Xishuangbanna | You must visit at least once to avoid regret

✅ Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna, it means 'an ideal and magical paradise' ✅ The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅ The only tropical rainforest reserve in China ✅ Described by Ji Xianlin as the 'Golden Land' ❇️ Here, the mountains and rivers are lush, without severe cold in winter or extreme heat in summer. There is the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, endless ethnic customs to experience, and exotic ambiences that can be felt without going abroad. 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣. The best travel season 🔆 Endless summer throughout the year, with warm and pleasant weather in all seasons, and an average annual temperature of about 22°C. However, different seasons offer different experiences: ▶️ November to February of the following year: Dry and cool weather, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️ March to May: Suitable temperatures, blooming flowers, a good time to enjoy the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️ June to October: The rainy season, with higher humidity. Although there is more rain during this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the lush beauty of the rainforest. ❇️ In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season for Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice should be based on personal needs. 𝙏𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙚. Tour route 🗺️ The attractions in Xishuangbanna are quite scattered, and visitors usually stay in Jinghong City and then follow these 3 classic routes: 1️⃣ City route (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Big Buddha Temple, Manting Park, Total Buddha Temple 2️⃣ East route: Dai Ethnic Garden, CAS Botanical Garden, Wangtianshu 3️⃣ North route: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive in Jinghong—Gaozhuang Xishuangjing—Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (The Life We Long For) - Dai Ethnic Garden (Water Splashing Festival) - CAS Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park—Total Buddha Temple—Mengle Great Buddha Temple 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙘𝙮. Delicacies 🥘 Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavored Wrapped Roast/Pineapple Rice/Dai Hand-grabbed Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Tube Rice/Frozen Pea Jelly/Banna Barbecue/Dai Ethnic Grilled Chicken ❗️To taste authentic delicacies, don't go to the Starlight Night Market, but to the villages on both sides 𝙏𝙞𝙥𝙨. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna⚠️ ① Stay in Gaozhuang, convenient for traveling to various attractions ② Dai costumes sold at the night market are all 50/set, don't get ripped off ③ The night market portraits are beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, choose carefully ④ There are many fake Musang King durians on the street, it is recommended to buy at the fruit market ⑤ Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥ Sun protection is important, the UV rays are strong ⑦ Bring a light jacket, there is a big temperature difference between day and night ⑧ Never trust the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of attractions