Xishuangbanna – The best destination to shelter from the cold

 

There is no doubt that Xishuangbanna is a must-visit stop on a trip to Yunnan. This city boasts lush tropical rain forests with a variety of rare animals. The annual average temperature is 21 ℃ and never snows here, even in January. Let Expats Holidays show you why Xishuangbanna is “an ideal and mysterious paradise”.

 

Location

Xishuangbanna is located in the south of Yunnan Province, southwest China.

 

 

Nature As Companion

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
This place is the largest tropical botanical garden in China and a plant research station of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.The garden boasts more than 3000 species of tropical plants, and you can also taste the famous delicious Mansailong pomelo and Menglun jujube and other mysterious fruits.

 

 

Wangtianshu Scenic Area
The most impressive in the park are the towering Shorea chinensis that are the rainforest iconic images in Southeast Asia. You can walk on an air corridor which is 2500 meters long and 36 meters high or hop on a boat to go through the rainforest.

 

 

The Manting Imperial Garden
Manting Garden, the oldest garden in Xishuangbanna area used to be the imperial garden of Dai royal family. Here you are able to enjoy mystical ethnic culture, taste hearty Dai cuisine, and enjoy the performances with a bonfire evening party.

 

 

Wild elephant valley
This Valley is the only place where wild elephants frequently show up in China. Apart from the most eye-catching of wild elephants to view, the park has been established with several scenic zones to serve tourists, such as Treehouses, Butterfly Park and Snake Park.

 

 

Mengyuan Fairyland
Mengyuan Fairyland offers the Buffalo Cave to explore. In the cave, you will find stalagmites, stone flags, curtains, pearls, pillars, stone terraces and other shapes of natural beauty. Besides, you also can explore the virgin rain forest near the cave that is the larges, the best preserved and most completed of its kind in China.

 

 

Immerse yourself in Temples

Buddhist Temple of Mengle
Buddhist Temple of Mengle, the largest Theravada Buddhist temple in China is the most sacred and important religion site of Dai people. Exquisitely designed pagodas and Buddhist sculptures decorate the area. At the top of the temple, you can overlook the beautiful view of Jinghong city.

 

 

Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple
Originally built in 615, Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple features the main hall which is 5 meters high. The arches as well the bell tower and the drum tower are also painted golden. When you explore the temple, you may feel that you are in Thailand.

 

 

Special Activities

Lancang Mekong River
Lancang-Mekong River runs through Jinghong in Xishuangbanna. You could just enjoy the views along the river with your foot or ride on a day cruise to admire the magical views.

 

 

Water Splashing Festival
The Water Splashing Festival is the new year tradition of the Dai people, normally celebrated in mid April. The Water Splashing Festival originated from a Buddhist purifying ritual, is the reason why you will receive good luck once you get splashed.

 

 

Starlight Night Market
As Xishuangbanna is home to 13 nationalities, therefore, you will find various types of delicious food and goods. Starlight Night Market is the best-known night market in Jinghong.

 

 

If you want to visit a warm place in winter, Xishuangbanna can be your top choice! Contact our travel consultants to tailor-made your trip! (6-Days Inspiring Xishuangbanna Tour)