Youth Never Ends! Ultimate Xishuangbanna Graduation Trip Guide

✅ Pre-Trip Prep • Documents: ID card, student ID (must-have for scenic spot discounts!) • Essentials: Light clothes + jacket 🧥, sunscreen, umbrella 🌂 • Bookings: Flights/train tickets, homestay near Gaozhuang 🌟 Must-Visit Spots • Wild Elephant Valley 🐘: Take the cable car to spot wild elephants, explore the Butterfly Garden and Bird Park • Manting Park + General Buddhist Temple 🏯: Dai-style gardens + royal temple, perfect for Dai costume photos! • Starlight Night Market 🌃: Stroll and feast by the Lancang River—must-try lemongrass grilled fish 🍢 and pineapple sticky rice • Tropical Botanical Garden 🌴: Discover magical plants like giant water lilies and dancing grass 🎉 Unique Experiences • Water-Splashing Festival fun 💦 (if timed right) • Learn to cook Dai cuisine 🍽️ (spicy and sour chicken feet—addictive!) 🚗 Transport Tips Rent e-bikes or take taxis, travel eco-friendly in scenic areas, and don’t forget to bargain when shopping~