Xishuangbanna Mengle Cultural Tourism Area

Many people say that when they go to Xishuangbanna, they "pretend to be in Thailand". The reason for this is that Xishuangbanna and many Southeast Asian countries such as Thailand all believe in Southern Buddhism (if you are interested, search on Baidu), so the architectural styles of their temples are very similar. It is not an exaggeration to describe them as exquisitely crafted and magnificent. Among them, the Mengle Grand Buddha Temple, the Main Buddhist Temple, the Manting Park, the Dai Garden and other temple buildings in Xishuangbanna are all in this style.

There is the tallest Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, 49 meters high. From below, the Buddha statue looks solemn, compassionate and serious. The largest temple inside has murals about the story of the Buddha from birth to death. From the top of the mountain, you can overlook Jinghong City, and the scenery is pretty good. If you bring children, you can also watch the peacock show. Spend 20 yuan to buy a bag of feed to feed the peacocks. The children have a lot of fun. It is more expensive to buy tickets yourself. It costs 100 yuan per person to buy them from a local travel agency.

The architectural style is different from that of the Buddhist temples in the mainland. People who have not been to Southeast Asia can visit and experience it. You can find a local guide to buy tickets, so the price will be cheaper. There are battery cars in the scenic area, which can save you the pain of climbing stairs. There are water splashing and peacock release projects in the scenic area, both of which are free of charge. During the peacock release, you can take photos with the peacocks and feed the peacocks, which are all charged projects. If you plan to go to the primitive forest park, it is not recommended to experience these projects, because the peacocks in the Buddhist temple are very cold and not interested in the feed in your hand, while the peacocks in the primitive forest park are all hungry. There is a supporting rest area outside the Buddhist temple with complete facilities. There is a delicious restaurant nearby called Three Kingdoms Restaurant, which makes authentic Southeast Asian dishes.

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple, located in the suburbs of Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, was built according to the national AAAA-level scenic spot standards. The Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty's royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple". The "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in Dai history to commemorate his deceased queen Nansha Weibian.

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple, the building was destroyed in the war in 2883 of the Buddhist calendar (1848 AD, during the reign of Emperor Xianfeng of the Qing Dynasty), 169 years ago.

The reconstruction of Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple began in 2005. A large land consecration ceremony was held on March 9 of the same year. A grand main hall foundation laying and consecration ceremony was held on May 9, 2005. During the construction of the main hall, a large number of silver coins, silver boxes, Buddhist ritual items, etc. were excavated.

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple covers an area of ​​400 acres. The temple is built on the mountain with a height of 122.8 meters. It is in the shape of a sitting Buddha and is unique in China and abroad. The temple takes the life of Buddha Sakyamuni and Buddhist activities as the main line, cleverly integrating them into the landscape and architectural groups, fully demonstrating the history and traditional cultural colors of Theravada Buddhism.

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty's royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple". "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in Dai history to commemorate his deceased queen Nanshaweibian.

The largest temple I have seen in Xishuangbanna, built on the mountain, it is more suitable to take a battery car up and walk down to visit. The golden pagoda is magnificent. Although it is under renovation and cannot be seen up close, it is still very shocking to see it from a distance. There is also a water splashing square and peacock release activities in the park.

I visited several Buddhist temples in one breath. When you think they will be more or less the same, the Big Buddha Temple gave me another different feeling. It costs about 20 yuan to take a taxi from Manting Park to the Big Buddha Temple. You can also wait for the bus in the city. You can also take shared bicycles, but you must pay attention to the parking area. You cannot park it just across the road. And check the parking area on the bicycle software. This area is a little special, with irregular parking requirements. So if you use shared bicycles here, you must check it clearly in advance, otherwise unnecessary fees will be deducted.



Since it was a combined ticket for several scenic spots, I needed to contact the ticket delivery person to help pick up the ticket. I waited for a while at the entrance of the scenic spot and got the ticket and pendant. The pendant should be kept well because it needs to be taken back when leaving the scenic spot. The first thing I did after entering the park was to check the nearby performances. There happened to be a water splashing session, so I went directly there. The time was just right. When I arrived, the host had already started. I found a seat in the back row and sat down. After enjoying the Dai dance and the etiquette of hospitality, I entered another disguised sales session. The host invited a famous master to write calligraphy and paintings and gave them to the audience on site. He also gave extra quota to buy the master's calligraphy and paintings at a preferential price. This was a small episode in the process and did not affect everyone's play. Those who are interested can buy it. People like me who don't know how to appreciate it can ignore it and concentrate on watching the water splashing performance.



