Mengjinglai Scenic Area

Recommended playing time: 2 hours

Recommendation index: 4 stars

There are Buddhist temples, pagoda forests, Bodhi trees and ancient springs in the village, which exudes the strong cultural characteristics of Theravada Buddhism.

There is a boundary marker inside, facing the boundary river. The village is not big. If you stroll around, you may end up in Myanmar. If you drive by yourself, it is recommended that you stay here for a night to experience the local customs.

The Dai villagers in the village still continue and preserve the ancient techniques of papermaking, ironmaking, pottery making, sugar pressing and wine making passed down by their ancestors.

I have visited many villages and ancient towns all over the country, but I personally like this place very much. The environment is very good and quiet, and there are many centenarians. I came here in December and saw this lush and green scenery like a paradise. Do you know if my friends in Beijing don’t want to leave?

The prices in the village are not high, and the customs are not overly commercialized. It may also be because the population is small and there are many elderly people. It is said that the Yunnan Tourism Bureau has also made great efforts to rectify the chaos in tourism in recent years. If you have enough time, you can take a photo at the boundary monument behind. In addition, the food is good and the toilets are clean.

Mengjinglai Scenic Area (Where Are We Going, Dad? Don't take the roads marked with signs. In the village, you can walk around as you like. Here is the largest pagoda tomb, here is the temple academy, here is the sacred tree and holy water. Everything here is worth seeing in person. Experience tour: Pagoda Forest - Sacred Tree - Sacred Spring - Buddhist Temple - Dai Traditional Culture Exhibition Hall - Sugar Pressing - Bamboo Art - Pottery Making - 229 Boundary Monument (about 2 hours)), 120 kilometers, 2 and a half hours. The border inspection along the way is very strict, close to the Daluo Port. The ticket is 50, free for children and those with senior citizen cards.

A Dai village on the China-Myanmar border.

Mengjinglai is separated from Myanmar by only one river, namely the Daluo River, a tributary of the Mekong River, which is the natural border. Across the river is the jungle of Myanmar.

This has become a favorite check-in scenic spot for tour groups, but the local customs are still simple. We spent $80, less than $30 per person, to rent a Dai wooden stilt house. The owner took us to taste authentic Dai cuisine, the fried crickets that we ate blindfolded in the program "Where Are We Going, Dad?", and the exotic taste. It was also very interesting to drink and chat with the owner of the house and the restaurant and listen to them talk about local customs and culture.

Mengjinglai is a village on the riverside of the China-Myanmar border. I went there and found that "Where Are We Going, Dad?" had also been here, so it naturally gained extra fame. In conclusion, the places that this program has been to will not disappoint people. This small village can also be said to be a paradise on the border. There are all kinds of exotic flowers and plants in the village, egrets live there, and there is a natural border river with Myanmar. Various folk handicrafts can be experienced in person, and some small dried fruit products are also very affordable.

Mengjinglai is located in the Sino-Myanmar border area of ​​Xishuangbanna. It used to be the religious and cultural center of the Sino-Myanmar border, and is now an important tourist attraction on the Sino-Myanmar border. Thanks to its remote location, there are few tourists, and the humanities and environment here are well protected. Compared with the Dai Garden, it is more primitive and natural.

The ancient town has many antique things. The fruits in the ancient town are really sweet! Going inside, to the natural scenic area, you can see the China-Myanmar border. . .

There is nothing interesting to see in the Duchenglin Scenic Area, and we finished visiting it quickly together with the Daluo Port. It was just after three o'clock, so there was still early time. On the way to the Duchenglin Scenic Area, I saw a sign on the roadside that read "The First Village between China and Myanmar - Mengjinglai". It is very close to the Duchenglin Scenic Area and can be reached in minutes by car, so I went for a walk.

It is a Dai village. The pagoda forest is quite beautiful. It is the largest pagoda group in Xishuangbanna. It was built in 1082 AD by Zhaozhu Laweng, the Dai king of Mengjinglai at that time, to praise the merits of 101 monks. At the beginning of construction, there were 101 large and small pagodas. After nearly a thousand years of wind and rain, only 58 restored ones remain. Other attractions in the village are average.

