Starlight Night Market

✅ Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna, it means 'an ideal and magical paradise' ✅ The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅ The only tropical rainforest reserve in China ✅ Described by Ji Xianlin as the 'Golden Land' ❇️ Here, the mountains and rivers are lush, without severe cold in winter or extreme heat in summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless ethnic customs to experience, and exotic ambiences that can be felt without going abroad. 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣. The best travel season 🔆 Endless summer throughout the year, with warm and pleasant weather in all seasons, and an average annual temperature of about 22°C. However, different seasons offer different experiences: ▶️ November to February of the following year: Dry and cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️ March to May: Suitable temperatures, blooming flowers, a good time to enjoy the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️ June to October: The rainy season, with higher humidity. Although there is more rain during this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the lush beauty of the rainforest. ❇️ In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season for Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice should be based on personal needs. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚. Tour route 🗺️ The attractions in Xishuangbanna are quite scattered, and visitors usually stay in Jinghong City and then follow these 3 classic routes: 1️⃣ City route (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Big Buddha Temple, Manting Park, Total Buddha Temple 2️⃣ East route: Dai Ethnic Garden, CAS Botanical Garden, Wangtianshu 3️⃣ North route: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuangjing—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (The Life We Long For) - Dai Ethnic Garden (Water Splashing Festival) - CAS Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—Total Buddha Temple—Mengle Great Buddha Temple 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮. Delicacies 🥘 Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavored Wrapped Roast/Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand-grabbed Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Tube Rice/Frozen Pea Jelly/Banna Barbecue/Dai Ethnic Grilled Chicken ❗️To taste authentic delicacies, don't go to the Starlight Night Market, but to the villages on both sides 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna⚠️ ① Stay in Gaozhuang, convenient for traveling to various attractions ② Dai costumes sold at the night market are all 50/set, don't get ripped off ③ The night market portraits are beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, choose carefully ④ There are many fake Musang King durians on the street, it is recommended to buy at the fruit market ⑤ Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥ Sun protection is important, the UV rays are strong ⑦ Bring a light jacket, there is a big temperature difference between day and night ⑧ Never trust the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of attractions

Here are some travel tips for you guys: 1. Don't go on a self-driving tour. The attractions in Yunnan are quite scattered, and parking is not easy. Driving yourself can be very tiring. 2. Don't join a tour group. There are many pitfalls with tour groups, and the pace is fast, so you won't enjoy yourself as much. Do your research online and you can have a great time traveling freely in Yunnan. 3. You must take a trip around Erhai Lake in Dali. Following the lake will connect you to all the scenic spots, and it's incredibly romantic and healing. 4. The food prices around Erhai Lake are quite expensive, so it's best to bring some snacks. When you're hungry, you can replenish your energy right away. 5. Don't go for the professional photography at the Gaozhuang Xingguang Night Market, as it's crowded and just a production line without much originality. You can rent an outfit and find many photo spots on your own. 6. Visit the Lijiang Ancient Town in the evening. You can see the charm of the ancient town during the day and the colorful lights at night, which are great for photos. 7. Definitely do not buy jewelry near the scenic areas. Many are fake imitations and not cheap. 8. Don't go to the Tianshengqiao Film and TV City. There's not much to see, and it's all about selling things, with heavy commercialization. 9. Book your tickets for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain in advance, otherwise, you'll have to queue for a long time to buy tickets on-site. 10. Allocate a full day for the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and try the glacier cable car, which takes you directly to the viewing platform at 4680 meters. 11. There are many airports in Yunnan. It's recommended to start at Kunming, where the transfer station is very convenient. 12. If you're not familiar with Yunnan, it's suggested to travel this route: Kunming - Dali - Lijiang - Lugu Lake - Shangri-La. This way, transportation is much more convenient. 13. Remember to bring your ID card and student ID. Many scenic spots require an ID card for entry, and student IDs offer various discounts. 14. Definitely do not trust the low-priced travel groups sold on the streets. There are many pitfalls, and you'll have more fun traveling freely with a good plan. 15. Don't buy the local specialties in the ancient towns. They are expensive and not tasty, and many are just one-off tourist traps. 16. The weather is very cold now, so make sure to wear enough clothes to avoid catching a cold from the trip. 17. Bring one or two bottles of oxygen and some cold medicine, especially when playing in the snow mountains, as it's easy to catch a cold. If you do catch a cold, don't go to the snow mountains again. 18. Book your hotel or homestay a day in advance to save time and for convenience. ☞ Accommodation recommendations: Kunming: It's advised to stay near the Dongfeng Square subway station, which is close to attractions and convenient for travel. Lijiang: The ancient town can be noisy, so it's not recommended to stay inside. You can find accommodations around the ancient town. Dali: Staying near Erhai Lake is recommended, where you can see the beautiful lake and enjoy the romantic sunrise and sunset. Shangri-La: Choose to stay near the Dukezong Ancient Town for convenient transportation and relatively affordable prices. Xishuangbanna: It's recommended to stay near the Gaozhuang Xingguang Night Market, where you can find delicious food everywhere and won't be able to stop eating. ☞ Special snacks: Rose grilled milk fan, tender pork ersi, Yunnan hand-grabbed rice, Naxi rice cake, A Cup of Dali, Xizhou baba, Dali jar jar milk tea, Guandu baba, tofu rice noodles, fire-roasted meat bean powder, butter tea, bagged tofu, Yiliang roasted duck, wild mushroom hot

