Dai Ethnic Culture Travel Guide

Welcome to Xishuangbanna—the southernmost "Colorful Cloud" of China! With its tropical rainforest climate bringing eternal spring and exotic vibes, it's perfect for ethnic photo shoots 📸 This guide will help you explore Banna like a pro and become the star of your social feed~ ✨DAY1✨ 【Manting Park】Ticket: ¥40 The former royal garden of Dai kings is a photographer's paradise! Tropical plants + golden pagodas = insta-worthy shots everywhere 【Zongfo Temple】Free Connected to Manting Park, its golden temples make the perfect backdrop for Dai costumes 【Gaozhuang Night Market】 Must-visit at night for Dai costume photos! ¥299 packages include makeup, outfit, and shooting—remember to bargain ✨DAY2✨ 【Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden】Ticket: ¥80 + Buggy: ¥50 Victoria water lilies and palm gardens are super photogenic—wear white dresses 【Dai Minority Park】Ticket: ¥45 Daily water-splashing festivals (1:30pm/3:30pm/4:50pm)—bring spare clothes ✨DAY3✨ 【Wild Elephant Valley】Ticket: ¥60 Fruit basket (¥80) needed for elephant photos—go mornings for fewer crowds 【Primitive Forest Park】Ticket: ¥45 Peacock flying shows (10am/12:10pm/2:30pm/4:30pm), jungle zipline is thrilling 📸 Photo Tips: 1. Gaozhuang has hundreds of studios—compare sample works first 2. Best shooting time: 5-7pm (soft lighting) 3. Bring your own pasties and undershorts for hygiene 🍍 Food Recs: ✔ Wan Tai Lao Cafe (Gaozhuang) ✔ Manfeilong Roast Chicken (Branch 3) ✔ Luo Luo Ice House (Downtown Jinghong) 🚌 Transport: Cheap taxis in town; charter cars (¥200-300/day) for distant attractions