Xishuangbanna Travel Guide (Recommended for collection)

There are many fun attractions in the city that can be reached by taxi, no need for chartering or renting a car, comfortable and easy. day①: Manting Royal Garden→General Buddha Temple→Starlight Night Market ❶ Manting Royal Garden: The predecessor was the Dai King's Royal Garden, which has a history of more than 1300 years and covers an area of more than 400 acres. 🎫Ticket: 40 ⏰Play time: 2 hours ❷ General Buddha Temple: Connected to the Manting Royal Garden, there are dress requirements, no wearing of suspenders and short skirts, and no travel photography is allowed. 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Play time: 1 hour ❸ Starlight Night Market: Starts at night until the early morning, located in Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area, not only snacks and barbecue, but also some small commodities, large scale, very lively. 🎫Ticket: Free ⏰Play time: 2 hours day②: Big Golden Pagoda→Mengle Great Buddha Temple→Manduo Buddha Temple ❶ Big Golden Pagoda: Located in Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area, it is a Thai-style large Buddha pagoda, the tower is 66.6 meters high, implying a river connecting six countries. 🎫Ticket: Free, Enter the tower: 30 ⏰Play time: 1 hour ❷ Mengle Great Buddha Temple: Mengle Cultural Tourism Zone, need to climb up the mountain, not very tired, you can also buy a one-way shuttle bus to go up, walk down. There are also daily peacock flying and water splashing activities. 🎫Ticket: 120 yuan, Shuttle bus: 60 yuan ⏰Play time: 3 hours ❸Manduo Buddha Temple: Adjacent to Gaozhuang, it is relatively small, you can take a look along the way. 🎫Ticket, Free ⏰Play time: 30 minutes 🍝Catering: The pounded chicken feet are delicious, the local taste is quite spicy, if you can't eat spicy, say it in advance. 🚘Transportation: All can be reached by taxi, online car-hailing is convenient. ❗Tips: Spray mosquito repellent before going out. Book a hotel first look at the opening time.

Spend a Thai-style holiday in Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple A three-day trip to Banna with a great experience. This is my second time to Banna. I was deeply attracted by the strong tropical style and delicious Dai cuisine last time. I have already visited all the major attractions around Banna last time, and the main purpose of this time is to lie flat in Gaozhuang, and relax and stroll around. There are not many attractions in the urban area of Banna, or they are similar. The only ones worth visiting are Gaozhuang centered on the Big Golden Pagoda and Manting Park in Jinghong City (connected to the General Buddhist Temple). Slow down and don't miss every alley in Gaozhuang. It seems that every alley in Gaozhuang can lead to the central Big Golden Pagoda, and every alley can make you see the shadow of Chiang Mai. Avoid the crowds of 199 travel shots at night, if you can withstand the scorching sun of Banna during the day, you can see a different Big Golden Pagoda with one person. Rent a small electric donkey, ride to the opposite bank of the Lancang River, and watch the Big Golden Pagoda with a group of "little elephants" at the Music Fountain Square. In Banna, as long as you slow down, you don't need a strategy, and you can spend a few leisurely and comfortable days in Southeast Asia.

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Manting Park in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan - The Royal Garden of the Dai King

Manting Park is located in the southeast of Jinghong, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, about 2 kilometers from the city center, in the triangular area where the Lancang River and Liusha River converge. Manting Park has more than 500 well-preserved ancient ironwood forests and vegetation. The park has hills and rivers, and has a rich ethnic cultural landscape. It is a natural village-style park. It used to be the royal garden of the Dai King and has a history of more than 1300 years. The scenic area embodies the three main themes of 'Dai Royal Culture, Buddhist Culture, and Dai Folk Culture'. Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, with a history of more than 1300 years. It used to be the royal garden of the Dai King of Xishuangbanna. It was a place where feudal lords and chieftains played and admired flowers in Dai history. Legend has it that when the Dai queen came to the park, the beautiful scenery of the park attracted the queen's soul, so it was named Chunhuan Park, which means 'Garden of Souls' in Dai. The main entrance of Manting Park is located on the south side of the park. The park is equipped with six scenic spots: Ethnic Culture Square; Vine Plant Area; Royal Orchid Garden; Release Lake; Buddhist Culture Area; Tree Planting Memorial Area. The Buddhist Culture Area has the Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple - Wabajie, which is famous in Southeast Asia, and the White Pagoda, Octagonal Pavilion, and Release Lake. Here you can appreciate the rich Theravada Buddhism culture by offering incense, tying Buddha lines, releasing lives and other Buddhist activities, and visiting the Pali Sutra. The 6,000 square meters of black heart forest in the park, with vines and strange flowers and trees, colorful and competing for beauty, providing cool shade in summer and pleasant coolness. The Release Lake with blue waves, green grass and colorful flowers is a great place for leisure and entertainment. Best season: October to June is the best, avoiding the rainy season. Jinghong has no extreme heat in summer and no severe cold in winter, and it is warm and pleasant all year round. May to October each year is the off-season, which is the rainy season. Recommended play: 6-8 hours Ticket: 40.00 yuan Opening hours: 08:00~17:30

