2024 Mangshi Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
Mangshi City is the seat of government of the Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture in Yunnan, PRC. The city is a transport hub between Ruili, Longchuan, Yinjiang, and Lianghe. It is also an important gateway to south and southeast Asia from China. Mangshi was the seat of the imperially recognized Dai tribal leader, and today members of the Dai, Han (ethnic Chinese), Jingpo, Palaung, Achang, and Lisu peoples live here. Famous attractions include the Mengba Naxi Exotic Garden, Wuyun (“Five Cloud”) Temple, and Puti (Bodhi) Temple.
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Meng Huan Shwedagon Pagoda
Scenic Spots of Menghuan Silver Pagoda
Meng Ba Na Xi Garden
Heihe Laopo
Shubao Tower
My favorite border town so far.
If you don't want to work, come to Mangshi, a small town on the border of Yunnan, for a few days.
The pace here is slow, and every day feels leisurely; the scenery is charming, and you can enjoy the rich Southeast Asian style everywhere; there are many delicacies, and you can eat different things every day; the climate is pleasant, not so hot in summer, and about 20 degrees in winter.
🚙 Mangshi 2-day itinerary
Day 1: Menghuan Silver Pagoda ➡️ Menghuan Golden Pagoda ➡️ Best Food ➡️ Bodhi Street ➡️ Bodhi Temple ➡️ Dai Ancient Town Night Tour;
Day 2: Chudonggua Village ➡️ Rice Field Coffee ➡️ Tree-wrapped Pagoda ➡️ New Factory.
✅ Menghuan Golden Pagoda
A landmark in Mangshi, it makes you feel like you are in Myanmar.
✅ Menghuan Silver Pagoda
A landmark in Mangshi, a pure white building, magnificent and sacred.
⏰ The sunset in the evening is beautiful, and the night view is particularly quiet, open until 10 pm.
✅ Bodhi Street
There are coconut trees 🌴 on both sides of the road, riding a scooter through it, full of the charm of a leisurely Southeast Asian town.
📷 The best photo spot is at the entrance of Mangshi Hotel, but be sure to follow traffic rules.
✅ New Factory
It feels like you are on Khao San Road in Bangkok, with a wide variety of snacks, very good to visit, and many popular check-in spots.
✅ Dai Ancient Town
An ancient town full of Dai style, like a Dai palace.
✅ Donggua Village
A De'ang village hidden in the mountains, with a sense of seclusion.
✅ Tree-wrapped Pagoda
An ancient tree with hundreds of years of history wraps around the pagoda, which is very magical.
🎫 Free visit.
✅ Bodhi Temple
A temple building combining Han and Dai styles, with black and gold as the main colors, which is rare in other places.
🥤 I really love the food in Mangshi, all kinds of Southeast Asian snacks, Dai, Jingpo, and other snacks, it is simply a paradise for foodies.
✅ Avocado juice
✅ Paluda
✅ Rice noodles
✅ Baba
✅ Dai-style pickled chicken feet
✅ Dai-style hand-grabbed rice
✅ Burmese crab
✈️ You can fly directly to Mangshi, and the airport is very close to the city.
🚅 High-speed rail, first from Kunming to Dali, then to Baoshan, and then transfer to Mangshi.
🛵 Mangshi is a small city, you can ride a shared bike around, eat while walking, and enjoy it.
No need to go to Southeast Asia, let me show you Menghuan Silver Pagoda
📍Attraction Address: Menghuan Silver Pagoda
Located about 200 meters west of Xianchi Road, Mangshi, Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, about 3 kilometers from Mangshi city center and about 10 kilometers from Mangshi Airport.
🚗Attraction Transportation:
You can directly navigate to Menghuan Silver Pagoda. There are parking spaces on both sides of the mountain road near the destination, and there is a large parking lot at the end of the navigation.
Public transportation is not recommended as there is a lot of walking involved.
👍️Must-visit Attractions: Recommended spots for taking good photos of the Silver Pagoda
Moon Platform⭐⭐⭐Moon prop.
Glass Platform⭐⭐⭐⭐One of the best spots for photos, usually crowded, best to go in the late afternoon.
Corridor on the right side of the Silver Pagoda⭐⭐Flowers as foreground.
Slope leading to the Silver Pagoda⭐Many people like to take photos of the Golden Pagoda from here, but personally, I think it's average and not as good as entering the Golden Pagoda.
🎟️Ticket Information: 40/person
💗Other Tips:
Note that although the Golden Pagoda and the Silver Pagoda are on the same mountain range and very close, they are managed separately with different tickets.
From a photographer's perspective, I prefer the Golden Pagoda at dusk and the Silver Pagoda during the day (the Golden Pagoda guide is in another note).
The Silver Pagoda is more suitable for taking photos of people, so you can wear beautiful artistic clothes for the shoot.
Annual review! The architecture of this niche city in Mangshi is too stunning
I have traveled to 12 cities this year,
I have seen a lot of buildings along the way,
I saw European retro buildings in Dalian,
I saw Qianhu Miao Village in Guizhou,
I saw the characteristic small town of the Bai nationality in Dali,
And the Dai-style huts in Mangshi,
The most stunning for me are the golden and silver towers in Mangshi,
Recommendation reason:
This niche border town has Southeast Asian-style buildings,
The golden and silver towers are the most representative, and you can experience Dai-style flavor without going abroad,
There are not many tourists here, the experience is very good, highly recommended.
🌈Mangshi 2-day tour route:
Tuanjie Road Pedestrian Street—Shubao Tower—Xinwan Factory Night Market
Menghuan Silver Tower—Menghuan Big Golden Tower—Dai Ancient Town
🔹Menghuan Big Golden Tower: You can look up in many places in Mangshi
This golden tower, navigate directly to the Big Golden Tower, parking at the door is 5 yuan/time, ticket 40r, you can take pictures at the door.
🔹Silver Tower: The silver white tower, 100 meters away from the Golden Tower, is a good place to watch the sunset and the night view of Mangshi. The top of the tower is hung with wind chimes, swaying in the wind, crisp and pleasant.
In addition to these, we feel that we can go to the Dongfeng Wholesale Market and the Hongli Comprehensive Market. These two places are not far apart, and the fruits and vegetables in the market are very good, and there are some Southeast Asian trinkets
Dehong Travel | It's a real loss if you don't come here!
⚱️When traveling to Dehong, the Menghuan Golden Pagoda and Menghuan Silver Pagoda are a must-visit. The two towers stand on the Leiyarang Mountain on the edge of Mang City, reflecting each other, and from a distance, they look like the lively eyes of Mang City.
📍Location: At the top of Leiyarang Mountain by the Peacock Lake in Mang City
🎫Ticket: Both the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda are 40r
🗼The Menghuan Golden Pagoda legend says that 'Sakyamuni' lived here when he was reincarnated as a golden rooster in his lifetime. The entire pagoda is magnificent, and it's very photogenic just taking pictures at the entrance. Inside, there are many precious items of Buddhism, which are worth seeing.
🦚In addition to the pagoda, the Peacock Dance is also very exciting. This is a folk dance where people wear peacock tails and imitate its dance. It's very lifelike and eye-catching. The peacock's spreading wings and drinking from the spring, the dance is rich in sculpture, each with different beauty and artistic conception.
🌙 The Silver Pagoda is hand-carved by craftsmen using Dai silver and other materials. It is a display of Dai architectural art and a heritage of local minority culture. To see the Silver Pagoda, you must first go to the top of the mountain. The sky and the big moon are really good for taking pictures. Everyone is lining up, and it's not too late to take pictures in the square later. Here, you can eat some ethnic snacks, look at the sea of flowers and the cityscape of Mang City, and find a place for your soul.
🗼Walk around the pagoda three times, pray for good luck, meditate quietly with the Sanskrit sounds coming from the Golden Pagoda, and give your weary body and mind a break from the mundane world. Or enjoy a sunset at the Menghuan Silver Pagoda surrounded by the fragrance of flowers, and watch the pagoda change into different colors and artistic conceptions.
Explore the frontier town and check in at the exotic Menghuan Golden Pagoda!