In addition to the water splashing performance, there is also a peacock releasing performance. The venue is right next to the water splashing square, and the two programs can be seamlessly connected. First watch the water splashing and then watch the peacock releasing. The performance begins after waiting for about ten minutes at the peacock venue. During the waiting time, you can buy food to feed the peacocks. They are not afraid of people and are very active in coming forward to pick food. It is rare to see a peacock spread its tail to court a mate. Later, because there were too many people feeding it, the peacock lost the desire to court and closed its screen to concentrate on eating!

The Mengle Grand Buddha Temple in Xishuangbanna, a temple with a very Southeast Asian architectural style, is the most beautiful and worth-seeing temple I have ever seen during my travels. Its beauty, exquisiteness, grandeur and magnificence are breathtaking.

The largest Buddha in Asia, you can overlook the city of Jinghong from the top of the mountain.

Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is located in the suburbs of Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It was built according to the national AAAA-level scenic spot standards. Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple", a royal temple of the ancient Dai Dynasty.

Because the whole journey is a mountain and you need to climb stairs, if you can't walk, it is recommended to take an electric car

Personally, I don't think there's much to see, but the release of hundreds of peacocks is quite interesting.

It's very good and magnificent, but you must apply sunscreen, otherwise you will get high altitude redness in one day.

It mainly features temple buildings and Buddha statues from Southeast Asian countries. It's not big inside, but there are some Buddha statues. Since I don't know much about Buddhism, I basically just looked at the scenery.

There is no need to go, the tickets are too expensive, and the cost performance is low. The main Buddhist temple in the city is much better than this one, and there is no ticket! There is a hornet's nest on the finger of the Buddha, and no one has dealt with it, maintenance!

I accidentally lost my phone today. Thanks to the staff of Dafo Temple for picking it up and handing it over to the concierge to contact us🙏Thank you Dafo Temple, thank you beautiful Xishuangbanna🙏

It was my first time to see a Theravada Buddhist temple and I was really shocked. I liked it very much. Although the weather was a bit hot, it was worth it. The ticket was 120, and it was 108 if I booked two hours in advance. There were also many peacocks, and the peacock release activity was worth experiencing. There were not many monks, mostly tourists, and the environment was really good#

You can see it from the square without going in. The night view is very beautiful from outside.

The second hall of the Big Buddha Temple is worth seeing. The walls are all small squares, and there are small golden Buddhas inside. They are illuminated by spotlights, which is really spectacular and sacred. Photography is prohibited in the inner hall. There are two performances in the Big Buddha Temple, the Living Buddha splashing water and the peacock flying. Although it is not interesting, you should watch it since you are here. Most of the peacocks are of poor quality and bald. At first, I thought they were eagles because of my old eyesight.

It's a really rip-off place. The ticket is 120 yuan. It's all modern cement buildings. Inside are all disguised businesses that make people spend money, selling high-quality incense, jade pendants, pearl necklaces, etc. There is no religious atmosphere at all. The driver pulled me over and said they had a few dozen yuan in kickbacks. It's a 15-minute walk to the mountaintop park, and the battery car is 60 yuan round trip. It's really a rip-off.



The only reward was spending over 100 yuan to climb a small hill, which was considered as exercise. There were really few people.

The Buddhist temple is built on the mountain. The big Buddha statue on the hillside is right on the central axis of the city and can be seen from afar. Standing close and looking up, it is indeed magnificent. This should be the largest Buddha statue I have ever seen. From the top of the mountain all the way down, you can see bronze statues and other Buddhist sculptures donated by many people, most of which are for safety, which shows that this Buddhist temple is still very popular.

The ticket price for Big Buddha Temple is relatively expensive and is less cost-effective than several other attractions.

The Mengle Grand Buddha Temple has the distinct characteristics of Theravada Buddhism in its architectural style. Whether viewed from afar or up close, it appears magnificent, golden, magnificent and extraordinary.

Tips: Mengle Grand Buddha Temple is not big, and it takes about two hours to visit. The architectural style is very local. There is a free tour guide, and I learned a lot from the guide, mainly to see the architecture of the temple inside. However, the original price of 120 yuan per ticket is a bit expensive, and it does not include incense. It only costs 80 yuan to ask the master to book it, which is not bad.