Listen to me, these are the places you can visit when you travel to Xishuangbanna

Listen to me‼️You can visit these places when you travel to Xishuangbanna. Take a short vacation with your sisters and embark on a spontaneous journey. This city, suitable for short-term vacations, is full of exotic charm, It feels like summer all year round, The Starlight Night Market in the city that never sleeps opens on time every night, Various fruits that you can't name, Appetizing Southeast Asian cuisine. In Banna, you can take a set of beautiful photos with your sisters at any time, The street scenes and restaurants are very photogenic! 👉🏻Transportation to Xishuangbanna: ✈️Airplane: Direct flight is convenient, but a bit expensive 🚆High-speed rail: You need to transfer at Kunming/Kunming South to Xishuangbanna Station ✈️🚆Airplane + High-speed rail: Fly to Kunming, there is a shuttle bus directly to the high-speed rail station outside Changshui Airport, Transfer to Banna by high-speed rail 🚗Local transportation: 👉🏻Self-driving/Chartered car 👉🏻You can also rent a cool little motorcycle and take your sisters around 👍🏼Recommended attractions: 🔸Manting Park The very popular local Dai King's Royal Garden, with its distinctive exotic architecture and tropical greenery, has many popular photo spots. You can wear Dai costumes to take photos inside. 💰Ticket: 40 yuan 🕐Play time 2-3 hours 🔸Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market + Street Market The street market during the day is suitable for taking photos, the colorful houses are very fresh, and the night is a bustling market. When you come out of the street market, you will see the Starlight Night Market. As the evening approaches, stalls come in one after another, Handicrafts, Dai clothes, small accessories, all kinds of food are available on the night market, I guess this is the largest night market in the country! 🔸General Buddha Temple A Buddhist temple not far from Manting Park, a long-established Theravada Buddhist temple, you can come to worship sincerely, or take photos of the temple buildings here, which have a Thai style. 🙅‍♀️You need to respect local customs when taking photos, you can't take photos in revealing clothes inside and outside the temple, Dai shoulder-exposed, net-like Pisha clothes are not allowed to enter. 💰Ticket: 0 yuan 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 🔸Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden A scenic spot one hour away from Gaozhuang, the tropical style garden and garden are very suitable for taking photos, both fresh and forest style! You can also wear Dai costumes to take photos. The park is large, it is recommended to take a ride on the park's electric car. 💰Ticket: 80 yuan, electric car: 50 yuan 🕐Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 🔸Manyuan Village A small popular Dai village one hour away from Gaozhuang, the Dai stilted buildings are very distinctive, there is a house inside which is the filming location of the Mushroom House in 'Life of Yearning'. 🚶🏻‍♀️Weekend three-day itinerary: DAY1️⃣ Arrive in Banna—Rent a cool little motorcycle on the side of the road and turn around on the street—You can take photos on the street market in the afternoon—Gaozhuang Night Market at night DAY2️⃣ Manyuan Village—Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden DAY3️⃣ Manting Park—General Buddha Temple—Fly home

Zongfosi Buddhist Temple, Xishuangbanna

Zongfosi Temple can be found a few streets away from Manting park and is the leading Buddhist temple as well as the oldest temple in xishuangbanna. It consists of several incredibly vibrant red and gold decorated buildings that are for prayer, Buddhist teaching, monk residence and living areas. You can enter the main temple rooms and there are small mats for praying. You must take off your shoes and there is no photography inside. Outside the main hall is an incense burning stand and a large golden Buddha statue. The temple is a must see and one of the most visually stunning buildings I have ever visited.

To you who are going to Xishuangbanna in May! Be sure to visit the Dai King's Royal Garden~

I finally made it to the other side of the Anywhere Door - Xishuangbanna! I visited Xishuangbanna again this year, and I highly recommend a stroll through the Dai King's Royal Garden❗️ 🔶Manting Park, truly worthy of its past as a royal garden! Every plant and flower, every meticulous layout, the lush tropical vegetation, all seem to exude a royal elegance unique to the garden. With its typical Southeast Asian exotic charm, it's not only great for a walk but also very photogenic, making it a favorite garden for photographers😊 🌟🌟🌟Recommended tour route👇: 1️⃣Enter through the main gate to the Ethnic Culture Square, where you can enjoy performances of various ethnic characteristics. 2️⃣Head to the Vine Plant Area to see a variety of peculiar vine plants. 3️⃣The Tropical Orchid Garden, which houses many beautiful tropical orchids. 4️⃣The Peacock Garden is a major highlight of Manting Park, where you can witness the beautiful sight of peacocks displaying their feathers. 5️⃣The Buddhist Culture Area has many Buddhist buildings and statues, offering a sense of the solemnity and mystery of Buddhist culture. 6️⃣Visit the Tree Planting Memorial Area to see the trees planted by those who have contributed to the park. 7️⃣Dai Royal Palace: Glittering with gold, rich in Southeast Asian style. 8️⃣The Main Buddha Temple: Just a wall away from Manting Park, you can enter for free and experience the awe of Buddhist architecture. 💛Warm tips: ◾️Xishuangbanna is definitely sunny, remember to protect yourself from the sun and stay hydrated. ◾️The park is large, and it takes at least 3 hours to visit it all. ◾️Check the performance times in advance and plan your trip accordingly. ◾️Attraction: Manting Park in Xishuangbanna 🎫 Ticket: 40 yuan 📍Address: No. 35 Manting Road, Jinghong City.