🏯It's not abroad, nor is it Xishuangbanna, this is the Menghuan Golden Pagoda in Dehong Mangshi, full of exotic charm! As a landmark building of Dehong Mangshi, it is a must-visit spot that cannot be missed!
😉The towering and spectacular golden pagoda shows its brilliance. Under the sunshine, it is even more dazzling. I am very fortunate to have watched the wonderful and lively Dai peacock dance under this golden pagoda, which is said to be a dance handed down from ancient times.
☀️The golden pagoda is an octagonal four-door design, hollow inside, it is a hollow Buddhist pagoda, a holy place for the local people to worship and pray. When I went a few days ago, two of the four doors were opened, and you can enter the pagoda to worship after taking off your shoes.
👏At its highest point, it is topped with a 2.3-ton golden dome, which is the first golden Buddhist pagoda in China and the first hollow Buddhist pagoda in Asia.
📷Recommended photo spots:
1⃣At the entrance of the scenic area (when there are many people, there may be multiple backgrounds)
2⃣At the four entrances of the pagoda (it is recommended to find a door that is not open)
3⃣Use other slightly lower pagodas in the scenic area as the background to take atmosphere photos.
💴Ticket: 40 at the scenic spot/38 online
🚗Transportation: Taxi or self-driving
Mangshi Travel Guide
Mangshi Travel Guide
✨Menghuan Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda
As the iconic buildings of Mangshi, the Menghuan Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda are one of the must-visit attractions. The exterior of the Golden Pagoda is very spectacular, you can take a taxi to get there, while the Silver Pagoda requires a ticket, you can take a sightseeing car or walk to get there.
📸Recommended photo spots: The bookstore under the Golden Pagoda is an excellent photo spot, where you can see the sunset outside, the scenery is very beautiful.
✨Mangshi Dai Ancient Town
The night view of the ancient town is very beautiful, but there are basically no people during the day, and there are many stalls and snacks at night.
✨Unity Street
A bustling block with Southeast Asian style, it's very photogenic on the street side.
✨Tree-wrapped Pagoda
A pagoda surrounded by big trees, but there are quite a lot of cars parked around, you need to find a good angle for taking pictures.
✨New Play Factory
A trendy block with graffiti walls, but it's not popular, and there's not much to eat.
Other recommended attractions: Dongfeng Wholesale Market and Hongli Comprehensive Market
🈹About the price: Since the guide does not mention the ticket prices and other expenses of each attraction, it is impossible to give a specific price summary. It is recommended to inquire about the ticket prices and other expenses of each attraction before traveling, so as to make a budget.
🚗Transportation: Check the flight and hotel information in advance, and choose the appropriate transportation to get there.
📸Photography tips: When taking pictures, you can pay attention to finding different angles and positions to get better shooting effects. For example, in the bookstore under the Golden Pagoda, you can use the floor-to-ceiling windows to shoot the sunset outside, and you can get very beautiful scenic photos.
Environmental protection: Also pay attention to protecting the environment when visiting attractions, do not litter, etc.
In summary, Mangshi is a city full of exotic charm and beautiful scenery, and I hope this guide can help you plan your trip better!
Happy New Year!
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This beautiful homestay in Mangshi is a must-stay.
Backed by an ancient town and facing the Golden and Silver Pagodas, the homestay offers a wide view and beautiful scenery in all directions. You won't be able to resist taking photos here. 📷 It's a great place to take photos!
The rooms have different styles to meet the different photo needs of you and your friends!
In the evening, have a few drinks with friends on the homestay terrace, enjoy the evening breeze, and watch the sunset. It's worth it!
Qingchenli Homestay in Mangshi: A Homestay in the Scenery!
I accidentally found this homestay and booked a super cost-effective special room with various discounts from the store, which completely amazed me. The environment is super good, the garden is big and beautiful, and the decoration is very high-end. It is located in a corner of the Dai Ancient Town Dehong Courtyard, very quiet, close to the scenic area, and has plenty of parking spaces (not useful for me, after all, I didn't drive here). The hostess is a unique ethnic minority (I forgot which ethnic group) and is very humorous, sincere, and considerate. She prepared a lot of local fruits and snacks that we had never seen before. The hostess may not know much about operations, so there are not many rooms available. Including our room, there were only two rooms, so we had the whole villa with a large garden to ourselves! Unfortunately, we only arranged one day in Mangshi, but such a good homestay must be recommended to everyone!