Mengjinglai Dai Village is a relatively well-preserved Dai village, and the houses in the village have preserved the original stilt house system very well.

The gate of Mengjinglai Village is written in Chinese and Burmese characters, which shows the mutual penetration of the two cultures. When you are a guest in a Dai family, you must not enter the master's bedroom, otherwise you will be left to do hard labor, and men will be left to be sons-in-law. The ancient village is quiet and pleasant. Walking on the street, it feels like being in a paradise.

The gate of the scenic area is also the entrance to the village, with a typical Southeast Asian style. After entering the gate of the scenic area, you will walk into the "Happiness Gate", which is full of tourists' wishes. The magnificent pagoda forest is shining with Buddha light and full of peace, like spring bamboo shoots breaking through the ground. Many locals call these golden pagodas "bamboo shoot towers". There are many small bells on the top of each pagoda. When the wind blows, you can hear the sound of wind chimes. It is said that it is the Sanskrit sound from the Buddhist world, which brings happiness and auspiciousness to people.

There are two different species of banyan trees growing interlaced in the village, which are called lover trees by the locals. The tree is more than 20 meters tall, and there are dozens of vines growing directly in the soil. The small bananas in the village are delicious, and fried banana chips are a specialty here.

"Where Are We Going, Dad?" made this place very popular. Mengjinglai is a typical traditional Dai village, adjacent to Myanmar. If you come to Mengjinglai, I want to tell you, don't go to see the so-called "Where Are We Going, Dad?" house, don't walk on the roads marked with signs, in the village, you can walk around freely. Here is the largest pagoda tomb, here is the temple academy, here is the sacred tree, holy water. Everything here is worth seeing in person.

I drove by and walked around the entrance of the scenic spot. I left. The ticket was 50 yuan. The security guard was kind and said that there was an inn and restaurant in the scenic spot. I could enter and leave freely for several days after buying the ticket. Looking from the entrance, the village was very clean and tidy. It should be a good place.

One of the filming locations of Dad, Where Are We Going?, a Dai village. If you are going to Menghai Daluo, you can come here to play.

Very good 👍👍👍👍 arrived at around 5pm, very quiet

It's a very clean village, and the pagoda at the entrance is quite unique.

Mengjinglai is a relatively primitive small village. The buildings are traditional Dai buildings. The locals are simple and kind. They wear Dai costumes and speak Dai language. The things they buy are also very cheap.

The village has become a tourist attraction, and the entrance is the ticket office. It was noon when we arrived. The village was bustling with tourists from tour groups. The tour guides held flags and introduced the village in a loud voice, and tourists gathered around. The villagers set up stalls in front of their homes, selling various handicrafts, souvenirs, and many homemade specialties. This village was once the filming location of Dad, Where Are We Going? There is a sign on the roadside indicating the direction of the residences of various celebrity fathers and sons.

The village is not big, with a total of 113 households, and you can quickly visit the village. The buildings in the village are all traditional Dai buildings. As for the history of Dai buildings, it seems that there have been three generations of changes. Most of the Dai buildings preserved now are third-generation Dai buildings, with a few relatively dilapidated second-generation Dai buildings. The first-generation Dai buildings may no longer exist.

Except for the scenic spot where handicrafts are sold, the rest of the village is still very primitive and simple. The villagers communicate in Dai language, so the villagers' Chinese is generally not good, and it takes a little effort to communicate with them. The women wear Dai costumes, short tops with Dai skirts, and small cloth bags, which are very beautiful. Men are rarely seen, perhaps they are out working.

At 3 or 4 o'clock in the afternoon, the village was no longer as lively as it was at noon. The huge tourist groups had left, and the villagers' stalls were closed one by one. The village seemed to have returned to its original quiet and primitive appearance. Walking on the almost empty path, I suddenly felt lonely because of this contrast. Loneliness is that we can't find people who stay here like us. Life in the village is really simple and pure.