Xishuangbanna, a place with a beautiful name

Day1: Manting Park + Zongfo Temple + Riverside Night Market 14:30-17:30 Manting Park + Zongfo Temple The two places are connected, with an entrance fee of 40 yuan, once the royal garden of the Dai king. 18:30-21:00 Riverside Night Market The Riverside Night Market is very close to Manting Park, just a 15-minute walk away. There are many snack stalls, selling Dai clothing and accessories, sisters who want to take beautiful photos are recommended to go to the Starlight Night Market. Day2: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences + Starlight Night Market 10:20-11:50 Take the bus You can search for the botanical garden bus on Ctrip and buy tickets for 25 yuan per person, boarding at the Jinghong Bus Station. After arriving at the botanical garden, buy a return ticket at the drop-off point, also for 25 yuan per person. The return buses run all afternoon, leaving when full, with the last bus at six o'clock in the evening. 13:00-16:00 Visit the botanical garden. I bought a full-price ticket + transportation ticket for the west area (130 yuan per person). I feel that if you're visiting for an afternoon, just buying the transportation ticket for the west area is enough, as you can't cover too much ground. It involves taking a ride, walking for a bit, then taking another ride, and walking again, with each walking segment lasting about 20-30 minutes. The place is beautiful, with many tropical plants I've never seen before, and you can take photos at the hot air balloon area. 🌴🌴🌴

Zong Buddha Temple is more photogenic than Manting Park (with a tour and photography guide)

Connected to Manting Park, Zong Buddha Temple, in Dai language called 'Wa Ba Jie', was founded in 615 AD and has a history of over 1400 years. It is the first temple built after Theravada Buddhism was introduced to Xishuangbanna. However, the temple has been rebuilt five times, and the splendid appearance we see today is after reconstruction. Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna and was once the royal garden of the Dai kings, with a history of over 1300 years. Visitors usually enter from Manting Park, move on to Zong Buddha Temple, and then return. ⚠️Keep your paper ticket safe, Zong Buddha Temple is free, but you need it to re-enter Manting Park for a second check. 🌸Tour route: Park main gate - Royal Garden - Dai King's Palace - Yulan Garden - City Heart Pagoda - Octagonal Corridor Bridge - White Pagoda - Earth Goddess - Zong Buddha Temple 🌸Tour and photography tips 🪷It's recommended to buy your own costume, either online or at the Banna night market, for just tens of yuan. The ones at the park entrance are dirty and expensive, getting a hairstyle done for the handicapped party is okay, 30 yuan (reference price) 🪷Manting Park is almost never less crowded, in the morning it's all travel groups blocking the entrance, and the time before closing is a bit rushed. 🪷For a good photo shoot, Zong Buddha Temple is less crowded: The first floor Buddha platform, the second floor corridor Stairs decorated with mythical beasts at the four corners Exterior walls inlaid with zodiac reliefs Stairs of the bell tower on the right side, with magnolias outside 🪷Enter and head to the Royal Garden first, moving in the opposite direction of the travel groups to encounter fewer people. 🪷The bougainvillea flower wall is near the theater, popular for travel photography (the flowers wither in April) 🪷City Heart Pagoda is the central place for Banna people to worship on specific festivals, very dazzling with gold and glitter. The doors and windows on all four sides of the building are the best to photograph, find the side where the sun can shine. 🪷The red building of the Royal Elephant Cafe is a twin pagoda in the style of Pagan, Cambodia, and is the most crowded, easier to shoot in parts. The Dai King's patrol performance at 11:00 daily also takes place at the white pavilion at the entrance. 🪷Built in 1846, the tall Vajrasana-style White Pagoda group is one of the landmarks of Manting Park, consisting of a main pagoda and eight smaller pagodas. 🪷Opposite the White Pagoda is the Earth Goddess, a witness to the good deeds of Sakyamuni in Theravada Buddhism. There is a dragon head spouting water below the sculpture, symbolizing 'washing hands with a golden basin'. 🌸Manting Park Address: No. 35 Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 (Zong Buddha Temple 8:00-18:00) Ticket: 40 yuan/adult

I've been to Xishuangbanna 9 times and stayed up all night to put together some advice

