A guide to avoiding pits in Xishuangbanna scenic spots in summer vacation

You must see it when you come to Banna for the first time

1, starlight night market

Admission: free, address: Shuangshi Scenic Area, Gaozhuang West, Jinghong City Transportation: Jinghong No.4 Road, opening hours: all day.

Description of attractions: It is the largest night market in Asia. The night scene is beautiful, and there are various local specialties. Very lively, need to take pictures and punch in!

Lightning protection of scenic spots: don't take pictures during the day, it's very hot, and evening and evening are the best. You must remember to bargain when you buy things in the night market!

2. Manting Park

Admission: 40 yuan, Address: No.35, Man Ting Road, Jinghong; Guoyun: Jinghong 6 Road A/ Jinghong 6 Road B; Opening hours: 08: 00- 17: 00.

Attractions: The original Dai Royal Garden is a natural rural park, with more than 500 ancient ironwood forests and vegetation well preserved.

Lightning protection of scenic spots: It is best to take photos and punch in in the morning, and try to avoid crowds. In the afternoon, the backyard of the cafe is crowded with people who need to grab seats.

3. Botanical Garden of China Academy of Sciences

Tickets: 80 yuan, Address: National Highway 2 13, Menglun Town, Mengla County; National transportation: Menglun shuttle bus; Opening hours: 08: 00- 18: 00.

Introduction to Scenic Spots: Botanical Garden is the largest area, the richest species collection and the largest number of specialized plants gardens in China, with many exotic species.

Lightning protection of scenic spots: there is not much food in scenic spots. It is recommended to prepare some dry food and water and bring anti-mosquito spray. There are many plants and mosquitoes in the scenic spot.

4. Wild Elephant Valley

Admission: 60 yuan, Address: 2 13 National Road, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City Transportation: Tourist shuttle bus, opening hours: 08: 30- 17: 00.

Attractions: The only place in China where there are wild elephants, you can watch the wonderful performances of elephants, or you can take part in herding elephants and have an intimate interaction with them.

Lightning protection of scenic spots: it is best to make an appointment one day in advance, and don't make any noise when wild elephants appear, so as not to bring danger to yourself.

Step 5 wear a garden

Admission: 45 yuan, address: Olive Dam, Jinghong City, transportation: BRT/scenic spot through train, opening hours: 08: 00- 17: 00.

Attractions: It is composed of five best-preserved natural villages of the Dai nationality, enjoying the fun at the Songkran Festival and experiencing the pure Dai customs.

Lightning protection of scenic spots: it is best to go in the afternoon. After watching the performance, go straight to the Water-splashing Festival. Remember to prepare a change of clothes. I suggest walking around.

6. Primitive Forest Park

Admission: 45 yuan, address: 8km from Jinghong suburb. National transportation: Bus z2 1, opening hours: 08: 00- 18: 00.

Description of scenic spots: a forest park integrating natural scenery and ethnic customs. The most interesting thing in the scenic spot is the release of peacocks, which is very shocking. Suggest watching.

Lightning protection of scenic spots: Peacocks are released 7 times a day, each time about 10 minutes. Don't come on rainy days, the peacock flying here will be cancelled on rainy days!

Xishuangbanna traffic guide

Airport: Xishuangbanna Gasa International Airport. You can get a good ticket in advance, and you can get a lot of discounts through multi-platform comparison. There are no motor trains, trains and railway stations in Xishuangbanna, and direct flights by plane are the most convenient, followed by cars.

Bus: You can choose to take the bus to the scenic spots in Xishuangbanna.

Shuttle bus: It is more convenient to take a shuttle bus to some distant scenic spots.

Local group: For those who don't know anything for the first time, you can choose a local group. When they arrive at the airport, drivers will pick them up, and special buses will be arranged to go to the scenic spots.

Taxi: You need to talk about the price and itinerary before taking a taxi. Some taxi drivers will lure you with low prices and finally force you to go to some commercial attractions and shopping places.

Scenic traffic guide

The following scenic spots take a bus at Xishuangbanna Bus Terminal, which is called the Tire Dumping Factory Bus Terminal by local people. You can purchase the scenic spot pass in advance through the network.

Eastern attractions: Mengla County, Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dai Garden, Wangtianshu, Dongyuan Wonderland, Manri, Yiwu Ancient Town and Mohan Port.

Northern attractions: Pu 'er, Wild Elephant Valley, Keno Mountain Villa, Wild Elephant Golf, Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park.

Tips: Booking method and bus location can be booked in the GZ H search version. The boarding point of the scenic through train is located in Shuangjing and the splash square in Gaozhuang West.

Xishuangbanna accommodation

Gaozhuang Xi Shuangjing

Mainly characteristic inns, mostly decorated in Thai and Dai styles, staying in 150-200 yuan. The inn is well decorated and the environment is good, with high-grade accommodation around 300 yuan and a swimming pool.

Jinghong urban area

Most of them are established hotels, 100-300 yuan, which are three-star and four-star hotels. Convenient transportation, near the riverside night market. There are bar streets, supermarkets and commercial streets nearby, which are quite lively and convenient.