Mengjinglai, a border city, clean and I like it here

Mengjinglai is a village with special characteristics. The blooming bougainvillea, tall coconut trees, palm trees, and jackfruits hanging on the branches all bring surprises. The huge banyan tree is like the patron saint of this village. It has been guarding quietly for a hundred years, with a bit of vicissitudes and a bit of holiness. People drink tea leisurely, and the waterwheel rotates freely. The eaves flying on the house seem to be telling an ancient and distant story. The sky is a little blue and unreal, and the white clouds are flowers blooming in the sky. We walked in the alley, like walking into a time tunnel, with breeze, sunshine, and endless little surprises. When you are tired, you can sit down, taste the Dai tea, taste the Dai pineapple rice, buy some freshly peeled sugarcane on the roadside, and drink a fresh and sweet coconut. Wow, it's really like walking into a paradise. Don’t think about the troubles in the world, don’t think about the heavy snow in the north, just quietly enjoy the warmth of spring and the blooming flowers, and quietly feel this quiet beauty.

It is a very interesting village. The villagers are very simple and honest. The prices of goods sold in the village are not very high and you can bargain. Even the meals in the village are very affordable. There is a Chinese border monument at the very edge of the village. Across the river is Myanmar’s territory and Myanmar’s border monument. The village has hosted some celebrity families in the past. It feels pretty good walking in the village, very quiet and fresh.

Came here on the way back from the China-Myanmar border. Actually there is nothing to see at the border. But it is still worth a visit. I have not watched the third season of Dad, Where Are We Going?, but later I learned that this is the filming location of Dad. Local residents live here, and they set up stalls to sell some local specialty products, which are very cheap. There are also large areas of banana trees and a river, and Myanmar is on the other side of the river. The group meal here tastes really good, and you can get more food if it is not enough.

verygood. I was going to be disappointed with the Xishuang version, but when I came here, I regained hope.

There are relatively few people here, especially in the morning. In the afternoon, there will be a lot of group tourists coming in. It feels like a quiet small town. The food is delicious and not expensive. It is also the filming location of Where Are We Going, Dad?

There are many original handicraft workshops to experience here, and you can also go to the China-Myanmar border to experience the feeling of going abroad. It is recommended to stay in the old man’s house, which is the oldest house in the whole village, a real Dai village. The old man will also personally cook a Dai-style meal for you. The recommendation index is five stars!

Mengjinglai Scenic Area is located in Daluo Town, Menghai County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture. Mengjinglai is known as the "No. 1 Village between China and Myanmar". The clear Daluo River flows through the west side of the village, forming a natural border line, with Myanmar on the other side of the river.

Mengjinglai Scenic Area was built on the basis of the original Dai village. It is quite interesting, especially the weaving of Dai brocade and pottery making.

One of the filming locations for Dad, Where Are We Going? When I went there, many houses were being renovated. I guess it will be a B&B area in the future.

A scenic spot with ethnic characteristics, where you can deeply experience the Dai culture, and it is also the filming base of Where Are We Going, Dad?

Mengjinglai Scenic Area is far from Jinghong City, but it is still worth visiting. You can bring your children to learn about ancient techniques such as pottery making, papermaking, and weaving. There is also a 229 boundary monument, which is of commemorative significance. The cost-effectiveness is four stars

The prices are in the picture below, with many golden pagodas inside.

Mengjinglai is on the Daluo border, far from Jinghong city, about two and a half hours' drive. It is recommended to rent a car. Don't follow the so-called border tours, which are all shopping tours and very disappointing. Mengjinglai is not big. If you keep walking, you can finish the tour in an hour and a half. However, Mengjinglai is very beautiful. I personally think it is the most worthwhile place to visit among the more famous attractions in Xishuangbanna. It is suitable to spend a day to experience the customs of the Dai village.

A relatively primitive Dai village. Because of the filming of Dad, where are we going, there are now tourist groups coming here. It is separated from Myanmar by a river. You can see cars from Myanmar on the other side. The things sold inside are very cheap. A big can of cashews is only 25 yuan, and a bag of brown sugar is 10 yuan. In Jinuo Village, it costs 20 yuan.

It is a Dai-style village. The buildings inside are very similar to those in Thailand. There is a market inside with many things for sale. If I hadn't followed the tour group, I would never have known that some people lived here.

