Hidden Gem Mengla | Experience Southeast Asian Charm at the China-Laos-Myanmar Border Without Leaving the Country
Mengyuan Paradise
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Jul 7, 2025
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Jul 7, 2025
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Why Xishuangbanna Is Popular
Tropical Rainforests & Biodiversity
Part of the Mekong River Basin (called the Lancang River in China)
Home to China’s only tropical rainforest and one of its richest ecosystems
Great for eco-tourism, jungle treks, and bird/animal watching
Famous for wild Asian elephants (best seen in Mengyang or Wild Elephant Valley)
Nature & Adventure Spots
Site Highlights
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden Largest botanical garden in China; over 13,000 plant species.
Wild Elephant Valley (野象谷) Walkways and observation towers for viewing elephants in semi-wild habitat.
Manting Park (曼听公园) Former royal garden of the
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