Things to do in Ximeng

Mengsuo Longtan Lake

Mengsuo Longtan is located on the south side of Ximeng County, Pu'er. It is a natural plateau freshwater lake and a water conservancy scenic spot. The virgin forest around the lake is verdant and beautiful, and there are many precious plants and rare wild animals in the forest. According to legend, Mengsuo Longtan is connected with the "Nongqu" Longtan water veins in Myanmar outside the country. The lakes in the two places are clear and turbid for no reason before and after the annual Wa Wooden Drum Festival. Longtan is meeting. In addition, a long time ago, people in Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand in Southeast Asia had the custom of worshipping and fetching holy water in Mengsuo Longtan. Mengsuo Longtan Scenic Spot mainly includes Longmoye, Holy Water Spring, Chengfo Mountain, Burmese Temple, Acacia Tree, Wild Lotus Bend, Prayer for Rain and other scenic spots.

Longmoye Holy Land

Longmoye Holy Land is said to be the gathering place of the gods. It is a place where the Wa people worship spirits, honor their ancestors, and pray for peace and blessings. Within the scenic area, countless ox skulls are scattered across the cliffs and ancient trees, following the mountain's contours to create a powerful visual impact. It is a place to explore the primitive,and one of the locations to discover the mysterious Awa Mountain.

Likan Waterfall

Muyiji Sacred Valley

Muyiji Sacred Valley is a primitive religious gathering place of nature worship, god worship and ancestor worship. The Wa people believe that all things are created by the great ghost "Muyiji". Plants and animals endow them with different functions, such as pulling wooden drums, making ghosts, offering human heads, and plagiarizing oxen to worship Muyiji. If it is provoked, the crops will fail, and the stockade will be washed away by the flood. People sing and dance to praise and praise it. The main landscapes include "banyan tree", "Muyiji statue", "rock painting", "human head pile", "shentan" and other historical and cultural landscapes. Muyiji Scenic Spot is surrounded by mountains and rivers, with a quiet environment. The clear spring water flows out from the depths of the ancient dense forest and walks through the original ecological forests and bushes, creating extremely high negative oxygen ions in the scenic area. A good place for leisure and wellness.

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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

The Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is located in Yilun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna. The park is divided into two parts: the eastern area and the western area. The West District is the main attraction. It includes more than 20 specialized botanic gardens. The “Exotic Flower Garden" is the most popular among tourists. Eastern District is a large area of ​​old-growth tropical rain forest. Most areas are paved with viewing trails, suitable for travelers who enjoy hiking.

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Manting Imperial Garden

Manting Imperial Garden is located in southeastern Jinghong, Yunnan Province. This natural village-style park is also the oldest urban park in Xishuangbanna. At Manting Imperial Garden, travelers can explore the vine plant area and peacock garden to see diverse flora and fauna, admire the charming Dai and Thai-style architecture, and enjoy ethnic minority song and dance performances in the evening.

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Wild Elephant Valley

Located in the heart of the Mengyang sub-reserve of the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Wild Elephant Valley is one of the main habitats for wild Asian elephants in China. Situated at the junction of the eastern and western sections of the Mengyang area, it serves as a corridor where wild Asian elephants gather and interact, which is how it got its name. A visit to Wild Elephant Valley offers two main experiences: learning about Asian elephants and immersing yourself in the tropical rainforest. The attraction features walking trails winding through the rainforest and an elevated elephant-watching boardwalk. Strolling along these paths, you can take in the atmosphere of the tropical rainforest and spot rare tropical plants along the way. You may also come across footprints, dung, and other traces left by wild elephants, and with some luck, even catch sight of a herd roaming through the forest. The Elephant Science Park is the core experience area of the attraction, where visitors can observe the daily behaviors and habits of Asian elephants up close through natural behavior displays. At the entrance of the park, there is an elephant canteen where visitors can hand-feed bananas, cucumbers, and other fruits and vegetables to the elephants, enjoying the fun of close interaction with Asian elephants. The elephant observation deck area is a zone where wild Asian elephants frequently roam. It was established by researchers for monitoring and research, and is now also an ideal spot for visitors to wait for wild elephants to appear. The Asian Elephant Museum within the attraction systematically introduces the species knowledge and conservation status of Asian elephants through science exhibitions. Riding the tropical rainforest sightseeing cableway offers a panoramic view of the rainforest with its intertwined vines, and with luck, you may even spot wild elephants foraging and playing beneath the cableway; the elevated patrol and elephant-watching boardwalk allows visitors to safely observe the rainforest ecology from the canopy layer, and even when encountering wild elephants, they can watch safely from above. In addition, small attractions such as the butterfly garden, snake and lizard garden, and orchid garden each have their own distinctive features and can be visited along the way.

Ximeng Wazu Zizhixian Museum

The Ximeng Wa Autonomous County Museum has a rich collection, including traditional musical instruments, photographs, and textiles, making it a great place to learn about Wa history and culture.

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Rehai Scenic Area

You will see hot springs everywhere at Tengchong Thermal Sea Scenic Area. As soon as you come in, the “Hot Sea Giant Boiling Pot” - a round geothermal pool that can hard-boil eggs - will catch your eye. You will see many geyser vents as you make your way around the path that rings the inside of the park. The Yugu Hot Springs within the scenic area offer more than 20 open-air and semi-enclosed bathing pools. The Meinu Hot Springs offer multiple open-air bathing pools, cavern pools, and large swimming pools. Accommodation is available within the Tengchong Hot Sea Geothermal Scenic Area, where you can relax in a private hot spring in your room.

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