[2025 Jinghong Attraction] Travel Guide for Manting Park (Updated Apr)

The ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna means "an ideal and magical paradise" in Chinese. ✅ The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅ The only tropical rainforest reserve in China ✅ The "Golden Kingdom" in Ji Xianlin's writing 📍Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚕 Transportation: High-speed rail 🚄 or plane ✈️, the high-speed rail station and airport are next to each other Main attractions: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Jinghong, Manting Park, Lancang-Mekong Night Market, Dai Park, etc. 🧐🧐 Main attractions 1. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: One of the largest tropical botanical gardens in the world, where you can get up close and personal with a variety of tropical plants and experience the atmosphere of a tropical rainforest. 2. Jinghong: As the capital of Xishuangbanna, there are many places to eat and shop, and it is also a great place to experience Dai culture. 3. Manting Park: A park that combines natural scenery and cultural landscapes, where you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and the architectural art of Dai culture. 4. Lancang-Mekong Night Market: A great place to experience Xishuangbanna's nightlife, with a variety of night market snacks and entertainment activities. 5. Dai Park: A place to learn more about the history and culture of the Dai people, including visiting traditional Dai architecture and participating in traditional Dai festivals. 👀👀 Food recommendations 1. Dai-style barbecue: Xishuangbanna's barbecue is very famous, especially Dai-style barbecue, which has a unique taste and is worth a try. 2. Sour fish soup: A Dai specialty dish, sour and spicy, very appetizing. 3. Tropical fruits: Xishuangbanna has a wide variety of tropical fruits, such as durian, jackfruit, mango, etc., which are not to be missed. 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Travel tips 1. Xishuangbanna has a hot and humid climate, so please take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures before traveling. 2. Learn about local customs and festivals in advance to better experience the local culture. 3. Pay attention to food safety and hygiene when tasting food at night markets. 4. Respect local customs and religious beliefs to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings and conflicts.

Baozis😜😜😜, have you thought about your travel plans for July🤔🤔🤔? Today I'm going to highly recommend a super detailed Xishuangbanna travel guide🎈🎈🎈! This place is simply a paradise for vacation😍😍😍! 🌏 Xishuangbanna is located at the southernmost tip of Yunnan👀👀👀, boasting unique tropical rainforest scenery🌴🌴🌴 and rich and charming ethnic customs🎉🎉🎉. 🏞️ The travel itinerary is planned as follows👇👇👇: Suggested duration of the trip: 5 days and 4 nights🤗🤗🤗. Day1️⃣: Arrive in Xishuangbanna - Check into the largest local hotel🏨 Jinghong Manxiyu Hotel - Take a good rest😴😴😴. Day2️⃣: Manting Park🌸🌸🌸 - Zongfo Temple🙏🙏🙏 - Liu Guo Water Market🚣🚣🚣. Day3️⃣: Wild Elephant Valley🐘🐘🐘 - Primitive Forest Park🌳🌳🌳. Day4️⃣: CAS Botanical Garden🌷🌷🌷 - Dai Ethnic Garden🧚🧚🧚. Day5️⃣: Happy return trip✈✈✈. 🎫 Some attractions are free of charge😜😜😜, such as Manting Park and Zongfo Temple🤩🤩🤩. 👀 Next, I will introduce in detail the unique features of these 9 attractions😎😎😎: Manting Park: This was once the royal garden of the Dai nobility💐💐💐, filled with exotic charm😍😍😍, and you can also join in the super fun bonfire party🎇🎇🎇. Zongfo Temple: The architectural style is unique👍👍👍, and it's super photogenic📸📸📸. Wild Elephant Valley: You can observe wild elephants up close🐘🐘🐘, and experience their cuteness and playfulness😜😜😜. Primitive Forest Park: Stroll through the forest🌲🌲🌲, and fully enjoy the beauty of nature🤗🤗🤗. CAS Botanical Garden: Countless rare plants await your discovery👀👀👀, a great place to increase knowledge👏👏👏. Dai Ethnic Garden: Experience the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Dai people🎊🎊🎊, and feel the different local customs🤩🤩🤩. Liu Guo Water Market: The place is brightly lit at night✨✨✨, creating a full atmosphere🤩🤩🤩. Starlight Night Market: A perfect combination of delicious food and beautiful scenery🌃🌃🌃, making you linger😋😋😋. Daijin Tower: One of the iconic buildings of Xishuangbanna🧐🧐🧐, don't forget to check in and take photos📸📸📸. 💖 Jinghong Manxiyu Hotel is really great👏👏👏! Not only does it have a luxurious swimming pool👍👍👍, but also thoughtful and attentive service😘😘😘, making your stay comfortable and secure🛏️🛏️🛏️. 🎉 The local snack street is absolutely amazing😋😋😋! 💛Jiangbian Night Market: The food here is dazzling😍😍😍, with barbecue🍢, pounded chicken feet🐔, Lao coffee☕... each one makes you drool🤤🤤🤤. 💙Gaozhuang Night Market: All kinds of special snacks are available🤩🤩🤩, along with many exquisite handicrafts🎁🎁🎁. 💚Starlight Night Market: The perfect blend of food and scenery✨✨✨, eating while playing is simply too cool🥳🥳🥳. 💜Nanla River Starlight Night Market: The lively atmosphere will keep you partying non-stop🎉🎉🎉. 🤗 In summary🤗, Xishuangbanna is a place you won't want to leave once you come👍👍👍. Beautiful scenery🌴🌴🌴, rich ethnic customs🎉🎉🎉, delicious food😋😋😋... everything is fascinating🤩🤩🤩.

