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Best Things to Do
Top 50 Best Things to Do near Xinping [2025]
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Stone Forest Scenic Area
4.7
/5
16073 reviews
8.8
From IDR 666667
Based on 54 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087167711439
Address: Extension of Shilin Middle Road, Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Kunming
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
See the bizarre karst peaks
Ashima rock: unique & captivating
Saved by 1637 users8096 positive reviews
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There are too few signs in the Dashilin Scenic Area, making it easy to get lost. More signs are recommended. Overall, the scenery is beautiful and worth a visit. There are plenty of electric carts available, making transportation convenient.
I was pleasantly surprised by the lack of crowds at the Stone Forest Scenic Area! The karst wonders were even more breathtaking under the sunlight, and wandering through the stone forest allowed me to fully immerse myself in the awe-inspiring craftsmanship of nature. The Salomon Speedcross 5 under my feet provided stable grip, making walking incredibly safe, and the open environment made every step feel free, maximizing the overall experience.
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Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
4.7
/5
15052 reviews
8.7
From IDR 190477
Based on 89 reviews
Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606918715914
Address: 西双版纳傣族自治州勐腊县中国科学院西双版纳热带植物园-西门
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas
Firefly tours & night views
Saved by 482 users11629 positive reviews
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The botanical garden's trees, flowers, and many medicinal herbs are worth admiring. I especially liked the exotic flower garden and the flower garden; the bright blossoms against the blue sky and white clouds made for amazing photos. There are also hot air balloons to experience.
The botanical garden is 70 kilometers from the city center, so remember to book a car or hire a private vehicle.
If you prefer walking, don't take the sightseeing bus; the whole experience should take about 4 hours. If you don't want to walk, take the sightseeing bus; it costs 80 yuan per person and takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes. I recommend buying the West Zone ticket. Visiting the Dai Ethnic Garden in the afternoon to catch the Water Splashing Festival at 3:40 PM is perfect.
Visiting the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
March 21, 2025, 14:51. The weather was very pleasant during the visit to the Dipterocarp Garden at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences.
Dipterocarpaceae plants are mainly distributed in tropical Asia and are representative tree species of Southeast Asian tropical rainforests, comprising 15 genera and 580 species.
The 13 species from 5 genera distributed in China are all listed as nationally protected rare and endangered plants.
The Dipterocarp Garden covers an area of approximately 6.7 hectares and has collected and preserved all species from my country and some species distributed in Southeast Asia, making it a very valuable Dipterocarp Garden.
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Manting Imperial Garden
4.5
/5
14168 reviews
8.7
From IDR 378572
Based on 73 reviews
Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912161061
Address: No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
See beautiful peacocks up close
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I visited in early December, and it wasn't too crowded. The park was beautiful, and every corner was photogenic! 👍 There's a parrot enclosure, as well as alpacas and Kapubala Nenggi (a type of Tibetan antelope). Getting up close and personal with them was so cute! 👍
Manting Royal Garden, once the private garden of the Dai kings, boasts a history of over 1300 years. It's perfect for a leisurely stroll and careful exploration. Due to time constraints today, we didn't participate in interactive activities like the elephant show. Manting Royal Garden is connected to the General Buddhist Temple, so you can visit both together! There were many people taking travel photos there!
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Dianchi Lake
4.7
/5
9115 reviews
8.5
Based on 295 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164310175
Address: 1318 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–4 hours
Highlights:
Surrounded by mountains & Daguan Tower
Majestic plateau freshwater lake
Saved by 1195 users4587 positive reviews
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The cable car ride at Xishan Scenic Area isn't long, but the scenery is amazing! Half of the journey offers views of the shimmering Dianchi Lake, while the other half showcases the vibrant autumn colors of Xishan Mountain—a picturesque view that electric carts simply can't match! Definitely worth experiencing!
It's beautiful, don't take the cable car unless you just want to experience it. Xishan District is very large, just go to Haigeng Park and the Seven-Arch Floating Bridge. You can visit these two attractions on two separate trips.
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Dongfengyun Scenic Area
4.5
/5
10396 reviews
8.5
From IDR 190477
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8608736292698
Address: Hudong Highway, Maile City, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–4 hours
Highlights:
Scenic platform & trail
Enjoy a choir of thousands and terracotta art
Saved by 527 users9031 positive reviews
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Why is the service and value for money so poor? It's because while the attraction itself is incredibly beautiful, the service is practically nonexistent. Tickets are expensive, and many services and facilities inside require additional fees, even parking. After this trip to Yunnan, I truly feel that Yunnan's tourism system, including its leaders, has completely lost its way. God has been so kind to you, bestowing upon you so many wonderful scenic spots and landscapes, yet you've managed to ruin them.
