Must-try Elephant Meals at Wild Elephant Valley

Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna｜Get up close with Asian elephants 🐘 Jungle exploration guide

Top attraction in Wild Elephant Valley! Encounter wild elephant families in the tropical rainforest!

📍Address: Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
🚌 Transportation tips: Recommended to charter a car or drive yourself (about 40 minutes from the city center)

1️⃣ First stop at Elephant School ➡️ Rainforest Theater
Elephant School: Watch elephants paint and play soccer, super healing
Rainforest Theater: Shows at 11:00 and 13:30! Watch peacocks fly (front row snacks might get snatched)

📸 Photo spots:
① High-altitude elephant viewing walkway (lucky visitors might see wild elephant herds)
② Elephant Canteen (30 RMB fruit basket for feeding and photos)

2️⃣ Butterfly Garden ➡️ Orchid Garden
🐦 Hidden activity: Buy bird food for 5 RMB, rainbow parrots will perch on your hand

🍍 Food recommendations:
Elephant meal bamboo tray feast (must order pineapple rice + lemongrass grilled fish)
Wild Elephant Valley creative ice cream (elephant-shaped, super cute)

⚠️ Notes:
• Always carry mosquito repellent spray! Rainforest mosquitoes are fierce
• Higher chance of wild elephant sightings after 3 PM
• Do not wear slippers! Walkways are slippery and easy to fall on

Post by NOAH VARGAS | Aug 17, 2025