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I don't know when it started, and the development of the city paid more and more attention to the "night economy".

It is true that hard economic indicators during the day are very important, but nightlife is also a continuation of urban vitality. To some extent, cities and people are more likely to shed their disguise and present their truest appearance after dark.

For many people, daytime is used for hard work. After a busy day, they finally arrived after work. They are exhausted and have nowhere to hide. When the lights are on, they bid farewell to their busy selves and gain free time.

At this time, do you want to wander around, or invite three or two friends to a nearby pub for a drink?

You can also visit the night market, look at stall owners one after another, push carts full of fragrance, or play with fixed stalls and do business in the street.

As a travel blogger, I will stay in a new place for a few days. Usually I go to the local night market and feel different nightlife. If the day is for work and scenery, then at night, give time back to life.

This time, I want to take you into the exotic Xishuangbanna and see how beautiful the night market here can be.

Before I came to Xishuangbanna, I was full of expectations for Jinghong's starlight night market. It is said that Starlight Night Market is the most beautiful night scene in Banna. It is not only a traditional place to go shopping and eat barbecue, but also an attraction where online celebrities and foreign tourists will punch in when they come to Xishuangbanna.

When tourists come to Xishuangbanna, they will definitely go to Jinghong City first. Jinghong is the capital of Banna, but its popularity has been completely defeated by the word "Xishuangbanna". So in a sense, Jinghong can be equated with Xishuangbanna.

Xingguang Night Market is located in Shuangjing, Gaozhuang West, Jinghong. Gaozhuang spent more than 4 billion yuan to recreate the grand scenery of Jinghong in the past. I don't know what it was like before But today's accusation really makes people feel that kind of prosperity.

In addition, it is still the biggest stop after many tourists come to Jinghong. Tourists are weaving and bustling, making this "nine towers and twelve villages" the most dazzling area along the Lancang River.

Xishuangbanna is located in the tropical area south of the Tropic of Cancer, and it is really sultry. Especially in summer, at seven or eight o'clock in the morning, many places are still very cold, but the sunshine in Banna can make people unable to open their eyes, and there is no wind in the air.

When we went on a trip, it was May before the rainy season in Xishuangbanna. During the day, there are few tourists on the road. I thought I should have hit the off-season, but it was close to evening, and my doubts disappeared instantly.

It seems that in an instant, there are more and more tourists in the street and all the shops are open. Everyone seems to have reached a consensus and flocked to the night market.

There is no off-season here. It turns out that there are few people during the day just because everyone is afraid of the heat and stays indoors.

There are three famous night markets in Gaozhuang, namely Starlight Night Market, Gambai Street Night Market and Six Kingdoms Water Market, all of which are concentrated behind the landmark Shwedagon Pagoda, just beside the river. The unique geographical location naturally brings more business opportunities.

Since visiting the night market is the highlight, how can you miss coming to Jinghong? After dinner, we also went directly to the night market. Bypassing the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda, the sight in front of me suddenly made me trance.

Standing on the steps, looking at the light spots below, just like its name "Starlight Night Market", neat and orderly booths are like colorful mushrooms.

It turns out that the night market here is really beautiful. He couldn't restrain his expectations and walked into the crowd.

Handicrafts, clothes, popsicles, barbecues ... Night markets bring all the common elements in life, and many tourists choose them in front of their favorite booths, which brings people closer.

Xishuangbanna is rich in tropical fruits, so the price is also very favorable. Even in the scenic spot, it is much cheaper than the city where I live. In addition, learning to bargain is a necessary skill for traveling here.

When you want to buy something, bargain with the boss first, and finally you can get a discount at most. Of course, this is not a universal formula, nor is it an overnight formula. If you really can't bargain, don't be depressed. Travel is for fun, not to suppress other people's prices.

Only by putting your mind right can you have fun.

In addition to the starlight night market, there is also a night market connected with it, which can be played together.

Besides all kinds of delicious food, there are many singing and dancing performances in the night market. Singing Dai songs, dancing Dai dances and other performances are extremely eye-catching, pushing the atmosphere of the night market to a climax, which makes people feel that this is not only a shopping trip, but also a good place to learn about ethnic customs.

I believe everyone is used to visiting the market, so visiting the water market should be very novel and interesting.

There was once a movie "Sorry Thailand", which really presented the water market in Thailand to the audience. The appearance of the market full of Southeast Asian customs has impressed many people.

When you come to Banna, you can actually experience the water market. Walking through the starlight night market and coming to the Lancang River, you can easily see the big "Mekong Six-Country Water Market" in the middle of the river.

Low-rise bungalows and wooden buildings built on water are self-evident in Southeast Asia.

"Six-country Water Market" was opened at the end of 20 18. In two years, it attracted domestic and foreign tourists.

As the first aquatic product market in Southeast Asia of China, it has its uniqueness. You can enjoy the distinctive features of China, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam in the Lancang-Mekong River Basin without going abroad.

Against the background of the night lights, the whole scene looks splendid. Crossing the river by boat, so swaying, broke the calm of the water surface, sparkling with the boat and turned into a river.

People on both sides of the strait look at the cruise ship in the river, and the people on board ponder the scenery on both sides of the strait. During this time, they were immersed in the night.

The night is so beautiful that you can wander around casually. Looking up, I may have broken into Thailand, and I accidentally found that I have entered Vietnam next time. The market is built by the river, with handicraft shops, small jewelry stores, restaurants, bars and so on. Even if you don't spend money, looking at these colorful scenery will feel good.

If "eating" is the main theme of Starlight Night Market and Benyong Street Night Market, then the water market will focus on creating a night scene and experience area.

After eating and drinking enough, it must be very comfortable and satisfying to take a walk and row happily.

I stayed in Xishuangbanna for a few days, and we visited the night market for two nights. Although there are really many tourists, I am very satisfied with the atmosphere here. After all, its positioning is the night market. If it is abandoned, it will lose that taste.