Introduction of Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area

The criss-crossing rivers, dense forests and various plants in Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area provide a good habitat for wild animals, mainly Asian elephants. It is the only place in Xishuangbanna where you can easily see wild elephants, and it is also one of the 50 most recommended places for foreigners in China.

Distribution of scenic spots

Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area is located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, with a total area of 369 hectares. Now it has become a "plant kingdom" to show the magical secrets of Xishuangbanna tropical forest. The area is divided into four parts: Asian Elephant Breeding Center, Asian Elephant Ecological Observation Area, Wa Culture Exhibition Area and Baixiang Lake Resort. The main attractions are tree inn, elephant domestication and performance school, artificial butterfly breeding garden, bird garden and so on.

Features of scenic spots

Photography, hiking, sightseeing, vacation, parks, forests, animals

Sightseeing map

tourist handbook

During the day, you can watch trained elephant performances, and at night, you can see real wild elephants coming out of the forest to feed here.

The ropeway takes about 40 minutes, so you can enjoy the original forest scenery very well and save a lot of physical strength. But if you want to really integrate into the forest and experience more fun and challenges, it is recommended to walk.

Special tourism projects: forest exploration, tent camping, bonfire party, etc.

Three reasons to go to Wild Elephant Valley

Reason 1 Wild Elephant Valley is criss-crossed, with dense forests and a tropical rainforest scenery, where Asian wild elephants, bison, green peacocks, macaques and other protected animals live.

Reason 2 Xishuangbanna, known as "Elephant Country" in ancient times, can still see elephants: elephant trees, ivory trees, elephant trunk trees, elephant tapestries, elephant handicrafts, elephant murals and elephant sculptures.

Reason 3: Wild Elephant Valley's thrilling adventure will definitely make you pleasing to the eye and unforgettable for life, so that you can realize your long-cherished wish of returning to nature.

Best travel time

The best travel time is from 10 to June of the following year.

Location of scenic spots

China-Yunnan Province-Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture-Jinghong City-Mengyang Town

Traffic arrival mode

Take a bus to Guanping at Jinghong Bus Terminal and let the driver stop at the Wild Elephant Valley in Sanchahe River. Ticket price 12 yuan. You can take a bus from Simao to Jinghong and Mengla. Tell the driver to stop at the back door of Wild Elephant Valley and walk less.

Wild Elephant Valley ticket price

Tickets for Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area: 65 yuan/person

Cableway charges in scenic spots: 40 yuan/one way, 60 yuan/two way.

Preferential policies:

Students can enjoy a half-price discount when taking the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

Opening hours of scenic spots

8:00 - 18:00

Personal recommendation can buy gifts.

Rubber, tea, coffee, passion fruit, vanilla, ylang ylang, citronella, Pu 'er tea, dragon's blood, cinchona, Amomum villosum, Gynostemma pentaphyllum, Yunnan olive, grapefruit, pineapple, etc.

Scenery telephone

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Matters needing attention

1. Remember to bring sunscreen before going out.

2. Don't flirt with elephants actively, and pay attention to safety.

3. Take care of the old people and children accompanying you.

4. Respect the living habits of Dai and other ethnic minorities when visiting.

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