This place has the only tropical rainforest in China It is the only oasis on the Tropic of Cancer on Earth If you don't want to bother going to Southeast Asia, then just take a direct flight or high-speed train here! . 📍📍 Lush mountains and rivers, no severe cold in winter, no extreme heat in summer This place is Xishuangbanna! . 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♂️ If you have time, you can go around Xishuangbanna Manting Park, the vibrant greenery of the Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden will not disappoint you But I prefer to wander in the alleys of Jinghong city Hidden inside are all kinds of interesting shops and coffee houses In the alleys full of various tropical plants, not far away is the Great Golden Pagoda On sunny days, every step is a view . ✅Must-visit attractions in Xishuangbanna ⭐️Starlight Night Market Compared to the nationally famous night view, I love the daytime Starlight Night Market more With the Great Golden Pagoda as the backdrop, the standing Buddha pagodas can be seen everywhere Don't miss the nearby Ganbai Street! A super fresh dopamine fairy-tale color alley ⭐️Xishuangbanna Main Buddhist Temple The thousand-year-old Main Buddhist Temple has a very exotic charm More spectacular and eye-catching than the popular temples in Chiang Mai ⭐️Jinghong Great Golden Pagoda The landmark of Xishuangbanna, the 66.6-meter-tall pagoda is very conspicuous and spectacular! The alleys near the Great Golden Pagoda are especially suitable for strolling, and there are many treasure shops worth exploring! ⭐️Prajna Temple Mang City has the Silver Pagoda, Chiang Rai has the White Temple, and Prajna Temple in Xishuangbanna is also not to be missed Located on the mountain, the Prajna Temple is pure white and holy, especially dazzling under the sun ⭐️Manting Park Once the royal garden of the Dai King of Xishuangbanna, compared to changing clothes and taking photos in the Starlight Night Market I recommend friends who want to take ethnic portraits to come here ⭐️Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden An hour's drive from Gaozhuang, it's like a huge fantasy forest A huge tropical garden where you can see all kinds of rare plants growing wildly . ❤️❤️Spring Festival Xishuangbanna travel tips: 1️⃣Xishuangbanna has an airport and a high-speed train station, many cities across the country can reach directly Direct flight tickets are more expensive, you can consider going to Kunming first, then take a high-speed train for more than 3 hours 2️⃣You can take a taxi in Jinghong city area, but it's hard to get one during holidays, it's recommended to rent a scooter for city tours If you want to go around, it's recommended to hire a car or rent a car for self-driving 3️⃣For accommodation, it's recommended to stay in Gaozhuang, near the Great Golden Pagoda, where it's convenient for food, drink, and fun The hotel I stayed at this time is halfway up the mountain, the hotel offers free airport shuttle, and also free shuttle to the Starlight Night Market Enjoying the panoramic view of Gaozhuang and the Great Golden Pagoda from the hotel is really amazing! 4️⃣Here, it can be summer all year round, you can wear summer clothes during the day But it's recommended to prepare a slightly thicker coat, as the temperature difference between day and night is quite large, or it can be quite cool on rainy days

The Starlight Night Market in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna in southwest China's Yunnan Province, is the best place to catch a glimpse of local people's lives if you travel to Xishuangbanna. The market lies along the Lancang-Mekong River, featuring local food and creative handicrafts by the young. Most of the stalls are festooned with colorful oiled paper umbrellas, which evoke a feeling of being in Southeast Asia. It is also a Douyin influencers heaven with endless salons, dress hire and even a vloggers hotel, which takes away from the culture aspect and is quite annoying. #culturalattractions

Heard that walking in the Starlight Night Market of Xishuangbanna Every five steps there's a Dai girl, every ten steps a Hani princess What else can you experience in Banna besides wearing Dai costumes and taking beautiful photos? Entering the Banna rainforest, avoiding 80% of the tourists You will discover a world that is both less crowded and fun Follow a professional guide, experience parent-child rainforest elephant herding Compiled a 6-day in-depth experience travel guide 6 must-visit check-in spots, 8 niche experience methods Liu Yifeis planning to go to Banna from March to May, remember to save this! ⭐ Check-in Spots ☑️ Starlight Night Market: A fun and photogenic night market, a set of Dai costumes for 20+ ☑️ Manting Park: The Thai-style architecture of the Dai King's Royal Garden is very photogenic ☑️ Wild Elephant Valley: A national park themed on animal protection, walk with elephants ☑️ Manzhang Village: A living 'Dai Cultural Museum', experience making palm-leaf scriptures, flower and grass paper ☑️ Laodabao: Famous for music, variety shows like 'The Amazing Village' and 'Sisters' Love Music Journey' were filmed here ☑️ Jingmai Mountain: The origin of Pu'er tea, the filming location for Liu Haoran's movie 'One Step to Home' 💥 Special Experiences ✔️ Stroll and eat at the Starlight Night Market, dress up as a Dai girl ✔️ Release a water lantern on the banks of the Lancang River, make a wish ✔️ Walk around Manting Park, check in at 4 beautiful photo spots ✔️ Learn the ancient Dai skill of palm-leaf scriptures, make your own bookmark ✔️ Lahus: Attend a song and dance party in the 'Music Town' of Laodabao ✔️ Jinuo: Chop banana hearts, make bamboo cups, and get rainforest survival skills ✔️ Follow a Bulang girl into the ancient tea forest, pick tea, and search for the soul tree of tea ✔️ Trek through the primitive rainforest, experience tree climbing, tea picking, tea tasting, and rainforest elephant herding 🏨 Selected Accommodation The sister brand of Banyan Tree, 'Yuechun Hotel', Southeast Asian style, 100% photogenic On the summit of Jingmai Mountain, located in Wengji Ancient Village, enjoy an excellent viewing terrace Gaozhuang 4-star hotel, a 10-minute walk to the Starlight Night Market/Gaozhuang Golden Pagoda 🌮 Local Cuisine 🔘 Pickled beef tendon, ice bean jelly, fragrant bamboo roasted rice, bao shao 🔘 Basket Feast Hand-Grabbed Rice: A flavor of food from Yunnan and Guangxi A variety of dishes served in a basket on the dining table 🚶🏻‍♀️ Thoughtfully created 2 versions of routes, to meet the needs of family travel 【Fairy Tale Oasis】Passionate Banna, Fresh Pu'er Day 1-2 Starlight Night Market-Manting Park-Wild Elephant Valley-Manzhang Village Day 3-4 Tropical Rainforest-Menghai-Yuechun Hotel-Laodabao-Jingmai Mountain Day 5-6 Ancient Tea Forest-Nuogan Ancient Village-Wengji Ancient Village-Gasa Airport 【Xishuangbanna】Tropical Rainforest Family Adventure DAY1-2 Jinghong-Wild Elephant Valley-Pu'er DAY3 Pu'er-Manzhang Village Traditional Dai Culture DAY4-5 Primitive Tropical Rainforest-Jinghong