If you are physically fit, you can climb directly to the top of the mountain. For those with less physical strength, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus to the top. Although the bus ride is not long and the distance is not too far, it saves you the pain of more than 3,000 steps. We visited from the top of the mountain down. The golden Buddha on the top of the mountain is majestic and huge. From the top of the mountain, you can also see Mengle Avenue, which is as straight as the central axis, and the entire Jinghong city area. There are Water Splashing Festival performances every day at the Big Buddha Temple, which is also called the Buddha Bathing Ceremony. There is also a peacock release activity next to it. It is very suitable for families with children to visit.

Don't go! It's not good to watch. Tickets are 120, which is expensive; battery cars are 60, which is expensive; you need to rent clothes and basins for water splashing, and the rent for the broken iron basin is 20, and you need to pay a 50 deposit. The performances in the venue are completely deceiving.

As the largest temple in Xishuangbanna, it is not to be missed. The Peacock Flying and Water Splashing performances in the park are scheduled, so you need to pay special attention and arrange your itinerary. There is a big Buddha at the top of the park, but I didn't climb up to see the Buddha in order to watch the performance. It would be meaningful to have a guide to explain it here. It's meaningless to walk around by yourself.

We took the battery car to the top of the mountain, and then walked down slowly. This way we didn't feel tired at all. It is recommended that you get a map of the temple first, which has a detailed and practical introduction to the various attractions and routes in the temple. Generally, it will be distributed for free at the front desk of the inn in Gaozhuang. Tourists who don't stay in Gaozhuang can go to the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Customer Service Center to get it. The main reason for coming to the temple is to have a pious heart, so we will worship the Buddha statues when we see them, and we will also go to burn incense. We also had lunch next to the temple. It took 2-3 hours to play like this. Finally, we watched the water splashing performance and the peacock release performance, which was pretty good.

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Go up step by step with a pious heart! Amitabha! Very beautiful

A highly recommended attraction. It is indeed a must-see attraction in Xishuangbanna. There are Dai-style buildings everywhere. Children who like photography and architecture can watch it for a long time~~

The golden Buddha looks out over Jinghong. The reflection in the house is a beautiful spectacle.

If you have enough time and are interested in Buddhist culture, you can go up and have a look. It takes about two or three hours to visit. The place is not big and there is still a temple under construction on the top of the mountain.

Mengle Grand Buddha Temple is also a city attraction, but it is not as close as the Zongfo Temple, so you need to take a taxi to get there. It is said that Mengle Grand Buddha Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the royal temple "Jingpiao Buddha Temple" of the ancient Dai Dynasty. The Grand Buddha Temple requires a ticket, 120 yuan, and it is a little cheaper to ask a taxi driver to buy it. There is a tour bus at the entrance, 40 one-way, 60 round-trip. The little chef and the cook wanted to take pictures while walking, so they did not take the battery car up the mountain. In general, the Grand Buddha Temple scenic area did not give us a shocking feeling. It may be that we have seen too many similar things and feel that the ticket price of more than 100 yuan is a bit of a loss. Instead, an abandoned house on the road and a windmill at the foot of the mountain made me take a lot of pictures.

All beauty comes from faith. Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is truly a place to pray for peace.

The Southern Buddhism culture is worth a visit, the scenery is nice

Located in the suburbs of Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, it is one of the landmark buildings of Twelve Banna, a symbol of Southern Buddhism. It is based on the life of Buddha Sakyamuni and Buddhist temple activities, and is cleverly integrated into the landscape and architectural groups, fully demonstrating the history and traditional cultural colors of Southern Buddhism. Looking down at the urban area of ​​Jinghong from the square in front of the Thousand Buddha Pagoda, you can see the beautiful tropical scenery.

"Xishuangbanna Mengle Grand Buddha Temple" is located on Nanlian Mountain from the end of Highway 1 in Jinghong City Resort, Xishuangbanna, covering an area of ​​650 acres, with a construction area of ​​24,000 square meters and a total investment of about 200 million yuan. It was built in accordance with the national AAAA-level scenic spot standards. The scenic spot focuses on promoting "Southern Buddhism Culture" and inherits traditional culture with modern methods to meet the needs of modern tourists for viewing and experiencing history, Buddhist culture, regional culture, etc.

