What pitfalls should you avoid when going to Xishuangbanna for the first time?

When you go to Xishuangbanna for the first time, you cannot buy random products at the Starlight Night Market. You should pay attention to your clothing and necessary items before going to the Zongfo Temple, Wild Elephant Valley, Primeval Forest Park and Zhongke Botanical Garden.

1. Starlight Night Market

It is not recommended to buy handmade products, most of them are Yiwu wholesale products. Be careful to identify jadeite and jade in the market, most of them are fake products. It is recommended to buy Dai costumes, which are cost-effective.

2. Zongfo Temple

Do not wear short skirts and shorts into the temple, and do not touch the statues at will. Do not receive prayer cards and bracelets at will, you will be charged money.

3. Wild Elephant Valley

Be careful not to make loud noises when seeing elephants to avoid scaring the elephants and threatening your own safety. Don’t wear slippers or sandals when hiking in Wild Elephant Valley. It is not recommended to take the cable car in Wild Elephant Valley, and it is recommended to visit on foot.

4. Primitive Forest Park

Be sure to carry mosquito repellent spray and wear long clothes and trousers. Because there are more mosquitoes in the rainforest.

5. Zhongke Botanical Garden

It is recommended to visit the West District first. The scenic area is relatively large. It is best to take a battery car. Walking is not recommended. It is not recommended to take the hot air balloon ride in the botanical garden. The time is relatively short, only 15 minutes, and photography is not allowed.

Recommended itinerary

You can stay at a hotel near Gaozhuang on the first day and go to the Starlight Night Market at night. On the second day, we will first go to Zhongke Botanical Garden, then to Wild Elephant Valley and Primitive Forest Park. On the third day, we can go to Manting Park and Zongfo Temple.