Mangshi Hidden Gem Homestay | Muyuxi Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch).
| Muyuxi Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch). 🌈Hey guys, I have to share with you the amazing homestay I stayed at in Mangshi today - Muyuxi Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch) 🎉
📍Location:
The homestay is located in Dai Ancient Town, which is very convenient for travel 😎. There are many attractions nearby, such as Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda, Silver Pagoda, and Peacock Lake Scenic Area. You can also enjoy the night view of Dai Ancient Town, feel the lively atmosphere of the ancient town, and experience the local customs and culture 🥰.
💡Environment:
I have to say, the environment here is amazing 👍! The homestay's garden is very beautiful, full of various flowers 🌸, creating a unique atmosphere. There are also ethnic-style sofas, a place for tea by the fire, swings, and a tea room. It's so relaxing to spend leisure time here 😜. The rooms are carefully designed, clean, and make you feel at home, comfortable, warm, and leisurely 😴.
🛏Room Facilities:
The room facilities are also great 👏! The bed is super comfortable, with high and low pillows to choose from, full marks for details 💯. There are also smart appliances, such as smart toilets and 75-inch LCD TVs, so many high-tech features that make you want to stay in the homestay and not go out 😆. Some rooms even have bathtubs, and the hostess thoughtfully prepared disposable bathtub covers and fragrant bath bombs 🛀.
👩🦰Service:
The hostess is beautiful and kind, and the service is impeccable 🤩! She provides thoughtful guidance to guests and shares travel tips. You can't go wrong following her tips 😃. If you arrive late, you might even get to drink the hostess's homemade passion fruit tea, which instantly relieves fatigue 💕.
💰Price:
The key is that the price is not expensive, and the cost performance is super high 😏! With such an environment and service, it's really worth it 😜.
In short, if you plan to visit Mangshi, Muyuxi Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch) is definitely a great choice 😃. Don't hesitate, just go for it 💖!
Liangjin Homestay | A comfortable choice in the Dai Ancient Town.
| A comfortable choice in the Dai Ancient Town. 🌴 If you travel to Mangshi, you must experience the local accommodation. This time, I stayed at Liangjin Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch) in Mangshi, which is really great. 👍
📍 The homestay is located in the Dai Ancient Town, surrounded by Dai style, as if you are in a mysterious and romantic world. You can visit the ancient town when you go out and feel the unique architectural style and lively atmosphere.
🎀 The room is very warm and characteristic, with Dai elements cleverly integrated into it, and the details show the care. The bedding is comfortable, and you can sleep well here. 😴
🌞 The service of the homestay is also very considerate. The staff is enthusiastic and thoughtful, and any needs can be responded to in time, which makes people feel very warm. 🥰
💕 Moreover, when you wake up in the morning, you can hear the birds singing outside the window, as if it is an alarm clock of nature, starting a beautiful day. Sitting in the courtyard, basking in the sun, feeling the peace and comfort, it is really enjoyable. 😜
📸 It is also very photogenic, whether it is in the room or the courtyard of the homestay, you can take a picture casually, and it will be praised by your friends. 👏
In short, it is right to choose Liangjin Homestay (Dai Ancient Town Branch) in Mangshi, and I strongly recommend it to you. 🥳
Mangshi Intercontinental Hotel | Encounter the dazzling pearl of the border.
| Encounter the dazzling pearl of the border. 🌴Hey guys, I stayed at Mangshi Intercontinental Hotel during my trip to Mangshi. It was amazing, so I have to share it with you!
📍The hotel is in a great location, right in the center of Mangshi, making it very convenient to get around. There are many places to eat, drink, and have fun nearby, and you can explore the local life of Mangshi on foot.
🏨The hotel looks grand from the outside, and the lobby is even more stunning. The decor is luxurious and full of local features, with many ethnic elements incorporated, making it a great place to take photos 📷.
