Overview:
Want to throw yourselves into a fairyland with breathtaking tropical scenery as well as unique Dai culture? Xishuangbanna, situated at the south end of Yunnan province, is the perfect destination well combined with numerous animals, rich plants, tropical rain forest, profound Buddhist culture and Dai folk customs. The must-see attractions in Xishuangbanna are Banna Wild Elephant Valley, Tropical Plants Garden, Dai Nationality Garden and so on.
Xishuangbanna Arrival
Meal: Not Included
Hotel: Ovenight in Xishuangbanna
Welcome to Xishuangbanna, the home of the Dai people! Upon arrival at Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport, the local guide and driver will meet you at the arrival hall. Transfer to your hotel in Jinghong city. The rest of today is free on your own to explore this southernmost city in Yunnan Province.
Attractions:Wild Elephant Valley, Keno Cottage
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Ovenight in Xishuangbanna
Wild Elephant Valley
Located in Jinghong, Yunnan Province, Wild Elephant Valley is a place frequented by wild Asian elephants, hence the name. A footpath as long as 4,000m winds its way amid tropical forests inside, where roaming along, one may get an intimate feel of the rain forest. Rare tropical plants dot either side of the pathway. One may even spot tracks left behind by wild elephants.
Keno Cottage
The Jinuo Mountain Village is located in Bapo Village, Jinuo Township, east of Jinghong City. It has been inhabited by the Jinuo people for generations. Not only will you enjoy the beautiful scenery of Jinuo Mountain, you will also experience the rich Jinuo culture. Come for a taste of the local barbecue and see the young men and women dressed in the Jinuo costumes in the central square of the village, singing and dancing!
Attractions:Dai Minority Park, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Ovenight in Xishuangbanna
Dai Minority Park
Xishuangbanna Dai Minority Park is located in the Southeast of Jinghong City and consists of five well-preserved natural villages, namely Manjiang, Man Chunman, Manting, Manzuo and Manga. Each village is filled with classic Burmese-style stupas and traditional family bamboo houses that give a true sense of the rich local family culture. There is a waterworks fountain at the center of the park, where a miniature Songkran festival is held each day to the delight of locals and guests alike.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is located in Yilun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna. The park is divided into two parts: the eastern area and the western area. The West District is the main attraction. It includes more than 20 specialized botanic gardens. The “Exotic Flower Garden” is the most popular among tourists. Eastern District is a large area of old-growth tropical rain forest. Most areas are paved with viewing trails, suitable for travelers who enjoy hiking.
Attractions: No
Meal: Not included
Hotel: Not included
Today is free for you until your tour guide and driver escort you to the airport in time for the scheduled flight to Beijing. Tour ends.
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