Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden after the rain

🌳The Ultimate Guide to Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden If you want to step into a real-life "Wizard of Oz," you definitely can't miss the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden! There are so many rare plants here, it's really worth a visit! Please check out this guide👇 📍Detailed address: Hulu Island, Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Prefecture, Yunnan Province 🚗Transportation: 1. Taxi/Charter: About 1 hour from Jinghong city center, costing 150 - 200 RMB (one way). Suitable for groups, cost-effective when shared, and you can stop anytime to enjoy the scenery along the way. 2. Passenger Bus: Take the bus to Menglun Town from Jinghong Bus Station, ticket around 25 RMB per person. After getting off, it's a 10-minute walk to the West Gate of the botanical garden. Economical but with fixed schedules. 3. Direct Shuttle: There is a tourist shuttle from Gasa Old Town Xishuangjing, round trip about 70 RMB (advance booking required). Very convenient for tourists, dropping you right at the park entrance. 4. Self-driving: Navigate directly to "Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences." Parking costs about 10 RMB per day. The advantage of driving is freedom—you can leave whenever you want. 💰Fees: • Admission: Full price 80 RMB. Students, seniors, and children with valid ID get half-price discounts. • West Zone Electric Cart: 50 RMB per person. The park is large, so a ticket saves a lot of energy. • Whole Park Electric Cart (East + West Zones): 100 RMB per person. If you want to explore both zones without getting too tired, this is the best choice. 🌳Itinerary: • Morning (West Zone): Enter from the West Gate, take the electric cart to visit the Shade Plant Garden (beautiful ferns), Palm Garden (great for tropical-style photos), Exotic Flowers Garden (see dancing grass and miracle fruit among other unique plants), Giant Water Lily Pond (from June to September you can see giant water lilies; those under 40kg can sit on the leaves for photos), Hundred Flowers Garden (a riot of colors like a spilled palette), Passion Fruit Garden, Hot Air Balloon (ride if weather permits for a bird’s-eye view of the park), Celebrity and Famous Trees Garden (many trees planted by celebrities). • Afternoon (East Zone): Take the electric cart to the East Zone, hike through the Green Stone Forest to experience the fascinating combination of karst landforms and tropical rainforest, then explore the tropical rainforest area to uncover the mysteries of the primeval forest, and finally return to the West Gate. If time is limited and you only visit the West Zone, focus on the Giant Water Lily Pond, Palm Garden, Exotic Flowers Garden, Hundred Flowers Garden, and Celebrity and Famous Trees Garden. 📸Photo Spots: Giant Water Lily Pond, Palm Garden, near the Hot Air Balloon, Tropical Rainforest area, etc. Wearing light or bright-colored clothes looks great in photos! 🍔Food Recommendations: There are restaurants inside the park where you can try Dai cuisine. You can also bring some snacks and water to recharge anytime. ❗Notes: 1. Be sure to take sun protection and mosquito repellent measures; bring sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, and insect repellent. 2. Do not touch or pick plants casually; many are rare. 3. Some parts of the East Zone require hiking; remember to wear comfortable sports shoes.