangdao Station, Beidaihe Station, Changli Station ✅Recommended accommodations Beidaihe Liuzhuang Homestay Area, Hilton Hampton by Hilton Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Shanhaiguan Wangyang Road Hotel ✅Must-visit attractions Jinmeng Bay, Qianshui Bay Bathing Beach, Pigeon Nest Park, Tiger Stone, Sea and Sky in One Color, Xigang Garden ✅Local delicacies Seafood stuffed steamed dumplings, Fried Meat Strips, Shanhaiguan Hun Pot, Mixed Chicken Frame, Potato Pancakes, Soup-filled Grilled Cold Noodles ✅Suggested itinerary Day 1: Tiger Stone Park → Xianluo Island Park → Cat’s Sky City → Cloud Swing → Anaya Day 2: Pigeon Nest → Sea and Sky in One Color → Qianshui Bay Bathing Beach → Wildlife Park → Golden Bay Beach Day 3: Biluo Tower → Qinhuangdao Glass Museum → Shanhaiguan Old Dragon’s Head → Return trip

The tropical border town of Mangshi evokes the atmosphere of something straight out of the movie "Border Waters"! The sweet aroma of jackfruit fills the air on rainy days, and aimlessly wandering is the perfect way to experience this place. 🍍Top 5 Must-See Experiences: 1️⃣ Mengbanasi Rare Garden A hidden tropical botanical kingdom nestled in the heart of the city! Peacocks roam freely throughout the grounds, and you can even see petrified jade dating back hundreds of millions of years. Admission is 38 yuan per person, and it's recommended to visit in the evening to experience the breathtaking sight of golden light streaming through a cave. 2️⃣ Tree-Encased Pagoda Wonder Go to "Mangshi Maternal and Child Health Hospital" on the navigation page to see this magical viewpoint. Over 200 years old, the pagoda is encased in a bodhi tree, making it even more aura-filled on rainy days. Remember to bring an umbrella. 3️⃣ Menghuan Golden Pagoda/Silver Pagoda The Golden Pagoda is located atop Leiyarang Mountain, and at sunset, the entire city appears beneath your feet. Visit the Silver Pagoda (35 yuan admission) in the morning, so bring a soft light filter for your photos! The two towers are 500 meters apart, so you can check them out together. 4️⃣ Mangshi Square Night Market Open daily at 6 PM! Must-try the pagoda with lemon sapai and the bursting Burmese slapped baba. Be sure to ask the Dai women in headscarves for the authentic flavor. 5️⃣ Xianfo Cave Scenic Area This karst cave is a half-hour drive from the city center, and the 25 yuan entrance fee is a steal! The cave is a cool 23 degrees Celsius year-round, and the stalactites glow like flowing amber under the light. 🚗 Transportation Tips: - There are three daily airport shuttles to and from the city (8:30 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:30 PM). - Shared electric bikes are available throughout the city; be sure to choose one with a canopy. - To reach Ruili, you can share a commercial vehicle for 50 yuan per person to the port. 🌴 Hidden Gems: Morning: Visit the Dongfeng Farmers' Market and enjoy a 5 yuan bowl of thin bean noodle soup. In the afternoon, listen to the wind chimes on the eaves of Bodhi Temple. In the evening, pick up fallen jackfruits on Tuanjie Street (be careful not to get hit!). Remember to bring a light jacket; tropical rains can come at any time.

Dali, Lijiang, and Xishuangbanna! Taking the kids to Tengchong, where temperatures reach 25°C, is truly amazing! 🏔️ This year, I took the kids to Yunnan and finally found a treasure! Tengchong and Mangshi: beautiful scenery, few crowds, and not too hot. After 6 days there, I didn't want to leave at all! 😍 🎉[What to do with the kids? See here!] ✅ Remi Onsen Eat onsen eggs for 5 yuan per skewer 🥚 and soak in the natural hot springs ♨ It's so exciting! ✅ Dadi Tea Sea Become a small-time tea farmer! 👩‍🌾Tea picking and making is incredibly fun. You can even enjoy a beautiful afternoon tea in the tea garden! ☕The environment is absolutely stunning. ✅ Gaoligong Hiking Explore the primeval forests! 🌲Discover all sorts of amazing flora and fauna. ✅ Heshun Ancient Town Check out one of National Geographic's 50 must-see destinations. The century-old library 📚The story of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road is truly captivating! ✅ Volcanic Geological Park See volcanoes! 🌋Ride hot air balloons! 🎈Photos and Instagram posts will instantly earn you tons of likes. ✅ Beihai Wetland Come see thousands of birds flying in autumn and winter! 🦢The scene is breathtaking! ✅ Ginkgo Village The golden Ginkgo Avenue in late October 🍂 is breathtaking! ✅ Gaoligong Campground Camping 🏕Make floral paper, watch an open-air movie 🎬Super romantic~ 🚗[6-Day Tried Baby-Friendly Itinerary] D1: ✈️Landing in Mangshi - Private Airport Pickup D2: Ecology Class + Traceless Forest + Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda D3: Explore the De'ang People + Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicrafts D4: Red Education + Secret Tea Garden + Ancient Town Tour D5: Gaoligong Light Hike Challenge 🏃 D6: Soak in Hot Springs or Ginkgo Village - A Perfect Finish! 📸[Must-See List] ✔️Heshun Ancient Town: A Living Fossil of the Ancient Tea-Horse Road ✔️Dadi Tea Sea: Experience Intangible Cultural Heritage of Tea Culture ✔️Rehai Scenic Area: Soak in the Internet-Famous Natural Hot Springs ✔️Gaoligong: A World Gene Bank of Species ✔️Volcano Park: Ride a Hot Air Balloon to View the Crater ⚠️[Super Useful Tips] ☑️High-altitude UV rays are strong! Sunscreen and sunglasses are essential 🕶️ ☑️Wear waterproof hiking boots when hiking with children 👟 ☑️Yunnan cuisine can be spicy 🌶️Remember to order less spicy food for your children ☑️The temperature fluctuates greatly between day and night, so bring a jacket 🧥 ☑️Lip balm is essential! The plateau is very dry

