Many attractions in Xishuangbanna are repetitive. Friends who are traveling to Xishuangbanna for the first time need to plan carefully how to play and what to play. The article content includes attraction guides, food guides, pitfall prevention guides and travel precautions. ?

Menglu Grand Buddha Temple

Menglu Grand Buddha Temple is located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. It was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty royal temple, Jingpiao Buddhist Temple. , "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in the history of the Dai people to commemorate the death of Princess Nanshaweibian. The princess believed in Buddhism all her life, so the King of Dai would visit the temple in person every festival and hold large-scale Dharma gatherings to commemorate the princess and promote Buddhism.

There are more than 3,000 steps. Tourists with good physical fitness can walk to the top, of course, they can also choose to take a sightseeing bus. Today, there are still more than 500 Buddhist temples and more than 200 pagodas in the Dai villages in Xishuangbanna. The Menglu Grand Buddha Temple is the largest of all Buddhist temples, and its status is supreme. It is a holy place in the eyes of the Dai people.

From the top of the mountain, you can overlook the beautiful scenery of Jinghong City, and you can also conduct Buddhist activities in the temple and experience the Buddhist culture. There will be a water splashing performance and a peacock flying performance at the bottom of the mountain.

According to historical records: Jingpiao Buddhist Temple was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the landmark buildings symbolizing the Twelve Bannas of Theravada Buddhism and an important place for Buddhist activities in Banna. ?

Transportation

Take bus No. 4 to reach Jinghong City, and take a taxi to the Buddhist temple in the city for about 15 yuan

Tickets require a Xianghua coupon for 120 yuan/voucher , the online booking price is 108 yuan/ticket (excluding tour buses in the scenic area), (excluding tour buses in the temple);

The tour bus in the temple is 40 yuan/person for one way, 60 yuan/person for round trip; height 1.2 meters Children under the age of 15, those with senior citizen preferential treatment certificates, those over 70 years old, those with national disabilities, and active military personnel with officer ID or soldier ID can enter the temple for free (except for large-scale religious activities)

Opening hours

Monday to Sunday 08:00-17:30; "Buddha Bathing" water splashing activity starts twice a day, usually at 14:00 and 16:00, and peacock flying activities are held five times a day The venue and time are 9:30, 11:00, 13:30, 15:00, 17:00 every day

The building of Zongfo Temple is majestic, with different corners and beautifully carved beams and columns. , it’s a pleasure to watch.

The main Buddhist temple is called "Wabajie" in Dai language. It is a pilgrimage center for Buddhist believers in Xishuangbanna. Before liberation, it was a holy place for the supreme ruler and chieftains of Xishuangbanna to worship Buddha. It is also the highest-level Buddhist temple in Xishuangbanna. .

Xishuangbanna Buddhist Temple

Xishuangbanna Buddhist Temple is located near Manting Park in Jinghong Town. It is the center of worship for Buddhist believers in Xishuangbanna, and there is an endless stream of believers coming here to worship.

Although the Zongfo Temple is not big, its architecture is very distinctive, and local people come here to worship Buddha. There are many Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. No matter which Buddhist temple, tourists must take off their shoes if they want to enter the temple. ?

Mekong River Night Bonfire Party

The Mekong River Bonfire Party was launched by Jinghong Manting Park to showcase the ethnic songs, dances, customs, and costume arts of various countries in Xishuangbanna and Lancang River Mekong River Basin. A party with strong characteristics.

The activities include song and dance performances, bonfire parties, water lanterns for thousands of people, and buffets are also provided during the period. ?

Transportation: Take bus No. 3 in Jinghong City to reach Manting Park, which is within walking distance.

Ticket 200 yuan

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 18:50-21:40