Wild Elephant Valley Guide | How to Enjoy Xishuangbanna

Little joys in Xishuangbanna🌴 This place is definitely a vacation paradise! Wear Dai costumes to watch elephant shows, play in the white sandy beach water park, and relax in the hot springs—no matter how you play, you won’t get tired of it~ 🐘Awesome experiences: 1️⃣ Feeding elephants at Wild Elephant Valley: You can personally feed bananas and sugarcane to the elephants, watch them perform soccer and dance, their adorable antics will melt your heart! 2️⃣ Dai costume experience: Many rental shops near the Starlight Night Market, 50-100 RMB to take beautiful ethnic-style photos 3️⃣ Playing in the water at White Sand Beach: The water park in the Gaozhuang Xishuangjing area, with white sandy beaches and coconut trees perfect for photos, kids can play all day long 🏨Recommended hotels: ✔️Yuelian Pineapple Resort Hotel (Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Jingdaizhai Building F13) - Must-visit internet-famous pineapple-shaped hotel - Stunning rooftop infinity pool, floating afternoon tea is a must-try - Super attentive butler service, helps plan your itinerary ✔️Chufan Boutique River View Hotel (Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Jingdaizhai Building E12) - River view rooms with amazing vistas - Buffet restaurant with a wide variety, serving authentic Dai flavors 🍽️Food highlights: ▪️Lancang-Mekong Riverside Resort Restaurant (Haoyu Avenue Tea Culture Park Building D) Must-try lemongrass grilled fish and pineapple rice ▪️Noah River View Hotel Restaurant (Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Building 25) Recommended Dai-style hot pot, great value for money 💡Useful tips: 1️⃣ Arrive at Wild Elephant Valley before 9 AM to see the elephants walking 2️⃣ Remember to bargain when renting Dai costumes, usually 50 RMB is enough 3️⃣ Be sure to apply sunscreen, the UV rays are very strong 4️⃣ Bring several beautiful dresses, every photo will look like a masterpiece