Xishuangbanna Two-Day Tour! The Latest Guide is Here

[Transportation Upon Arrival] Direct buses are available from the airport and train station to Gaozhuang, passing by the Splashing Water Square, for CNY 5 per person. You can also take the bus (pay attention to the direction) or a taxi. Jinghong city is not big, so it's easy to get around. Remember to wear a helmet when riding a shared electric scooter. 🛵 Day 1: Arrive in Xishuangbanna → Jinghong Big Golden Pagoda → Starlight Night Market. 🌟 Day 2: Manting Park → Total Buddhist Temple → Riverside Night Market. 🌙 🌴Natural Wonders Xishuangbanna's tropical rainforests, such as the primeval forest in Mengla and the Wangtianshu Scenic Area, are famous for their towering Wangtian trees. Visitors can experience the treetop canopy walkway and overlook the rainforest. Wild Elephant Valley is a habitat for Asian elephants, where visitors can observe wild elephant herds up close. The magnificent confluence of the Lancang River and the Nu River forms the Sanjiangkou, where bamboo rafting and water adventures are popular activities. In addition, the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences houses 13,000 plant species from around the world, earning it the title of "Encyclopedia of Tropical Plants." 👸A Melting Pot of Ethnic Cultures This is a multi-ethnic area, mainly inhabited by the Dai people, as well as the Hani, Jinuo, and other ethnic groups. The Water Splashing Festival (Dai New Year) is the grandest festival, with a water splashing ceremony and peacock dance performances that are full of exotic charm. The Dai Garden preserves five original Dai villages, where visitors can participate in traditional brocade weaving and making scriptures on palm leaves, experiencing the inheritance of a thousand-year-old culture. The Jinuo drum dance and the Pu'er tea culture of the tea mountain ancient villages showcase the unique charm of different ethnic groups. 🇲🇲Cross-border Experiences and Unique Travel Taking advantage of its geographical location, Xishuangbanna offers a "Southeast Asian Charm Resonance Tour," such as the Mengjinglai Scenic Area on the China-Myanmar border, where visitors can cross the border river and experience the cultural blend of the two countries. The visa-free policy for ASEAN countries, to be implemented in 2025, will further facilitate cross-border tourism. Visitors can enjoy a 6-day visa-free tour of the tropical rainforest, tea and coffee plantations, or soak in hot springs and experience Dai medicinal wellness.