From the starting point, head straight to Xishuangbanna to experience the exotic atmosphere. The Starlight Night Market is dazzling. The cable car ride in the primeval forest is quite long, so be prepared for sun protection; you might see wild elephants. Then we went to Lijiang. Experiencing the charm of the snow-capped mountains. The night view of Lijiang Ancient Town is really beautiful. Finally, it's the Dali for just the two of us. Take slow steps to feel a different landscape. Very comfortable. As the saying goes, Xishuangbanna for a group, Dali for a pair.

Come to Xishuangbanna, of course, you must check in at the most bustling Starlight Night Market. This place is an important spot for delicious food and fun, and it's also great for taking photos. 📍Address: The night market is located inside the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Scenic Area of Xishuangbanna. ⏰Time: The night market usually opens at 7 pm and ends around 11 pm. 🎫Ticket: No entrance fee for the night market. The night market is made up of small stalls, with too many types of food to count. Dai-style barbecue is definitely not to be missed, with various meats, fish, and vegetables, all served on big skewers, making for a satisfying meal. Don't miss out on Yunnan's special pounded chicken feet either, which really have a local flavor, with a variety of seasonings, giving them a sour and sweet taste that's quite flavorful. There are so many stalls at the night market, covering snacks from China, Thailand, Myanmar, and other countries. Although the prices are a bit expensive, it's still worth buying some to try. In addition to snacks, the market also has fruits, clothes, jewelry, handicrafts, and more, all exuding a strong exotic atmosphere that's overwhelming. Plus, there's even disco dancing on-site, which is a lot of fun. By the way, when visiting the night market, you can buy a set of Dai ethnic clothing for just a few dozen yuan, which is quite a happy purchase.

❤️ Finally arrived at the long-awaited Xishuangbanna‼️ 🌴 Visiting Xishuangbanna this season is truly a worthwhile investment, even if it's not for the Water-Splashing Festival. The stunning environment and delicious food are also reasons for our trip. Especially during this time, the weather is particularly cool and comfortable, not too hot 🚗 Sharing the itinerary ✈️ On the first day, we took a plane to Xishuangbanna, where staff picked us up and took us to the hotel. In the evening, we went to the Starlight Night Market to buy Dai clothing and take photos 🐎 On the second day, I went to the Wild Elephant Valley with friends in the morning and saw Asian wild elephants! We explored the rainforest with the elephants and took many photos. After tasting the elephant meal at noon, we took a car to the Primitive Forest Park! We watched the toe-clipping dance and peacock flying, and those who are brave can experience jungle leaping, 21 projects in 2 hours! Very exciting. ⛲️ The third day was a day full of Dai culture, wearing Dai clothing to Manting Park for photos! The photo success rate was absolutely amazing, and my friends and I walked around all morning, taking photos wherever we went! It is recommended for sisters to wear Dai clothing and just come to Manting Park, as the Total Buddha Temple and Manting Park have a joint ticket, and the scenery is very nice 🐈 On the fourth day in the morning, we checked in at the Dai village. The driver strongly suggested we come here to take a look! The village architecture is very distinctive, and the asphalt roads are very clean! Just casually taking photos is very photogenic, we had coffee here, very comfortable! In the afternoon, we went to the Dai Nationality Garden, where you can feel the lively atmosphere of the Water-Splashing Festival every day at the water-splashing square 🚄 On the fifth day, we could return home. Before leaving, we experienced an authentic Thai massage, and after the massage, I felt much more relaxed both physically and mentally!