You can experience these things when you go to Xishuangbanna: First, visit the Dai-style village The second is to eat Dai-style snacks The third is to experience the Water Splashing Festival with ethnic characteristics Fourth, watch elephant 🐘 performances or peacock 🦚 flying The fifth is to change into a set of Dai costumes and take photos 6. Hiking in the tropical rainforest ...and many other things, of course. This time I transformed into a Dai girl to freeze my travel memories📷 📍Location: Manting Park As the back garden of the former Dai king, Manting Park is now crowded with people. With a history of more than 1,300 years, it is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna. The park is divided into several areas. The most crowded places are the Dai King's Palace, the Imperial Garden, the City Center Tower, the White Tower, etc., which are also the places where people gather to take photos. ‼ ️Talk about the photo taking experience: I suggest girls who are good at taking photos to rent clothes and take photos by themselves. The photographers here basically work on an assembly line, and taking photos is very tiring... and I was in a hurry, I almost ruined the photo😪😪 The photo shoot was sloppy, and the makeup and makeup cost 500 yuan 😄, which is not worth it ‼ ️It is recommended to go in early for taking photos by yourself, as the light is not good after 5 pm ‼ ️If you want to play for free, you can also follow the entrance ➡️Dai King's Palace ➡️Imperial Garden ➡️City Center Tower ➡️Twin Towers ➡️Cruise Boat Pier ➡️Parrot Garden ➡️White Tower ➡️Exit to the Zongfo Temple 🎫Ticket price: 40💰, admission ends at 5pm Schedule more than 3 hours so you won’t be rushed There is a bonfire party in the evening, which requires a separate ticket of 230 per person

Manting Park is located in the southeast of Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, about 2 kilometers from the city center, in the triangular area where the Lancang River and Liusha River converge. Manting Park has more than 500 well-preserved ancient ironwood forests and vegetation. The park has hills and rivers, and has a rich ethnic cultural landscape. It is a natural village-style park. It used to be the royal garden of the Dai King and has a history of more than 1300 years. The scenic area embodies the three main themes of 'Dai Royal Culture, Buddhist Culture, and Dai Folk Culture'. Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, with a history of more than 1300 years. It used to be the royal garden of the Dai King of Xishuangbanna. It was a place where feudal lords and chieftains played and admired flowers in Dai history. Legend has it that when the Dai queen came to the park, the beautiful scenery of the park attracted the queen's soul, so it was named Chunhuan Park, which means 'Garden of Souls' in Dai. The main entrance of Manting Park is located on the south side of the park. The park is equipped with six scenic spots: Ethnic Culture Square; Vine Plant Area; Royal Orchid Garden; Release Lake; Buddhist Culture Area; Tree Planting Memorial Area. The Buddhist Culture Area has the Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple - Wabajie, which is famous in Southeast Asia, and the White Pagoda, Octagonal Pavilion, and Release Lake. Here you can appreciate the rich Theravada Buddhism culture by offering incense, tying Buddha lines, releasing lives and other Buddhist activities, and visiting the Pali Sutra. The 6,000 square meters of black heart forest in the park, with vines and strange flowers and trees, colorful and competing for beauty, providing cool shade in summer and pleasant coolness. The Release Lake with blue waves, green grass and colorful flowers is a great place for leisure and entertainment. Best season: October to June is the best, avoiding the rainy season. Jinghong has no extreme heat in summer and no severe cold in winter, and it is warm and pleasant all year round. May to October each year is the off-season, which is the rainy season. Recommended play: 6-8 hours Ticket: 40.00 yuan Opening hours: 08:00~17:30

