What are the must-visit attractions in Xishuangbanna?

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Chinese Academy of Sciences Tropical Botanical Garden, Tropical Rainforest Valley, Wangtian Tree, Primitive Forest Park, Tropical Flower Garden, Dai Garden, Zongfo Temple, Hani Cultural Park, Mengjinglai, Ye Elephant Valley, Mengyuan Wonderland, and Manting Park are all must-see attractions in Xishuangbanna.

Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is located in the southernmost tip of Yunnan Province. Xishuangbanna, known as "Mengbalanaxi" in ancient Dai language, means "ideal and magical paradise". As the only oasis on the Tropic of Cancer, it has lush tropical rainforests, tropical fruits filling the streets, and various folk buildings. People can be immersed in the exotic customs of Southeast Asia in one second. The following introduces the must-see attractions in Xishuangbanna.

1. Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences

The most suitable attraction for families with children is the Menglun Botanical Garden. It is the largest botanical garden in China and the only 5A-level scenic spot in Xishuangbanna. The Menglun Botanical Garden is located in Menglun Town, Mengla County, covers an area of ??900 hectares and cultivates 3,000 species of Chinese and foreign tropical plants.

2. The sky-watching tree

The towering trunk of the sky-watching tree can reach 70-100 meters. The most attractive sky corridor in the scenic spot relies on the trunks of dozens of sky-watching trees. , a 34-meter-high suspension bridge is built, winding for hundreds of meters, allowing one to overlook the entire tropical rainforest from the air. In addition, you can get up close to the tropical rainforest and watch the five wonders of the rainforest: roots, strangulation, parasitic epiphytes, dripping leaf tips, and old stems embracing spring.

3. Primitive Forest Park

One of the largest comprehensive eco-tourism attractions in Xishuangbanna, the park contains the best-preserved tropical ravine rainforest south of the Tropic of Cancer. The unique tropical ravine rainforest stretches across the entire park. In addition to the natural landscape, the folk customs and festivals in Aini Village will also make people linger.

4. Dai Garden

Dai Garden is located in Olive Dam, Xishuangbanna. There are five best-preserved Dai natural villages in the scenic area, which condenses the essence of Dai culture and shows Typical tropical pastoral scenery.

5. Zongfo Temple

The Zongfo Temple is located near Manting Park. It is the center of worship for Buddhist believers in Xishuangbanna and the highest-level Buddhist temple in Xishuangbanna. The majestic main Buddhist temple has exquisitely carved beams and pillars, and is resplendent. Believers offer incense and pray here.

6. Mengjinglai

Mengjinglai was once a religious and cultural center on the border between China and Myanmar. The clear Daluo River flows through the west side of the village, forming a natural border. Line, on the other side of the river is neighboring Myanmar. The pagodas, sacred trees and sacred springs at the entrance of Mengjinglai Village all have a long history. During festivals, many believers come here to worship Buddha and seek scriptures. It is known as the "No. 1 Village in China and Myanmar".

7. Wild Elephant Valley

Wild Elephant Valley is located in the Sancha River Valley in the Mengyang Nature Reserve north of Jinghong, 47 kilometers away from Jinghong, with a total area of ??approximately 370 hectares, because it is the place where wild elephant activities are said to be most concentrated and frequent, coupled with convenient transportation and unique tropical forest landscape, it has become a tourist hotspot in Xishuangbanna, but now wild elephants are rare.

8. Manting Park

Manting Park, the royal garden of the King of Dai, is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna. Although the park is not large, the scenery is pleasant and reflects the tropical rainforest situation everywhere. There is a faint floral fragrance in the air, which is intoxicating.