Last week, I took my son to Xishuangbanna for a week, and it was really crowded! We visited the Starlight Night Market many times and figured out how to enjoy it while avoiding the crowds for photos! And it's also kid-friendly~ Remember this guide!. 🚗About transportation ❌Gaozhuang is really congested, don't take a taxi in, there's no parking spot for electric cars in Gaozhuang, overall a bad impression. ✅You can ride an electric bike for only 2-3 yuan/hour, it's convenient to get to various attractions in the city! And it's not congested. 🏠About accommodation Actually, you can stay on the south side of the river (near the high-speed railway station) for convenient transportation, no traffic jams, and it's not expensive!. 👉About the attractions: Starlight Night Market ❌ The atmosphere is great at night, but there are too many people taking photos, it's like a production line for internet celebrities, really don't go and squeeze in. ✅Go to the Starlight Night Market during the day, the scenery is really beautiful, and there are not many people! There are a few good photo spots, you can follow them!. 💛Manxin Park ❌There are so many people in the afternoon, all taking photos, if you're there to play, the experience won't be good. ✅You can go early to take photos when there are fewer people! If you're there to play, you can watch elephant performances, feed elephants🐘, there are bonfire parties at night, dinner packages, you can also try them. 💛Rehui Botanical Garden ✅There are fewer people here, it's quite suitable for bringing children, we bought a sightseeing car and took a tour, it comes with a tour guide, there are many tropical plants, herbal plants, and some highly toxic plants. You need to listen to the explanation to understand, the multicolored bougainvillea garden inside is really beautiful. 💛Sky Tree ✅This place is also quite suitable for bringing children to play, recommend taking the morning high-speed train, there are not many people in the morning, you can take photos and videos alone! The kids really enjoyed it. Zongfo Temple ❌Don't enter from Manxin Park, it costs 40 for the ticket, ✅It's free to enter from the front door. You can go and play, it's quite shocking!. 🐘Wild Elephant Valley ❌There are really a lot of people at the end of the year, and there are only 7 domesticated elephants in the whole Wild Elephant Valley, the chance of encountering wild elephants is low. And there are a lot of people on the cable car, it's not recommended to go during the peak season!. 👣Yulin Hiking Actually, I really wanted to go, but because I was alone with my child, I was worried that the child might slip, so I didn't go. You can check the latest posts by others before you go to see what the situation is like.

Stayed in Xishuangbanna for 6 days The internet says it's very hot, but people from Guangdong really think Guangdong is hotter Recommend everyone to come during the National Day holiday, 4 days and 3 nights is enough Xishuangbanna is really not big, it's only suitable for taking pictures and checking in, there are not many attractions Suggestions🔺 It's better to live in Gaozhuang, it's not noisy and it's convenient to go anywhere The hotels in Gaozhuang basically have cars, and it's very convenient to pick up and drop off within Gaozhuang Be sure to remember to drink 'Dai Puer Coffee', it's really too delicious‼️ Must drink every day after coming Recommended itinerary D1 Chunwuli Snoopy car photo Starlight Night Market D2 Morning Wild Elephant Valley half-day tour Wante afternoon tea Starlight Night Market photo D3 Morning Manting Park Afternoon Dai Nationality Park Night Riverside Night Market D4 Lolo Ice Room, a popular shop in Gaozhuang, stroll around and return 🛵Transportation To Wild Elephant Valley, Botanical Garden, Dai Nationality Park and other scenic spots 'Banna Peace of Mind Tour' has direct round-trip cars from Gaozhuang There is a pick-up and drop-off service in the hotel within Gaozhuang Take a taxi or rent an electric car out of Gaozhuang 🐘Attractions ✔️Wild Elephant Valley Be sure to go to the Elephant Canteen, you can experience feeding elephants and taking photos It's not recommended to walk, basically you can't meet wild elephants It's more appropriate to go in the morning, there are not so many people ✔️Starlight Night Market The food inside doesn't look very appetizing Remember to buy clothes, shoes, and accessories, they will be useful in Manting Garden Go to take pictures at night, it feels like a small Thailand ✔️Manting Park It is recommended to buy Dai clothes at the Starlight Night Market or Riverside Night Market before going Remember to bring a jacket or sun protection jacket You have to wear it to enter the General Buddha Temple behind

