📅Day1: Arrive at Gaozhuang and take an immersive night tour of the stars
If you arrive at Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport on the first day, it is more appropriate to take a flight in the morning or noon. After landing, take a taxi directly to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, which takes about 25 minutes.
This is not only the first choice for accommodation, but also the main base for travel in Xishuangbanna. Eating, traveling and living are all extremely convenient and feasible.
After everything has been arranged, you can walk six minutes to visit the Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda. It belongs to the Banna Buddhist Temple. This place is full of solemn religious atmosphere and accumulated cultural heritage. It is an excellent place to shoot wonderful blockbusters with humanistic themes.
The highlight is at night, and it is undoubtedly the Starlight Night Market. This Southeast Asian style market is dazzling when the night falls. It not only brings together a variety of handicrafts and specialty snacks, but also allows you to take a cruise to enjoy the night view of the Lancang River and experience the unique charm of the "floating market".
🌴Day2: Travel through thousands of years of Dai culture and buy tropical fruits
The next day, we started our trip from Manting Park, which has a history of 1,300 years and witnessed the long history of Dai culture. It was once the palace of the Dai king and is full of lush green plants and splendid buildings. It takes 13 minutes to get there by taxi.
There is a main Buddhist temple, which is adjacent to Manting Park. It only takes ten minutes to take a taxi from there. It belongs to the highest level of Buddhist temple category in Xishuangbanna. As the pilgrimage center of Theravada Buddhism, it can be visited together with other places.
At noon, you can go to the place called Dai Garden . It takes 16 minutes by taxi. This place is a combination of five well-preserved Dai villages. You can change into Dai costumes and taste authentic food. In the afternoon, you can also participate in the water-splashing carnival and ethnic performances, so as to experience the daily life of the Dai people in a completely immersive way.
As the afternoon approaches evening, we head directly to the Mange Market. This is a real paradise of tropical fruits, including custard apples, egg fruits, passion fruits, and small pineapples. There are complete varieties, fresh and full, and you can achieve fruit freedom right now.
🐘 Day3: Exploring the rainforest, encountering wild elephants and peacock kingdom
On the third day, it is recommended to get up early and go straight to Wild Elephant Valley as your first stop (about 40 minutes by taxi).
In China, this is the only scenic spot where you can watch wild Asian elephants, and early morning is the most suitable time to see wild elephants.
Be sure to maintain a quiet state, do not make any loud noises, and quietly observe the daily life of the giant rainforest beasts.
After lunch, we went to the place called the Primeval Forest Park . This journey by taxi will take 34 minutes. This is a real and veritable Peacock Kingdom, where you can watch hundreds of peacocks gliding down from the valley. The spectacular scene, and then experience the unique charm of the real rainforest.
If you have plenty of time, tourists who love plants can go to the place called the Zhongke Botanical Garden. This journey takes 48 minutes by taxi. It is a tropical plant viewing resort with a variety of exotic flowers and trees. It is a very good choice for popular science and photography.
In the evening, the last stop left for everyone is the Jiangbian Night Market. Compared with the Starlight Night Market, more local residents come to visit this place. It is full of strong fireworks atmosphere, and it is suitable to choose some gifts to give to others, or to taste another barbecue with local characteristics.
🚗Complete transportation guide
In terms of transportation methods to enter this place from the outside, it is first recommended to take a plane to Gasa International Airport. There are many domestic cities with direct flights to this airport. During the off-season, the air tickets to this airport are very cost-effective.
You can also choose a passenger bus, but it is recommended to choose a bus terminal whose terminal is relatively close to the city to avoid the discomfort caused by long-distance fatigue.
In the urban area, various scenic spots are relatively concentrated. It is strongly recommended to rent a battery car for transportation. Riding it in the wind feels comfortable and convenient, and can easily shuttle through the streets and alleys.
For slightly farther attractions such as Wild Elephant Valley and Botanical Garden, it is better to take a taxi or charter a car, which is flexible and efficient.
🏡Accommodation Guide: How to choose the right place to stay?
The advantage of Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area is that it is close to major core attractions. It is particularly convenient to visit the night market and has the most abundant choices of hotels and B&Bs, suitable for most tourists.
In Wanda area, the accommodation is cost-effective, the environment is new and quiet, and it is about 15 to 20 minutes' drive from the city. It is suitable for families or tourists who prefer quiet.
In that place called Jinghong City, there are a large number of well-established star-rated hotels with complete supporting facilities and extremely convenient transportation conditions. This is a relatively safe choice for those who pursue convenience and cost-effectiveness.
There is the Mannongfeng area, which is relatively close to the city center. However, it needs to be screened carefully and carefully to avoid communities with insufficient surrounding supporting facilities.
🍜List of authentic delicacies: Dai taste on the tip of your tongue
The following are must-eat hard dishes : the Dai-style grilled fish made by stuffing lemongrass into the fish belly and grilling it over charcoal fire , the addictive sour bamboo shoots boiled chicken with Yunnan’s characteristic sour and spicy taste , and the Dai-style barbecue with three flavors to choose from and full of spices .
There are some foods, which are called specialty snacks. One of them is spring chicken feet, which are very delicious with a springy taste and have a sour and spicy taste. There is also pineapple rice, which is made of purple rice and pineapple pulp. It is a unique staple food of the Dai people. There is also fried grasshopper, which is a delicious food rich in high protein. It is made after being refrigerated and has a crispy texture.
A strong reminder, when purchasing fruits, you need to follow the principle of buying as much as you can eat. If you take them home, the cost-effectiveness will be extremely low due to the long distance. If you want to try special insect delicacies, it is recommended to choose regular restaurants.
📝Practical advice from experienced players
Carrying mosquito repellent is part of health protection because there are many mosquitoes in Banna, and carrying heatstroke prevention medicine is also part of health protection because the weather in Banna is hot.
To consume rationally, you must avoid following others in the scenic area to buy items such as silver jewelry and medicinal materials, because their prices are inflated very high, and it is difficult to distinguish whether they are genuine or fake.
For travel during the peak season, you must plan in advance. On this basis, you must book a room in advance, because hotel prices fluctuate greatly.
When visiting a temple such as the Soboji Temple, you must dress modestly. You cannot wear short skirts or shorts. You must dress appropriately.
Let’s take a look at some tips on how to save money when taking photos. If you plan to take a photo shoot of Dai costumes, be careful. You can choose to buy them on an online shopping platform in advance, or go to the market to search for them. This is much more cost-effective than renting in a scenic spot.
It would be better to experience it in the morning. You should avoid making loud noises to disturb the wild elephants, and keep a safe distance from the wild elephants. This is what 6️⃣Wild Elephant Valley Tips mentioned.
1. Regarding fruit purchasing, there is such a situation. You can taste it on the spot. 2. However, do not buy a large amount and then take it back because the mailing cost is high and it is easy to be damaged.
With an in-depth guide, it is about the three-day and two-night itinerary, which can lead you to avoid the crowds, avoid pitfalls, and unlock the essence of Xishuangbanna at the most comfortable pace.
Isn’t the dazzling Starlight Night Market worth experiencing in person? Isn’t the thousand-year-old Dai culture worth experiencing in person? Aren’t the wild elephants and peacocks deep in the rainforest worth experiencing in person? They are all worth experiencing in person.
Collect this useful information and go out at any time!
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