| Princesses, please come to Banna. The aftermath of the four-day and three-night tour of Vocal Xishuangbanna is really big! At this moment, I am still savoring it in bed! Let's talk about some nonsense with everyone~ 🪄Airplane and wine🍷+preparation I booked the flight and hotel more than a month in advance. There are direct or connecting flights from Shanghai, depending on individual needs. It is convenient and lively to choose to stay in the Gaozhuang scenic area. Girls👧🏻 prepared a lot of clothes and accessories to make a big fuss, but you can actually buy them locally. Small camisoles, small skirts, beautiful bracelets, cute woven bags, etc. are cheap and affordable, and you can also experience the fireworks of the night market🎆! I was too lazy to bring anything like mosquito repellent, sunscreen, diarrhea medicine, power bank, etc. mentioned in the guide before departure. You can buy everything in Banna, and I have a reliable sister who is ready for everything! I want to mention that other guides say that there are few mobile power banks. I just came back and tell everyone that there are in hotels, roadside shops, night markets, and restaurants! After preparing the external things, the most important thing is to prepare a happy mood and look forward to the journey~ 🪄Attractions+food and drink Choose what you like for sightseeing! There is no such thing as stepping on thunder, different cities have different fireworks. Whether or not it meets psychological expectations, enjoy the journey and feel the present, and it will be colorful in life when you recall it later! Here is a key point: there are several temples in Banna, please pay attention to your dress when entering the temple! For sisters👭 who love to take pictures📷 and don't pursue amazing tastes, you can try to go to the internet celebrity shop, the price of the dishes is moderate and the pictures are out. But I recommend small restaurants on the side of the road more. The environment is not so particular, but the taste is okay! Don't miss the snacks in the night market, eat something when you are tired from walking and playing, it's simply satisfying! Tourism safety tips+prevention of infectious diseases Play and play, life is the first! Don't take a black car, Didi in Banna is very convenient, you can choose a taxi🚕 or a hotel🏨 shuttle! Remember to stay away from travel agencies that sell Myanmar day trips and messy tours! Politely refuse strangers who sell portraits everywhere, it is more reliable to consult in the store or find a good photographer in advance. Don't just follow strangers! Please be careful during the tour, be careful not to fall into the water and watch out for steps! Walk under the coconut tree and watch out for falling coconuts! Safety is the most important thing when you are out! The most fierce thing in Banna a while ago was dengue fever. I specifically asked about it before departure. Fortunately, the dengue fever in November is not so fierce! But everyone still needs to pay attention to mosquito bites, wash their hands frequently, disinfect frequently, and spray some mosquito repellent from time to time. It's always good to pay more attention⚠️! Finally, I wish everyone a happy journey, no matter where you are, you can have a happy day🥰🥰! Travel Guide Park Buddha Temple Temple Night Market

||🌟How can you not wear Dai clothes when you come to Banna‼️My clothes were bought at Weirong Clothing in Starlight Night Market👗: Dai clothes➕Sari➕Necklace waist decoration is 75rmb! The recent tourist peak season price increase is very serious💰! In fact, there are many cheaper than Weirong❗️Sisters👭 must try to bargain~ · ⚠️If you go to Manting Park in the morning, there are actually not so many people👥! The best places to shoot are concentrated near the Royal Elephant Cafe☕, so those who want to get the shots🉑 can rush there first, and when you are tired or want to avoid the heat, you can go in and have a cup of fruit tea to cool down🍹!! · 📸The most photogenic 🐉staircase is next to the cafe, and the famous large scene running position (as shown in Figure 6) can be seen by looking down the stairs, but the grassland🌿 is recently bald and not very good-looking🙊! The tree scene🌲 in Figure 4 is on the right side of the cafe👉🏻 on the grass, there may be people queuing to take pictures👀! · 📍No. 35 Manting Road, Jinghong City, Manting Royal Garden 🕰Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 💰Adult ticket 40r (no need to buy the total Buddha temple ticket separately🎫!! It's connected, don't be fooled‼️)

