Come to Pu'er Taiyanghe Forest Park and visit the animals' home

At Pu'er Taiyanghe Forest Park, I found the gentlest way to coexist with nature—not by visiting, but by being a guest. There are no cages or fences here, only homes where living beings live freely. 🦏 White Rhino Volunteer: Preparing Breakfast for the Giant In the rhino sanctuary, I got this close to a land giant for the first time. As a volunteer, my job was to prepare breakfast and clean their living environment. When I handed it a carrot, its thick skin touched my palm—warm and rough. At that moment, I was not a tourist but a trusted friend. After volunteering, I gained not only a certificate but also an understanding of the weight of life. 🐾 Red Panda Volunteer: Meeting the Cutest Neighbors Following the caretakers into the red panda living area, I prepared food for them and helped maintain their environment. When one slowly walked over and took an apple from my hand with its front paws, I held my breath—its chubby cheeks and curious eyes could melt all fatigue. At that moment, I understood what it means that "every life deserves to be treated gently." 🐜 Yunnan Insect Valley: Entering a Microscopic Fantasy World Stepping into the Yunnan Insect Valley Forest Experience Hall, I felt like I had entered an alien jungle magnified millions of times. Stick insects perfectly camouflaged among the branches and leaves, leaf insects looked like they were carefully sculpted by an artist, and mantises wore metallic armor like miniature mecha warriors. The most unforgettable part was the night insect observation. As night fell, a single light attracted tens of thousands of rare insects, like a flowing galaxy. The guide softly explained the romance of fireflies communicating with light—that cool glow was actually their mating poem. 🌳 Flying Over the Jungle: Be a Rainforest Elf Strapped into a safety harness, I took the high-altitude zipline, flying from one towering tree to another. The wind roared past my ears, dense treetops stretched beneath my feet, and the entire forest’s greenery spread out below. This is not just a game for the brave but a way to embrace the rainforest from a new perspective—be a true rainforest elf. 💡 Thoughtful Travel Tips Best time: It’s recommended to spend a whole day here—volunteer with the animals in the morning, experience flying over the jungle in the afternoon, and visit Yunnan Insect Valley in the evening. Transportation: About a 30-minute drive from Pu'er city center; you can also take a shuttle bus from Simao Hongfeng Bus Station. When leaving, the gibbon’s calls echoed through the forest, as if bidding me farewell. This forest taught me not only to respect nature but also how to treat all living things with gentleness. If you want to temporarily escape the hustle and bustle, come here—let the forest embrace you, let the animals heal you, and let the insect songs soothe you.