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You haven't been to Jinghong if you haven't visited these attractions!

🌴Jinghong, a charming place full of tropical style! It is located in the southern part of Yunnan Province and is the capital of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. It is warm and humid all year round, with plenty of sunshine, rich ethnic customs, and charming natural scenery. 📅Here is a detailed two-day itinerary for you. Let's start this wonderful journey together! Day 1: 🌅Morning: Head to Manting Park in the morning sunshine. It is a natural village park with ancient Buddhist culture and Dai culture. As soon as you enter the park, you will feel the tranquility and mystery. Stroll along the tree-lined paths and enjoy the flowers and trees along the way. You will feel very comfortable. 🌞Noon: Find a restaurant near the park to taste local food. For example, lemongrass grilled fish🐟, the fish is tender, and the unique aroma of lemongrass is intoxicating. 🌙Evening: Go to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, where the night view is beautiful. You can visit the Starlight Night Market, feel the lively atmosphere, and pick some exquisite handicrafts. Day 2: 🌅Morning: Go to Wild Elephant Valley, the only place in China where you can watch wild Asian elephants up close. If you are lucky, you can see elephants playing in the jungle. 🌞Noon: Try bamboo rice🎍, the fragrance of bamboo is infused into the rice, which has a unique flavor. 🌙Evening: Take a cruise on the Lancang River, enjoy the bright lights on both sides of the river, and feel the breeze. 💥6 must-see attractions: Manting Park: Open from 8:00 to 17:00. It features ancient Buddhist buildings and beautiful garden landscapes. You can participate in the water-splashing activity and feel the enthusiasm of the Dai people. The Zongfo Temple in the park is free to visit! Wild Elephant Valley: Open from 08:00 to 18:00. You can watch elephant performances and experience close contact with elephants. Gaozhuang Xishuangjing: Open all day. The Golden Pagoda here is solemn, and the Starlight Night Market is bustling. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences: Open from 08:00 to 18:00. Various rare plants are dazzling. Mengle Buddha Temple: Open from 08:00 to 17:30. The magnificent buildings and spectacular Buddha statues are impressive. Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park: Open from 08:00 to 18:00. You can watch peacocks fly and feel the charm of nature. 🏨Hotel: InterContinental Resort is recommended. The hotel has a beautiful environment and a strong Dai style. The rooms are spacious and comfortable, and the service is very attentive. Here, you will feel like you are in a paradise. 🚌Transportation: You can take a bus in the city, such as bus No. 4 to Manting Park. If you want to be more convenient and faster, you can also take a taxi or rent an electric bike. 🍱Local food: Pounded chicken feet: sour and spicy, appetizing, and chewy😜. Roast chicken: crispy skin and tender meat, fragrant🤤. Pineapple purple rice: sweet and delicious, and looks great😃. Fish with sour bamboo shoots: the unique taste of sour bamboo shoots makes the fish more delicious😍. Dai barbecue: various ingredients are grilled on charcoal, sizzling and oily, making your mouth water😝. Paluo Da: sweet coconut milk with crispy bread, rich in taste😛. Rice noodles: smooth and delicate, with rich soup👍. 🎉Jinghong is such a surprising and charming place. Come here and have an unforgettable trip!
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Posted: Jan 7, 2025
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