🪷Xishuangbanna-Manting Park🪴 "An interesting life is half about mountains, rivers, lakes and seas." ✨Although the two years of the epidemic have not been easy, I have visited many cities in the country one after another, seen mountains and lakes, stars and the sea, and discovered that the beautiful rivers and mountains of the motherland, and the architectural design, are not inferior to those abroad! ❣️In the past two years, Xishuangbanna is definitely the most amazing city in China for me! 💜Whether it is the brightly lit Starry Night Market, the beautiful botanical garden, or the exotic Zongfo Temple and Manting Park, they all made me unforgettable for a long time after leaving Xishuangbanna. ☘️The Royal Garden of the King of Dai🎋 Manting Park was originally the royal garden of the Dai King, called "Chunhuan", which means "Soul Garden". Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna with a history of more than 1,300 years. It used to be the royal garden of the Dai King of Xishuangbanna. In the history of the Dai people, it was a place for feudal lords such as Zhaopianling and Tusi to enjoy the flowers. Legend has it that when the Dai princess visited the park, the beautiful scenery attracted her. The soul of the princess, so it is named Chunhuan Park, which means "Garden of the Soul" in Dai language❣️ Make an appointment online in advance. The photo studio is just opposite Manting Royal Garden. After putting on your makeup at 9:00 in the morning, you can go in. Tickets are 40/person ⏰Recommended play time: 2 hours ~ 3.5 hours 🟠Enter the Dailue Pavilion on the left through the main gate, which is also the Dai King's Palace 🟡Walk along the path behind to the Imperial Garden (there is a lotus pond) 🟢Then go to the intersection of a big road. Go right to see the City Center Tower and the Royal Orchid Garden (the Royal Orchid Garden is very small and you can't see much in this season), but the City Center Tower is worth a visit. Go left to the Leaf Garden (now there is only bougainvillea). 🔵Walk down along the Leaf Garden and you will reach the lake... The red brick castle by the lake (you can navigate to the Red Box Fengwu Pavilion) is actually a coffee shop and gift shop. You can sit down and rest. Opposite is a pavilion with gauze curtains that is very good for taking photos. 🟤Go along the lake, cross the bridge, turn right, then turn left and go uphill, and you will reach the White Pagoda and the Earth Goddess Washbasin! This is the last attraction. After playing, you can go to the Zongfo Temple🥰🥰 ⚠️ 🔺Sisters who are afraid of crowds can choose to play in the opposite direction. Enter from the south gate of Zongfo Temple and go to Manting after playing (there are fewer people in the morning). After 9:30, the flow of people comes up. After entering Manting, go to take pictures of the Red Pagoda and the White Pagoda first. Otherwise, these are the two most crowded attractions after 10:30. There will be traffic jams at the entrance of Manting after 16:00❗️ 🎫Ticket price: 40 RMB/person #Xishuangbanna #Mainland China Attractions #Yunnan #Surrounding Tours #Attraction Photography Guide

🌴🌺🏯📷👧🏻🗺 If you're looking for a unique travel destination in China, Xishuangbanna's "Man Ting Yu Hua Yuan" scenic area is a must-visit! 🌴🌺 📍Address: Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China 曼听御花园景区 曼听路35号 Highlights: 🏯 The park is filled with diverse sculptures, including traditional Chinese statues, modern art pieces, and even some that are a bit surreal. You'll find something interesting and eye-catching around every corner. 📷 There are also plenty of opportunities for Instagram-worthy photos, with beautiful girls posing in front of the sculptures and temples. 🏯 Speaking of temples, there are plenty to explore in this park. The Buddhist-inspired architecture is stunning and offers a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. ⭐ Rating: is highly recommended, with a rating of 5 out of 5 Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind experience in Xishuangbanna. Pack your bags, grab your camera, and get ready to explore! 🗺👧🏻🌺 #Xishuangbanna #ManTingYuHuaYuan #ChinaTravel #SculpturePark #TempleHopping #TravelBlog

Manting Park is a peaceful beautiful place to spend a morning. Yes it was a little busy but they did not take away from the beauty. Around each corner one would find a stunning temple. The main Buddha was breathtaking. The heat from the candles showed one how treasured this place truly is. I highly recommend going. It was 40 RMB per a person #tripblazers #newyearadventure #urbanexplorer #MyTripVlog

Manting is one of the main touristic destinations in Xishuanbanna. It’s a very beautiful park, extremely green, with temples. There are many activities in the park. You can rent local style clothes by the entrance and take great pictures. Rental fee for the dress - 200 rmb. You can rent a boat and sail along the canal. Or enjoy animals show, or take pictures with parrots. Entrance fee to the park- 40 rmb #newyearadventure

We decided to visit Manting Park. It was very nice and the gardens are beautiful. It was very crowded as it was CNY. I wasn’t a fan of the elephant ‘garden’ as the elephants were in an area that was very loud and crowded. Hopefully the animals in the park are treated well. Also, there are limited bathrooms within the area and the facilities are not the best.

#china #yunnan #xishuangbanna One of our favourite parts of our trip to Xishuangbanna was Manting Imperial Park. Here you can be surrounded by the flora and fauna that is typical to this tropical paradise, as well as get a glimpse into the unique architecture in the form of temples. There is also an elephant show in the park, and a dance performance evening that you can get tickets for around ¥200 (buffet and bonfire included!)

Manting Park-480 for all -cheaper packages available(front row tickets are not worth the extra¥) •Beautiful park with temples and lake •Boat ride •Elephant Show •Dinner buffet, Dai Culture Show, Bonfire #Xishuangbanna #mantingpark

There were so many temples to check in Manting park, Xishuangbanna! It gives you a feeling like you’re in Thailand with all the tropical surroundings! I was travelling alone so I had nobody to take pictures of me, but that’s not a problem when you’re in Xishuangbanna! You will find photographers in every corner! I really wanted to try these Thai dresses that everyone was wearing, so I found a girl who told me that I could wear the dress and take 25 pictures for just 100rmb! Not a bad price I think🤭! And this was the result➡️ Totally worth it! I just love these pictures 💚!#summervacation #naturalwonders #xishuangbannatravel #chinatravel #tropicalvibes #solotravel