Mangshi, Yunnan, a small border town steeped in the charm of the Dai and Jingpo ethnic groups, boasts affordable living, making it ideal for budget-conscious families. I've tailored a three-day family trip to Mangshi for you, hoping to help you enjoy a joyful and memorable vacation. 🌴 Three-Day Budget Family Trip to Mangshi, Yunnan ✨ Highlights - Excellent Value: Mangshi's overall affordability makes it an ideal choice for budget travelers. Enjoy authentic ethnic minority cuisine for around 50 yuan per person and a rich array of exotic experiences. - Multicultural Immersion: This compact yet engaging itinerary allows you to experience the culture, architecture, and cuisine of various ethnic minorities, including the Dai and Jingpo. Experience hands-on Dai script copying and sample Jingpo pilaf rice, making this a truly in-depth cultural journey. A perfect blend of nature and culture: The itinerary balances natural beauty (such as the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda and the Silver Pagoda) with cultural experiences (such as visits to ancient Dai towns and villages), making it suitable for families of all ages. 📌 Basic Information Climate: Mangshi experiences warm weather during the summer (August), but rainfall is high, so remember to bring rain gear and sunscreen. Transportation: Mangshi is a small city, and renting an electric scooter is a very convenient way to explore. Taxis are available for more distant destinations, and they are relatively inexpensive, costing around five yuan for three kilometers. Budget (approximately 2,550-3,150 yuan total for a family of three): Accommodation: Budget hotel or B&B, approximately 200-300 yuan per night, totaling 600-900 yuan for three nights. Food: Approximately 80-100 yuan per person per day, or 720-900 yuan for a family of three for three days. Tickets: Tickets for major attractions cost approximately 200-250 RMB per person, or 600-750 RMB for a family of three. Transportation: Electric scooter rental within the city plus taxis cost approximately 150-200 RMB for three days. If you include a chartered car from Mangshi to Tengchong or Ruili (optional), the cost will increase (e.g., a four-person car charter to Tengchong costs approximately 350 RMB). Other expenses: Allow approximately 300-400 RMB for activities, snacks, and drinks. 🗓 Three-Day Mangshi Itinerary Day 1: First Impressions of Mangshi - City Scenery and Culinary Exploration - Morning: Arrive in Mangshi and check into your hotel. Budget-friendly options include the Paxton Hotel (around 100 RMB per person) or the Yueling Hotel (double room approximately 180 HKD/night, including breakfast). After unpacking, enjoy a local Mangshi breakfast. Lin's Yuanzi's rice noodle soup and shuangbaba (similar to flying pancakes topped with condensed milk) are popular local dishes. Enjoy a cheap Thai milk tea or coffee (about 7 yuan per cup) to kickstart the day. - Afternoon: Visit the Tree-Bag Pagoda to experience the wonders of nature and humanity. Afterward, rent an e-bike and ride along Bodhi Street, lined with tropical charm and perfect for photo ops. - Evening: For dinner, we highly recommend Dream Dehong Restaurant (approximately 50 yuan per person). Here, you can sample many Dehong specialties, such as Dai-style grilled fish, sashimi (a Dehong specialty, served with a special sauce), and three-color pilaf (a large portion is only 25 yuan). After dinner, visit the Xinwanchang Night Market to experience the local nightlife and sample a variety of snacks. Day 2: In-depth Experience of Ethnic Culture - Morning: After breakfast at the hotel, head to the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda and the Menghuan Silver Pagoda (usually a combined visit). These two towers are landmark buildings in Mangshi, resplendent and magnificent, symbolizing the splendor of Dai culture. If interested, you can rent a Dai costume at the entrance (usually priced between 80 and 150 RMB) to take stunning ethnic photos. - Afternoon: For lunch, try Ganying's chicken feet soaked in lemon, millet, and chili sauce, along with avocado juice. Afterward, visit the Mengba Naxi Rare Garden (entrance fee, approximately HK$40 per person), where you can see free-range peacocks and a variety of rare flora and fauna, which children will love. If you have more time, consider joining one of the hotel's "One-Day Village Tour" or "Village Tour Activities" to immerse yourself in the local villages and gain a true understanding of ethnic culture. - Evening: Experience Jingpo cuisine for dinner. Try Jingpo roast suckling pig or bamboo chicken at a restaurant like Shanzhiyun Jingpo Restaurant and Bar (approximately 50 RMB per person). Alternatively, if you're traveling with a large group and want to experience a richer variety of ethnic cuisine, consider Dehong's Peacock Banquet (around 90 yuan per person). This exquisitely presented feast features the specialties of Dehong's various ethnic minorities, and is uniquely presented. Day 3: Relax in Nature and Farewell - Morning: Explore Mangshi's Hongli Market, a local market where fruits and vegetables are relatively affordable. Buy some fresh tropical fruit to try. Afterward, plan a relaxing Momo hair wash and massage experience, experiencing the local shampooing service and soothing the fatigue of the past few days. - Afternoon: Flexibly arrange your schedule based on your interests and availability. If you're still fascinated by ethnic culture, visit the Dai Ancient Town to explore its architectural charm. Alternatively, if you're still energetic, consider chartering a car (e.g., about 350 yuan for four people) to nearby Tengchong (about an hour and a half drive) to begin the next leg of your journey, or visit Ruili (just over an hour drive) to explore attractions such as One Village, Two Countries. - Evening: Enjoy your final meal in Mangshi. You can try Niu Shaoye BBQ (over 30 yuan per person), a local favorite, and try veal skewers, beef brisket, and other dishes paired with their signature pickled vegetable dipping sauce. Alternatively, if you're craving something special, Mangshi Natural Live Crab (main branch) is a favorite among tourists. Their spicy crabs are weighed by the kilogram. While the setting is simple, the flavor is delicious, and you can enjoy a satisfying meal for around 100 yuan per person. 🍽 Dining Summary Here's a summary of restaurants mentioned in the itinerary and some other worthwhile restaurants: 1. Dream Dehong Restaurant: 50 yuan per person. Recommended dishes: Lemon Juice Sa Pi, Three-Color Hand-Pulled Rice, Dai-Style Grilled Fish, Dehong Baba. 2. Pin Dehong: 50-90 yuan per person (depending on whether you order the Peacock Feast). Recommended dishes: Peacock Feast (reservations required, set menu), Jingpo Roasted Chicken, and Pounded Dried Baba. 3. Lin's Yuanzi: 20-30 yuan per person. Recommended dishes: Rice noodle soup with rice balls, shuangbaba, Thai milk tea/coffee. 4. Ganying Chicken Feet: 30-40 yuan per person (main snacks and drinks). Recommended dishes: Lemon and chili chicken feet, avocado juice. 5. Mangshi Natural Live Crab (Main Branch): Around 100 yuan per person. Recommended dishes: Spicy crab (by kilogram), scallion and ginger crab. 6. Niu Shaoye BBQ: 30-40 yuan per person. Recommended dishes: Veal skewers, brisket, and pickled vegetable paste. 7. Shumu Lao Coffee: 15-20 yuan per person. Recommended experiences: Bag iced coffee, red and green milk coffee. ⚠️ Other Precautions Safety: Pay attention to food hygiene and try to choose restaurants that appear clean and sanitary. Exercise caution when trying new and unusual foods, especially raw, cold, and spicy Dai specialties, to avoid gastrointestinal discomfort. When renting an electric scooter, please pay attention to traffic safety and obey traffic rules. Keep your personal belongings safe, especially in crowded places like night markets. Clothing Tips: Mangshi can be hot and rainy during the summer, so we recommend wearing lightweight, breathable, and quick-drying summer clothing. Be sure to bring sun-protective clothing, a hat, and high-factor sunscreen, as UV rays are strong. Please bring comfortable and durable shoes, as you'll need to walk a lot. You can also bring an umbrella or raincoat for emergencies. If you plan to rent Dai costumes for photos, bring your own base layers. Pre-trip Preparations: Book round-trip transportation and accommodation. Have valid identification such as your ID ready. Essential Medications: Gastrointestinal medication, cold medicine, heatstroke medication, Band-Aids, and insect repellent. We hope this detailed three-day itinerary will help your family enjoy a pleasant, fulfilling, and memorable vacation in Mangshi! Mangshi is a city that requires you to slow down and savor it carefully. Slow down and enjoy the sunshine, delicious food and unique customs there!