I saw that this place where my father went was not overdeveloped. The prices in the village were not high and the food was delicious. It was worth staying for a few days. Recommended

At noon, we rushed to Mengjinglai (3A) (the filming location of Dad, Where Are We Going), a relatively primitive village.

It has the local characteristics of Xishuangbanna and looks very comfortable

This village is separated from Myanmar by only a river and has a total population of more than 500 Dai people, who mainly rely on growing bananas and mangoes and engaging in tourism services. It also preserves traditional Dai handicrafts such as weaving, pottery making, and papermaking.

It is a very primitive village. Many of the older people here cannot understand Chinese and have to rely entirely on sign language to understand.

I found a very cute kid. A group of people surrounded the kid and teased him for a long time. He was like a little star. There are many murals in the village, which are very beautiful and vivid.

There are more than 100 mu of paddy fields and several fish ponds in the village. The rural scenery is authentic and natural, and the pagoda forest is solemn and majestic. It is 130 kilometers from Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Prefecture, to Daluo. There is a bus every 20 minutes, and the journey takes about 2 hours. This road is a secondary road, and it is very convenient and smooth to drive by yourself. It is only 2 kilometers from Daluo Town to Mengjinglai.

Chartering a car: The fare for chartering a car for pure play is around 450-500. Those who pay less than this price will generally be taken into the store!

This is my favorite place. Maybe we arrived early, there were not many tourists. It was very pleasant to walk slowly inside. I even wanted to stay there for a night. As soon as we entered the scenic area, there were many Dai people selling foreign snacks. They were so cheap. We bought a backpack full of snacks.

Compared with Ganlanba, Mengjinglai has basically retained the original flavor of the Dai bamboo house. People sleep directly on the floor. The local villagers are also quite simple and it is worth experiencing.

Generally, tourists who travel in groups only take a quick tour during the day and then leave. At night, it is basically filled with local villagers, so it is very quiet and comfortable.

The largest ethnic group in Banna is the Dai people. There are two well-preserved Dai villages that charge admission: the Dai Garden and Mengjinglai. We chose Mengjinglai. The paddy fields, fish ponds, and pagoda forests in the village are solemn and majestic. There is a thousand-year-old flying sacred tree and two large banyan trees that have been "embracing" each other for more than 200 years. The villagers call them "couple trees". Married men and women must come to worship in front of the trees.

Walking into the village, I suddenly felt a golden glow in front of my eyes, and saw a magnificent golden pagoda forest appearing in front of me. The pagodas are big and small, and from a distance they look like bamboo shoots breaking through the ground; there are many small bells on the top of each pagoda, and when the breeze blows, it makes a pleasant "ding-dong" sound, as if it comes from the Buddhist sound from heaven. This is the largest golden pagoda forest in Xishuangbanna, with a total of 101 pagodas.

Walking through the village, you will see unique Dai bamboo houses hidden in the bamboo forest, and clusters of red, yellow, purple and white wild flowers in full bloom. When the river breeze blows into the village, the graceful Phoenix Bamboo and Yellow Spotted Bamboo sway in the wind, as if they are dancing a Dai dance; the tall banyan trees, coconut trees and wild lychee trees over a hundred years old are lush and leafy, making you feel like you are walking into a tropical botanical garden.

The Buddhist temple here is very famous, and famous Buddhists from all over Southeast Asia often hold Buddhist activities here. Therefore, the village is filled with a strong Buddhist atmosphere, and the sound of monks chanting scriptures in the temple can be heard one after another. Although their chanting voices are not loud, they are full of tenacious power, as if they came from a distant heaven.

Mengjinglai has kept most of the original appearance of the Dai villages. Although Mengjinglai Village is now planned as a scenic spot and charges admission, the people living there are still very simple! The deeper you go into the village, the more you feel that the people here are warm and simple!

The Dai Village of Mengjinglai in Daluo is located on the China-Myanmar border, two hours' drive from Jinghong. Set off from the inn early in the morning, with beautiful scenery along the way, including morning glow, mist, and banana trees! (The whole journey is a good asphalt road, with some winding mountain roads in the middle) The ticket to Mengjinglai is 40 yuan. There are temples and farmhouses in the garden. It is a very quiet and original ecological attraction. It is my favorite this time!