Travel guide to Xishuangbanna for spring and summer college students during the holidays

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Menglu Grand Buddha Temple

The Xingjia Temple of the ancient Dai Dynasty is fully Displaying the history and traditional culture of Theravada Buddhism

Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

The Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a comprehensive scenic spot integrating scientific research, species preservation and popular science education

Not recommended

Dayi Manor

Dayi Manor is located in the tea mountains surrounded by clouds. It mainly sells tea. There is no need to go if you are not interested

Manyuan Village

The shooting location of Longing for Life is a village with few conditions. It is far from the city and has inconvenient transportation. It is not recommended to make a special trip

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< p>Manting Park

The former imperial garden of the Dai royal family. Wearing beautiful long skirts or Dai costumes is very nice and eye-catching

Primitive Forest Park

A wildlife exhibition area focusing on peacock culture, as well as a variety of wild animals

Not recommended

A forest of single trees

Close to the center On the Myanmar border, the scenic spot is famous for its ancient tree, and there is nothing special to see.

Jinuo Village

The real-life performing arts experience place is a window to understand the Jino culture, and it is relatively small. It’s popular, so don’t go if you’re not interested

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Wild Elephant Valley

If you want to see Asian wild elephants in China, you must go to Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley. Interact with elephants and watch elephant performances

Starlight Night Market

A Southeast Asian night market without going abroad, a really super bustling night market with a lot of delicious food

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Zongfo Temple

The highest level temple in Xishuangbanna, this is a religious holy place. Coming here will take you to Thailand

Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda

The largest outdoor pagoda and temple in Xishuangbanna is the landmark of Xingguang Night Market and the Lancang River. It is well worth checking in

√Accommodation Guide

①Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: specializing in inns. Most of the decorations are based on Thai and Dai styles, and accommodation costs 150-200 yuan. The inn decoration and environment are good, and high-end accommodation costs around 300 yuan, with swimming pools, etc.

②Jinghong city center: mostly old hotels, 100-300 yuan, a three-star or four-star hotel, with convenient transportation, close to the Jiangbian Night Market, there is a bar street on the riverside, and there are supermarkets and businesses nearby The street is lively and convenient.

③Wanda Resort: It is far away from the city, but has a beautiful environment and high-end hotels. It is very suitable for people who come to Xishuangbanna to escape the cold. Now a special bus line from Wanda Plaza to Gaozhuang has been opened. Increased transportation convenience.

√) Accommodation avoidance pitfalls

①Don’t go to the roadside uncles and aunties soliciting customers, the cost is relatively cheap, but the accommodation environment is poor

②Jinghong has There are many star-rated hotels that can meet the accommodation needs of most people

③Be sure to book a hotel online in advance before coming to play

④Don’t just go to a hotel with good-looking pictures To book, take some time to check out the reviews, star ratings, services, etc. on various platforms

⑤Don’t book accommodation in Banna, especially during the peak season, the hotel prices will skyrocket and they are very popular. , prepare early

Xishuangbanna food recommendations

①Dai-style roasted chicken: Different from traditional roasted chicken, Banna roasted chicken prefers to add lemon and coconut to add a delicate fragrance< /p>

② Dustpan Feast: Hand-picked Rice: It is a delicacy from Yunnan and Guangxi. It is served with a variety of dishes and served with a dustpan to welcome guests

③Baoshao: Baoshao is unique to the Dai people The cooking method does not use pots, but uses natural banana leaves to wrap the food to be burned and roast it in a charcoal fire pond

④ Bamboo tube rice: Bamboo tube rice is commonly eaten by ethnic minorities in Yunnan A kind of staple food, rice is infiltrated with the fragrance of bamboo and the fresh fragrance of condiments, making it a flavored delicacy

⑤Frozen pea powder, the texture of pea powder is smooth, the taste is excellent, refreshing and delicious. A great summer treat~

⑥Lemongrass grilled fish: The Luofei fish grilling method in southern Yunnan, put the seasonings into the belly of the fish, tie it with lemongrass leaves and grill it, it is delicious and delicious

⑦Mushroom Hot Pot: Mushrooms are a must-eat in Yunnan, very fresh

⑧Laos Ice Coffee: Fragrant and super delicious Spring Chicken Feet: Hot and sour, refreshing and delicious

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Pebble fresh fish soup: Pebble fresh fish soup is a specialty of the Blang people. The fish soup is delicious and sweet, and has the aroma of burnt stone.

① Boiled fish with sour bamboo shoots: Boiled fish with sour bamboo shoots is a famous dish of the Dai people.

Sour bamboo shoots are made from young bamboo that emerges from the ground in summer. The shells are removed and cut into shreds, and salt, chili pepper, etc. are added to marinate them to make them sour.

√Guide to avoid pitfalls

1. Do not eat at night markets It is recommended to buy handmade jewelry and the like, most of which are small commodities from Yiwu, which are similar to what you usually buy online

2. Remember to prepare a pair of comfortable flat shoes, preferably sports shoes! Traveling is a daily journey For walking, a pair of comfortable shoes is very important

3. Don’t touch the heads of local children with your hands

4. Don’t touch the idols casually, nor the drums in the Buddhist temple. Just knock on it

5. For Dai show tickets, try to choose area B, and then choose a higher position to see more comprehensively

6. Don’t buy “Burmese jade” in the market Most of these items are fake. It is best to buy them in large shopping malls and ask for an invoice

7. You need to pay extra for incense. Do not just receive blessing cards and bracelets. You will be charged money8 .Bring an umbrella, the showers in Banna come at any time, and if you are not careful, you will become a drowned rat

9. The taste of Banna is more Southeast Asian, the food is mainly sour and spicy, and the taste is light. Tell the store in advance

10. Many things in the scenic area are very expensive, especially jade. If you don’t have other skills, it is best not to buy from mobile vendors

11. Starlight Night Market The uniform price for a set of Dai photos is 199 yuan. It is recommended to buy a set of clothes for 70 yuan and take the photos with your mobile phone

12. It is more expensive to take a taxi from the city to the scenic spot in Xishuangbanna. It is recommended to join a local tour group and accommodation. You don’t have to worry about transportation and tickets yourself

13. Prioritize the scenic bus when traveling

Xishuangbanna classic 5-day tour route

Day 1: Arrive in Banna→Private bus Pick up at the airport → Starlight Night Market → Shwedagon Pagoda

Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley → Primitive Forest Park

Day 3: Manting Park → Afternoon tea at Zongfo Temple

< p>Day 4: The most beautiful countryside of Dai → Prajna Temple → Menglu Grand Buddha Temple

Day 5: Sleep until you wake up naturally → return

Tips: similar to the 5-day tour route above , in Xishuangbanna, it is recommended to go with a local tour group! From airport pick-up to arranging hotels to attraction tickets, etc., we will help you take care of it! The most important thing is to pick up and drop off by car all the way, saving you the trouble of finding a car by yourself! And it only costs about 1K per person La! You don’t have to worry about routes, transportation, accommodation, etc.~ You have a lot of fun