Went there while it was raining, so not that many people were there. Tips: 🎈 can easily do without an electric car, just had a relaxing stroll and enjoy the temples and nature 🎈 easy to find the location 🎈Try different paths

Manting park is one of the must-visit attractions of Xishuangbanna. It is a park with nearly endless photo opportunities or just for appreciation of the old style thai/chinese architecture. There are many small and large temples within manting park, some of which are active buddhist temples. Within the park there are lots of other activities such as boating on the lake and river, watching the minority shows and dances, watching the elephant shows, looking at the peacocks and parrots, seeing how the Dai minority people made paper and pottery and much more. There are places you can rent Dai minority clothing for photo opportunities throughout the park and you will see lots of people doing just that as you walk around the park. Walking around this park really gives you a sense for what it was like to be a Dai minority person in ancient times in terms of culture, food, entertainment and general living. #passionpassport

Manting Park is one of the most important landmarks and tourist attractions of Xishuangbanna. This place is not located in down town, however It can be reached easily by taxi or public transport. The recommended sightseeing time is between one to two hours. The place is very well maintained, clean and beautiful ornate buildings. It's not crowded at all compared with other landmarks. Very worth visiting and cheap entrance fee. Bring your walking shoes and camera because there are too many places to explore around. This is good option if you traveling with kids as they will be definitely entertained around the place. #createwithtrip #holidays #exploring #createwithtrip

Dai style park. There was the palace of Dai kind but I couldn’t get in: it was closed because of the virus. However it’s a beautiful place to take pictures and enjoy the nature. You can also watch elephants’ show and take photos with the parrots. It’s not far from the city. So no need to worry about the distance. Just go and enjoy your day. Be ready so spend at least 4 hours in the park. #travelinspiration #travelwithme #yunnantravel #xishuangbanna #naturelover #chinalife #amazingplace #dai_style #exploringchina #enjoythelife

Did you hear of Manting Park? It’s one of the oldest parks in Xishuangbanna. Full of unique architecture and fauna. It’s full of Dai culture! The park you can easily spend several hours here wandering around the parks that surround the lake 🌿During the day, this place is great to wonder around the nature, bask in the sun, ride a boat in the lake, feed the fish and take in the different temples. 🐟In one part, there is a place where you can buy fish and release them back into the lake - this is seen as good luck. If you don’t want to buy fish, you can buy fish food to give thanks. 🕊Plus you can also see some wildlife and many birds - there is also an elephant show, parrot and mini-horse on site although not something I enrolled in. At nighttime, they also hold an evening show with bonfire and lanterns. (Although I didn’t see anything about this during Covid times!) 💰The park costs enter - you can buy tickets on Meituan or simply buy them at the park entrance. I purchased tickets from Meituan for around 30rmb p/p. It was worth the price for a relaxing day out. 📍35 Wanting Road, Jinghong City 🚕 It’s really easy to get to, simply hail a car or self-drive to Manting Park. Parking is available on site. 🍔 There are some food vendors inside the park including drinks, ice creams, snacks and main meals ☀️ It gets really hot during the day and there is plenty of places to find shade, but make sure you use sun screen! #travellater #traveltheotherside #theotherside #travelwithme #nature #xishuangbanna #mantingpark #banna #manting

Currently 4A attraction. Formerly known as the Manting Imperial Garden of the Dai People’s King, with a history of over 1300 years. It’s opened to tourists since early 1985 and really worth to walk around for 1-2 hours. I don’t recommend the elephants or parrot shows… poor caged animals.

I had a great time at Manting Park! Here’s some information about this scenic spot: “Manting Park in Xishuangbanna used to be the Imperial Garden of the Dai Kingdom, with a Buddhist temple called Zongfo Si inside. The Dai cultural show and bonfire party happen there every evening. Manting Park, a natural village-style park, is 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) southeast of downtown Jinghong, the major city of Xishuangbanna in Yunnan Province. The park has over 500 well-preserved ancient kassod trees and other plant species, hills, rivers, and local Dai architectures and temples, presenting a collection of tropical nature and the culture of the Dai royal family, Buddhism, and Dai folk customs.” I also recommend going to the Bonfire Party. Although I think the Bonfire Party at Grand Theater was better, it’s still a great experience! #ThisIsChina #yunnan #vacation #beautiful #nationalpark #scenicspotguide #naturalwonders #xishuangbanna #jinhong

Xishuangbanna is known for its Thai influence and beauty across the city. If you take a trip here, Manting Park is easily going to be part of your sightseeing. Entry costs 40RMB and you could spend the day here. Based on the time of year, weather could be lovely and you can take a picnic to sit on the grass and enjoy. If the weather is more tropical (wet), enjoy a drink in the small cafe before continuing round the park to take photos. It is connected to Mengle area so you can loop round to do both for 40RMB. Absolutely stunning architecture, easy to get to from anywhere in Xishuangbanna. Definitely worth a visit. #chinatravel #xishuangbanna #chinabeauty #nationalpark#summervacation