🔥Here comes the Xishuangbanna Pitfall Avoidance Guide! Buddies, quickly jot it down in your notebooks! 📝 🛫️Tip 1: Direct flights to Banna can be a bit pricey! 💰If you want to save some money, consider checking the cost of transferring in Kunming or taking the high-speed rail. There are more flights to Kunming and the prices are relatively more affordable. 🚄 🏞️Tip 2: There are so many attractions in Banna, but many are similar, such as palaces🏰, temples🏯, tropical botanical gardens🌴, ethnic villages🏞️, and night markets🌃. It's recommended to experience one of each to enjoy different charms. 🏞️Tip 3: Manting Park and the Grand Buddha Temple are connected. After entering Manting Park, don't rush to discard your ticket🎫, as it allows direct entry to the Grand Buddha Temple! 🕍 🙏Tip 4: When visiting temples to worship, remember not to wear sunglasses👓, or clothes that are too revealing like short skirts👗. Photography is not allowed inside📸, so be respectful of religious beliefs. 👗Tip 5: Manting Park is a great place for photos, and you can wear Dai ethnic clothing for a fantastic backdrop! 📷But when entering the temple, remember not to touch the statues of gods or Buddhas🙇, and don't randomly strike the bells and drums inside. 🔔 🦚Tip 6: The peacock flying show in the Primitive Forest Park is amazing, with six shows a day, but it's canceled on rainy days, so remember to avoid going on overcast and rainy days! ☔️ 🐘Tip 7: When visiting Wild Elephant Valley, remember not to wear flip-flops🩴, and pregnant women are not allowed to participate. Always keep quiet in Wild Elephant Valley🤫, don't make loud noises, so as not to scare the elephants🐘. 🦟Tip 8: Banna has a tropical climate with dense vegetation and lots of mosquitoes. Remember to bring mosquito repellent🦟, and it's best to wear long sleeves and pants👖 when visiting rainforest areas to protect yourself from bites. 💎Tip 9: Don't casually buy 'Burmese jade' in scenic areas or markets, as it's hard to distinguish the real from the fake. If you want to buy, it's recommended to go to large supermarkets and remember to ask for a receipt🧾 to avoid being scammed. 🎊Tip 10: Please respect the customs of the Dai people and other ethnic minorities when touring. It's best to understand the customs and traditions of the main ethnic groups in Banna before going to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. 👥 📸Tip 11: There are many photo studios in the Starlight Night Market, it's suggested to choose a larger shop with more clothing options. Before shooting, ask the photographer how many shots are taken, the time for receiving the photos, etc., to avoid subsequent troubles. 💡 🍜Tip 12: Banna's cuisine has a Southeast Asian flavor, with sour and spicy as the main tastes. If you can't handle sour and spicy, remember to inform the restaurant in advance to avoid ordering dishes that don't suit your taste. 🌶️ 🎫Tip 13: Always buy tickets from official platforms, don't buy from scalpers. Although it might be cheaper, there's no guarantee, and you might end up not being able to enter the attraction, which is not worth the risk. 🚫 💰Tip 14: Try not to join low-cost tours, estimate the local cost of food, accommodation, transportation, and attractions in advance to avoid being misled by low-cost tours. 💸 🍉Tip 15: The fruits in Banna are really delicious! But when buying fruit, make sure it's freshly cut, try not to buy pre-cut fruits to ensure freshness and hygiene. 🍇 Alright, these are the pitfall avoidance tips I've gathered from my travels in Xishuangbanna! I hope they can help everyone have a fun and safe trip! 🥳

The stunning Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple—a free attraction

Address: No. 18, Baji Road, Jinghong City, Yunnan Province The Grand Buddhist Temple, known in Dai language as 'Waba Jie', is the pilgrimage center for Buddhists in Xishuangbanna. The Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple was the sacred place for the highest ruler of the Xishuangbanna region before liberation, called 'Shaopianling' (directly translated as 'Lord of the Land' or 'King of the Land'), and his Tusi chieftains to worship Buddha. It is also the highest-ranking temple among the Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. Abbots from various temples would come here to worship and discuss scriptures, making it a sacred place for worship in the past. The Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple and Buddhist College cover an area of over 3,000 square meters, surrounded by walls forming a rectangular courtyard, with the entrance on the north side of the courtyard, connecting to Manting Park. The current building area inside the courtyard is about 1,100 square meters, with main buildings including the 'Vihan' hall in Dai language, the teaching building of the Buddhist College, the monks' dormitory 'Hongnuan', and the unfinished 'Posu' (Lotus Supreme Buddha Pavilion). To the left of the entrance of the current courtyard building, there is a row of bungalows with a large long drum in Dai language called 'Guangbing'. In front of the north wall, there is an altar with several Buddha statues, and the wall is painted with half of the 'Jataka Tales'. On the altar on the east wall, there is a seven-armed deity Buddha with seven dragon-head-shaped arms extending from the back and curving above the head. Incense and candles are often placed on the incense stand in front of the Buddha statue, with people frequently worshipping. 🌈 This place is adjacent to Manting Park, and it is suitable to arrange a visit to both places together.

