Actually, to be honest, it’s not a good idea to go to Xishuangbanna in August because Xishuangbanna is too hot during the day. But let’s introduce some relevant matters about the 2-day self-guided tour in Banna.

Xishuangbanna has a subtropical climate, which is divided into rainy season and dry season throughout the year. It is humid and rainy, with a large temperature difference between morning and evening. It is extremely hot during the day. The locals rarely go out during the day, and only come out for activities when the weather cools down at night. There are frequent showers, usually thunderstorms, so an umbrella is a must. I went there at the end of January. The daytime temperature was about 27 degrees and the sunshine was strong, just like a natural sauna. The best time to travel is from October to May every year.

Xishuangbanna’s food: Dai cuisine is mainly glutinous rice, sour and baked meats, and aquatic products. It is sour, spicy, and spicy, which is very distinctive and makes people want to eat. There are too many famous Dai-style restaurants in Jinghong City, so I won’t list them all. It is worth mentioning that I accidentally discovered a cheap, good-quality and authentic small restaurant in a small alley next to Manting Park. Opposite a martial arts school, it's called "Daiweiju". The price is very low, but the food is well cooked, especially the spicy stir-fried beef with millet, spicy crab noodle, lemon jelly, boiled fish with sour bamboo shoots, and the best thing is the pounded ganba, which is crispy and delicious, the best I have ever tasted The most honest family. The barbecue industry in Xishuangbanna is very developed. The most famous one is of course Golden Beach, where thousands of people can enjoy barbecue on a large scale. Damanmo is also famous. But after my comparison, I think the most delicious one is the "Sanweilou" highly recommended by my friends. It is next to a tourist hotel. The environment is average, but the taste is amazing. It only costs about 100 yuan for four people to eat. Highly recommend pineapple purple rice, wrapped roast beef, roasted pig face, wrapped grilled marinated chicken hamstrings, roasted ganba, grilled chicken, lemongrass grilled fish, lemongrass grilled ribs, wrapped grilled pig brains, fried beef skin (speaking of this, I Swallowed), and then a glass of cold beer filled with ice cubes, which instantly felt so good to the bones. The cold drinks in Xishuangbanna are close to the taste of Myanmar. It is recommended to try them when you are enjoying the cool air in the afternoon. The Mianli cold drink shop on Jinlu East Street is not bad. Powder is my favorite, and the Sleeping Coconut is also very good. There are several famous Thai restaurants in Jinghong, including James Restaurant, Meimei Coffee, and Mekong River Restaurant. There are many foreigners, because they are recommended in many professional travel books. I personally think the taste is average and the atmosphere is not bad. The most distinctive thing about Banna is the sour bamboo shoots, but many people find it smelly. I didn't like it at first, but after I went there, I suddenly fell in love with the taste. I recommend boiled fish with sour bamboo shoots and stir-fried shredded potatoes with sour bamboo shoots. Tropical fruits are also very attractive, especially the pineapples from Olive Dam, which are sweet and juicy, so the steamed pineapple rice also tastes great. The green mangoes sold on the streets of Jinghong are mixed with chili peppers. The fragrance of the mangoes is overflowing. You can buy a big bag for one yuan. I recommend friends who like sour food to try it.

So it makes sense to focus on food when visiting Xishuangbanna.

Xishuangbanna is one of the first tourist attractions developed in Yunnan. There are many hotels and inns, and fewer people go there now, so it is easy to find a place to stay. However, housing prices will skyrocket during Golden Week and Water Splashing Festival. I heard that the "tourist hotels" in the city are pretty good. However, you must choose an air-conditioned accommodation elsewhere, otherwise it will be too hot to sleep before 12 o'clock at night. You can stay in a private hotel in Menglun, which is very clean and has a lot of space. The price is about the same as Jinghong.

There are many attractions in Xishuangbanna, but especially due to time and transportation reasons, most people will not choose places too far away, but those places are classic places, such as Manfeilong Pagoda and Wangtian in Mengla Tree sky corridor etc. Your time is too short and there is no need to go. The security in the border areas is very chaotic and there is not much to see. Jino Village is very poor and probably not of interest to ordinary tourists. I still went with the crowd and went to some popular attractions. If you have a student ID card, be sure to bring it with you. All attractions offer discounts. You can also fool around with expired ones, so I tried it.

The places you can go to in these two days are:

Manting Park: It is located in the urban area of ??Jinghong. After going there, I felt that I was cheated. The ticket is 30 yuan. There are regular water splashing times inside, but the tourists are not enthusiastic and stay away. There is nothing to see in the park, and you can finish it in one or two hours. There is a village of the Jinuo people that will invite tourists in to watch performances and taste glutinous rice wine. It was said to be free at first, but later it would invite male tourists inside. If they don't give it, they will not only fall out, but also take back the wallet they gave to them. Remember not to be fooled.

Lanzai Dam: It costs 7 yuan per person to take a bus from Jinghong to Lanxi Dam. The only attraction is the Dai village, and the entrance fee is 50 yuan. When you first enter, you feel like you've been deceived, because they are all run-down villages, but it's not until later that you find them interesting. There will be a performance at 3 p.m., followed by a large-scale water-splashing activity in the square, which is much larger than Manting Park. Hundreds of people crowded together and splashed wildly. If you don’t want to join in, please protect your cameras, DV and other valuables to prevent sneak attacks, because people are splashing like crazy. There are several bamboo restaurants in the village that cook delicious Dai dishes, but the prices are also relatively expensive.

Tropical Botanical Garden: You can get to Menglun by taking a bus from Lanxiba to Mengla. There are no buses after 6 o'clock. The Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Menglun city and can be reached on foot. The ticket is 60 yuan, which feels very worthwhile. You can play for a whole day. The scenery is nice. If you have time, you can avoid the tourist peak and take a leisurely stroll.

Wild Elephant Valley: Primitive Forest Park, Tropical Flower Garden and Wild Elephant Valley are all on the same route. Since I have already been to the Tropical Botanical Garden in Menglun, I don’t plan to see the plants again. To go to Wild Elephant Valley, you can take a bus from Simao or Kunming. It is easy to find on the roadside. The ticket price has increased to 60 yuan. Of course, you can get half price with your student ID. If you don’t take the cable car, you have to go out from the gate and then take the car to the back door, which is very troublesome. If you have a leisurely mood, you can stay in a tree hotel in the valley, but the conditions are poor and very expensive. You can see wild elephants at night, which is a lot of fun. .

By the way, please note: you must bring T-shirts and shorts that are cool enough. It is best to bring a thin jacket, because it will be a bit cold sooner or later. Slippers must be prepared when you get there. Bian basically wears slippers every day, and sneakers are absolutely intolerable. Needless to say, umbrellas must not be forgotten. It would be better if they have sun protection function. Mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and anti-heat stroke medicine (such as Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules) are all indispensable.

You must also wear something cool before going out, otherwise it will be too hot to play. Go out with an umbrella, otherwise you will definitely suffer from heatstroke. However, the ultraviolet rays in Haixi Shuangbanna are not too strong and will not cause serious damage to the skin.