They definitely tricked me into going in under the pretext of praying. They gave me two ropes and a prayer card. They told me a lot of things, and after I wrote my name down, I realized I had to buy candles for 300 yuan before I could leave. I told her I didn't need them, but she still wouldn't let me go. Then she threw the prayer card away with a stinky face!! They must have taken a lot of commissions. This is really a scam temple. I gave it one star too much! Everyone, please pay attention

It's a super boring place, the ticket is 90, there is only one big Buddha, and the atmosphere is very commercial. All the things are donated or lit by others, and they keep asking you to offer alms to the Buddha, which I don't like. You have to pass a bunch of shops selling things before you can leave!

How can I say that if I don't go there, I don't know where to go. This building has some historical connotations and is worth a look. If it is a Buddhist country, it may be a bit... (｡･ω･｡)ﾉ♡

The tickets and tour buses seem a bit expensive, so I suggest you walk up by yourself. The temple is beautifully built and very distinctive.

There are also scheduled water splashing performances and peacock releases

In addition to the good air, the intoxicating blue sky, and the magnificent Buddha statues and temples will make your heart extremely peaceful!

Mengle Dafo Temple is located at the end of Mengle Avenue. The ticket is 120 yuan per person. If you are physically fit, you can climb directly to the top of the mountain. For those with less physical strength, it is recommended to take a sightseeing bus to the top. Although the bus ride is not long and the distance is not too far, it saves the pain of more than 3,000 steps. We visited from the top of the mountain. The golden Buddha on the top of the mountain is majestic and huge. From the top of the mountain, you can see Mengle Avenue as straight as the central axis and the entire Jinghong city. The Dafo Temple has a water-splashing festival performance every day, which is also called the Buddha bathing ceremony. There is also a peacock release activity next to it, which is very suitable for families with children to visit. Going down further, the magnificent temple is also magnificent and full of Thai style.

It's OK, the ticket price is 120 yuan per person.

I've been to Banna 3 times and I still never get tired of it hahahaha

This is a must-see attraction when you arrive in Xishuangbanna. It is the most distinctive building in Xishuangbanna.

The scenic area is centered on Sakyamuni Buddha, and the building is a royal temple garden of the Dai nationality. It is very exotic. The overall appearance is magnificent. People who like Buddhist culture should like it very much. The ticket price is a bit expensive, but the master bought it for us at a good price.

The area is very large, and the huge Buddha statue standing tall in the scenic area can be clearly seen at the entrance of the scenic area. The magnificent mountain gate sparkles in the sun. The ticket price has doubled, which is too expensive.

There are very few people. I think if you are not a Buddhist, there is no need to come here. It is not very straight.

The Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty's royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple". It is located in the suburbs of Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, and was built according to the national 4A scenic spot standards.

The huge standing Buddha built on the hillside is towering and magnificent.

The Big Buddha Temple is a scenic spot worth taking photos, but the commercial atmosphere inside is extremely strong, which undermines the original intention of Buddhism. It is not recommended. It induces consumption everywhere. It is recommended to go to the General Buddha Temple, which does not require tickets and is also magnificent.

It's really too hot in Banna. The Buddhist temple is pretty good. I didn't catch up with the Water Splashing Festival, but this is the only place in China where you can see Theravada Buddhism.

Located on Baji Road, southwest of Manting Imperial Garden, it is a place open to the public for free. The Zong Buddhist Temple is not large in area, but it has a neat layout and is magnificent.

The building is beautiful, but there are many taboos, so everyone should pay attention. Don't take photos of the 7-headed dragon. It is said to represent the seven sufferings of the world: birth, aging, sickness, death, resentment, separation, and failure to obtain. 3-headed and 5-headed are optional~

The Mengle Grand Buddha Temple on Nanlian Mountain in the southern suburbs of Jinghong City is one of the landmark buildings in Xishuangbanna. It has been the site of the royal palace of the Dai royal family in Xishuangbanna since the Song Dynasty. It is the political, economic, cultural center and Buddhist holy land of the Dai Kingdom. Due to the special geographical environment and historical origins, the Southern Buddhism in Xishuangbanna and neighboring countries such as Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos together constitute an international "Southern Buddhism" cultural park. Standing on the viewing platform on the top of Nanlian Mountain, you can see the entire Jinghong City at a glance. There is a secret hidden here. If it weren't for a tour guide revealing it, tourists would only visit here. Look, Mengle Avenue is a sword, the circular square in front of the Grand Buddha Temple is the hilt, and the Sakyamuni Buddha on the mountainside holds this sword and pierces deep into the urban area of ​​Jinghong, suppressing the flood of the Lancang River, suppressing the mountain monsters in Jinghong, and blessing the people of Jinghong.