The Starlight Night Market is located at the foot of the unique 'Dai flavor' building in Xishuangbanna - Hongjing Dajinta, which is the largest and most characteristic night market in the Golden Triangle State. It is not far from the six-country water night market in Gaozhuang, where you can choose to take a boat tour and enjoy the beautiful scenery from different perspectives. The highlight of the Starlight Night Market is that it reflects the rich Dai culture and customs. Here, you can see the dazzling lights, a variety of characteristic snack stalls, and tourists wearing Dai costumes shuttle among them. In addition, you can also find many local items in the night market. In general, the Starlight Night Market provides an excellent opportunity for you to experience the fireworks and rich cultural heritage of Xishuangbanna in one place. However, it should be noted that although the food choices in the Starlight Night Market are diverse and local, the prices may not be cheap. Therefore, if you plan to visit the Starlight Night Market, you may need to do some budget planning.

Have you ever tried traveling through Yunnan by train? It's super fun and incredibly convenient, let's go!! 🚂First Stop: Kunming Cui Lake is the most classic city landmark for every Yunnanese, where you can play with water birds and admire the flowers and plants, full of the atmosphere of daily life. The Military Academy is engraved with the history of Yunnan's heroes and the blood of the nation. Follow me into Lu Han's Mansion, chase the light and shadows, and feel the pulse of history. 🚂Second Stop: Pu'er Taking the train is a very pleasant way to open up Yunnan, connecting station by station, and you can also enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Each stop is 1-2 hours apart, without bumps or detours, take a short rest, and arrive at the next stop full of energy. Pu'er is a city known worldwide for its tea. Let's retrace the Ancient Tea Horse Road! First, take a boat to see the scene of cormorants fishing, which is exciting and interesting; in the scenery of lakes and mountains, there are also alpacas and deer to pet. Then take the cable car to the mountain, where the museum displays various tools used by the horse caravans, allowing you to fully understand the legendary culture of the horse caravans. How can you not go to the Pu'er Sun River National Park to see the cute animals when you're here? The adorable nine-segment striped tail, the fluffy made-up dumbfounded face, in minutes, will make your heart ripple with tenderness. When you have time, go for a stroll in the Ancient Tea Horse City, where huge sculptures recreate the horse caravan trade scene, and the lively ancient city is full of exciting performances, this is the slow time that belongs to Yunnan. 🚂Third Stop: Xishuangbanna With Kunming as the center, the train radiates outwards, forming natural tourist routes, which are the 'rapid transit' between cities. Enjoy the leisure, spacious and comfortable, punctual and on time, unaffected by wind and rain, very convenient. When you get to Xishuangbanna, babies curious about the tropical rainforest must not miss the Chinese Academy of Sciences Tropical Botanical Garden, where flowers and plants are lush and competing in beauty, everywhere are exotic flowers and plants, and every snapshot is a masterpiece. Walking in Manting Park, you can see the layered Dai-style rooftops everywhere, and tourists in ethnic costumes, you will marvel that this is the Xishuangbanna in your heart. The best way to open up a city is to become a local, let's eat delicious food, sing songs, and travel through Yunnan by train together!