Mengjinglai, the First Village on the China-Myanmar Border | Xishuangbanna Mengjinglai

I have finally arrived at the other side of the Anywhere Door - Xishuangbanna. Due to the domestic TV variety show 'Where Are We Going, Dad?' one episode came to the mysterious and colorful China-Myanmar border, where lies a traditional Dai village - Mengjinglai, which still retains the traditional living forms and lifestyle of the Dai village. It became famous overnight and turned into a popular tourist destination in Xishuangbanna. Mengjinglai is located within Menghai County of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, near the China-Myanmar border, 5 kilometers away from the Daluo Port. The clear Daluo River flows past the west side of Mengjinglai village, forming a natural national boundary. Across the river is the capital of the Fourth Special Region of Shan State in Myanmar, the famous tourist city - Xiaomengla, shining in the distance. Mengjinglai is a typical traditional Dai village, adjacent to Myanmar, with frequent exchanges and intermarriages with the Shan people of Myanmar, resulting in a mixed Dai-Shan living phenomenon, hence the name 'The First Village on the China-Myanmar Border'. Mengjinglai is not a very large Dai village, with just over a hundred households, yet it still maintains the village's simplicity and elegance. The Dai people are warm and hospitable, and the villagers continue to preserve their ancestors' ancient crafts such as papermaking, blacksmithing, pottery, sugarcane pressing, and brewing, which are living Dai folk handicrafts. Surrounding the village are over a hundred acres of paddy fields and several fish ponds, presenting a beautiful pastoral scenery. Since Mengjinglai is a traditional Dai village, there are Buddhist temples, pagoda forests, bodhi trees, and ancient springs scattered throughout, exuding a strong Southern Buddhist cultural atmosphere. 📍Detailed Address: Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Menghai County, Daluo Town, Mengjinglai 🚉Transportation Tips: 🔺Mengjinglai is 120 kilometers away from Jinghong City, the capital of Xishuangbanna Prefecture, and public transportation is not very convenient 🔺Self-driving, joining a tour group, or hiring a private car 🕙Business Hours: 09:00-17:00 (Entry stops at 16:00) ⏳Recommended Visiting Time: 3-4 hours 🎫Ticket Price: 50 yuan