Xishuangbanna 1, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of China Academy of Sciences is located in Huludao, Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China, 75 kilometers away from Jinghong City. Belonging to the national 5A-level scenic spot, it is known as the epitome of the plant kingdom and the heart of jade.
This is the largest botanical garden in China, with the richest species collection and the largest number of plant-specific gardens. There are more than 4000 kinds of plants from all over the world. The park is divided into two parts: there is a narrow tropical rain forest in the east, which is suitable for hiking. There are more than 20 plant-specific areas in the west, where plants of various shapes can be seen. Rare tropical plants such as lotus and arrow poison wood are an eye-opener.
2. Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
When you come to Xishuangbanna, you must not miss this Wild Elephant Valley, which is located on the west side of National Highway 2 13. Wild Elephant Valley is densely forested. This is a haunt of Asian wild elephants. You can follow them to see the depths of the virgin forest. Wild elephants mainly live in Mengyang Nature Reserve. Now, the main scenic spot of Wild Elephant Valley has built an elevated corridor, a big tree hotel and a forest bar for tourists to watch wild elephant activities.
In Wild Elephant Valley, you can also enjoy elephant performances and interact with elephants. In addition to elephants, there are also a large number of amphibians such as bison, green peacocks and black bears living here. There is also a snake garden in Wild Elephant Valley, where you can watch all kinds of snakes. They also have a soup with dragons and phoenixes made of snakes and black-bone chicken. People who like it can try it. There is also a butterfly garden, where you can see butterflies and buy butterfly crafts.
3. Keno shanzhai
In the vast and desolate tropical rain forest of Xishuangbanna, there is a secret place that makes people infinitely curious and fascinated. It is the last Jino settlement among the 56 ethnic groups in China recognized by the State Council, and it is also a unique minority in Xishuangbanna. It is located in Bapo Village, Jinuo Township, between Wild Elephant Valley and Menglun Botanical Garden, 28 kilometers away from Jinghong City, and it is the place where Jinuo people have thrived for generations.
Entering the main entrance of Jinuo nationality, its shape originated from the totem Jinuo drum. According to legend, Jinuo people come out of the drum, and those who walk through the drum door can bring good luck. The statues of Ma Hei and Ma Niu faithfully guard the Keno people, and we can also watch a great encouragement from Keno here.
4. Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
The Dai garden is very big. It is located in the beautiful Olive Dam, bordering Lancang River in the south and Longde Lake in the north. The climate is warm and humid all year round, regardless of the four seasons. It can be described as the best resort to avoid the cold and a paradise for health. At the same time, it is also a demonstration window for protecting Dai culture and a display window for inheriting Dai culture. Here you can not only visit, but also experience learning and production!
Dai Garden includes five natural villages of Dai nationality, temples where the villages worship together, splash water square, etc. It is said that the ancient Buddhist temple inside is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna, with a history of 1400 years. In the Water Splashing Square in Dai Garden, you can feel the lively scene of the Water Splashing Festival every day, so that the pure and holy water in Dai Township can splash a passion for tourists every day and let tourists appreciate the unique culture. We strolled in the Dai Garden, walked through the shade and felt the Dai customs. Our heart is like a flying butterfly, close to every ray of sunshine and every drop of rain.
5. Manting Park
Man Ting Park is located in Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. It is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna. It was once the royal garden of Dai king in Xishuangbanna, with a history of 1300 years. Legend has it that Princess Dai was attracted by the beautiful scenery here when she came here to enjoy the garden, hence the name.
Before entering Man Ting Park, the Hani people will hold the warmest welcoming ceremony. Hani people will be a little embarrassed about foreign guests, so there is no need to be embarrassed. Let go of your heart and accept their unique enthusiasm. When you enter the park, you must feel the bamboo dance, follow their footsteps and dance the bamboo dance.
There is a group of white pagodas in Man Ting Park, which is an imitation of the White Pagoda of Manfeilong. It is a representative building of Southern Buddhism ancient buildings with Dai belief, and it has high artistic and cultural value.
6. Wangtianshu Rainforest National Park
Wangtianshu Scenic Area is actually a part of Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park. Located in the northeast of Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in the west, it is only 60 kilometers away from Mohan Port, 0/20 kilometers away from the capital of Nanta, Laos, and even closer than Jinghong City. It is an oasis at 2 1 degree north latitude, the core scenic spot of tropical rain forest national park, and a good place to experience tropical rain forest from water, land and air.
In the rainforest, you can see towering trees, which are 80 meters high, equivalent to the height of more than 20 floors. You can also experience the thrilling air corridor, which overlooks the whole tropical rainforest scenic spot and is spectacular. In addition, you can also enjoy the wonders of the tropical rain forest, visit the ecological wonders of Nanla River, walk into the original ecological village to experience the original ethnic customs, or stroll along the forest path to explore the mystery of the tropical rain forest from a distance.
7. Jingmai Ancient Tea Mountain
More than 50 countries and regions in the world produce tea, and almost all countries drink tea. Yunnan is the birthplace of tea trees in the world, and Jingmai Mountain's 10,000-acre ancient tea garden is the most concentrated place of ancient tea forests. It is also a historical witness to the development of tea culture in China, and is known as the Tea Tree Natural Museum.
Today, there are 28,000 mu of ancient tea forests and more than 3.2 million ancient tea trees in Jingmai Mountain, with an average annual output of more than 270 tons. Ecological tea garden is 3 1 100 mu, with an average annual output of more than 600 tons. It can be said that every family has trees and every family grows tea. They grow tea, make tea, sell tea, eat tea, drink tea and sacrifice tea, forming a rich and colorful national tea culture. If you like tea, you might as well take a walk here.