👺 Itinerary Day 1: Slow Life in the Ancient Town + Volcano Adventure • Morning: Stroll around Heshun Ancient Town (eat rice bean jelly on the century-old vegetable street) • Afternoon: Soak in the sulfur hot springs at Rehai Scenic Area • Evening: Watch the stars at Bailian Hot Spring Day 2: Volcano Temples + Prairie Fun • Morning: Horseback riding at Volcano Park to view the crater • Afternoon: Seek fortune and answers at Yunfeng Mountain • Evening: Horseback riding and grass sliding at Dongshan Grassland Day 3: Rainforest Hiking + Jade Exploration • Morning: Light hike on Gaoligong Mountain (3-hour route) • Afternoon: Exchange jade jewelry at Fushenglong + learn at the Jade Museum • Evening: Relax with a deaf masseur at Yuquan Garden Day 4: Border Cuisine Day • Morning: Private car tour of Mangshi (photo at Menghuan Golden Pagoda) • Afternoon: Eat spicy crab with live crabs from Ruili • Evening: Have caravan meals at Ten Fish Restaurant in Beihai Wetland ⛱️ Must-Visit Attractions 1. Heshun Ancient Town • Highlight: A living ancient town with 600 years of history, over 70% locals • Activities: ▶ Capture reflections at the laundry pavilion early morning ▶ Learn to make Songhua cake with a grandma ▶ Stay overnight at Suxin Cottage Jinshi Residence (owner leads night tours) • Hidden spot: Take panoramic photos at the second willow tree by Wild Duck Lake 2. Rehai Scenic Area • Feature: 97℃ boiling spring for cooking eggs, sulfur steam facial • Must-try: ▶ Collect "holy water" at Huaitai Well (88℃ drinkable) ▶ Soak in sulfur pools at Yugu Hot Spring (skin gets smoother) • Tickets: 78 RMB, electric cart 15 RMB 3. Yunfeng Mountain • Tag: "Sacred mountain and blessed land" described by Xu Xiake • Activities: ▶ Climb 3,000 stone steps to draw fortune sticks (old Taoist priest’s interpretations are very accurate) ▶ Vegetarian meal at the summit 20 RMB/person (mushroom soup is a must) • Tip: Wear non-slip shoes, steps are slippery when wet 4. Gaoligong Mountain • Recommended routes: ▶ Beginner: Baihualing wild hot spring hike (5km) ▶ Advanced: Nanzhai Gongfang ancient trail (16km) • Guide fee: 300 RMB/day (equipment included) 5. Yuquan Garden • Hidden activities: ▶ Deaf massage center 50 RMB/hour (a paradise for the hearing impaired) ▶ Buy discounted Nanhong jade at Lishan Chiyu Pavilion (look for certification) 🍜 Food Guide Must-eat in Heshun Ancient Town • Xiao Liangkou BBQ: Grilled tilapia with lemon dipping sauce (35 RMB/fish) • Cun Dama Rice Bean Jelly: Eat with fried dough sticks (6 RMB/bowl) Recommended in Tengchong City • Tangwang Copper Ladle Beef: Sour soup + spicy double pot (88 RMB/2-person meal) • Ruili Live Crab: Burmese crab spicy stir-fry (299 RMB/4-person meal) • Beihai Ten Fish: Sour soup fish hotpot (priced by weight, 50 RMB/jin) Street Snacks • Songhua Cake: 5 RMB/piece (grandma near Heshun Library) • Rice Bean Jelly Ersi: 8 RMB/bowl (most authentic in Wuhe Town) • Paoluda: 10 RMB/cup (coconut milk + bread crumbs) 🏨 Accommodation Guide Ancient Town Charm • Suxin Cottage Jinshi Residence: Century-old house converted, owner leads night tours (400 RMB/night) • An Zhi Ruo Su: Lakeside homestay, includes Rehai ticket (300 RMB/night) Hot Spring First Choice • Bailian Hotel: Garden-style hot spring, includes ancient town ticket (2000 RMB/night) • Stone Chronicle: Designed by Kengo Kuma, VIP soaking pool (3000 RMB/night) Cost-effective Options • Heshun Qike: New Chinese-style homestay, 5-minute walk to vegetable street (200 RMB/night) • Tengchong International Hotel: City landmark, includes breakfast (400 RMB/night) 💗 Other Tips Transportation Guide • Airport → City: Taxi 50 RMB (look for blue and white taxis) • Intercity private car: Tengchong → Mangshi 200 RMB/car (4 seats) • Scenic area shuttle: Heshun Ancient Town → Rehai 15 RMB/person Shopping Pitfalls to Avoid • Jade purchase: Look for Fushenglong "A-grade" label, supports nationwide re-inspection • Nanhong bargaining: Start by halving the price then slowly increase (original 800 RMB, can get for 300 RMB) • Silverware traps: Ancient town silver jewelry prices include markup, recommend buying 999 pure silver Cultural Etiquette • Volcano Park: Do not touch the red soil (considered sacred locally) • Yunfeng Mountain: Add incense money after drawing fortune sticks (starting at 10 RMB) • Dai Villages: Remove shoes before entering homes, avoid stepping on thresholds Hidden Activities • Wednesdays/Saturdays: Early market at Qiluo Ancient Town (7:00-10:00) • Rainy season only: Wild mushroom picking on Gaoligong Mountain (guide required) • Winter special: Photography of smoke in Ginkgo Village (late November) Pre-trip Preparation • Essentials: Sunscreen (SPF50+), mosquito repellent, folding umbrella • Optional: Swimsuit (for hot springs), trekking poles (for Gaoligong Mountain) • Documents: Jade purchases require ID registration There are no crowded tour groups here, only the wind at the volcanic crater and the morning mist of the ancient town. Take this guide and become a "local" in Tengchong for three days!"