Join the water-splashing festival frenzy in Xishuangbanna, and party to your heart's content

In 2024, let's meet in Xishuangbanna to embrace the grand carnival of the water-splashing festival! Xishuangbanna, a land filled with tropical charm and mystery, hosts the water-splashing festival as its highlight! 🌴🎉 Imagine, during April 15-17, being in this land of fiery passion, experiencing the unique allure of the water-splashing festival! 💦 On the first day, you can watch the thrilling dragon boat races and admire the dazzling sky lanterns taking flight; 🛶🌌 The second day offers bustling market scenes and street performances from four different countries that will dazzle you; 🎪🌍 By the third day, the whole state celebrates, sharing the grandeur of the water-splashing festival, immersing you in a sea of joy! 🎉💃 Here's a super comprehensive and practical guide to help you easily enjoy the water-splashing festival! 📝 November to May is the peak season in Xishuangbanna, with cool weather, making it the perfect time to join the water-splashing festival; while the off-season from June to October offers more budget-friendly prices and the chance to savor various tropical fruits. 🍉🍌 In terms of transportation, Gasa International Airport and several high-speed train routes make it easy to arrive; moreover, 90% of the attractions in Xishuangbanna are accessible by public transport, which is very convenient! 🚗🚆 There's a variety of accommodation options, with high cost-performance near the water-splashing square, Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area as a popular spot for social media check-ins, and Manting Park suitable for budget travelers. 🏨📸 Don't forget to visit the recommended attractions in Xishuangbanna: Manting Park, the Grand Buddha Temple, Dai Ethnic Garden, Starlight Night Market... Each place has its unique charm waiting for you to discover! 🏞️🌃 Lastly, a reminder for the water-splashing festival: the elderly, children, and pregnant women should avoid being splashed directly with water; try to avoid wearing white or light-colored clothes, and have an extra set of clothes just in case; don't carry valuables with you, and make sure your phone is waterproof; if you wear glasses, please secure them properly. 👓👕 The temperature in Xishuangbanna in April is already quite high, so remember to take sun protection measures! ☀️ So, what are you waiting for? Come to Xishuangbanna and join us in the revelry! 💃🎉

Wat Phra That Hariphunchai

From the exit of the White Pagoda in Manting Park, you can directly enter Wat Phra That Hariphunchai. Admission to Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is free, but it is important to dress modestly. Wat Phra That Hariphunchai is said to have a history of over a thousand years, although the existing structures are likely all newly built in recent years. The architecture looks splendid and luxurious from a distance, making it suitable for photography and experiencing exotic ethnic charm. Up close, it has a strong industrial feel, lacking the stone and wood carvings and colorful paintings commonly found in Han Chinese Buddhist temples, as well as other artistic and historical relics. Without much explanation, it's basically hard to understand anything; it's just a place to join the crowd.

The Grand Buddha Temple of Xishuangbanna

The Grand Buddha Temple, the place of the highest esteem in the hearts of many pilgrims, is also the highest-ranking temple among the Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. The Grand Buddha Temple of Xishuangbanna is separated from the Manting Royal Garden by just one wall, and the incense offerings are very prosperous! The Grand Buddha Temple of Xishuangbanna The Grand Buddha Temple of Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna's Southern Buddhism Holy Land - The Main Buddha Temple

Xishuangbanna Main Buddha Temple ||| Southern Buddhism Holy Land - The Main Buddha Temple. When you come to Xishuangbanna, you must visit this magnificent and solemn temple. Today the weather is clear and sunny. In the morning, I checked in at Manting Park and had a very comfortable time playing in the ancient Dai King's Royal Garden. In the afternoon, I checked in at the Main Buddha Temple, where the weather was so hot that I almost got heatstroke. All photos were taken today, March 19th.

