Family Trip to a Wonderland: Enjoy a Winter of 20°C
by HHtravel
Jan 6, 2025
**0:00-0:05 [Eye-catching Opening]**
- Aerial shots: Starlight Night Market's dazzling lights + panoramic view of Dai golden pagoda
- Pop-up caption: "This is where 'Where We Are Going' was filmed!"
**0:06-0:12 [Must-visit Attractions]**
- Quick cuts:
👉 Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden's Victoria Pond (fun shots of children standing on giant lily pads)
👉 Wild Elephant Valley Elephant School (interactive moments with elephant trunks)
👉 Manjing Park Royal Garden (slow-motion twirling in Dai costumes)
**0:13-0:20 [Food Highlights]**
- Close-up shots:
🍍 Dripping spicy sauce on pounded chicken feet
🍢 Sizzling lemongrass grilled fish on charcoal
🥥 Slow-motion pour of coconut milk in Pauluda dessert
**0:21-0:28 [Unique Experiences]**
- Live footage:
🌿 Mengyuan Paradise rainforest hiking (thrilling creek climbing + tree rappelling scenes)
✨ Manyuan Village "Where We Are Going" Mushroom House photo spot
🏺 Dai village pottery making/water splashing experience
**0:29-0:35 [Practical Tips]**
- Quick text flashes:
✔️ Book rooms 3 months ahead for April Water Splashing Festival!
✔️ Night market photo package for CNY199 has hidden costs
✔️ Wear anti-slip creek shoes for rainforest hiking
**0:36-End [Interactive Ending]**
- Shot: You making a prayer gesture toward sunset (Dai blessing pose)
- Caption: "What do you want to experience most in Banna? Tell me in the comments!"
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### **📝 Detailed Guide (Can be used as voice-over script)**
**🚗 Transportation Guide**
▪ Direct flight to Jinghong Gasa Airport, or transfer via Kunming (cheaper)
▪ City taxi starts at CNY8, recommend hiring a car for distant attractions (about CNY300/day)
**🏨 Accommodation Recommendations**
1. **Gaozhuang Xishuang Area**: Convenient for night markets, CNY200-500/night
2. **Wanda Mandarin**: Private villa pools, CNY1,500+
3. **Dai Village Homestays**: Mandiu Village etc., authentic experience
**📅 4 Days 3 Nights Itinerary**
**Day 1: First Taste of Exotic Culture**
- Morning: Manjing Park + Central Buddhist Temple (photo shoot in Dai costume)
- Afternoon: Dai Park water splashing activities (two shows at 13:30/15:30)
- Evening: Starlight Night Market (most beautiful after 19:00)
**Day 2: Rainforest Adventure**
- All day: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden (West area for photos + East area primitive rainforest)
- Night tour: Book firefly watching at Botanical Garden (magical!)
**Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley + Hidden Villages**
- Morning: Wild Elephant Valley elephant care (CNY298/person, walk with elephants)
- Afternoon: Manyuan Village for Dai paper making/Manzhang Village for pottery
**Day 4: Final Adventure**
- Mengyuan Paradise light hiking (6km water trail + rainforest feast)
**🍍 Food Map**
✔️ **Wantai**: Pauluda, coconut ice cream
✔️ **Manfeilong Roast Chicken**: Stuffed for CNY50/person
✔️ **Riverside Night Market**: 30% cheaper than Starlight Night Market
**⚠️ Tips to Avoid Pitfalls**
❌ CNY199 night market photo package has extra makeup/editing fees
❌ No wild elephants at Wild Elephant Valley! Book elephant care experience in advance
❌ Room rates triple during April Water Festival, September low season is better value
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