What are the interesting attractions in Xishuangbanna?

The interesting scenic spots in Xishuangbanna include Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Wangtianshu Scenic Area, Xishuangbanna Sunac Paradise, Manting Park, Wild Elephant Valley, and Gaozhuang West Shuangjing.

1. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

The botanical garden with the largest area, the richest collection of species and the largest number of plant-specific parks in China. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of China Academy of Sciences is located in Huludao, Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province. It is a national 5-year tourist attraction, the largest botanical garden in China with the richest collection of species and the largest number of plant-specific parks. It is also a comprehensive research institution and scenic spot integrating scientific research, species conservation and popular science education.

2. Wangtianshu Scenic Area

The only scenic spot in China where you can experience the tropical rain forest in all directions from water, land and air. Wangtianshu Scenic Area is located in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 134km away from Jinghong City. As a national 4A tourist attraction, China is the only tropical rain forest recognized by the world and the only oasis at 21 degrees north latitude.

3. Sunac Paradise in Xishuangbanna

The only theme park located in the tropical rain forest in China. Xishuangbanna Sunac Paradise is located at No.13 Wanjing Avenue, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, about 4.6 kilometers away from Jinghong Airport. With a total area of 61.1 hectares and an annual reception capacity of about 3 million people, the park is designed by FORREC, the world's number one company, which can rival the top international theme parks and surpass the level of Shanghai Disneyland. It is the only tropical rain forest park in Asia.

4. Manting Park

It used to be the imperial garden of Dai Wang in Xishuangbanna. It is said that the beautiful scenery here attracted the soul of Dai Wang, hence its name. Manting Park is located in the southeast of Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, about 2 kilometers away from the urban area. It is a national 4A tourist scenic spot, covering an area of more than 4 mu. There are more than 5 well-preserved ancient Tiedao Woods and vegetation. There are hills and rivers in the park, and there are rich cultural landscapes with national characteristics. It is a natural village-style park, which used to be the Dai King Royal Garden with a history of more than 1,3 years.

5. Wild Elephant Valley

The first national park with the theme of animal protection and environmental protection in China. Wild Elephant Valley is located in Sanchahe, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province, 22 kilometers away from Jinghong City. Wild Elephant Valley allows visitors to observe Asian wild elephants and their living environment safely without disturbing their lives through a number of sightseeing projects, such as high-altitude elephant viewing plank road, rainforest sightseeing cableway, Asian elephant museum, Asian elephant provenance breeding base and Asian elephant performance school.

6. Gaozhuangxi Shuangjing

Gaozhuangxi Shuangjing is in Dai language, which means Nine Pagodas and Twelve Villages in Chinese, aiming at recreating the magnificent scenery of ancient times. Gaozhuang West Shuangjing is located near the roundabout of Jiangbei section of Xuanwei Avenue in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture