Half-Day Itinerary for Mengle Great Buddha Temple

Mengle Great Buddha Temple offers more than just a visit to the temple—it includes various attractions, performances, bonfire parties, and water-splashing activities. Recommended Route (Efficient and Highlight-Focused): Entrance → Take a one-way electric car to the mountaintop → Mingjing Terrace → Zhuangkai Golden Pagoda → Bali Parade (Mecha Elephant) → Heart of the Elephant Show → Auspicious Buddha → Electric car ride downhill → Water-Splashing Plaza (watch performances/participate in water-splashing) → Peacock Garden (watch peacock flight) → Silver Lake Grand Theater Plaza Bonfire Party (7:30 PM) → Silver Lake Grand Theater "Night of Xishuangbanna: Dai Charm" (8:15 PM) Key Attractions: 1. Southeast Asia's Tallest Buddha Statue: The highlight is the 49-meter-tall "Auspicious Buddha" (Theravada Shakyamuni Buddha), which is golden, majestic, and a landmark of Xishuangbanna. 2. Mingjing Terrace: Offers panoramic views of Xishuangbanna, great for photography, especially reflections with the Golden Pagoda. 3. Mecha Elephant Parade: Giant mechanical elephants that spray water from their trunks, a favorite among children. Parade Times: 09:40, 10:40, 11:40, 12:40, 13:40, 14:40, 15:40 (fixed performances), 16:40. Note: Outside fixed performances, the parade only occurs if there are riders on the mecha elephants. 4. Heart of the Elephant (Live Fantasy Show): Based on a true story, featuring multiple scenes and interactive opportunities with the performers after the show. Show Times: 10:00, 11:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. 5. Peacock Flight: After descending the mountain, visit the Peacock Cultural Park to watch hundreds of peacocks fly down from the hillside. You can also feed and photograph them. Flight Times: 09:40, 11:40, 13:40, 15:40, 17:00. 6. Water-Splashing Plaza: A favorite activity for both adults and children. Performances precede the water-splashing fun, where everyone joyfully splashes water on each other. Splashing Times: 14:00, 16:00. 7. Bonfire Party: Held at Silver Lake Plaza, where everyone gathers to light fires and dance together, creating a lively atmosphere. Time: 19:30–19:50. 8. Dai Charm Epic Live Performance: A truly stunning show! Among all the performances, this one stands out with its incredible lighting effects, stage design, and actor performances. The audience is always thrilled and applauding. Time: 20:15.