📍Manting park, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China 💰54 RMB shuttle car not included Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, said to have been the garden of the Dai king 1,300 years ago. It is a tourist attraction that is easy to find because it is located in the city center. There is a small temple called Chongbulsa in the park that is over 1,000 years old, and there are elephant and parrot performances at different times. In fact, many people say that the highlight is the 3-hour ethnic minority performance that takes place at 7 PM, but I didn't see it. The elephant performance is about 5 elephants dancing, giving massages, and performing simple tricks. 😝 You can ride on an elephant and take pictures for a small fee! The park is so big that it is good to walk around and see it for 3-4 hours. There is also a shuttle car, so if you are afraid to walk back, you can take a car! #PleaseWinter #Xishuangbanna #HiddenTravelDestination #SoloTravel #Winter #ChinaTravel #Park

Manting Park boasts not only the unique natural scenery, but also artificial rare flowers and architecture. With the radiant and enchanting scenery, dense forest and a great variety of fruit trees, it is an ideal tourist attraction for people to go sightseeing. Manting Park is the oldest park in Jinghong with a history of over 1,300 years. Manting Park is the carrier of Dai culture. It is the main venue to hold grand ceremonies of Dai nationality. It is very easy to find, lots of big signs. There is a large car park at the entrance. You can also enjoy lots of snacks and Thai style tea and coffee. #historicculture#loveflowers#ancientarchitecture#nationalpark

Xishuangbanna is truly a place full of tropical charm! It's like a natural oxygen bar, with greenery everywhere that puts you in such a great mood 😄. Must-visit attractions: 1. Manting Park: Once the royal garden of the Dai king, now open to the public! It's filled with tropical plants and Dai architecture—absolutely beautiful! 2. Wild Elephant Valley: You have a chance to see real wild elephants! And the baby elephants are adorably cute~ 3. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Home to an incredible variety of plants, it's truly a paradise for plant lovers! 4. Dai Ethnic Park: You can deeply explore Dai culture and lifestyle, and even experience the Water Splashing Festival! 5. Jinghong Golden Pagoda: Brilliantly golden and dazzling, it's even more beautiful at night when illuminated! 6. Starlight Night Market: Various snacks and handicrafts make this place super lively at night—a must-visit! 7. Central Buddhist Temple: Connected to Manting Park, it has a strong Buddhist atmosphere and distinctive architecture. 8. Jinuo Village: Showcases Jinuo ethnic culture, and you can taste their special cuisine. Food recommendations: 🍲 Dai-style BBQ: Various meat and vegetable skewers grilled to perfection, dipped in special sauce—absolutely amazing! 🍜 Dai sour and spicy noodles: Tangy and spicy with chewy noodles, super refreshing! 🥭 Mango sticky rice: Fresh mango with soft sticky rice, sweet but not overwhelming—I love it! 🍛 Dai hand-pulled rice: Various side dishes mixed with rice, eaten with your hands—so unique! 🍲 Pineapple rice: The perfect combination of sweet pineapple and soft rice, each bite brings pure happiness! 🥗 Dai jelly: Smooth jelly with sour and spicy seasoning, perfect for cooling down in summer! 🍢 Grilled chicken tendons: Crispy grilled chicken tendons with a satisfying chew—you can't stop eating them! Transportation: Transportation in Xishuangbanna is quite convenient. There are buses within Jinghong city, and for more distant attractions, you can hire a car or take tourist buses 🚌. Accommodation: Xishuangbanna offers many accommodation options, from hotels to homestays, many with tropical themes that are super comfortable 🏡. Tips: 🌈 For Wild Elephant Valley, go early in the morning for a better chance of seeing wild elephants! 🎫 When buying tickets, check if there are package deals for better value! 🍽️ Try as many snacks as possible at the Starlight Night Market—don't miss out on the delicious food! 🦟 Xishuangbanna has lots of mosquitoes, so remember to bring insect repellent!

