Not Thailand! It's Mangshi! Average cost of 240 yuan is already next level

If I had to recommend one city in Yunnan, it would definitely be Mangshi! Mangshi is a small border city in Yunnan that feels incredibly Southeast Asian. Great food! Fun activities! Great shopping! And most importantly, it's perfect for photos!! When you don't want to work anymore, just come and stay here - it's truly excellent! - 📍Attractions: ✅Puti Street A popular photo spot in Mangshi, with rows of coconut trees lining both sides of the street, giving it the relaxed vibe of a Southeast Asian town. 📷The best photo spot is at the crosswalk in front of Mangshi Hotel. - ✅Puti Temple A temple with a blend of Han and Dai architectural styles, featuring a rare black and gold color scheme. 🎫Free admission. - ✅Dai Ancient Town A town showcasing Dai ethnic culture. The buildings here are very distinctive, reminiscent of a Dai royal palace. The streets are filled with delicious snacks and popular photo spots. The night tour is very immersive. - ✅Chudongwa Village A De'ang ethnic village hidden in the mountains with unique folk customs. The intangible cultural heritage here is worth seeing, the farm-style dishes are delicious, and the sour tea is excellent. 🚙About 30 kilometers from downtown Mangshi, approximately a 40-minute drive. - ✅Tree-embraced Pagoda A centuries-old tree that has grown around a Buddhist pagoda, creating a magical sight. 🎫Free admission. - ✅Xinwanchang Night Market A vibrant night market full of local flavor, combining ethnic culture + Southeast Asian style + popular photo spots. It features foods and snacks from many regions - fun to explore with plenty to eat. - The hotel🏨 is in a great location, right next to the Dai Ancient Town. It's super convenient to walk there, and it's also close to the Gold and Silver Pagodas - you can rent a shared bike🚴‍♀ and get there in about 10 minutes! It's about a 15-minute walk🚶‍♀ to Xinwanchang Night Market. When you get tired of exploring the ancient town, you can go back to the hotel to rest before continuing your adventure. - Mangshi is truly a city of culinary delights, with a vast array of foods including specialties from the Dai, Jingpo, and Achang ethnic groups, as well as dishes from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and more. ✔️Xinwanchang Night Market, Dai Ancient Town, and Beste Food City are all extremely popular local food destinations. ✔️Don't miss the Peacock Feast, which is not only visually stunning but also offers a variety of delicious snacks to taste. ✔️Must-try experiences include Paoluda (a coconut-based dessert), pounded chicken feet, Husaguo rice noodles, Sapie, chicken oil rice, and Baoping sour beef. ✔️Dreamy Dehong is impressive with its Southeast Asian atmosphere. Don't miss the Paoluda, dreamy hand-grabbed rice, lemon Sabie, and garlic chicken feet. - ⭐️Transportation in Mangshi ✈️Mangshi has an airport with direct flights from Kunming, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc. Other cities require a connection through Kunming. 🚕The airport is very close to downtown Mangshi, and taxis are convenient. 🛵There are many shared electric scooters on the streets of Mangshi.