Things to do in Jinghong

The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is absolutely enormous! Due to time constraints, we only explored the West Garden. With tens of thousands of plant species, it was dazzling. For future visits, I recommend taking the sightseeing bus, as the walk from the main entrance to the main garden is quite long.

Manting Park truly lives up to its reputation as the former royal garden of the Dai kings. Lush tropical ancient trees and exquisite Dai-style architecture create stunning scenery, while the reflections of the lake and pagodas offer countless photo opportunities. The park features a Dai king's procession and elephant shows. The south gate leads directly to the solemn General Buddhist Temple, seamlessly blending culture and nature. A leisurely stroll through the forest is tranquil and pleasant, allowing you to immerse yourself in the Dai ethnic culture. The relaxed pace makes it perfect for a leisurely visit and a must-see gem in Xishuangbanna.

There aren't many tourist attractions in Xishuangbanna. This place is far away and is located together with Manzhang Village. There are no more than 10 elephants in the park. You can feed and touch the elephants up close. The butterfly garden is quite impressive. If you're specifically going for the elephants, you can skip it because you won't see any wild elephants.

It's recommended to visit Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park in the morning to avoid the afternoon sun. Be sure to bring mosquito repellent, a sun hat, and non-slip sneakers, as there are many mosquitoes in the rainforest and the trails can be slippery. Don't miss the peacock release show; arrive early to secure a front-row spot. Do not touch wild animals, respect local customs, protect the rainforest vegetation, and stay on the designated trails for safety.

We also visited other similar places in Xishuangbanna; this place is a collection of these tourist attractions. The highlight is the Water Splashing Square, where the atmosphere is lively and the host is very good at managing it. There are many activities during the National Day holiday. Walking around, you can feel the rhythm of life of the local villagers. Fruit is very cheap. The Buddhist temple is beautiful, and the commercial atmosphere is not strong, which is fantastic! Going in the morning means fewer people and you can take your time exploring; it gets crowded from around noon onwards, as we came here after visiting the botanical garden.

We had a lot of fun this time. The route included sun-drenched dirt roads, shady paths, streams, and other attractions like swings, bamboo rafts, and archery. My child bravely walked the entire 4km. Our guide, Saimula, was wonderful; he noticed I was having trouble and offered to help me guide my child. It showed the kindness and simplicity of the local ethnic minorities.

Located in the city center, it's very convenient. Families with children can hire parent-child guided tours, experience rubber tapping, fruit picking, alpaca feeding, as well as performances and interactive games. It's a great experience!

The scenery was just incredible. It looked like AI because it was so so so unbelievable on the picture but you don't have to worry because as you see them in the picture is really as they are in the reality. You need a little bit of 4 hours to complete the whole thing, if you take the elevator its faster. If you have more strength and more time, you can walk through the whole way, but if it's rainy or if it's sunny, I really advise you to take either the small car or the elevator

Strolling through the streets of Gaozhuang and Xishuangjing, you'll find exotic architecture everywhere. Some are magnificent, some are simple and elegant, and some are exquisite and compact. Each style embodies the unique charm of Dai Thai culture. Here, you can enjoy authentic Dai cuisine, find exquisite handicrafts, and experience traditional Dai culture.

Scenery: Buddhist culture, distinctive architecture, every shot is beautiful. Value for money: Free admission Fun: Suitable for photography enthusiasts, children may not be very interested.