🌳🐘⛰️ Xishuangbanna a Tropical Oasis !

I went there during the Chinese national holiday. The weather was a bit rainy but cool , and the air was crisp. 🏨 Hotel : Rating 5/5. I stayed at the Xishuangbanna Yiren Hotel, located about 15mins from the airport and 10mins walk from the Starlight market. The hotel was clean and the staff friend , I almost didn't book it because of the reviews I saw, happy I made the decision to stay there. They offer free airport pickup. I was lucky to be the only one , they used a BMW X5 . 🥗 Food : Rating 5/5 . You must try the Mango sticky rice dessert. 🏞 Attractions I visited: 1. The Great/Golden Pagoda of Jinghong - beautiful view . Rating 4.5/5. 2. The wild elephant park- don't go up the cable way , there's nothing to see , unless you'd like to see trees for 30mins. To see the wild elephants , it is suggested to go very early in the morning, and walk up the hill( stairs ) . Rating 4/5. 3. Big Buddha temple , the architecture was simply amazing ,it's worth a look. Rating 5/5. 4. Manting park - it was small but worth the visit for a light stroll. Rating 4/5 because of the cost and size, it's really small . 5. Star light Yao night market - amazing , there's so much to see and there were staged traditional dances while I was there in October. Rating 5/5. 🏙 Best skyline view of the river and Jinghong can be captured from Aisha Bay Sky River View Sunset-艾莎湾。空中江景日落泰式料理 , located on the 28th floor . The location is a bit strange as once you enter the room , you'll take a flight of narrow stairs to the top floor, you can order a drink and enjoy the view. Rating for the view 5/5. 🚘Transportation - 1.Didi 2. Public transportation 3. Walking 4. 西双版纳城市旅游集散中心Xishuangbanna Urban Tourism Distribution Center - to book my trips , they're very strict with time , don't miss the return bus. 😉 政府授权 官 方渠道 品质纯玩- Xishuangbanna. Rating 4.5/5. I'd use them again , in a heart beat ! The staff was really helpful. 5. hotel round town transportation #historicallandmarks #naturelover