Hidden on the western border of Yunnan lies a small town forgotten by time—Mangshi. ✨ Here, free from the bustle of Xishuangbanna, lies the gentle breeze of 24° north latitude and the curling smoke from Dai homes. A three-day, two-night trip to Mangshi will take you into a Dai life even slower than the slow pace of life itself. 🌴Day 1: Immersive Dai Cultural Experience 📍Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda: A shimmering golden Southeast Asian-style pagoda. Visit in the evening to escape the scorching sun and enjoy a stunning sunset. (Address: Menghuan Road, Mangshi) 📍Tree-Encased Pagoda: A 300-year-old tree and pagoda coexist in a wondrous spectacle. Remember to walk around the pagoda three times clockwise for blessings. 📍Mangshi Square: As night falls, locals... A place filled with square dancing, immerse yourself in authentic urban life. 🍴Dinner recommendation: Pao Lu Da and Lemon Sa Pi at Mengbanasi Food City, all-you-can-eat for 40 yuan per person. 🌞Day 2: Explore the leisurely atmosphere of this small border town. 📍Mengbanasi Rare Garden: Enjoy a variety of rare plants and a free-range peacock area, perfect for children (admission 40 yuan). 📍Mangshi Jewelry Town: Find exceptional jade at a great value without having to go to Ruili. Remember to bargain! 🍜 Lunch Recommendation: Burmese milk tea with shuangbaba at Ah He Coffee, a small shop owned by overseas Chinese from Myanmar with a unique feel. 📍 Dai Ancient Town: A newly built cultural and tourism district, it's especially magical when lit up at night, with many Dai handicraft shops. 🌅 Day 3: A light hike in the surrounding area. 📍 Heihe Laopo: A hidden gem accessible by car in under an hour, this scenic spot features a stunning combination of alpine meadows and pristine forest. ⚠️ Tips: Wear non-slip shoes and a jacket, as the wind can be strong and the temperature fluctuates greatly at the top of the mountain. 🚗 Transportation: ✈️ Mangshi Airport offers direct flights to cities like Kunming and Chengdu. 🚌 We recommend using a shared e-bike within the city; attractions are generally within 15 minutes.