Wanda resort

It is far from the urban area, but the environment is beautiful, mainly high-end hotels. It is very suitable for people who come to Xishuangbanna to avoid the cold. Now a special bus has been opened from wanda plaza to Gaozhuang, which has increased the convenience of transportation.

Accommodation and pit avoidance:

(1) Don't go to the roadside to solicit customers. It's cheap, but the accommodation environment is poor.

Jinghong has many star-rated hotels, which can meet the accommodation needs of most people.

Before you come to play, you must book a hotel online in advance. Don't book a hotel directly when you see a good picture. Spend time on various platforms to brush the evaluation, star rating and service of real tourists.

(4) Don't book accommodation in Banna, especially in the peak season. Hotel prices will soar and be very popular. Be prepared in advance.

Xishuangbanna gourmet

Grilled fish with citronella: put the seasoning into the belly of the fish and tie it up with citronella leaves for barbecue.

Inverted chicken feet: hot and sour, refreshing and delicious.

Mushroom-flavored hot pot: You must eat mushrooms when you arrive in Yunnan. They are very fresh.

Bao Shao: wrap the food with banana leaves and bake it in a charcoal fire pool to wear roast chicken.

Roast chicken likes lemon and coconut.

Bamboo rice: Bamboo rice is a kind of delicious food often eaten by ethnic minorities in Yunnan.

Beef tendon: sour, tender and cool.

Xishuangbanna snacks

Iced bean jelly: pea powder is smooth in texture, excellent in taste, cool and delicious.

Mango is eaten raw: with salt, monosodium glutamate and Chili noodles, it is sweet and sour.

Fried bee pupa: golden in color and delicious, it is a good accompaniment to wine.

Fried rice: Rich in high-quality protein, it is deeply loved by Yunnan people.

Xishuangbanna fruit

There are many kinds of tropical fruits in Xishuangbanna, and there are many fruits all year round. It is recommended to buy in urban markets, farmers' markets and Jiangbei Mange Fruit Wholesale Market. There are bananas, pineapples, mangoes, plums, sour grapes, grapefruit, carambola, annona, jackfruit, lychee, longan, coconut, goat milk, sour Duoyi, papaya, mangosteen, sweet corn, olives and passion fruit.

Weather and wear suggestions from April to June

April temperature: 18-33℃

Weather in April: sunny most of the time, cloudy a few times.

Wear in April: shorts, jeans, sweaters, dresses, shirts and T-shirts.

May temperature: 2 1-33℃

The weather in May: cloudy and sunny.

Wearable: shorts, short sleeves, short skirts, dresses, shirts.

Temperature in June: about 23-3 1℃

Weather in June: cloudy and sunny with occasional showers.

Wear in June: shorts, short sleeves, short skirts, dresses and shirts.

Xishuangbanna classic route reference

Day 1 day: everywhere → Banna → pick-up/station → Starlight Night Market → Shwedagon Pagoda.

The next day: Wild Elephant Valley → Primitive Forest Park

Day 3: Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences → Daijia Village

Day 4: Nannuo Mountain → Man Ting Park → prajna temple.

Day 5: Sleep until you wake up naturally → Send the plane/station → Return.

Tips: The traffic of scenic spots in Banna is not very convenient. Free travel is not recommended because there is not much time. You can consider a small group tour, don't worry about luggage, transportation and other issues, and the accommodation environment is also guaranteed ~

Tips for playing in Xishuangbanna

1. Don't go to the East Zone of Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences yet. It's not fully developed. It is suggested to go to the west area first, and the scenery will be more beautiful. Knowing the west side and going to the east side will gain more. It is recommended to take a battery car. The scenic spot is too big, and walking is a bit suspicious of life.

Please take care of the tickets of Man Ting Park, which will be used when entering the main Buddhist temple. Don't take pictures in the main Buddhist temple, don't wear short skirts and sunglasses.

3, the ID card must be brought, take the children out to play, and bring the household registration book! ! Tickets such as student ID cards and sergeant ID cards also have certain discounts.

Don't wear a skirt when you come to the virgin forest, or you will be bitten all over your legs by mosquitoes. Better wear a hat. The scenic spot is large and sunny.

5, be sure to bring a charging treasure, most of the scenic spots are in the mountains, there is no * * * to borrow, and it will be annoying to take pictures when the phone is out of power.

6. You can't wear short skirts, shorts and other exposed clothes when entering the temple. You will be forbidden to enter. Don't touch the head of the "Little Monk" with your hands.

7. The Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences remembers to punch in the palm garden, take photos with the camera, and have all kinds of strange plants.

8. There is no subway in Xishuangbanna. Travel is basically by shuttle bus or bus. Pay attention to the meter when taking a taxi! And local chartered cars are the freest.

9. Respect the living habits of Dai and other ethnic minorities when visiting. Dai people should take off their shoes at home and are not allowed to peek in the bedroom.

10. It is very comfortable to rent a small electric car to go shopping near the city. You can go for a drive in all the streets. Very comfortable.