🛏The room is spacious and bright, and the bedding is soft and comfortable, making for a great night's sleep. The facilities are also complete, with a smart toilet, HD TV, and more, showing the quality in every detail.
🥂The food is also great, with a wide variety of breakfast options and local specialties to satisfy your taste buds. The restaurant environment is elegant and comfortable, making for a perfect dining experience.
💁♂️The hotel service is also excellent, with attentive staff who take care of every detail from check-in to check-out, making you feel very cared for.
In short, Mangshi Intercontinental Hotel is a great choice for your trip to Mangshi, and I highly recommend it to you all~💕
Who doesn't dream of Yunnan? | Mangshi Sunlight Mountain House B&B
Who doesn't long for Yunnan?❓
Mountains, water, clouds, and the romantic Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake make it a dream paradise.
✨ If you want to visit Yunnan during the holidays, check this out.
Mangshi, Yunnan, is a mysterious ethnic minority gathering place.
The exotic culture is very strong.
It adds a touch of mystery to Yunnan.
✨ If you don't want to go far, there are many attractions within 2 km.
✅ Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda ✅ Peacock Lake ✅ Dai Ancient Town
✅ Mengbanaxi Exotic Garden ✅ Mengbanaxi Food City
✨ Twin Tower View Suite, where you can enjoy the twin tower view by opening the window. Various mountain view bathtub rooms with high privacy are available for you to choose from.
The bedroom is simple and elegant, with a modern layout and surrounded by greenery. It is not only comfortable for your eyes but also extremely friendly.
It is definitely a journey to release your body and mind.💯
Great homestay in Mangshi!
Located next to Dai Ancient Town, you can see the golden pagoda from your bed or bathtub. The room also has a private garden, so you can take great photos from any angle.
The 2-meter bed has the same mattress and zero-pressure pillow as Atour Hotel, so it's super comfortable.
The homestay provides fruit and snacks every day, making it feel as warm and cozy as home.
They also offer airport pickup, and the service is impeccable!
Great value for money!
In Mangshi, the most surprising thing was the homestay.
! We stayed at the Muyu Xi Homestay in Dehong Courtyard, next to the Dai Ancient Town.
Location and Environment:
Muyu Xi Homestay is located in the Dehong Courtyard villa area, next to the Dai Ancient Town, making it convenient to go anywhere. The homestay is surrounded by lush greenery, with a faint fragrance in the air, instantly relaxing you. The homestay is designed in a modern minimalist style, retaining the original wood features while maintaining a sense of fashion. Standing on the terrace of the homestay, you can enjoy a distant view of the ancient town, which is quite charming.
Room Facilities:
I stayed in a family suite on the third floor, with a warm and elegant overall color scheme. The wooden furniture in the room emits a faint wood fragrance, complementing the greenery outside the window. The bed is soft and comfortable, ensuring a good night's sleep. It is worth mentioning that the furniture in the room is all smart, and the homestay provides high-quality toiletries. Both the bed and bath towels are very clean, making you feel the warmth and comfort of home.
Service Experience:
The beautiful owner of the homestay is very nice and easy to get along with. She not only provided us with drinks and fruit snacks but also personally introduced us to the surrounding attractions and food. Especially the beef jerky made by the owner herself, it was super delicious!
Don't forget to bring your camera, as every corner here is a perfect background for photos. Just the exquisite courtyard of the homestay alone can earn you a lot of likes on social media!
Yunnan Mangshi is a great place to visit in the fall.
🍂 The weather is cool and the scenery is beautiful, making it a great time to visit. Here is a guide to help you explore this beautiful place! 🎈
📍Recommended Attractions:
1. Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda: A golden pagoda that is a landmark of Mangshi.