Dear friends, if you want to find a unique and charming place to vacation this summer, Mangshi is definitely the best choice! This small city in Yunnan is full of Southeast Asian style, with low prices and abundant food. Now, let me share a super detailed travel guide for Mangshi👇 📍Must-visit attractions 1. Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda: The landmark of Mangshi and Asia’s largest hollow Buddha pagoda. Tickets are 40 yuan, open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The golden shining pagoda is stunning. It’s recommended to visit at dusk when the sunset light shines on the pagoda, perfect for photos and offers a panoramic view of Mangshi. 2. Menghuan Silver Pagoda: Complementing the Great Golden Pagoda, tickets are 38 yuan, with the same opening hours. The pure white building feels very dreamy. Wearing light-colored clothes for photos makes you feel like you’re abroad. 3. Dai Ancient Town: Free! It restores the ancient Dai culture and features traditional stilt houses. During the day, you can visit intangible cultural heritage handicraft shops. At night, the town is brightly lit with ethnic song and dance performances and various delicious snacks, creating a great atmosphere. 4. Shubao Pagoda: A free attraction featuring a unique symbiosis of tree and pagoda. It’s magical and located in the city, so you can visit it conveniently. 🍜Must-try foods 1. Dai cuisine: Lemongrass grilled fish with crispy skin and tender meat infused with the unique aroma of lemongrass; pineapple purple rice, sweet and glutinous; and sour bamboo shoot fish stew, sour and spicy, very appetizing. 2. Specialty snacks: Don’t miss Paoluda, made with coconut milk, sago, purple rice, and crispy bread, sweet but not greasy; thick bean powder rice noodles, rich bean powder with smooth rice noodles, perfect for breakfast; Jingpo ghost chicken, sour and spicy with a distinctive flavor. 3. Barbecue: Mangshi barbecue is exceptional, including grilled brain, grilled tilapia, grilled chicken tendons, etc., paired with special dipping sauces that are fragrant, spicy, and addictive. Recommended to visit Mengbanaxi Food City, which offers specialty snacks during the day and a barbecue paradise at night. 🏠Accommodation recommendations 1. Mangshi Feihua Hot Spring Resort Hotel: Rated 4.6, Southeast Asian style, with river views and hot springs, suitable for family vacations. Located at No.1, Stilwell Wharf Tourism Resort Area, Zhefang Town. 2. Fanshi Hotel (Dai Ancient Town Branch): Rated 4.8, Dai garden style, located right in Dai Ancient Town, convenient for travel with an excellent experience. Address: No.1-C, Phase 1, Dai Ancient Town, East Ring Road. 3. Lanou Hotel (Mangshi Jinta Water Town Airport Branch): Rated 4.8, comfortable bedding, rich breakfast, close to Mengbanaxi Rare Garden and Shubao Pagoda, near Jinta Water Town. 🚗Transportation guide 1. External transportation: Mangshi has an airport with direct flights from many cities; you can also first arrive in Kunming and then transfer by plane or bus. Nearby cities can first reach Baoshan, then take a bus from Baoshan North Bus Station to Mangshi (about 2 hours, 66 yuan). 2. Internal transportation: Renting an electric scooter is the most convenient, about 30 yuan/day, easy to visit city attractions; shared bikes are also available but some uphill roads are challenging; taxis cost 10-15 yuan within the city, and for distant attractions, you can negotiate round-trip prices with drivers. 💡Travel tips 1. Mangshi has strong UV rays, so be sure to protect yourself with high-SPF sunscreen, sun hats, etc. 2. The rainy season is from May to October, remember to bring rain gear. 3. Some attractions like Menghuan Golden and Silver Pagodas offer discounted tickets (5-10 yuan off) if purchased in advance online. 4. Respect local customs, especially in religious places. Friends, pack your bags and come to Mangshi to experience rich ethnic culture and a leisurely slow life!

"Mom, the golden pagoda glows!" A 4-year-old went wild playing for 2 days, here’s the full guide for food, accommodation, and transportation to copy and go!​ 🌟 Why rush to Mangs City with kids? ✅ Zen-level kid-friendly: feeding peacocks at the Golden Pagoda, exploring the millennium-old tree-wrapped pagoda, cultural enlightenment made super easy! ✅ Snack bombardment: drinking 3 cups of Puluda a day, hand-grabbed rice so fragrant you lick your fingers😋 ✅ Free entry everywhere! All core attractions are free, have a blast for just 200 RMB per person～ ✈️ Transportation hacks ▫️ By plane: direct flight to "Dehong Mangs City Airport" → 20 RMB taxi to downtown (super close!) ▫️ By car: 3.5 hours from Dali, eating tropical fruit stalls all the way to bursting🍍 📅 Day 1: Buddha light adventure + Dai village time travel 🌳 Morning: Magic moment at the tree-wrapped pagoda 👉 Let kids touch the 500-year-old Bodhi tree growing through the wall🌿! Tell the "tree spirit" story, kids amazed speechless 👉 Hidden trick: circle the pagoda 3 times to pray🧧 (local secret ritual, super heartwarming!) 🛕 Noon: Be a Dai kid for a day on Bodhi Street 👉 Rush to Bodhi Temple wearing Dai clothes👗! Red walls and yellow tiles perfect for family photos, temple cats chasing kids around～ 👉 Snack surprise: grandma selling Puluda🥥 on the street, coconut milk + purple rice + dried bread, kids slurp it up crazily! 🎪 Afternoon: Factory turned big playground 👉 Rush to the new and old factory buildings! ✔️ Wall mural street for funny photos🤹‍♀️ (kids instantly become Ultraman in front of the dinosaur wall) ✔️ DIY Dai pottery playing with clay, make a quirky little vase to show off at home! 🏮 Night: Travel through Spirited Away 👉 Night tour of the Dai ancient town🌙! Stilt houses hung with wind chimes jingling, kids running around holding pineapple rice and nibbling🍍 👉 Soul moment: river lantern prayers, kids write "I want to eat mangoes every day," making everyone laugh😂 📅 Day 2: Golden and Silver Pagodas + a feast for the taste buds 🍜 Breakfast: rustic breakfast divine hack 👉 Squat at 7 AM for rustic breakfast🍜! Soy milk with fried dough sticks + beef rice noodles, kids drink the soup to the last drop✨ 👉 Secret tip: add mint leaves! The fresh aroma hits your headspace～ ✨ Morning: Buddha light shines on the Golden and Silver Pagodas 👉 Rush to Menghuan Great Golden Pagoda to feed peacocks🦚! Blue-green feathers brush your palm, kids scream "Like a princess!" 👉 Silver Pagoda highlight: mirror pool reflects the sky, dress kids in white for magical "sky mirror" photoshoot📸 🛕 Noon: Treasure hunt at the small golden pagoda 👉 Dive into the residential area to find the hidden small golden pagoda! Few people, private venue, great photo ops, teach kids to do the Anjali mudra in front of the stone elephant🙏 🍢 Afternoon: Snack street battle till dark 👉 Head to Nongshao snack street for a feast👇 Hand-grabbed rice🍚—banana leaf wrapped roast meat + pineapple, kids tear it apart and eat deliciously confused! Fried pork skin🐖—dip in pickled spicy paste, parents can’t compete with kids😭 Lemon sprinkle🍋—rice noodles dipped in mysterious green sauce, kids bravely try a bite with eyes wide open! 🛏️ Stay in a mango-flavored summer ▫️ Mangs City Chengyue Hotel🏡: Pool + family rooms! Balcony overlooks the Silver Pagoda, soak in the bath with kids at night counting stars🛁 ▫️ Best value: 150 RMB per person including breakfast, add as much Ersi rice noodles as you want! 💡 Pitfall avoidance guide 1️⃣ Sunscreen nuclear weapon: UV rays are super strong! Put kids in open-top sun hats + cooling sleeves🧢 2️⃣ Buddha temple taboo: take off shoes before entering, teach kids to speak softly～ 3️⃣ Snack no-go: tell them "no houttuynia" in advance! Kids won’t accept it😂 After-effects report: back home kids shout to everyone: "I touched the glowing pagoda!"✨ Mangs City magic: spend little, get big ×, the ultimate cost-effective family trip confirmed!👨‍👩‍👧