Yunnan 10 days 9 nights travel essence route, Yunnan free travel strategy

【Xishuangbanna-Kunming-Dali-Lijiang-Shangri-La】Yunnan 10 days 9 nights travel essence route, Yunnan free travel strategy As a traveler who loves travel, I like to organize my travel experiences. After summarizing countless strategies, I share a carefully planned Yunnan itinerary for everyone, hoping to help you. ————————🌟Itinerary🌟———————— D1⃣: Depart from Wuhan, take a plane to Xishuangbanna. After checking into the hotel, visit the Mekong River and Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area. D2⃣: Go to Wild Elephant Valley in the morning, watch the elephant performance, and taste Dai meal at noon. Then, visit Manting Park, put on Dai costumes for photo memories, and visit the General Buddha Temple. At night, you can enjoy the night view of the Starlight Night Market. D3⃣: Take a train to Kunming in the morning, have lunch in the city, and rent a car to Dali. After arriving, enjoy the sunset view of Xingsheng Bridge and check into the hotel. D4⃣: Enjoy Dali Erhai Lake, visit Ideal Country, Wenbi Village, Xizhou Ancient Town and Dali Ancient City. D5⃣: After enjoying the sunrise view of Dali, have breakfast and go to Lijiang. Visit Baisha Ancient Town and Shuhe Ancient Town. D6⃣: Visit Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Lijiang Ancient City. D7⃣: Drive to Shangri-La, pass the Jinsha River, watch the Tiger Leaping Gorge and Haba Snow Mountain. Check into the Shangri-La hotel. D8⃣: Visit Napahai and Yila Grassland, especially recommend the beautiful view of the Ten Mile Snow Mountain Black Bean Coffee House. Visit Shika Snow Mountain, Dukezong Ancient City and Turtle Mountain Park. D9⃣: Visit Meili Snow Mountain (you need to check the weather forecast in advance and choose good weather to go), and visit Songzanlin Temple. D0⃣: Take a car back to Kunming, and finally take a plane back to Wuhan. - 🌟Some Yunnan travel tips💕 (1) The temperature difference between morning and evening in Yunnan is very large, remember to bring a thick coat. (2) The ultraviolet rays are very strong, be sure to pay attention to sun protection. (3) There are many mosquitoes in Xishuangbanna, don't forget to bring mosquito repellent water. (4) To prevent altitude sickness when going to Lijiang Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Shangri-La, start taking Rhodiola a week in advance, and prepare glucose, chocolate, etc. (5) Don't wash your hair and take a bath on the first day you arrive in Shangri-La to prevent altitude sickness. (6) Seagulls🕊 only appear in winter, and cannot be watched in other seasons. (7) Scenic spot tickets are booked online 1-3 days in advance🎫. (8) To go to Meili Snow Mountain, you need to get up at 3 o'clock in the morning (to watch the sunrise on the Golden Mountain), be sure to check the weather forecast in advance. - 🔥Must-visit spots for a 10-day tour🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 📍Starlight Night Market 📍Wild Elephant Valley 📍Dali Erhai Lake 📍Ideal Country 📍Baisha Ancient Town 📍Lijiang Ancient City 📍Jade Dragon Snow Mountain 📍Tiger Leaping Gorge 📍Napahai 📍Dukezong Ancient City - I suggest everyone choose free travel to explore Yunnan and feel the charm of slow life. If you want more city experiences, renting a car is a very convenient choice, and you can also stop and go along the way to fully appreciate the great rivers and mountains of the motherland. The beauty of Yunnan really makes people intoxicated~ Each city and each ethnic group has different styles and characteristics, which are worth experiencing and exploring.

The highest temple of Theravada Buddhism - the Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple

The Grand Buddhist Temple, built in 615 AD, has a history of over 1400 years and is the first Buddhist temple built in the Xishuangbanna region after the introduction of Theravada Buddhism. 700 years ago, the Grand Buddhist Temple was designated by the Pacification Commissioner as the highest-ranking temple, responsible for issuing territorial Buddhist activities, serving as the place for the announcement and approval of senior monk promotions, the inauguration of new Pacification Commissioners, and the oath-taking ceremonies of various local chieftains. To this day, it still oversees more than 590 temples in Xishuangbanna Prefecture, becoming the center of Theravada Buddhist culture in China, as well as a hub for cultural exchange between Chinese, Southeast Asian, and South Asian Buddhism. The architecture of the Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple is grand and majestic, with beautifully carved beams and columns. Its splendor is truly stunning, and its plaque was inscribed by Zhao Puchu, the president of the Buddhist Association of China, unmatched by other temples. During our visit, we also encountered the vice president of the Buddhist Association of China, Pa Song Lie Long Zhuang Meng, who is from the Dai ethnic group in Menghai, Yunnan, presumably here to preach and spread the teachings at the Buddhist college. The main structures of the Grand Buddhist Temple are built according to traditional Dai architectural craftsmanship, consisting of the main hall, precept hall, Ajamuni Relic Stupa, drum tower, bell tower, elder's quarters, monk's quarters, Buddhist college, guest reception building, dining hall, and a standing Buddha statue approximately 7.9 meters high. The temple's main buildings are exquisitely beautiful, with the outer walls inlaid with traditional zodiac bas-reliefs, eight patron saint bas-reliefs, and ten dragon guardian deities sculpted above the ten entrance halls. The silver treasure cauldrons on top of the main hall shine brightly under the sunlight; the temple is surrounded by a golden glow, as if the Buddha's light is shining and blessing all beings. The bell tower and drum tower are used by the temple to convey information to the faithful and to respectfully invite the Buddhas from all directions during Buddhist ceremonies, sending auspicious and peaceful messages to the people through various bell and drum sounds. In the western corner of the Grand Buddhist Temple, there is a special sacred Bodhi tree, brought over from Sri Lanka in 2005 by a Buddhist delegation consisting of the Sangharaja, the Minister of the Tooth Relic, and the Bodhi elder, who escorted it all the way to Yunnan, China, to be enshrined in the Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple. It is said that this Bodhi tree is the third-generation sapling of the very tree under which Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, and it is revered as a sacred Bodhi tree.

