Day 1: Gathering at various locations - Mangshi
All day
On the full-day assembly day, you'll have free time to travel to the meeting hotel (check in by submitting "China-TravelNote + Name")
. Mangshi, a small border town in southwestern Yunnan, is known as "Menghuan" in the Dai language, meaning "City of Dawn."
It is the capital of Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It boasts the ethnic charm of a frontier treasure, while also imbued with the exotic charm of Southeast Asia due to its border location.
Winter temperatures range from 13-24°C, a pleasant enough range for a refreshing winter's warmth. It's a perfect place to stop and enjoy a leisurely stroll with your family.
Tourists who arrive early can stroll and eat at Xinwanchang, Mengbanasi, Bingwu Street, and the Dai Ancient Town, or explore the streets and alleys for the unique Dai cuisine of western Yunnan, slowing down your journey.
[How to get to Mangshi]
1️⃣ Plane: There are direct flights from Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, etc., and you can also transfer in Kunming
. 2️⃣ High-speed rail: There is no direct high-speed rail to Mangshi. You can take the high-speed rail from Kunming to Baoshan, and then take a bus from Baoshan Passenger Transport Terminal to Mangshi.
Day 2 Mangshi Full Day
·morning
At the Munao Zongge live performance, feel the passion of the national unity carnival
After breakfast, we'll depart for the Munao Zongge (Munao Longge) performance. This is a grand festival for the Jingpo people. People, dressed in their finest attire, gather from all directions. Led by the "Nao Ba" and "Nao Shuang" dancers, they form dance teams, rhythmically swaying their shoulders and swaying their cloths to the beat of drums and music. Men wield swords, showcasing their fortitude and strength. Women, holding fans or garlands, sway their red dresses adorned with silver bubbles. The performance recounts the arduous southward migration of the Jingpo ancestors from the Himalayas in ancient times, a truly spectacular sight. Munao Zongge has become a legal national holiday in Dehong Prefecture, and neighboring Dai and De'ang ethnic groups also join in the celebration. We'll visit the festival and experience the excitement and passion of this major ethnic minority festival.
·afternoon
Experience the intangible cultural heritage of "Dai paper-cutting" and feel the Dai culture
Dai paper-cutting, a sub-artifact of Chinese paper-cutting, was inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, in the first batch of its inscriptions. Let's follow the Dai intangible cultural heritage inheritors and experience the charm of paper-cutting.
Menghuan Golden Pagoda, waiting for a sunset
We'll visit the Menghuan Shwedagon Pagoda at an appropriate time. The Shwedagon Pagoda and Silver Pagoda, located atop Leiyarang Mountain at an altitude of 1,079 meters in southeast Mangshi, are iconic landmarks of Mangshi and sacred to the Dai people. The pagoda is Asia's largest hollow Buddhist pagoda, guarded by 16 deities, including an elephant, a golden rooster, a bird of wisdom, and the twelve zodiac animals. These are said to represent the 16 animals that successfully reincarnated into the life of the Buddha. From the pagoda, which offers a panoramic view of downtown Mangshi, we'll wait for sunset. As the lights come on, a new charm awaits.
·night
Special Experience | Enjoy Jingpo Specialty Meals with Toasting Songs
Jingpo cuisine is primarily sour and spicy, with most ingredients made from wild wild vegetables, flavored with Yunnan's unique spices and chilies. These ingredients are cooked through roasting, pounding, mixing, pounding, kneading, and grilling, resulting in a culinary style that is both ethnic and regional. After sunset, guests will enjoy a Jingpo special meal, enjoying a hearty feast amidst the sounds of toasts and songs.
Day 3 Mangshi → Santaishan Township → Ruili
All day
Mangshi Citywalk: Experience the tropical atmosphere at a slow pace
After breakfast, we'll take some time to explore the slow-paced city of Mangshi with a "Mangshi City Walk." Mangshi is filled with exotic charm, with Dai-style yellow glazed tile buildings, tropical palm trees lining the streets, temples and pagodas everywhere, and people slowly passing by on motorcycles, making it feel like we've been transported to Southeast Asia. We'll explore Mangshi on foot, passing through Tuanjie Street and visiting Best Food City to sample local delicacies and immerse ourselves in the slow pace of life.
·afternoon
Special Experience | Visit the De'ang Village to see brocade, drink sour tea, sample local delicacies, and listen to ancient songs
The De'ang people number approximately 20,000 in my country (according to the 2010 census). They are a "direct transition" ethnic group that transitioned from primitive society to socialist society. Their clothing is distinctive, with women primarily wearing black and red, while men's clothing is primarily blue and black, adorned with colorful pompoms and silverware, creating a rich artistic expression. We'll visit Chudonggua Village, where the houses still retain the traditional De'ang style of four-eave, water-relief architecture. Villagers also maintain traditions such as sour tea making and brocade weaving. We'll experience brocade weaving, taste sour tea, enjoy De'ang delicacies, and listen to traditional De'ang songs.
