I went to Xishuangbanna and was almost tricked to death. Travel Blood and Tears Lesson Set

Xishuangbanna, a veritable animal kingdom and plant kingdom, is famous for its wide variety of animal and plant resources and numerous rare, ancient, peculiar and endangered animals and plants, many of which are unique to Xishuangbanna.

As Xishuangbanna is close to countries such as Thailand and Myanmar, it is deeply influenced by Buddhist culture, so Theravada Buddhism is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people here. The Dai people here are basically devout Buddhists.

Of course, when traveling to Xishuangbanna, you must remember to avoid these big pits, otherwise you will be scared of the pits once you go there, and you will never dare to go there again.

It is very helpful for the little cutie who is traveling to Xishuangbanna for the first time. Remember to collect this travel package strategy to avoid falling into the trap!

一 , 30 tips to avoid pitfalls

1. Don’t believe the special one-day tours recommended by B&B and shop owners, they are unreliable.

2. When visiting the scenic spot of the Great Buddha Temple, don’t wear sunglasses and don’t dress too revealingly.

3. Don’t touch the handmade jewelry in the night market lightly. They are expensive and most of them are small commodities from Yiwu and are not local characteristics. Of course, the small woven bamboo baskets are quite cute. If you like, you can buy some as souvenirs.

4. Never buy Burmese jade in the market, they are all fake. If you really like Burmese jade, you can go to a large shopping mall to buy it, and remember to issue an invoice!

5. Don’t follow the local free tour guides, they will take you to places where you can donate money and they will also take you shopping.

6. Don’t buy cut tropical fruits from roadside stalls, scenic spots and night markets, as many are no longer fresh.

7. There are many plants in the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Just go to the West District. There is no need to go to the East District. There is nothing worth seeing. Remember to bring mosquito repellent spray to avoid being bitten.

8. When going to the Wild Elephant Valley, don’t make loud noises to avoid disturbing the elephants. If you want to watch the elephant performance, arrange your time and arrive at the Wild Elephant Valley around 12 o’clock. It’s too early to start. , it ended too late.

9. When visiting the Dai Nationality Garden, it is recommended to go on foot to experience the Dai customs up close.

10. Peacock Forest Park has 7 peacock flying programs every day, each lasting about 10 minutes, from 8:40 to 17:00. The time intervals vary in length.

11. Taking commemorative photos of Dai costumes at the Starlight Night Market costs 200 yuan per set, which is more expensive than buying a set, which only costs 50 or 60 yuan.

12. Visit the Starlight Night Market. It will be cheaper if you go around ten o’clock. When buying things here, remember to bargain!

13. Tickets for visiting Manting Park cost tens of millions. Don’t lose it, you can enter the Zongfo Temple from the south gate of Manting Park.

14. Shwedagon Pagoda is free, don’t be fooled.

15. The Laos iced coffee in Internet celebrity stores all taste the same, nothing special, you can try it if you like.

16. When visiting Xishuangbanna, there is no need to charter a car or join a tour group. Remember to find a regular tour group.

17. For barbecue, it is recommended to go to Manting Park BBQ City, which is a frequent stop for locals.

18. It is not recommended to take a hot air balloon ride in the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It only takes 15 minutes to get down, and you can’t take pictures yet.

19. There are many illegal cars near Gaozhuang. Pay attention to identify them and don’t take them randomly to avoid being ripped off.

20. There is a lot of money in the merit book, so don’t sign casually to avoid being forced to donate.

21. The weather in Xishuangbanna is cloudy and sunny. Remember to bring an umbrella. It may rain at any time and the weather forecast is inaccurate.

22. Do not touch the statues of gods or the heads of young monks when entering a Buddhist temple. Respect local customs.

23. Don’t buy pineapples that cost ten yuan a basket, they are almost rotten.

24. When playing the jungle leaping project in the virgin forest, don’t go wearing short skirts to avoid exposing yourself.

25. Jinshatan Bar Street is the nightlife street for Xishuangbanna people, remember to experience it.

26. The bonfire party is 299 yuan/person. The food is not good and it doesn’t look good.

27. Don’t just accept prayer cards and bracelets at will. They all charge money, and you have to pay for the incense.

28. When buying scalper tickets, remember to go to the official platform. The entrances to scenic spots are usually fake and it is easy to be deceived.

29. The Dai Garden is not big and you can just walk there. Taking a tour bus is not necessary in my opinion.

30. Manting Park group purchase tickets need to be purchased one day in advance. It is more cost-effective to buy combined tickets!

2. Transportation

1. Nationwide to Banna

Airplane

From all over the country to Kunming, Jinghong Gajiu International Airport, Kunming to Banna, you can also transfer from Kunming Changshui Airport or transfer to the high-speed rail.

High-speed rail

It takes about three hours to reach Xishuangbanna from Kunming Station and Kunming South Station, and the fare ranges from 170,200 yuan.

2. Transportation in Xishuangbanna Scenic Area

Botanical Garden of Chinese Academy of Sciences: Get off at Jinghong Bus Station and get off at Menglun Botanical Garden Station. The journey takes about 1.5 hours and the fare is 17 yuan.

Wild Elephant Valley: The tourist bus at the entrance of Gaozhuang Xishuangjing goes to the scenic spot every day, and the fare is about 15 to 20 yuan.

Manting Park: You can get there by taking bus No. 3 in Jinghong City.

Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda: You can take Airport Express No. 1.

3. Transportation in Xishuangbanna City

You can take buses to scenic spots in the city, which is convenient and affordable.

Online car-hailing/taxi services are expensive, so choose appropriately.

There are special buses to distant scenic spots. Take them at Banna Passenger Terminal.

3. Accommodation

We recommend Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, Jinghong City Center and Wanda Resort.

1. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, which specializes in specialty inns, is mainly decorated in Thai and Dai styles. The cost is about 150 to 200 yuan, and high-end accommodation is 300 yuan, with a swimming pool.

2. In the center of Jinghong, there are mostly old-name hotels with prices ranging from 100 to 300 yuan, but the transportation is convenient and it is close to the fun places.

3. Wanda Resort is far from the city, but has a beautiful environment and high-end atmosphere.

4. Food

All parts of the country have different tastes and characteristics. If you like Yunnan special food, you can try more. Famous food may not be suitable for you!< /p>

The above are all Xishuangbanna travel guide sets, remember to collect them if you like them!

I am a traveler born in 1995. Bring your equipment and set off together, and bring your beloved one with you. Let’s take a quick trip!