#chinatravel Hidden in Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, the Tree-Wrapped Pagoda is a rare sight where towering roots and lush branches completely entwine an ancient Buddhist stupa. Over decades, nature and architecture have grown together into a single, awe-inspiring structure, symbolizing harmony between humanity and the environment. The pagoda reflects the region’s rich Dai Buddhist heritage, while the giant tree offers a sense of timelessness and mystery. Visiting this site feels like stepping into a living legend, where history isn’t just preserved — it’s still growing.

Mangshi, Yunnan, not only boasts rich ethnic culture and natural scenery but also hides a delightful hotel—the Yaste International Hotel (Mangshi Airport Branch). This time, my wife, our little princess, and I took an impromptu trip together, creating unforgettable memories. 🌟🧳 👶 A dreamy world for the little one 🏡 As soon as we entered the hotel's family-themed room, our little princess's eyes lit up instantly. The room was decorated to be both cozy and full of childlike charm, with cartoon murals on the walls, her favorite princess tent beside the small bed, and child-safe sockets and toiletries specially designed for kids. Every morning, she woke up to the sound of birdsong, feeling as if she were living in a fairy tale. 🐦💖 🚗 A convenient choice for worry-free travel 🛣️ For someone like me who often travels with family, convenient transportation is a key factor in choosing a hotel. Yaste International Hotel (Mangshi Airport Branch) not only offers VIP airport shuttle service but is also surrounded by extensive bus routes, making it very easy to get to places like the Jewelry Town or the Menghuan Golden Pagoda. Even better, the hotel provides charging parking spaces, which is incredibly thoughtful for families driving electric vehicles. 🔋🌍 🍽 Delicious dishes that bring back childhood memories 🍲 Speaking of the hotel breakfast, it’s truly mouthwatering. There’s a wide variety, including traditional Dai ethnic snacks as well as Western-style bread and milk, catering to different tastes. Especially the colorful fruits and freshly baked pastries—our little princess always ate them with great delight, repeatedly praising, “Dad, this is the best breakfast I’ve ever had!” 🍰🍊 📸 A perfect photo spot to capture beautiful moments 📸 Besides the comfortable accommodation, the hotel’s interior and exterior design are perfect for taking photos. Whether it’s the decorative details inside the hotel or the surrounding cultural attractions, they all make great photo backdrops. Especially the ancient “Tree Pagoda,” which not only witnesses the passage of time but also became the most beautiful background of our trip. Every photo frame captured the wonderful memories of this journey. 🖼️🌿 This trip to Mangshi was made even more perfect with the company of Yaste International Hotel (Mangshi Airport Branch). If you’re looking for a place where you can enjoy tranquility and easy sightseeing, you might want to consider this spot! 🌟

During my trip to Mangshi, I stayed at an incredibly cost-effective design hotel—Mangshi Wanda Meihua Hotel 🏨. It breaks away from the dullness of traditional business hotels, filled with delightful details that young people will love! ✨Location The hotel is right in the commercial district, just a 5-minute walk to the downtown square for shopping and dining 🚶♀️. It's only a 13-minute taxi ride to the Golden Pagoda and Dai Ancient Town. Plus, it's super close to Mangshi Airport, perfect for those catching early flights! 🏨Design Highlights • The lobby blends industrial style with botanical elements, featuring a cool neon wall at the check-in area—perfect for Instagram-worthy shots 📸. • Rooms are decorated in Morandi tones with smart home features. The bathroom has a trendy circular mirror with hidden LED strips, making it ideal for mirror selfies. • The unique "24-Hour Coffee Library" serves Yunnan small-grain coffee ☕️ and local books. 🍽️Food Surprises Breakfast includes freshly made tofu rice noodles! You’ll also find Yunnan specialties like crispy buns and rose flower cakes 🌹, even more authentic than local snack shops. 🎯Nearby Activities • A 15-minute walk to the ancient town night market, packed with local street food in the evening. • Experience the charm of ethnic minority cultures. 💡Tips The hotel often hosts exclusive coffee-tasting events for guests—sign up at the front desk in advance! Wanyue Club members can even enjoy free room upgrades. ⚠️Notes • Bring a jacket for the significant temperature difference between day and night. • The hotel provides disposable toiletries—happy news! • Rooms sell out fast during peak seasons, so book at least 3 days ahead.

