What to wear to Xishuangbanna on New Year’s Day?

It’s almost the New Year’s Day holiday. I believe many friends also want to go sightseeing. Xishuangbanna has a warm climate and its natural landscape is very pristine and magnificent. Therefore, it is also the best choice for many people. So what clothes are appropriate to wear during the New Year in Xishuangbanna?

1. New Year’s Day dressing guide

When there is a low temperature, it is about 8 degrees, and the temperature difference between morning and evening is relatively large. In summer, it is recommended not to bring too many clothes. You can also bring wool or light feathers to prevent the temperature from dropping. It is best to bring long-sleeved pants and a jacket.

Be sure to bring enough T-shirts and shorts, and it is best to bring a light jacket, because it will be a bit cold in the morning and evening, so you must prepare sandals. When I get there, I basically wear sandals every day, and sneakers are absolutely unbearable.

Dry season (November-May): The weather is hot, so sunglasses, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, sun hat, and heatstroke prevention medicines are essential.

Rainy season (June-October): The weather is hot and humid, and sweat will stick to the skin as soon as it comes out. It is recommended to bring a small towel when going out. Umbrellas, mosquito repellents, sunscreen, and heatstroke prevention medicines (such as Huoxiang Zhengqi capsules) are essential.

2. Introduction to Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna is a flat dam surrounded by mountains. It is located at the southern end of Yunnan Province, connected to Laos and Myanmar, and borders Thailand and Vietnam. It has jurisdiction over Jinghong City, Menghai County, and Mengla County. The Lancang River irrigates this green land and is called the Mekong River after leaving the country. It flows through five countries: Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, and then merges into the Pacific Ocean. It is known as the 'Danube River of the East'. As you can see from the map, the famous mountains on the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau surround Xishuangbanna on the east and west sides. Pieces of flat land appear among the mountains. Surrounded by big banyan trees are Phoenix Bamboo and Dai Village.

3. Best time to travel

“Hot” is a major feature of Xishuangbanna’s climate. The annual average temperature in Xishuangbanna is 21.9, and it is divided into two seasons: dry season and rainy season. November to May is the dry season, the weather is cooler, and it is the peak tourist season. Especially in April, there is the grand Water Splashing Festival. June to October is the rainy season, and the weather is hot and humid, but if you go to Banna during this time, you can taste all kinds of fruits. Moreover, there are fewer tourists at this time, and expenditures in all aspects have also been reduced.

4. Recommended attractions in Xishuangbanna

Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden

Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, also known as the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, is a national AAAAA-level scenic spot. It is the botanical garden with the largest area, the richest species collection, and the largest number of specialized botanical gardens in China. The park is divided into three parts: West Area, East Area and Green Stone Forest. The main attractions include tropical rain forest scenic area, famous tree garden, white bamboo garden, national tree orchard, southern Yunnan tropical wild garden, wild orchid garden, exotic flowers and exotic trees garden, etc.

Address: Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00

Cost: 80 yuan/person< /p>

Transportation: Take a bus bound for Menglun and Mengla at Jinghong Bus Terminal and get off at Menglun. The fare is 16-20 yuan and the journey takes about 1 hour and 10 minutes. From Kunming and Pu'er, you can take a bus to Mengla and get off at Menglun Town. It is 50 kilometers away from Xishuangbanna and can be reached in one hour's drive.

Dai Garden

There are five well-preserved natural Dai villages in the scenic area. Entering the gate of the scenic spot, the first thing you see is the welcome square, where enthusiastic Dai families dance welcome dances, sing blessings, and splash water to pray. There is also Manchun Mangu Buddhist Temple in Xishuangbanna, which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna. It has a history of more than 1,400 years, and chanting can be heard in the temple every day. The most solemn festival of the Dai people in Xishuangbanna is the Water Splashing Festival. In the Water Splashing Festival Square of Dai Garden, you can feel the lively scene of the Water Splashing Festival every day.

Address: Olive Dam, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province

Opening hours: 08:00-18:00

Cost: 65 yuan

Transportation :

Bus: Jinghong Turnover Factory Bus Station-Hanmeng Bus Station (28 kilometers), fare is 9 yuan/person, and it takes 30-40 minutes to arrive.

Self-driving tour route: Daiyuan-Men National Intangible Cultural Heritage

Wild Elephant Valley is densely forested and is a place where Asian wild elephants often hang out. A large number of amphibians such as bison, green peacocks, and black bears also live here. There are fixed elephant performances every day near the south gate of the scenic spot. The innocent elephant can dance, cross a single-plank bridge, and even play football with its trunk, which is very amazing. There is also the Asian Elephant Museum, where you can see elephant skeleton specimens and learn about elephants. There is an Aviary and a Butterfly Garden nearby that you can visit together. There are sightseeing walkways, elevated corridors for tourists to watch wild elephant activities, big tree hotels, forest bars and other facilities.

Address: Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00

Cost: Ticket: 65 yuan; ropeway , one-way fare is 50 yuan, about 35 minutes, round trip is 70 yuan.

Transportation: Take the bus bound for Guanping at Jinghong Passenger Terminal and ask the driver to stop at Sanchahe Yexiang Valley. The fare is 15 yuan.

Jinuo Village

As a scenic spot with national characteristics and interests, Xishuangbanna is the last single ethnic group in China and has a strong ethnic customs. The Jinuo people are a people who respect their uncles. The story of "falling in love behind a child's back" in "Eighteen Monsters of Yunnan" comes from here.

Jinuo Village is where the Jinuo people live together, and Jinuo Mountain is also one of the six famous producing areas of Pu'er tea. Here, you can taste local barbecue, enjoy ethnic performances, and experience the rich folk customs of the Jinuo ethnic group.

Address: Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province

Opening hours: 8:00-18:00

Cost: 260 yuan

Transportation: Take the bus from Jinghong Banna Bus Terminal to Jino Thatched Cottage and get off at Jino Thatched Cottage Scenic Area. Ticket price is 10-11 yuan.