Take a light hike in the Moree Rainforest and discover new and unique plants
Mori is also known as "Zado." Legend has it that the Buddha once fasted and bathed in the hot springs here, leaving behind a large footprint. To commemorate the Buddha's presence, later generations called the area "Zado," the Indo-Pali word for the Buddha's footprint. Climb the steps along the streamside trail and breathe in the fresh rainforest air.
Day 4 Ruili → Tengchong
·morning
Experience the frontier customs at Boundary Marker No. 71
After breakfast, we'll travel to Ruili's "One Village, Two Countries" (一村两国) area to explore this unique border region. Here, a strange phenomenon exists: half of the family living under the same roof is Burmese, and half is Chinese. The kitchen, courtyard, and living room are half Chinese and half Burmese. This isn't about immigration, but rather a unique cultural phenomenon left behind when the China-Myanmar border was originally demarcated. Here, you can enjoy the border swings that allow you to travel abroad, the China-Myanmar border marker personally erected by Premier Zhou Enlai, the jade-paved border line, and even the Burmese long-necked people. Standing on the border, you can alternately cross the border and return, a truly fascinating experience.
·afternoon
Tengchong's business card, Rehai, feel the enthusiasm gushing out of the earth
Visit the Rehai Scenic Area at the right time. This is the epitome of Tengchong's volcanic landscape, with hot springs gushing from the surface. The most spectacular is the Big Boiling Pot, where temperatures reach around 100 degrees Celsius and steam rises to the sky. As you approach Rehai, mist shrouds the area. The Big Boiling Pot, Exploding Spring, and Beauty Pool each offer their own unique charm, creating a breathtaking spectacle. The hot springs are not only a place to admire and soak, but also a place for steaming food. This is the origin of the famous Yunnan 18 Oddities: eggs tied with straw for sale. Numerous air holes have been cut into small grooves on the side of the Big Boiling Pot's steps, allowing vendors to steam eggs, peanuts, and other foods tied with straw.
Day 5 Tengchong → Jietou → Tengchong
·morning
Cycling in the Jietou Flower Sea and gazing at Gaoligong Mountain
In Jietou Town at the foot of Gaoligong Mountain, thousands of acres of farmland are in full bloom from the end of January to the end of February every year. From July to October, the orange-red color of marigolds begins to bloom. Led by a cycling leader, we rode a mountain bike along the cycling path between the fields. We overlooked the farmland and the sea of flowers on Tiantai Mountain, passed by the Gaoligong Papermaking Museum, and cycled for about 20 kilometers to the ancient Shunhe Bridge on the Longjiang River. The breeze was gentle, and we stopped and walked as we pleased, immersing ourselves in the slow pace of Tengchong.
·afternoon
Heshun Ancient Town Citywalk, explore the important town on the Ancient Tea Horse Road
Heshun Ancient Town is a key town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road and a must-stop on the Southwest Silk Road. Built around a mountain, the town's buildings rise gradually from east to west, stretching for two to three kilometers. The town is surrounded by a vast plain, with a clear stream winding around the village and willows gracing the banks, creating a harmonious, pastoral landscape. After checking in, depart at an appropriate time to explore the town's winding alleys, its old houses, streets, and ancient ancestral halls. Before the crowds gather, the ancient town remains peaceful. Unlock Heshun with 5,000 steps.
Day 6 Tengchong★Dissolution Day
·morning
Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall, pay tribute to the martyrs of the Anti-Japanese War
After breakfast, we'll visit the Yunnan-Western Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall. This cemetery, built to commemorate the fallen soldiers of the 20th Group Army of the Chinese Expeditionary Force during the capture of Tengchong during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, is one of the largest and best-preserved memorials for soldiers killed on the front lines of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in China. The Chinese Expeditionary Force engaged in fierce battles with the Japanese invaders in western Yunnan, blocking the enemy on the west bank of the Nujiang River. The intensity of the battle, known as the "scorched earth war," commemorates a tragic and heroic chapter in history. Lay a chrysanthemum in memory of those who sacrificed their lives for peace and rekindle national memory.
Today is the end of the tour, and we will arrange airport drop-off at 12:00. It takes about 30 minutes from Tengchong city to the airport. Please book your return flight after 14:00. Please relax this policy during holidays. If you need to take an earlier flight back, you will be deemed to have automatically given up your visit to the Western Yunnan Anti-Japanese War Memorial Hall. Tourists who need to leave early or later are required to pay for their own transportation to the airport.
