Hidden Gems of Xishuangbanna Dai Garden Revealed!

What’s it like to stay inside a 5A scenic area? Discover the hidden experiences of Xishuangbanna Dai Garden! Free tickets + intangible cultural heritage activities + adorable pet interactions

"Many people visit Dai Garden for a quick day trip
but don’t realize that staying inside the scenic area is the ultimate experience."

This time, we’ve uncovered a treasure trove of accommodations in Xishuangbanna, nestled within the Dai Garden’s Manting Village—Nabu Slow Time · Pet-Friendly · Family Leisure Retreat. It truly fulfills the dream of "waking up in the scenery!"

🌟 Why is this the best place to stay in Dai Garden?

✅ Unbeatable Location
▪️The guesthouse is located inside the Dai Garden, saving you the hassle of queuing to enter and exit.
▪️Enjoy the tranquility of the Dai King Palace and Manchunman Ancient Buddhist Temple in the early morning before tourists arrive.
▪️Experience authentic Dai village nightlife after the park closes.

✅ Exceptional Accommodation Experience
▪️Traditional wooden stilt houses built entirely using Dai craftsmanship.
▪️Rooms are filled with Dai-style elements, from bamboo lamps to banana leaf decorations, with attention to detail.
▪️Open your window to views of coconut and banana groves, waking up to the sound of birdsong every day.

✅ Activities So Fun You Won’t Want to Leave
▪️Free pottery wheel experience (a Dai intangible cultural heritage activity, usually costs 98 RMB/person outside).
▪️Dai-style BBQ under palm trees (guesthouse provides equipment and local ingredients).
▪️Interact with adorable pets anytime: corgis, peacocks, black swans, Psyduck...
▪️Learn to make pineapple rice and weave textiles with Dai aunties.

🎁 Exclusive Perks (Not Offered Elsewhere!)
❗Free Dai Garden tickets upon booking (worth 60 RMB each).
❗Free participation in water-splashing festival activities (guesthouse provides water-splashing tools).
❗Complimentary welcome fruits.

📸 Must-Visit Photo Spots
1️⃣ Stilt House Balcony: Capture stunning morning mist shots with Dai architecture as the backdrop.
2️⃣ Pottery Workshop: Document the therapeutic moments of making Dai pottery.
3️⃣ Peacock Garden: Snap a photo with peacocks in full display (best chance in the morning).
4️⃣ BBQ Area: Immerse yourself in the atmospheric Dai-style BBQ under the night sky.

💡 Practical Tips
👉 Stay for at least two nights to fully experience all activities.
👉 The guesthouse can arrange pick-up or drop-off services; some room types offer this for free—contact the host in advance.
👉 Families with kids will love it; pet interactions are a big hit.

"When the day visitors leave
and the stilt house lights come on
I finally saw the true essence of Dai Garden."