Xishuangbanna is truly a place full of tropical charm 🌴! It's spring-like all year round, with lush rainforests and rich ethnic culture. Coming here feels like visiting Southeast Asia, with new experiences everywhere. Must-visit attractions 🏞️: 1. Manting Park: Once the royal garden of the Dai king, now a beautiful scenic spot for everyone to enjoy. 2. Wild Elephant Valley: A chance to see wild Asian elephants 🐘 and watch elephant performances. 3. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Various exotic flowers and plants that will broaden your horizons. 4. Dai Ethnic Park: Learn about Dai culture and customs, and participate in Water Splashing Festival activities 💦. 5. Jinghong Golden Pagoda: A dazzling golden Buddhist pagoda that's particularly magnificent. 6. Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area: Home to the Starlight Night Market, which is very lively at night with various snacks and handicrafts. 7. Jinuo Village: Experience Jinuo ethnic culture and taste their specialty foods. Food recommendations 🍜: • Dai-style BBQ: Grilled fish, chicken, and meat - everything tastes amazing. • Nanmi: Essentially cold mixed dishes, sour and spicy, very appetizing. • Pineapple rice: A perfect combination of sweet pineapple and sticky rice, delicious. • Bamboo tube rice: The fresh scent of bamboo mixed with the aroma of sticky rice, very special. • Dai-style hot pot: Sour and spicy hot pot with rich ingredients and unique flavor. Transportation 🚗: Transportation in Xishuangbanna is quite convenient, with buses and taxis in Jinghong City. For more distant attractions, you can hire a private car or share rides. Accommodation 🏨: I recommend staying in downtown Jinghong for convenient travel and dining. There are also many hotels and guesthouses near Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area, close to the Starlight Night Market for evening strolls. Tips 💡: • UV rays are quite strong in Xishuangbanna, remember to protect yourself from the sun. • Compare prices at different shops when buying souvenirs to avoid being overcharged. • When trying local food, start with small portions in case you're not used to the flavors.

Xishuangbanna Off-the-Beaten-Path City Walk Route, Most Southeast Asian Atmosphere During a photography trip to Xishuangbanna, I only had two hours of free time, so I walked this lesser-known city walk route and captured photos I really love. Recommended route: You can bike to "Manting Jiuyue" on Mengle Avenue to photograph Mengle Big Buddha Temple—Central Buddhist Temple—Manting Park—Mengpeng Road. Photo 2: For shooting location, navigate to "Manting Jiuyue" Marketing Center. This spot requires a telephoto lens. The image was taken with a Tamron 7-180mm and cropped, equivalent to 270mm focal length. Be careful of passing vehicles. Photos 3, 4, 5: Mengpeng Road, Xishuangbanna's hidden coconut tree paradise. The shooting location is along the section between the Manting Road/Mengpeng Road intersection and the Menglong Road/Mengpeng Road intersection. Photos 6, 7, 8, 9: Central Buddhist Temple, free admission, near Manting Park. If you're not visiting Manting Park, I recommend entering through the south gate. Please note appropriate dress is required. Photos 10, 11, 12: Shooting location is the section in front of Huofa Hotel on Menglong Road. ⚠️Travel tips: 1. After the Water Splashing Festival, temperatures in Xishuangbanna rise significantly, so sun protection is essential. 2. Best times for photography are before 11:30 AM and after 4:00 PM. 3. Since all locations are close to each other, shared bikes are highly recommended—cheap and convenient.