**Itinerary:** **Day 1: Arrive in Tengchong – Slow Living in Heshun Ancient Town** - Morning: Check into a Heshun guesthouse (recommend century-old renovated inns, avg. ¥200-400/night). - Afternoon: Wander the ancient town – visit the library, laundry pavilion, Wild Duck Lake, and try "Cun's Bean Jelly" and "Pine Pollen Cake" (snacks ~¥10/serving). - Evening: Explore lantern-lit alleys and enjoy folk music at bars (beer ~¥40/glass). **Day 2: Rehai Scenic Area + Dai Ethnic Ancient Town Night Market** - Morning: Visit Rehai (¥50 ticket) to see the "Big Boiling Pot" cooking eggs (¥5/skewer) and soak in hot springs (optional Yuguo Spa ¥288/person). - Afternoon: Try steam-cooked dishes at the scenic area (~¥60/person). - Evening: Enjoy light shows at Dai Ancient Town with "Pao Lu Da" drinks and hand-tossed rice (~¥50/person). **Day 3: Summit Yunfeng Mountain for Blessings** - Full Day: Charter a car to Yunfeng Mountain (~¥200/car, ticket+cable car ¥160/person), hike to Taoist temples, and have vegetarian meals (¥30/person). - Evening: Return to downtown for "Chaowei Copper Pot Beef Hotpot" (~¥80/person). **Day 4: Ginkgo Village + Volcano Park** - Morning: Visit Ginkgo Village (best in November, ¥30 ticket) and photograph the golden pathway at "Old Chen Residence." - Afternoon: Explore Volcano Park (¥40 ticket), ride horses to Xiaokong Hill (¥100/person) for crater views. **Day 5: Beihai Wetland Adventure** - Morning: Paddle grass rafts (¥60/person) and birdwatch – autumn’s floating grass carpets are stunning. - Afternoon: Eat fresh fish at wetland farmhouses (~¥50/person), then shop for souvenirs like rose cakes (¥30/box). **Day 6: Departure** - Morning market: Buy "Tengchong Herbal Packets" (¥20/bag) and savor a bowl of pea flour rice noodles (¥10) before leaving. --- **Budget Breakdown (per person):** - Transport: Varies by origin; local charters/taxis ~¥600. - Accommodation: 5 nights ~¥1000-1500 (discounts in low season). - Tickets/Activities: ~¥600. - Food: ~¥100/day, total ¥600. **Total: ¥3000-4000 (budget-friendly)** --- **Pro Tips:** 1. **Volcano Park**: Hot air balloons (¥280/person) operate only mornings – skip if weather’s bad. 2. **Ginkgo Village**: Off-season views are mediocre; substitute with "Simola Wa Ethnic Village." 3. **Charter Cars**: Book through guesthouses for cheaper/reliable deals vs. apps. 4. **Hot Springs**: Rehai’s Yuguo is luxurious, but "Lotus Hot Spring" (¥198) offers better value. 5. **Shopping**: Beware of overpriced silver/jade in ancient towns – avoid unless expert! **Hidden Gems:** - Dawn visits to "Century-Old Vegetable Market" for fresh goat milk (¥5). - Locals’ favorite: "Huangguqing Hot Springs" outside Rehai (¥60/person).

Mangshi is absolutely AMAZING! 🤩 Came for a cultural tourism symposium and painstakingly compiled this ultra-detailed guide~ ✈️【How to Get Here】 A: Direct flight 🛫 (fastest option) B: High-speed rail 🚄 to Baoshan, then pre-book a 7-seater via "Dianyue Chuxing" app (be quick!) 📸【2-Day Highlights Itinerary】 Day1️⃣: ☀️ Breakfast at Yinjia Zaodian → Mengbanaxi Rare Garden → Amiao Restaurant → Magical Tree-Wrapped Pagoda → Artsy Tuanjie Street → Sacred Bodhi Temple → Coffee at Atianyuan → New Wanchang Night Market + Mangshi Giant Wall Photo Op → Must-try Hair Wash SPA! (Heavenly✨) Day2️⃣: 🥣 Lanlu Zaodian → Dreamy Silver Pagoda → Hip Lei Ya Rang Bookstore → Golden Pagoda Complex → Night stroll at Dai Ancient Town (lights are stunning!) 🌅【Must-Visit Spots】 1️⃣ Golden & Silver Pagodas: - 🚗 Transport: Shared e-bikes! Best way to explore~ - 📸 Photo Spots: Silver Pagoda's Sky Mirror (5-min wait), Golden Pagoda complex - 🎫 Tickets: Golden 50¥/Silver 15¥ (totally worth it!) - ⏰ Tip: Visit after 17:00 for sunset🌇 + night views🌌 2️⃣ Bodhi Temple: Blends Dai & Han architecture. Remove shoes👟 - super sacred! 3️⃣ Street Photography: Tuanjie Street and Bodhi Street = instant postcards! Especially the zebra crossing near Mangshi Hotel with pagoda views✨ 🍢【Foodie Paradise】 New Wanchang Night Market is king! Must-eats: - Dai-style grilled fish🐟 - Spicy chicken feet🌶️ - Water-Splashing Rice Cakes - Pao Lu Da dessert - Sae Piao rice noodles (Mouthwatering just thinking😋) 🎪【Ethnic Feast】 Don't miss the Peacock Banquet! Tastes of Mangshi: ✅ Lemongrass roast chicken ✅ Jingpo "Ghost Chicken" ✅ Pineapple rice🍍 ✅ Hand-shredded dried beef ✅ Bitter water beef (OMG! So delicious!) 🏡【Accommodation】 - Party people: Near Dai Ancient Town - Quiet types: Manghuang Village - Convenience seekers: Downtown (e-bikes go everywhere) 🛵【Pro Tip】 E-bikes! E-bikes! E-bikes! (Say it thrice) Cheap and ultra-convenient~

My friends all thought I secretly went to Bali, but the location tag showed Feihua Hotel in Mangshi - this place is an absolute hidden gem! Tropical rainforest + teak carvings + massive water feature pools, every photo looks like a leading lady moment, my nine-grid WeChat feed couldn't contain all the amazing shots! I stayed in a private courtyard room with hot spring - step outside and there's your personal garden with 24-hour hot spring access. Soaking under the stars at night, then wrapping up to go eat before sleeping like a baby - haven't had such good rest in ages! Foodies would go crazy here! Breakfast rice noodles are insanely fresh, Dai-style sticky rice cakes served on banana leaves are intoxicatingly fragrant. The fruit bar has unlimited fresh tropical fruits. Dinner's hand-torn rice feast is next level - banana leaves piled with lemongrass grilled chicken, "ghost chicken", and pounded dried beef. I devoured three plates of the sour-spicy ghost chicken alone! Great surroundings too - 10 min walk to Stilwell Wharf, 15 min taxi to Ruili River viewpoint. Families can visit the petting zoo to cuddle bunnies~ 💰About 800 RMB per person - totally worth every penny! Next time in Mangshi, I'm staying here again!