For someone who has been instilled with Buddhist ideas since childhood, temples and the like are the must-visit places wherever he travels.

The Big Buddha Temple is built on the mountain. You can take the electric car to the top of the mountain and then walk down, enjoying a different view with every step.

Xishuangbanna Menghuan Grand Buddha Temple, Shwedagon Pagoda, awesome

A very beautiful temple. The Buddha is very, very beautiful. Staring at it for a long time may even make you feel dizzy. It is said that you cannot take a half-body photo of the Buddha, you must take a full-body photo.

The largest Buddhist temple in Xishuangbanna, its architecture is comparable to that of the Main Buddhist Temple.

This newly built temple charges 120 yuan for admission, and even with a senior citizen card it costs 80 yuan. We are not Buddhists, and we only wanted to see the appearance of the temple, so we decisively gave up this attraction, took a photo at the entrance and left.

I told the taxi driver to go to Zongfo Temple, but ended up taking us to Dafo Temple. It was good, but the price was a little expensive, 120

The Dai people in Xishuangbanna all believe in Southern Buddhism. Dai boys must enter the temple to live as monks when they are 8-10 years old. They learn scriptures and literacy there, and usually return home after 1-5 years.

Mengle Grand Buddha Temple is located in the suburbs of Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is built according to the national AAAA-level scenic spot standards. Mengle Grand Buddha Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" of the ancient Dai Dynasty. "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in the history of the Dai people to commemorate the deceased queen Nansha Weibian. The queen believed in Buddhism all her life, so every festival, the Dai king would visit the temple and hold a large-scale Dharma meeting to commemorate his beloved concubine and promote Buddhism. According to historical records, "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is one of the iconic buildings of the Twelve Bannas, a symbol of Southern Buddhism, and an important place for Buddhist activities in Banna. The scenic area takes the life of Buddha Sakyamuni and the activities of the Buddhist temple as the main line, and cleverly integrates it into the landscape and architectural groups, fully displaying the history and traditional cultural colors of Southern Buddhism. Looking down at the urban area of ​​Jinghong from the square in front of the Thousand Buddha Pagoda, the beautiful tropical scenery is in full view.

You can visit the Le Da Buddha Temple, but for tourists like us who don't know much about Southern Buddhism, it is recommended that you have a staff member to accompany you to introduce it, otherwise you won't know its true meaning. The transportation is relatively convenient, but the ticket price is also relatively expensive, 120 yuan, cost-effective three and a half stars

We went straight here after getting off the plane because we just wanted to take a look at the door. We felt a different atmosphere right away.

Almost all Dai people in Xishuangbanna believe in Theravada Buddhism. Buddhism originally spread from India to the south, to Sri Lanka, and then to Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos in Southeast Asia, and the Dai people in Yunnan, China. It belongs to Theravada Buddhism, also known as Hinayana Buddhism. If you don't say anything, you will think you are in Thailand when you look at the buildings here. If you don't believe in Buddhism, it's also a good idea to come here to appreciate the architectural style.

The largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, it contains small temples from nearby Southeast Asian countries, each with its own characteristics. Tickets are expensive

Mengle Grand Buddha Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty's royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple". "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in Dai history to commemorate his deceased queen Nansha Weibian.

Buddhist yearning, sacred place. Peace of mind.

It’s very spectacular inside (actually I wanted to take pictures inside, but my bestie is superstitious and said it’s a sacred Buddhist place and wouldn’t let me).

Mengle Grand Buddha Temple was restored and rebuilt on the original site of the ancient Dai Dynasty's royal temple "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple". "Jingpiao Buddhist Temple" was built by a Dai king named Bolong in the history of the Dai people to commemorate his deceased queen Nansha Weibian. The queen believed in Buddhism all her life, so the Dai king would visit the temple in person on every festival to hold a large-scale Dharma meeting to commemorate his beloved queen and promote Buddhism.

I can only say that it is too commercialized inside, and they always ask for consumption. I felt uneasy inside, and at one point I wondered if I had come to the wrong place.

The architecture of the Big Buddha Temple is in Southeast Asian style. It is not cost-effective to buy tickets directly at the scenic spot. After the master gave us a discount, it is still worth visiting.

The construction here is really spectacular and fascinating.

The gate is very grand, and outside the gate there are many small gadgets for sale selling local ethnic minorities that are hard to put down!

There are also water splashing activities here. Friends who don’t have time to go to the Dai Garden to participate in the water splashing activities can come here to make up for their regrets.