Jinghong Tour

🚗🚗🚗Travel Route: Day1: Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple→Xishuangbanna Menglong Cultural Tourism Area→Prajna Temple→Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenery→Starlight Night Market Day2: Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden→Nakeli Village

Xishuangbanna | Always fascinated by the beauty of architecture

🏔Attraction Introduction: The General Buddhist Temple of Xishuangbanna, which has a history of over 1000 years, is called 'Waba Ji' in Dai language, meaning it's like the garden where Buddha once practiced. Given the word 'General', its status is extraordinary☝️. It enjoys a high reputation among the Theravada Buddhist followers in Southeast Asia and is the pilgrimage center for Buddhists in Xishuangbanna. 📝Check-in Strategy: 1⃣️The temple has a unique shape, from the undulating roof, the exquisitely crafted doors and windows🪟, to the richly contented base, all of which are impressive! The Dai people not only have elegant and delicate aesthetic tastes, but also contain profound cultural connotations in their depictions. The observation power of the children is indeed stronger than mine. The elder brother muttered: 'Why is there an elephant🐘 in the position of the pig🐷 in the zodiac pattern on the wall?' I really don't know how to answer this🤷‍♀️. 2⃣️The ridge of the temple is decorated with various forms of Dharma protectors, holding bows and arrows🏹️, or holding Dharma instruments, looking majestic against the backdrop of silver ornaments. The handrails on both sides of the stairs are also the powerful style of the big golden dragon🐲, wherever you look, it's dazzling, and everything is extremely exquisite! The child murmured: 'It's so shiny✨!' 3⃣️The tall golden statue of Sakyamuni, with auspicious beasts on the left and right roaring, and behind it are several statues of Maitreya, Guanyin, etc. Compassionate and solemn, complete✅ a spiritual cleansing. 🚗Transportation Information: Located at the back door of Manting Park, it is connected to Manting Park. It's about 2 kilometers away from Gaozhuang, you can take a taxi🚖 to get there. 📌Price and other TIPS: No need to buy tickets🎫, free🆓.

0 yuan! I'm not in Thailand, I'm at the Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple, spending a warm Spring Festival

The Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple is the royal temple of the Dai Dynasty, also the first temple of Theravada Buddhism, and a Buddhist holy land revered by the Dai people. Unlike the red brick and gray tile temples of Han Buddhism, the main hall houses a rare bamboo Buddha on the first floor and a copper Buddha on the second floor. They are respectively the highest bamboo Buddha and the largest copper Buddha in Xishuangbanna. The entire temple is golden and splendid, rich and magnificent. The General Buddhist Temple was built in 615 AD and has a long history. It has two doors, and the back door is connected to Manting Park. When entering from the back door, it feels like stepping from a world of exotic flowers and plants into a Buddhist pure land filled with incense. 🌈Highlights: ✅The large bamboo Buddha, about 5 meters high, was woven by Burmese high monk Du Bo Wen Xiang in 2015. ✅The copper Buddha was cast and carved by Thai craftsmen in Thailand, consecrated by the Thai monk king, and members of the Thai royal family participated in the consecration process, reflecting the transmission of Theravada Buddhism between China and Thailand from ancient times to the present. The architecture of the General Buddhist Temple is unique, showing the elegant and delicate aesthetic taste of the Dai people, and has high research value. The temple also has plants symbolizing the friendship between the people of China and Thailand, such as the Bodhi tree and the Banyan tree, as well as buildings such as the bell and drum tower and the Buddhist college teaching building. 🎫Tickets: Free 🚗Transportation: Take bus No. 2, No. 7, etc.

Xishuangbanna| There must be a winter to avoid regret

Xishuangbanna| The fireworks of life elsewhere!! ⭐️The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅China's only tropical rainforest reserve ⭐️The 'Golden Country' in Ji Xianlin's writings ❤️Here the mountains and rivers are lush, there is no severe winter, no scorching summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless folk customs to experience, and exotic styles that can be felt without leaving the country. 🌟Best travel season 🌤Endless summer without winter, warm and pleasant all year round, with an average annual temperature of about 22℃. But different seasons offer different experiences ✅November to February of the following year: The weather is dry and cool, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, it is a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ✅March to May: The temperature is suitable, flowers and plants are in full bloom, it is a good time to admire the sea of flowers and visit temples. ✅June to October: The rainy season, high humidity. Although there is more rain in this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the lush beauty of the dense rainforest. ⭐️In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season in Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice still needs to be made according to individual needs. 🌟Tour route: 🏰The attractions in Xishuangbanna are scattered, usually staying in Jinghong city area, and then following these 3 classic routes: City route (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Dafo Temple, Manting Park, Zongfo Temple East route: Dai Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Sky-Viewing Tree North route: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenery—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (Life of Longing) - Dai Garden (Water Splashing) - Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—Zongfo Temple—Mengle Dafo Temple 🥘Food 🥗Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavor Baked/ Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand Grab Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Rice/Frozen Pea Powder/Banna Barbecue/Dai Roast Chicken ✅If you want to eat authentic food, it's not in the Starlight Night Market, it's in the villages on both sides 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna🌟 Stay in Gaozhuang, it's convenient to travel to various attractions The Dai costumes sold at the night market are all 50/set, don't be fooled The night market photos are very beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, choose carefully There are many fake Musang King durians on the street, it is recommended to buy them at the fruit market Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes Sun protection is important, the UV rays are strong Bring a thin jacket, the temperature difference between day and night is large Never believe the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of the attractions

Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple|| Encounter the millennium Buddha light, explore the secret of Dai culture

|| Encounter the millennium Buddha light, explore the secret of Dai culture. 💖In Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, there is a mysterious and beautiful place, that is, the General Buddhist Temple. It is located near Manting Park in Jinghong City and is the center of Buddhist worship in Xishuangbanna. This temple has a long history and has witnessed the inheritance and development of Dai culture. 🏯Stepping into the General Buddhist Temple is like traveling through a time tunnel and returning to the ancient Dai dynasty. The architectural style of the temple is unique, mainly based on traditional Dai architecture, incorporating elements from the Central Plains and Southeast Asia. The flying eaves of the roof are like a phoenix ready to fly, beautiful. The Buddha statues in the temple are solemn and emit a mysterious Buddha light, which makes people awe-inspiring. 🌴Around the General Buddhist Temple is a dense tropical rainforest. The towering trees cover the sky and add a touch of mystery to the temple. Every morning or dusk, the sunlight shines through the gaps in the leaves and falls on the ground, forming mottled light and shadow, like a dreamy scene. 🎐In addition to the beautiful natural scenery, the General Buddhist Temple also carries a profound cultural heritage. Every year, grand Buddhist ceremonies and celebrations are held here, attracting thousands of believers and tourists to worship and sightseeing. Here, you can feel the devotion and enthusiasm of the Dai people, and you can also appreciate the unique charm of Dai culture. 💕In short, Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple is a tourist attraction that combines natural scenery, cultural landscapes, and religious culture. If you come to Xishuangbanna, don't miss this beautiful place!

The Zongfo Temple at sunset

The Zongfo Temple in Xishuangbanna, located in Yunjinghong Street, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, is connected to Manting Park. As the Buddhist center of Xishuangbanna, Zongfo Temple has a long history and profound cultural heritage. The temple architecture is unique and full of the atmosphere of Dai traditional culture. The architectural style of Zongfo Temple is mainly based on Dai traditional architecture, with attention to detail and decoration. The Buddha Hall, monk's house, and pagoda in the temple all adopt the traditional earthen structure of the Dai people, with wood and bamboo as the main materials, and have unique shapes and styles. In addition, there are many exquisite carvings and murals in the temple, displaying the essence of Dai culture. In terms of shooting, Zongfo Temple is a very suitable place for photography. You can use different cameras and photography techniques to capture the beautiful moments of the temple. It is recommended to use a wide-angle lens to shoot the panorama of the temple, and a telephoto lens to shoot details and close-ups. In addition, you can try to use different angles and composition methods to create unique visual effects. The best shooting time is in the evening, when the sunset can better show the golden splendor of the Zongfo Temple! When shooting, you need to respect the culture and religious beliefs of the temple. Do not make loud noises, litter, or touch the items in the temple. At the same time, pay attention to dress appropriately, and do not wear revealing or overly casual clothes into the temple. Zongfo Temple is a place full of charm and history. Whether you are a Buddhist believer or a travel enthusiast, you can feel the unique charm of Dai traditional culture here.

Xishuangbanna, the first time this word was printed in my mind, I should have watched a TV series "Debt" at a very young age. The story happened in Xishuangbanna. When it was broadcast, there was a good song on TV. "Beautiful Xishuangbanna...". Since then, Xishuangbanna, the beautiful and mysterious place in the southern part of the motherland, has taken root in the heart. The impression of Xishuangbanna is a golden Buddhist building everywhere, the air is humid, and there are all kinds of rare animal and plant paradise. This place, which is completely different from my living environment, can finally be visited. I got to Xishuangbanna to know the origin of this name. "Xishuang" means the proverb "12". "Banna" refers to the administrative area smaller than the county. "Xishuangbanna" means "twelve administrative districts". Xishuangbanna, the ancient proverb means "ideal and magical paradise." Xishuangbanna is connected to Laos and Myanmar, and is close to Vietnam and Thailand. It is the only tropical rainforest reserve in China. Of course, the most attractive people are its ethnic customs. Xishuangbanna has golden dazzling sunshine, magnificent Buddhist temples and the Yi people wearing beautiful national costumes everywhere. This New Year's Day enters Xishuangbanna, walks through the tropical rain forest, feels the golden Buddha light, and makes a beautiful wish for the New Year~