Top 20 Best Things to Do in Jinghong
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Top 20 Best Things to Do in Jinghong

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  • Manting Imperial Gardentop_1
    󰺂8.7
    1720.78
    Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park1.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLimited-Time Pink Festival Opens in Manting Imperial Garden for Early Winter | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
    󱓊See beautiful peacocks up close
    󱨠Saved by 348 users󱨠10395 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    A large-scale travel photography base… every beautiful spot has a Dai princess. Many of the girls are quite pretty. In the afternoon, you can see the Dai King and Queen's outing and performance.

  • Wild Elephant Valleytop_2
    󰺂8.4
    627.71
    Jinghong19.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoDirect Shuttle Bus to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Now Available
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
    920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
    󱨠Saved by 290 users󱨠6187 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    flo***anflo***an

    The Wild Elephant Valley isn't very big; you can walk through it quickly. There are only two shows in total. It feels like going to Wild Elephant Valley is just a quick stop in Xishuangbanna—you can feed the elephants and watch an educational program. The kids seemed okay with it too. 🤭

  • Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Parktop_3
    󰺂8.2
    465.37
    Jinghong8.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󰀆Cultural dance & Water-Splashing Festival
    󰋄Peacock flight & Dai culture
    󱨠Saved by 239 users󱨠3802 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Elsie 丁Elsie 丁

    Overall, it was great. It would have been even better if the electric carts could be used for round-trip transportation; going up the mountain was too tiring. We originally planned to watch the peacock release before participating in the activities, but we were lucky to see the peacocks displaying their plumage on the way down! The jungle trek (Section A) was a bit pricey, but the kids had a lot of fun. They even fed the monkeys and saw the Tyndall effect, which we explained to them.

  • Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
    4
    󰺂8.1
    206.71
    Jinghong.Daizu Park Scenic Area22.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoJinghong Warm Winter Run: Participants Get Free Entry to Six Major Attractions | Dec 18, 2025-Dec 24, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinghong
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience Dai's warm welcome ceremony
    Explore villages & pagoda stilt houses
    󱨠Saved by 195 users󱨠2878 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    158***36158***36

    Getting to the Dai Ethnic Garden is very convenient! At the Peacock Garden, enjoy the peacock dance performed by Dai girls, visit the White Pagoda Temple and Golden Pagoda Temple, see the Dai stilted houses, and try the lemongrass-grilled fish. Young people can participate in the water-splashing activities at the Water Splashing Square for a refreshing blessing.

  • Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
    5
    󰺂8.1
    1385.29
    Jinghong17.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoNever underestimate the mystery of Yunnan | Sep 2025-May 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinghong
    Highlights:
    󰋄Rubber trees & bamboo vipers
    󰋄See plants, streams, & waterfalls
    󱨠644 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M42***17M42***17

    This group-buying package offers the best value for money online. Not only did we have a fantastic time, but it also included a rainforest meal. The air in the mountains was so fresh, the streams were crystal clear, and the scenery was breathtaking. Highly recommended! 👍

  • Xishuangbanna Mengle Cultural Tourism Area
    6
    󰺂7.6
    465.37
    Jinghong.Mannongfeng International Tourist Resort4.7 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Jinghong City
    󰋄Mountaintop deck offers Jinghong views
    󱨠Saved by 148 users󱨠1111 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    爱兔兔的蛙蛙爱兔兔的蛙蛙

    First, I must commend the view of Jinghong City from Mingjingtai; it's truly spectacular. Second, the Giant Buddha is particularly awe-inspiring and reassuring. The Zhuangkai Golden Pagoda and its reflection in the water are also fantastic. However, the ticket price is exorbitantly high. The entrance fee, sightseeing bus, and Mingjingtai (after a 10 RMB discount using points) totaled 138 RMB. Yet, this is built on the site of the former Jingpiao Buddhist Temple, a place steeped in centuries of history, but there's not even a decent introduction to it. Some of the Buddha halls (Longevity Hall) are just plain white walls inside—what can you say about that? 138 RMB for absolutely no historical significance! 😮‍💨

  • Xishuangbanna Wildlife Park
    7
    󰺂7.0
    419.92
    Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park1.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinghong
    󱨠608 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    yao***keyao***ke

    The park is small and has a vintage feel. It's very clean, and the security guards are very friendly and patient in answering questions. I suggest adding a toilet seat to the restrooms for the elderly.

  • Tropical Flower Garden
    8
    󰺂7.0
    432.91
    Jinghong2.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinghong
    Highlights:
    Giant Victoria leaves hold 130-lb visitors
    󱓊Themed gardens with diverse plants
    󱨠630 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    L乐游L乐游

    The scenery was beautiful, but since it's this season, most of the fruits were gone. Besides some papayas and jackfruits, there were very few others. However, it's still worth a visit for tourists from northern regions.

  • Starlight Night Market
    9
    󰺂7.0
    Jinghong.Gaozhuang/Starlight Night Market1.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2024 Global 100 - Night Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰀆10+ performance spots nightly
    Local food & crafts in night market
    󱨠Saved by 568 users󱨠309 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    风雨大漠客1969风雨大漠客1969

    Southeast Asian style is all the rage. The lighting and architecture have a strong Southeast Asian feel. Most tourists are from Northeast China, but there are people from all over the country. A beautiful young woman took some amazing photos during her travels. Rows and rows of delicious food were laid out.

  • Xishuangbanna Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
    10
    󰺂6.6
    1893.94
    Jinghong22.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Jinghong
    󱨠162 positive reviews
    5.0/5
    望舒us望舒us

    Still in recovery mode! The simplicity, warmth, and humor of the local people in Xishuangbanna made me feel the friendliness of this city! Rainforest hiking is a must-do activity in Xishuangbanna! Choosing Bado, an official Ctrip route, was the right decision! It was also recommended by locals, and it was definitely worth it! Our guide, Sister Ka, was also incredibly friendly~ The whole experience was an immersive one of the unique scenery of the tropical rainforest! For a young girl like me, the most important thing is getting good photos! These photos were all taken by our guide, Sister Ka!!!

What Best Things to Do are there in Jinghong?
These are all Best Things to Do in Jinghong:Manting Imperial Garden, Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden, Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinghong?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Jinghong include:Manting Imperial Garden:4.5, Wild Elephant Valley:4.3, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park:4.3, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden:4.4, Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking:4.8
At what locations in Jinghong can Best Things to Do in Jinghong be found?
The Best Things to Do in Jinghong are mainly located in:Manting Imperial Garden:Jinghong, Wild Elephant Valley:Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park:Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden:Jinghong, Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking:Jinghong
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