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Must-try Elephant Meals at Wild Elephant Valley

Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna|Get up close with Asian elephants 🐘 Jungle exploration guide Top attraction in Wild Elephant Valley! Encounter wild elephant families in the tropical rainforest! 📍Address: Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 🚌 Transportation tips: Recommended to charter a car or drive yourself (about 40 minutes from the city center) 1️⃣ First stop at Elephant School ➡️ Rainforest Theater Elephant School: Watch elephants paint and play soccer, super healing Rainforest Theater: Shows at 11:00 and 13:30! Watch peacocks fly (front row snacks might get snatched) 📸 Photo spots: ① High-altitude elephant viewing walkway (lucky visitors might see wild elephant herds) ② Elephant Canteen (30 RMB fruit basket for feeding and photos) 2️⃣ Butterfly Garden ➡️ Orchid Garden 🐦 Hidden activity: Buy bird food for 5 RMB, rainbow parrots will perch on your hand 🍍 Food recommendations: Elephant meal bamboo tray feast (must order pineapple rice + lemongrass grilled fish) Wild Elephant Valley creative ice cream (elephant-shaped, super cute) ⚠️ Notes: • Always carry mosquito repellent spray! Rainforest mosquitoes are fierce • Higher chance of wild elephant sightings after 3 PM • Do not wear slippers! Walkways are slippery and easy to fall on
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