Top Attractions in Xishuangbanna

Visitors' Reviews Spanning a vast area, this tropical botanical garden boasts an enormous variety of plants and stunning scenery. It features many exotic sights, and the views along the way are absolutely delightful.

Visitors' Reviews Dense forests here create fresh and pleasant air, with well-preserved primeval forest landscapes. It is a fantastic place to explore tropical jungles, admire natural scenery and spot wild Asian elephants.

Visitors' Reviews The garden enjoys a pleasant environment, and the Manchunman Buddhist Temple is exquisite. It fully presents distinctive ethnic customs. The annual Water-Splashing Festival held here is extremely lively. Local tour guides are warm and friendly, and the ticket price is affordable. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes to drive here from downtown.

Visitors' Reviews The park is blessed with charming scenery and lush woods. Rare ironwood trees and various fruit trees grow everywhere, making it an ideal place for sightseeing and leisure.

Visitors' Reviews Perfect for family trips with the elderly and children. The air is fresh and cool amid thick vegetation. Tickets are reasonably priced, and the overall environment is wonderful. Highly recommended for its unique features.

The garden highlights four major themes: tropical flowers and plants, tropical rubber trees, tropical fruits, and the Memorial Complex of Premier Zhou Enlai. It offers professional guided tours and low-cost admission tickets.

Devotees come here to pray, as the temple is believed to be efficacious. The landscapes and architectural complexes are designed around the life story of Sakyamuni and Buddhist rituals, fully showcasing the history and traditional culture of Theravada Buddhism. Overlooking downtown Jinghong from the square in front of the Ten-Thousand-Buddha Pagoda, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the gorgeous tropical scenery.

Visitors' Reviews It features pristine natural landscapes and a strong tropical rainforest atmosphere. The canopy walkway lives up to its reputation. Built with foreign investment, the walkway stretches across the forest of towering parashorea chinensis trees.

Visitors' Reviews Most villages of the Jinuo ethnic group are built on mountain tops or hillsides, with no flat land inside or around the settlements. Surrounded by dense forests, the area presents unique tropical rainforest wonders. Local people are simple and honest, offering visitors an authentic rural experience.

Located near Manting Park in Jinghong, the prefecture capital, the temple is free to enter and serves as the main worship center for local Buddhists. It is built within a rectangular courtyard with the gate on the northwest side. Covering a land area of 3,000 square meters and a construction area of around 1,000 square meters, the complex consists of the main Buddha hall, a Buddhist college teaching building, the under-construction Lotus Top Pavilion and monks' dormitories. Pilgrims come here to burn incense, draw fortune sticks and pray. It is said that sincere prayers will be answered.

Derived from the Dai language, the name means Nine Pagodas and Twelve Villages. The project aims to restore the prosperity of ancient Jinghong and build a vibrant "city within a city". Situated in the core area of Cangjiang New District and adjacent to the Lancang-Mekong River, it stands at the gateway of Xishuangbanna and is the first stop for numerous tourists.

Covering 1,200 mu with a total investment of about 2.5 billion yuan, it is developed in three phases. Following the master plan of One River, Two Gates, Nine Pagodas and Twelve Villages, it integrates culture, leisure, vacation, experience, entertainment, tourism, commerce and residential functions.

Nestled within Wanda Resort, the park is divided into an amusement park and a water park. Designed by the renowned Canadian design firm FORREC, it brings endless fun to vacations. Don’t miss the heart-shaped roller coaster with thrilling 360-degree rides, and the dreamy Butterfly Kingdom. You can experience the joy and blessings of the Water-Splashing Festival all year round here. Other highlights include the Fisherman's Wharf, Wild Elephant Paradise and Ancient Tea Horse Road, with plenty of exciting rides and activities.

The waterfall is located 27 kilometers southwest of Jinghong. It comprises more than ten cascades, with a total drop of 20 meters and a width of 10 meters. The roaring sound is like hundreds of wild beasts howling. Various exotic plants thrive here. Walk through forests and small bridges over streams, and you will see the waterfall plunging down the cliff amid dense mist. Strolling in the ancient woods, you can appreciate the elegant and soothing scenery.

Directions: Take a tourist bus from downtown Jinghong along Kunming-Luoji Highway to Gadong Township, then drive over 10 kilometers north along Nanguo River Highway to Mandian Village Committee. A 2-kilometer walk along forest paths will lead you to the waterfall.

The Mekong River ranks among the world's twelve major rivers. Originating from the Tanggula Mountains on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau, it stretches over 4,880 kilometers, flowing through China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Cambodia before emptying into the South China Sea via Vietnam. It is a vital waterway connecting China with Southeast Asian countries.

The Dai people are the main ethnic group here, and their traditional Water-Splashing Festival falls in mid-April. Due to historical and geographical influences, the Dai group is divided into three branches: Water Dai, Han Dai and Waist-Decorated Dai.

The theatrical show Night of Lancang-Mekong River features bonfire parties and folk performances. It vividly displays the ethnic customs, dances, costumes and food cultures of Xishuangbanna and all regions along the Lancang-Mekong River. Interactive activities are also included. As an important window for cultural publicity, the event has won wide praise from visitors.

Located on the west side of Jinglong Road in Gasa Town, Jinghong, Nanni Tropical Hot Spring covers about 4,000 square meters, just a 5-minute drive from Xishuangbanna Airport. It combines hot spring bathing, health recuperation, vacation and leisure. Using pure natural underground hot spring water and incorporating distinctive Dai culture, it creates a unique tropical hot spring experience.

Situated within Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, this scenic area integrates eco-tourism and popular science education. Covering 89 hectares, it preserves the most primitive tropical rainforest ecosystem.

Lying on the eastern tourist route of Xishuangbanna, it enjoys convenient transportation. It is the only attraction on this route (apart from Wild Elephant Valley on the northern route) that grants access to the national nature reserve. Towering ancient trees and lush greenery create a fairyland-like landscape, leaving visitors amazed by the wonders of nature.

Located in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna, Mengjinglai is known as the First Village on the China-Myanmar Border. The clear Daluo River flows along the western side of the village, serving as a natural national boundary, with Myanmar just across the river. This comprehensive eco-tourism spot features ethnic religious culture, farming culture and border exploration