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Traveling with kids in Xishuangbanna! Experience the rainforest hotel that's even better than Thailand

Xishuangbanna is definitely the top choice for family trips 🌴 This time, we stayed at the dreamy rainforest hotel - Anantara More wild and fun than Thailand! Open the window in the morning to meet a peacock spreading its feathers! Enjoy floating afternoon tea in the infinity pool with a full view of the Wild Elephant Valley rainforest, while the kids cheer watching gibbons swinging between trees! This is not just a hotel, but a natural adventure base! Five days full of family fun Experience Dai ethnic costumes at the night market, taste tropical fruits, watch fireflies at night, walk with elephants, explore the rainforest creek, learn about tropical plants, and have a water-splashing party... 📷 Hotel photo spots ✔ Bali-style corridor ✔ Sky pool ✔ Spa center 🚗 Family itinerary plan D1⃣ Arrive in Xishuangbanna Airport pickup and hotel check-in, evening visit to the Starlight Night Market, kids try on Dai costumes D2⃣ Wild Elephant Valley - Forest Park Morning: 【Family elephant herding】 Walk with elephants, interactive feeding, special elephant meal Afternoon: 【Peacock release】 Watch the show, water splashing experience D3⃣ Rainforest adventure Morning: 【Hiking and creek tracing】 Learn about rainforest ecology, catch crabs, make outdoor lunch Afternoon: 【Tree climbing experience】 Learn climbing skills, tree descent challenge D4⃣ Dai culture day Morning: Visit Dai village, experience traditional handicrafts, taste ethnic food Evening: Night tour of the botanical garden to observe nocturnal creatures D5⃣ Return trip . 🌟 Family tips ✅ Wear non-slip shoes for rainforest hiking, bring change of clothes and snacks ✅ Check photos from the night market shoot to avoid disappointments ✅ Resources are tight in peak season, plan your trip at least one month in advance ✅ Choose a professional family tour to ensure safety and fun
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#yunnanspots 🌴🐘 Xishuangbanna – The Tropical Paradise of Yunnan! 🌸☀️ 📍 Location: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Southern Yunnan, China 🇨🇳 💰 Ticket Price: Entry to the town is free, but attractions like the Tropical Botanical Garden and Wild Elephant Valley cost around ¥50–¥100. 🕒 Opening Hours: Most attractions open from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM 🌤️ 🌟 Highlights: Welcome to Xishuangbanna, China’s lush green jewel where tropical rainforests 🌿 meet rich Dai culture 🏮. This region feels more like Southeast Asia than China — warm weather, golden temples, and palm-fringed rivers 🌴🌊. Explore the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden 🌺, home to over 13,000 plant species 🌱, and take a walk through Wild Elephant Valley 🐘 to spot elephants in their natural habitat — a magical experience for nature lovers! 💚 Immerse yourself in Dai villages 🏠, where traditional bamboo houses and water-splashing festivals 🎉 bring local culture to life. Don’t miss the Mekong River sunset cruises 🚤 and the colorful night markets filled with street food 🍢 and handmade crafts 🎐. 🚗 How to Reach: Fly into Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport (JHG) ✈️ or take a high-speed train from Kunming 🚄 (about 3–4 hours). 💚 Best For: Nature enthusiasts, culture explorers, and families seeking an exotic tropical adventure. #Xishuangbanna #YunnanTravel #WildElephantValley #DaiCulture #ChinaNature #TropicalParadise 🌴🐘✨

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