🌿 1. Songyang, Zhejiang — The Hidden Jiangnan Paradise in the Mist ▎Essence of Slow Living Named "The Last Secret Land of Jiangnan" by China National Geography, 75 ancient Ming and Qing villages are scattered among terraced fields and clouds. With an average July temperature of just 25°C (5°C cooler than Hangzhou), it's an ideal summer retreat. ▎Must-Do Experiences • Healing Mountain Biking: Free cycling along the Songyin Creek Greenway, with bamboo shadows and cool breezes, and a chance to encounter firefly forests (peak season in July); • Cloud Sea at the Cliffside Bookstore: Sip coffee at Pioneer Bookstore in Chenjiapu Village while watching the sea of trees and immersing in quiet reading; • Rustic Village Life: Capture the "Golden Potala Palace" in morning mist at Yangjiatang Village and chat with tea-farming elders. ▎Accommodation & Transport • Stay: Heritage homestays (from ¥150/night) with views of terraced tea fields; • Travel: High-speed rail to Lishui Station, then a 1.5-hour bus ride; shared e-bikes in town cost ¥2/15 minutes. 🏯 2. Zhaji, Anhui — Time Stands Still in This Hui-Style Ink Painting ▎Essence of Slow Living A hidden Hui-style ancient village with less than 1/10 the commercialization of Hongcun. Listen to rain under Ming-Qing corridors, watch villagers wash clothes and oxen stroll over stone bridges, with more sketchers than tourists. ▎Must-Do Experiences • Riverside Stroll Philosophy: Walk along the cobblestone paths by Xu Creek, rent Hanfu for ¥20 to photograph against Hui-style white walls and black tiles; • Taste of History: Try crispy hairy tofu for ¥10, enjoy rice wine with gingko leaves in autumn (fresh plum wine available in July); • Sleep in a Century-Old Inn: Stay in a carved-wood-window guesthouse lulled by the sound of the creek. ▎Accommodation & Transport • Stay: Hui-style courtyard homestays (from ¥120/night), sipping tea in the rain; • Travel: High-speed rail to Jingxian Station, then a 1-hour bus ride; the village is walkable. 🌴 3. Mangshi, Yunnan — A Southeast Asian Surprise on the China-Myanmar Border ▎Essence of Slow Living Just a village away from Myanmar, with palm trees and golden pagodas everywhere. Prices are 1/3 of Xishuangbanna's, and sudden rain showers in July often bring double rainbows, adding a tropical romantic filter. ▎Must-Do Experiences • ¥5 Southeast Asian Flavors: Try refreshing pao lu da and spicy lemon sai pia, feast on Dai-style BBQ at night markets for ¥30/person; • Golden & Silver Pagoda Light Shows: Watch sunset at Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda (¥40 ticket), see the Silver Pagoda lit up like fallen stars; • E-Scooter Adventure: Ride shared e-scooters (¥2/hour) through Dai-style ancient towns, stumbling upon banana groves. ▎Accommodation & Transport • Stay: Dai-style guesthouses with balconies (from ¥80/night), stargazing with hand-brewed coffee; • Travel: Fly to Kunming then transfer to Mangshi (1-hour flight); attractions are walkable or accessible by e-scooter.

| Discover the Unique Charm of a Border Town. Mangshi, a small border town brimming with Southeast Asian flair, boasts brilliant sunshine, rich ethnic culture, and mouthwatering cuisine. 1. Must-Visit Attractions ⭐ Meng Huan Grand Golden Pagoda: The largest hollow Buddhist pagoda in Asia and a landmark of Mangshi. Its golden spire towers majestically atop Leiya Rang Mountain, radiating solemnity. ⭐ Meng Huan Silver Pagoda: A stunning counterpart to the Golden Pagoda, its pristine white structure showcases Dai royal palace architecture, exuding purity and sanctity. ⭐ Peacock Valley Forest Park: Just a 20-minute drive from downtown, it’s a perfect escape into nature. Witness the spectacular peacock release shows at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily—hundreds of peacocks swoop down from the mountaintop at the sound of a whistle, creating a breathtaking sight. Arrive early to secure a front-row spot! ⭐ Manghuang Village: A free-to-explore ancient Dai village featuring bamboo houses, endless rice fields, and serene temples. Traditional festivities during the Water Splashing Festival (around April) make it especially lively. 2. Stay at Feihua Hotel, Mangshi 🔥 Prime Location: Just 5 minutes from downtown Mangshi and 10 minutes from Mangshi Airport, with convenient access. The hotel’s "30-minute living circle" covers nearly all major attractions, including Meng Huan Grand Golden Pagoda, Mengbanaxi, Xianfo Cave, Peacock Valley Forest Park, and Heihe Laopo, making it easy to explore. 🔥 Unique Rooms: The hotel offers 95 cozy rooms and suites with thoughtful designs. Inspired by local ethnic attire, the interiors feature purple, rose red, and teal hues, creating a culturally rich ambiance. 🔥 Diverse Dining: The stylish restaurant is a food lover’s paradise, serving Southeast Asian cuisine, Chinese-Western buffet breakfasts, and themed afternoon teas. 3. Mangshi’s Local Delicacies 🍤 Mengbanaxi Food Street: A hub for local snacks—try the chewy grilled pork skin with secret sauce, upgraded "Pao Lu Da" (with sago and purple rice), or Burmese spring rolls stuffed with shrimp and glass noodles for a burst of happiness. 🍤 Tuanjie Street Night Market: Comes alive after 8 PM with endless food stalls. Savor tender grilled pig brain, tilapia with lemongrass sauce, or Burmese "shuai guo" (fruit and condensed milk shaved ice). Bring cash, as some vendors don’t accept mobile payments. 4. Travel Tips 🌞 Sun Protection: From May to October, UV rays are strong—pack SPF 50+ sunscreen, a sun hat, and breathable long dresses. Some temples require covered shoulders and knees, so dress modestly. 📍 Book Ahead: Buy tickets online for Meng Huan Pagodas and Peacock Valley to save ¥5–10 and skip queues. 💕 Language: While some elders speak Dai, most locals understand Mandarin, so communication is easy.