Xishuangbanna | A hidden gem for winter travel in January and February! [With travel guide]
by Charlotte Turner 567_
Jan 7, 2025
❤️Xishuangbanna Three Days and Two Nights Travel Guide**
🎈**Day 1: Exploring Jinghong City**
🌵- **Morning**: After arrival, head to [Manting Park], experience the exotic charm of the Dai Royal Garden, and visit the Grand Buddhist Temple.
🌿- **Noon**: Taste Dai-style finger rice or pineapple rice, recommended restaurant "Princess Nam".🍥
🌸- **Afternoon**: Visit [Gaozhuang Xishuang Scenic Area], check out the Golden Pagoda, and in the evening go to [Starlight Night Market] to rent Dai costumes for photos and try barbecue, pounded chicken feet and other snacks.
🌾**Day 2: Tropical Rainforest + Ethnic Culture**
🍃- **Morning**: Visit [Chinese Academy of Sciences Tropical Botanical Garden] (West Area), check out Victoria water lilies and exotic flowers, electric cart tour recommended.
🥥- **Noon**: Dine at a local farmhouse restaurant near the botanical garden.
🎍- **Afternoon**: Visit [Dai Ethnic Park], participate in the water splashing activity (3:30 PM session), and experience Dai bamboo house culture.
🐘**Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley or Off-the-beaten-path Destinations**
💐- **Option A** (Best for families): [Wild Elephant Valley] to watch elephant performances (11:00 AM/1:30 PM), walk on elevated walkways to spot wild elephants.
🐾- **Option B** (In-depth tour): Hiking in the rainforest at [Jinuo Village] or [Mengyuan Wonderland].
🌇- **Evening**: Buy dried mangoes, Pu'er tea and other local specialties before returning.
🍁**Tips**:
🚗- Transportation: Taxis/chartered cars in the city, day tours recommended for distant attractions.
💕- Accommodation: Guesthouses near Gaozhuang area for convenient access to the night market.
💞- Bring mosquito repellent, sunscreen, and umbrellas during rainy season.
Post by KASH HARRINGTON | May 1, 2025

















