Southeast Asian atmosphere in China, Ruili 1 night 2 days travelogue

#ChinaTravelMoment #2024WishEvent **Ruili (瑞丽)** Looks like China on the map, but in reality, it was a place with a free and exotic atmosphere typical of a border city. With palm tree-lined roads, Myanmar-style restaurants, and a leisurely streetscape, it was a city with such a different atmosphere that you'd wonder, 'Is this really China?' ⸻ Day 1 – Exotic street scenes and food 🏨 Recommended accommodation in the center of Ruili city → Close to the market, local restaurants, and cafes → Various options from clean hotels to guesthouses 🌴 Morning – Border market & local street walk → Feels like Myanmar shops and Chinese shops coexist → Lots of unique items like spices, necklaces, and handmade incense → Really good for taking pictures of the alleys 🍛 Lunch – Myanmar-style curry, glutinous rice, mushroom noodles → The spices are not too strong and are mild → You can have a cheap and clean meal at a popular local restaurant ☕ Afternoon – Rest at a tea house or terrace cafe → Ruili is close to the tea plantation, so the tea is also good → If you sit by the window, it is fun to watch people coming and going 🌆 Dinner – Night market food & handicraft shopping → Fried skewers, traditional rice cakes, Myanmar-style glutinous rice desserts, etc. → Street performances, lighting It's decorated so cutely that it's okay to take a walk ⸻ Day 2 - Ethnic culture and a quiet ending ⛩️ Morning - Visit the traditional cultural village of Dali and Jingpo tribes → You can experience clothing, food, and lifestyle firsthand → You can also take pictures wearing traditional clothes (rental available on site) 🧧 Lunch & souvenir shopping and then move → Tea leaves, handmade bracelets, natural incense, ethnic minority fabric accessories → Then move to the airport or train station ⸻ ✅ Ruili travel tips • Warm weather and strong sunlight → Sunscreen is a must • Cash or WeChat Pay is prepared at the market • There are relatively many foreigners due to the border area, so the atmosphere is free • Food doesn't have a strong smell, so it suits Korean tastes well • It's easier to use Didi or an electric motorcycle than public transportation ⸻ ✍️ Ending review Ruili is a quiet city, but the atmosphere itself is unique. It's not a big tourist destination, but everything I saw and ate was a 'new feeling'. ⸻ #Travel plan #Overseas travel #China travel #Trip.com review #Travel schedule #Ruili