To be honest, there aren't many things to do. Most people just concentrate on taking pictures at the "big bottle" area. The flower mound is bare and uninteresting in winter, but it should be nice in spring and summer. One more thing: the entrance fee is a bit pricey. 😅
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Wild Elephant Valley
4.3
/5
9357 reviews
8.4
From IDR 138096
Based on 73 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912431024
Address: Sancha River, Mengyang Town, Jinghong City, 36 km from Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
Saved by 290 users6195 positive reviews
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The Wild Elephant Valley isn't very big; you can walk through it quickly. There are only two shows in total. It feels like going to Wild Elephant Valley is just a quick stop in Xishuangbanna—you can feed the elephants and watch an educational program. The kids seemed okay with it too. 🤭
Wild Elephant Valley is a must-visit in Xishuangbanna. The park isn't very big; 1-2 hours is enough. We took a taxi from the city center for about 80 yuan for the three of us, and the shuttle bus back cost 20 yuan per person. The main attraction is the elephant show, which isn't very long, and there's also a performance of ethnic minority song and dance. That's about it.
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Cangshan Mountain
4.5
/5
6776 reviews
8.3
From IDR 309524
Based on 337 reviews
Cangshan Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8608725365006
Address: Xiyinxian Road, Dali Ancient City, Dali, Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture
Recommended sightseeing time: 0.5–1 day
Highlights:
10 temples & 20 natural attractions
Unique geological landscapes displayed
Saved by 832 users3975 positive reviews
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This combined ticket is a great deal, much cheaper than buying individual tickets. Since it was my first time in Dali, these two places were a must-see, and they're not far from each other. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't cooperating when I went up Cangshan Mountain, but it cleared up when I came down to see the Three Pagodas. The Three Pagodas have a very long history and are definitely worth visiting.
The place is beautiful.. before going to the cable car rides, there are stairs to climb. Next to it are souvenir shops.
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Yunnan Nationalities Village
4.3
/5
14280 reviews
8.3
From IDR 226191
Based on 513 reviews
Dianchi Lake Scenic Area/ Sunac World | >100 km from downtown
Phone +86087164311255
Address: 1310 Dianchi Road, Xishan District, Kunming City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
12 villages & 26 cultures
Experience lively folk shows & festivals
Saved by 868 users6218 positive reviews
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The ethnic village is relatively close to the Haigeng Dam, and there weren't many tourists. The experience was decent. It houses about 25 ethnic groups, and I heard that the five ethnic groups at the entrance put on dance performances and other activities in the evenings.
Hiring a guide for 200 yuan is definitely worth it. The guide will take you on a walk around and will take you to three intangible cultural heritage sites, such as silver jewelry sales, medicinal incense, and tea. You can buy things or not.
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Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
4.3
/5
5963 reviews
8.2
From IDR 102381
Based on 26 reviews
>100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912759888
Address: Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is 8 km from the suburb of Jinghong City
Recommended sightseeing time: 3–5 hours
Highlights:
Cultural dance & Water-Splashing Festival
Peacock flight & Dai culture
Saved by 240 users3808 positive reviews
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This is a great time to visit because it's not crowded and the queue to enter the park isn't too long. The scenery is beautiful, and we saw peacocks 🦚, monkeys 🐵, and deer. It felt so good to be close to nature! 👍
Overall, it was great. It would have been even better if the electric carts could be used for round-trip transportation; going up the mountain was too tiring. We originally planned to watch the peacock release before participating in the activities, but we were lucky to see the peacocks displaying their plumage on the way down! The jungle trek (Section A) was a bit pricey, but the kids had a lot of fun. They even fed the monkeys and saw the Tyndall effect, which we explained to them.
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Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
4.4
/5
4406 reviews
8.1
From IDR 45477
Based on 81 reviews
Daizu Park Scenic Area | >100 km from downtown
Phone +8606912504601
Address: Xihan Garden, Jinghan City, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna (near Mangan Town)
Recommended sightseeing time: 2–3 hours
Highlights:
Experience Dai's warm welcome ceremony
Explore villages & pagoda stilt houses
Saved by 195 users2884 positive reviews
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I'm very satisfied with the flights and hotels booked by your company. I recommend the Naga S Hotel; it's so comfortable, with a great environment, excellent service, and a delicious breakfast. Most importantly, it's conveniently located within the scenic area.
Getting to the Dai Ethnic Garden is very convenient! At the Peacock Garden, enjoy the peacock dance performed by Dai girls, visit the White Pagoda Temple and Golden Pagoda Temple, see the Dai stilted houses, and try the lemongrass-grilled fish. Young people can participate in the water-splashing activities at the Water Splashing Square for a refreshing blessing.
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