How to travel from Kunming to Xishuangbanna in an economical way

To save money, it takes about 15 hours by bus from Dali to Banna. To save time, take a bus from Dali to Kunming, and then fly from Kunming to Jinghong Airport. The bus from Kunming to Jinghong takes 11 hours, and the ticket costs 167. The bus from Jinghong to Kunming also takes 11 hours, but the ticket costs 197.

1. Precautions

1. Weather: The climates of Dali and Banna are very different. Banna is relatively hot in July and August. In addition, it rains and the humidity is relatively high. Therefore, cool clothes, umbrellas, slippers/sandals...

2. Folk customs: Banna is a Dai Autonomous Prefecture. Although the folk customs are simple, it is better to pay attention to some things, such as: take off your clothes when entering a Dai home. Shoes; don’t peek/look into their bedrooms, etc... It’s best to check online to avoid unnecessary trouble

3. Food: a, because Yunnan has a wide range of recipes, so when ordering Be sure to ask about the raw materials before eating: bamboo worms, bee pupae, moss... b. Prefer raw food... c. The taste is spicy

4. Medicines: stomach medicine, anthelmintic, skin medicine, etc. Essential.

5. Security: border + ethnic areas. Although the public security is good, the people are simple. But attention to safety is essential.

6. Funds: Bring as much money as you can. There are a lot of fun and delicious things, so don’t let your trip be too shabby. It's best to bring a card.

2. Fun places:

1. Wild Elephant Valley: Look at wild elephants, look at big trees, and take a walk in the dense forest. (It takes about 40 minutes from Jinghong City to Mengyang on the expressway)

2. Forest Park: Take a look at the forest, breathe fresh air, and buy some small items. (Jinghong City to Mengyang direction, about 30 minutes, highway)

3. Menglun Botanical Garden: exotic flowers and plants, a holy place for taking photos. (It takes 1 hour from Jinghong City to Menglun, highway + level 2 road, it seems...)

4. Tropical Flower Garden: a big park in the city. (Jinghong District, taxi fare is 5 yuan)

5. Manting Park: Buddhist temples and folk customs. (Jinghong City District, taxi fare is 5 yuan)

6. Zongfu Temple: worship Buddha, seek scriptures, and Buddhist culture. (Suburban Jinghong, taxi fare is 10 yuan)

7. If you can’t find the way, just ask passers-by. Anyone who knows will definitely tell you. Everyone is very enthusiastic.

3. Friendly reminders:

1. Jinghong is the capital of Xishuangbanna Prefecture and is also the passenger transportation hub for many scenic spots. Open, comfortable, and prosperous.

2. Taxis in Jinghong (Banna) are all 5 yuan in the urban area, 7 yuan on the riverside, and more than 10 yuan in the suburbs. Don’t be fooled by some drivers in Hunan and Henan. I often get hacked because I studied in Kunming -_-||

3. Stay in a hotel. During the non-peak tourist season, a small hotel costs about 30-60 yuan, with a standard room; a hotel, 10 during non-peak season; multiply this by three during peak season.

4. Shopping, there are many jewelry stores in Banna, most of which are run by Burmese. If you want to buy, you need to find a regular store and go online to verify the authenticity of the jade jewelry you purchase. There are also many little gadgets, which are very cute. Let’s go for a walk on the streets at night.