1️⃣ Xishuangbanna: Tropical rainforest 🌴 + Dai ethnic culture, full of exotic vibes! Take couple photos with your wife and enjoy the romantic starry night market~ 2️⃣ Yangzhou: Classical gardens 🌸 + slow-paced lifestyle, boat rides on Slender West Lake, enjoy the gentle moments of Jiangnan~ 3️⃣ Bijie: Natural wonderland 🌿 + ethnic minority cultures, less-visited but full of surprises! Explore mountain landscapes like emerald gems together~ 4️⃣ Shangrao: Misty clouds around Mount Sanqing ☁️ + ancient town strolls, perfect for couples who love both nature and culture! 5️⃣ Kunming: Spring-like weather year-round 🌺 + seagulls at Dianchi Lake, healing scenery + flower markets, romance level maxed out! --- ✨Itinerary Planning: Romantic Schedule for 5 Cities✨ - ① Xishuangbanna (3 days) 🌟Day 1: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden 🌵→ Dai Park water-splashing festival experience → Starlight Night Market for delicious food 🌟Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley 🐘→ Hiking in the primeval forest → Gaozhuang night view photo spots 🌟Day 3: Couple photoshoot at Manting Park → Relax with a Dai-style SPA → Return journey - ② Yangzhou (2 days) 🌟Day 1: Boat tour on Slender West Lake → Bamboo appreciation at Ge Garden → Morning tea at Dongguan Street 🌟Day 2: He Garden → Shop exploration at Pishi Street → Hot spring soak at resort hotel ♨️ - ③ Bijie (3 days) 🌟Day 1: Explore Zhijin Cave → Cycling along the Wujiang River Source Gallery 🚲 🌟Day 2: Baili Azalea Flower Sea 🌸→ Experience Yi ethnic bonfire party 🌟Day 3: Jiucaiping sunrise → Return journey - ④ Shangrao (3 days) 🌟Day 1: Sunrise and sea of clouds at Mount Sanqing → Wangxian Valley night view 🌟Day 2: Autumn harvest scenes at Huangling Village in Wuyuan → Stroll through Jiangwan Ancient Town 🌟Day 3: Hanfu experience at Gexian Village → Return journey - ⑤ Kunming (3 days) 🌟Day 1: Feed seagulls at Dianchi Lake → Yunnan Ethnic Village → Buy fresh flowers at Dounan Flower Market 💐 🌟Day 2: Stone Forest Scenic Area → Kunming Old Street photo spots 🌟Day 3: Jiaozi Snow Mountain → Hot spring soak at resort hotel --- 🚗Transportation Guide: Convenient Routes for Spontaneous Trips -❣️ Xishuangbanna: ✈️ Direct flight to Jinghong Airport, or high-speed train to "Xishuangbanna Station" - ❣️Yangzhou: ✈️ Fly to Yangzhou Taizhou Airport, or high-speed train to "Yangzhou Station" - ❣️Bijie: ✈️ Fly to Bijie Feixiong Airport, or high-speed train to "Bijie Station" - ❣️Shangrao: ✈️ Fly to Mount Sanqing Airport, or high-speed train to "Shangrao Station" - ❣️Kunming: ✈️ Direct flight to Changshui Airport, subway/bus directly to downtown --- 🍜Food Map: Heart-warming Local Delicacies🍜 ---Xishuangbanna: Dai-style sticky rice, pineapple rice 🍍, lemongrass grilled fish, Laotian iced coffee ☕️ --- Yangzhou: Crab roe lion's head meatballs, Wensi tofu, Yangzhou fried rice, lotus root balls 🍡 - --Bijie: Weining potato pancakes, Yi-style tuo-tuo meat, Miao-style sour fish soup 🐟 - --Shangrao: Yanshan scalded rice noodles, Wuyuan tofu pudding, Mount Sanqing wild vegetable feast 🌿 - --Kunming: Crossing-bridge rice noodles, flower cakes, steam pot chicken, wild mushroom hotpot 🍄 --- ❤️Other Thoughtful Tips❤️ - **Xishuangbanna**: Bring mosquito repellent + sunscreen, wearing Dai costumes for photos looks amazing! - **Yangzhou**: Best in spring and autumn, March for viewing viburnum flowers, "Misty flowers in March, down to Yangzhou"~ - **Bijie**: Large temperature differences in plateau areas, bring jackets 🧥, respect local customs - **Shangrao**: Wear sneakers for Mount Sanqing, bring rain gear 🌂, book Hanfu experience in advance - **Kunming**: Seagull season at Dianchi Lake from November to March next year, remember to bring bread to feed them~ --- 💫Romantic Bonus Points💫 - **Xishuangbanna**: Book a hotel with a pool 🏨, lie down and watch the starry sky at night 🌃 - **Yangzhou**: Picnic by Slender West Lake, treat her to "Yangzhou Three Knives" creative ice cream 🍦 - **Bijie**: Handmade silver jewelry as a gift for your wife, she'll be touched! - **Shangrao**: Stay at a cliff-side guesthouse, watch the sea of clouds in the morning ☁️, take ethereal-style photos - **Kunming**: Buy a bouquet of fresh flowers 💐, take a walk by Dianchi Lake, perfect atmosphere! --- 🌸Little Happiness in Conclusion🌸 Take her to see mountains, rivers, lakes and seas 🌊, and also experience everyday life together 🍜, each city will create exclusive memories for you two~❤️

Going to Xishuangbanna in May? This guide will make your trip even more exciting than the Water Splashing Festival! Melting Heat Warning: Xishuangbanna in May enters sauna mode, so consider sunscreen your best friend (just kidding). Even at 8 AM, you'll feel the sun's enthusiastic greeting. Recommended visiting hours: 7-11 AM and after 4 PM. Must-Visit Attractions: 1. Wild Elephant Valley: Sit in the front row for elephant shows (trust me, I learned the hard way after getting sprayed by an elephant trunk) 2. Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden: Consider wearing green to blend in like a rare plant 3. Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area: Go at night! When the lights come on, you'll be the star of your social media 4. Manting Park: Rent Dai ethnic costumes for photos, 50 yuan per set will get you 999+ likes Foodie Guide: - Must-try: Pineapple rice (sweet enough to question your life choices), lemongrass grilled fish (so good you'll want to move here) - Avoid: Insect feast (a game for the brave; psychological counseling may be needed afterward) - Hidden menu: Green mangoes with chili powder from the market, tangy enough to make your soul leave your body Accommodation Tips: Guesthouses near Gaozhuang offer the best value, but the soundproofing might let you hear neighboring couples' whispers. For peace and quiet, choose Wanda Resort, though your wallet will cry. Transportation Advice: Local taxis are cheaper than Didi, but drivers might use Dai language for navigation. Remember to say "Driver, please speak Mandarin!" Ultimate Reminder: Pack plenty of extra clothes! Taking three showers a day is standard (don't ask how I know—lessons learned from sweat). Final Warning: Never wear black clothes when going out. Don't ask why I know (from someone who got so hot they wanted to strip down).