Xishuangbanna Travel Guide

Manting Park:

Ticket: 40 yuan

Transportation: Take bus No. 3

< p>Opening hours: 08:00-17:00

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: natural village park,

Previous The Imperial Garden of the King of Dai,

Super photo-taking!

Starlight Night Market:

Tickets: Free

Transportation: Jinghong 1- Bus No. 3

Opening hours: 17:00-23:00

Recommendation index: ★★★★★

Reason for recommendation: Southeast style combined , a gourmet night market street with beautiful night views, a place for Internet celebrities to check in~

Menglu Grand Buddha Temple:

Ticket: 120 yuan

Transportation: Bus No. 4< /p>

Opening hours: 08:00-17:30

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: The royal temples of the ancient Dai Dynasty not only had exquisite Building, there are water splashing festival activities.

Zhongke Botanical Garden:

Ticket: 80 yuan

Transportation: Take a bus to Menglun Bus Station

Opening hours: 08: 00-18：00

Recommendation index: ★★★★★

Reason for recommendation: There are many places to take photos in the largest tropical botanical garden in China!

Primary forest:

Ticket: 65 yuan

Transportation: direct bus Z21

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00

< p>Recommendation index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: A forest park that combines natural scenery and ethnic customs, where you can watch peacocks flying!

Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda:

Tickets: Free

Transportation: Walk near Gaozhuang West

Opening hours: Open all day

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: A popular place for check-in and photo-taking, a dragon carving a proud and lifelike look~

Banna Travel Guide

Intercity bus from Yunnan to Banna

< p>Kunming-Xishuangbanna: Take the bus at the Kunming Southern Passenger Terminal. The total mileage is more than 600 kilometers. The entire journey is high-speed, takes about 7-9 hours, and has 13 departures per day. The price is 223-247 yuan/person.

Lijiang-Xishuangbanna: Take the bus at Lijiang Passenger Station, which takes about 19 hours. There is one flight per day, and the price is 285 yuan/person.

Dali-Xishuangbanna: Take the bus at Dali East Passenger Transport Station, which takes about 14.5 hours and has 3 departures every day. The price is 252_yuan/person.

Accommodation guide

Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Mainly specializing in inns, most of the decorations are based on Thai and Dai styles. Accommodation is 150-200 yuan, and the inn decoration and environment are good. High-end accommodation costs around 300, with swimming pools, etc.

Jinghong city center: mainly old hotels, 100-300 yuan, a three-star or four-star hotel, convenient transportation, close to the Jiangbian Night Market, and there is a bar street on the riverside,

< p>There are supermarkets and commercial streets nearby, which are lively and convenient.

Wanda Resort: Far away from the city, but with beautiful environment and mainly high-end hotels. It is very suitable for people who come to Xishuangbanna to escape the cold. Now there is a special bus line from Wanda Plaza to Gaozhuang, which increases the convenience of transportation.

Banna Travel Guide: Notes on Popular Attractions

Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences

1. Do not go to the east area of ??the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences first. In order to complete the development, it is recommended to go to the west area first. The scenery will be more beautiful. If you know the West District, you will be more rewarded by going to the East District

2. It is recommended to take a battery car. The scenic area is too big, and walking is a bit doubtful.

Manting Park/Zongfo Temple

1. Be sure to keep the tickets for Manting Park as they will be used when you are near the Zongfo Temple.

2. If you want to take pictures in the main Buddhist temple, please do not wear short skirts or sunglasses.

Wild Elephant Valley

1. When encountering elephants, do not make loud noises to avoid disturbing the elephants and causing danger to yourself

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2. Be sure to take sun protection and anti-mosquito measures. There are many mosquitoes in the scenic area, so wear long pants and long sleeves.

Primitive Forest

1. Don’t wear a skirt when you come to the primeval forest, otherwise you will be bitten all over your legs by mosquitoes.

2. Be sure to wear a hat. The scenic area is very large and very sunny.

3. Don’t think that a botanical garden is similar to a virgin forest. There are differences

Menglu Grand Buddha Temple

1. You can wear short skirts, shorts and other overly revealing clothing when entering the temple.

2. Do not touch the "little monk"'s head with your hands.

Dai Nationality Garden

It is not recommended to take the cable car to visit Dai Nationality Garden. You can feel the rich atmosphere more by taking a leisurely stroll

Transportation Guide

< p>Travel transportation in scenic spots

Take a bus at Xishuangbanna Passenger Terminal, which the locals call "Tire Retreading Factory Passenger Terminal". Tel: 0691-2136288. The following attractions can be taken here

1. East line attractions: Mengla County, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Dai Nationality Garden, Wangtianshu, Qinxuan Wonderland, Mandan, Yiwu Ancient Town, Mohan Port

2. Northern line attractions: Pu'er, Wild Elephant Valley, Jino Mountain Village, Yexiang Golf, and Primeval Forest Park (there is a direct bus at the entrance of the passenger station) ◆Purchase area through trains in advance through the Internet

PS: Ticket booking method and bus location: GZ H search "Bannahao" "OK" can be reserved.

The scenic spot through-train bus stops are located at Gaozhuang Xishuangjing and Splashing Square. Depending on where you live, choose the nearest bus stop.

External transportation methods

Transfer in Kunming, there are many flights, and the air tickets are relatively cheap

There are currently three ways to go from Kunming to Banna, plane/high-speed train/long-distance bus

1. Transfer.

From Kunming Changshui Airport → Banna Gasa International Airport, it takes about 45 minutes to Xuanshuxing's Pin'eryichujue International Airport, about 45 minutes

2. EMU

Ming Station → Xishuangbanna, about 3 hours,

3.

