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I regret coming here so much. I regret not coming sooner.

🌟Highlights Xishuangbanna Pineapple Hotel has become popular because of its unique pineapple🍍-shaped architecture. Its cute and eye-catching appearance is full of tropical charm, making it a perfect spot for photos. The hotel's interior decor incorporates local ethnic elements, such as Dai style. The rooms are well-equipped, the service is attentive, and there's a unique swimming pool 🏊 where you can relax between sightseeing excursions. 🌴Nearby Attractions 🏞Manting Park: It's close to the hotel, about a 15-minute taxi ride away. It used to be the Royal Garden of the Dai King and has well-preserved ancient buildings, such as Dai-style palaces and white pagodas. You can also enjoy wonderful ethnic song and dance performances, participate in activities such as floating river lanterns, and experience the rich Dai culture. 🌴Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: From the hotel, you can take a bus to Menglun from the passenger station. The journey takes about 1.5 hrs. The garden is home to a wide variety of rare tropical plants, making it a paradise for plant lovers. As you stroll through the garden, you'll see unique plants such as the dancing grass and Victoria amazonica. There are also educational explanations to help you learn more. 🍲Food Recommendations 🍀Hotel Restaurant: It offers authentic Dai cuisine. The pineapple rice is sweet and soft, the bamboo rice is fragrant and delicious, and the lemongrass grilled fish is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Served with a special dipping sauce, it's sure to tantalize your taste buds. 🍀Nearby Snack Street: There is a snack street about a 10-minute walk away where you can sample a variety of local snacks. The roasted pig's trotters have a golden color and a chewy texture. The mixed fruit salad is made with local sauces, giving it a unique sweet and sour flavor. 📍Itinerary 1️⃣ Day 1: Arrive at the hotel in the morning and check in. Take photos at the hotel and familiarize yourself with the surroundings. Visit Manting Park in the afternoon and enjoy the local food at the nearby snack street in the evening. 2️⃣ Day 2: Get up early and go to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden for a full day of sightseeing. Return to the hotel in the evening to rest and relax in the hotel pool. 3️⃣ Day 3: Sleep in, have breakfast at the hotel, pack your bags, check out, and end your pleasant trip. 📝Tips: 🌱Xishuangbanna is hot, so take sun protection measures, such as bringing sunscreen, a sun hat, and sunglasses. 🌱Book your hotel and attraction tickets in advance to avoid delays during peak season. 🌱Respect local customs, especially in ethnic minority areas.
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