Take the bus: Kunming Southern Passenger Terminal → Xishuangbanna Jinghong City

Direct flights to Banna are convenient and fast, but air tickets will be more expensive in peak season.

Route 1 and 4: 6:30-22:30, get off at Gasa Airport Station and get off at Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Station, about 48 minutes, 15 minutes/shift

2. Route 1: 6:00-22:00 Gasa Airport to Jiangbei, 15 minutes/shift, 2 yuan.

◆Attention! If you want to take bus No. 1, you need to go out of the airport and walk 500 meters to the right, and take the bus at Jinghong Vocational High School Station.

3. Taxi: Didi/Taxi, the total distance to the city is 93 kilometers, about 26 minutes, about 20-30 yuan

Xishuangbanna Travel Guide

Wild Elephant Valley:

Ticket: 60 yuan

Transportation: Tourist bus

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00-

< p>Recommendation index: ★★★,

Recommendation reason: The only place in China where there are wild elephants, you can watch the wonderful performances of elephants!!

Mengjinglai Scenic Area :

Tickets: 70 yuan

Transportation: chartered cars and taxis

Opening hours: 09:00-17:00

Recommended Index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: Mengjinglai is a typical traditional village of the Dai people, known as "the first village in China and Myanmar"

Wangtianshu Scenic Area< /p>

Ticket: 55 yuan

Transportation: Take the special bus to Mengla

Opening hours: open all day

Recommendation index: ★★★

Reason for recommendation: Be sure to go to the "Sky Corridor" to experience the thrilling and dangerous feeling!

Baby Elephant Rain:

Tickets: Free

Transportation: Car rental, chartered car

Opening hours: Open all day

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Recommendation reason: Here you can experience the pure virgin rainforest without any commercial atmosphere.

Dai Garden:

Tickets: 45 yuan

Transportation: You can take a minibus from Minzu North Road

Opening hours: 08: 00-17：00

Recommendation index: ★★★★

Reason for recommendation: You can participate in the Water Splashing Festival, but you need to prepare a set of clothes in advance

Mengyuan Wonderland

Ticket: 238 yuan

Transportation: chartered car and taxi opening/opening time: 08:30-17:30

Recommendation index: ★★★ ★★

Reason for recommendation: China’s largest virgin tropical rainforest, the best preserved oasis~

Luggage preparation

1 Documents: ID card, Student ID card (ticket purchase discount), Yunnan health code

2 Electrical appliances: cameras, mobile phones, headphones, chargers, power banks, selfie sticks

3 Medicines: gastrointestinal medicine, motion sickness medicine , mosquito repellent water (there are many mosquitoes in some scenic spots)

4 Sun protection and skin care: sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, hydrating mask, personal needs

Skin care products

5. Outfit: summer clothes, light jacket, flat shoes/sneakers, underwear

6. Others: shampoo, shower gel, facial cleanser, towel, mosquito repellent

7. Health code: Search "Yunnan Health Code" on VX/Z FB and fill in the information to apply.

Best travel time

November to May: It is the dry season, the weather is cooler, and it is the peak tourist season, especially in April when there is a grand Water Splashing Festival. It is recommended to travel in spring, autumn and winter (November to May).

June to October: It is the rainy season, the weather is relatively humid, and it is also the off-season for tourism. June and July are the hottest months in Banna.

Of course, if you come at this time, there will be a variety of tropical fruits to eat. .You can also taste various wild vegetables, fungi, and bamboo shoots.

Dai Nationality Water Splashing Festival: Generally held from April 13th to April 15th (Jinghong City), the first day is dragon boat racing, setting off Kongming lanterns, etc. There are street performances from various countries (Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam), and the third day is the first Water Splashing Festival in Wenzhou.

Banna Travel Guide Banna’s gourmet specialties

★Snacks

Dai barbecue: pickled vegetables, grilled chicken, grilled fish, pineapple rice, passion fruit juice, jelly Frozen pea flour: Pea flour has a smooth texture and an excellent taste, refreshing and delicious. r Xishuangbanna Food

1. Grilled Fish with Lemongrass: Put the seasonings into the belly of the fish, tie it with lemongrass leaves and grill it, it is extremely delicious .

2. Ground chicken feet: hot and sour, delicious.

3. Mushroom-flavored hot pot: Mushrooms are a must-eat in Yunnan. They are very fresh.

4. Baosha: Use natural banana leaves to wrap the food and bake it in a charcoal fire pond.

5. Dai-style roasted chicken: Dai-flavored roasted chicken likes to add lemon and coconut to add a bit of fragrance.

6. Bamboo tube rice: Bamboo tube rice is a kind of food commonly eaten by ethnic minorities in Yunnan

Tropical fruits

Local sweet horn, coconut, Custard apple, dragon fruit, mango, lotus mist, eyeless

Pineapple, passion fruit, etc. Pineapples, bananas, and dragon fruit are very cheap, and jackfruit from Thailand is very delicious. It is very affordable to go to urban markets, farmers markets, Jiangbei Mange Fruit Wholesale Market and other places to choose.

★Specialty

Myanmar Jade: There are a lot of Burmese jade in Banna. Of course, it is difficult to tell the authenticity from the fake. It is only suitable for knowledgeable friends. Friends who don’t understand the appearance and authenticity of jade. Buy carefully.

Pu'er tea: Locally produced Pu'er tea has an excellent taste. Friends who know how to taste tea can go to the tea factory in person and observe the Pu'er tea production process.

Laos iced coffee: fragrant and super delicious