2. Menghuan Silver Pagoda: A unique pagoda that complements the Grand Golden Pagoda and is great for photos.
3. Bodhi Street: Lined with bodhi trees that rustle in the autumn breeze.
4. Mengbanaxi Exotic Garden: Home to many rare plants and stones.
5. Heihe Laopo: Enjoy beautiful natural scenery and activities like horseback riding.
🚗Transportation:
1. Plane: Mangshi has an airport with direct and connecting flights.
2. Long-distance bus: You can also take a long-distance bus from nearby cities.
🏠Accommodation:
1. Downtown: A variety of hotels to choose from with convenient transportation.
2. Near attractions: Stay at a nearby guesthouse for a closer experience.
🍱Food:
1. Dai-style Sapie: A unique local dish.
2. Paluda: A sweet and popular local drink.
3. Pounded Chicken Feet: A spicy and sour dish.
4. Burmese Roti: Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
5. Tropical fruits: Cheap and delicious!
💡Tips:
1. Bring warm clothes for the large temperature difference between day and night.
2. Respect local religions and customs.
3. Protect your skin from the sun and keep it moisturized.
4. Pay attention to food hygiene.
This guide is for reference only. You can adjust your itinerary according to your interests and schedule. Have a great fall in Mangshi! 😘
Want to go to Thailand?
Mangshi is so city!
My friends all asked me about it when I posted it on my Moments. My friends even blamed me for not taking her to Thailand with me.
It's really not Thai treasure, it's Mangshi.
Mangshi is really awesome this time.
Although it's on the street, it's very quiet at night. It's really comfortable to stroll around. It's 9 kilometers away from the airport. Breakfast is my favorite rice noodles and rice noodles. Ah, I really love it.
It's really worth a visit.
Mangshi Chunyu Homestay
Mangshi!! Dai Ancient Town!! Affordable pool hotel, lock in this one.
Girls, I have to share this hidden gem I found in Mangshi!
Perfect for off-peak National Day travel!!
The hotel is right next to the Dai Ancient Town, which is absolutely stunning at night, 100 bonus points
Highly photogenic hotel
I was amazed by the hotel's aesthetics as soon as I walked in! Every corner is a great photo spot. The front desk staff are super friendly and always ready to help
Spacious and comfortable rooms, big enough to do ballet in
Clean and comfortable, making you feel at ease. The pool is right outside the room
Great for family trips
Fully equipped, comfortable for a family of three. Big bed, beautiful view, perfect for summer. Garden view rooms are a great choice. There are also thoughtful welcome snacks and fruit
It's not Thailand!! It's in Mangshi! The castle villa is so city!!
Don't ask! I didn't go abroad!! I'm tired of being asked!!
The Southeast Asian style makes the whole stay feel like living in a Thai palace
The location is very good, next to the Dai town and the ancient street. It's not far from the Golden Pagoda and the Silver Pagoda, and the Peacock Lake, and the food street is also nearby
The architectural environment has a Southeast Asian style, and the room has a large bathtub for a bath, which is very comfortable!
There is a swimming pool in the middle, and you can directly enter the swimming pool from the room. There are large banana leaves that are super photogenic. I saw many girls making appointments for makeup and wearing Dai costumes to take photos in the hotel.
When you check in, there will be a little brother to help you deliver your luggage to the door, and they will send welcome fruit. The homestay provides breakfast, and the chicken oil rice is really delicious
!!! There is my favorite rice noodle and rice noodle nearby
Experience Southeast Asian style at the China-Myanmar border hot spring hotel.
🏨Mangshi Feihua Hot Spring Resort
📍No.1, Shidawei Wharf Tourist Resort, Zhefang Town, Mangshi
✅Location
The hotel is located between Mangshi and Ruili, on the banks of the Ruili River, which flows slowly into Myanmar.
✅Design
The design is low-key luxury, with a lot of logs, vegetation and water, blending local architectural features, and a Southeast Asian holiday style.
✅Hot Spring
The hotel has more than a dozen outdoor hot spring pools, which are real hot springs. Mangshi has rich geothermal resources. These open-air hot springs are scattered in the tropical rainforest on the hillside, each of which is very beautiful and private.
✅Guest Room
The room design is beautiful, timeless style, with a bit of exotic style, simple and advanced. Each room has a private hot spring bath. The private bath on the first floor is in the yard, hidden in the banana leaves. The private bath in the high-rise room is on the balcony, where you can watch the river view while soaking.
The Magic Forest Heihe Laopo in Mangshi, Yunnan.
Heihe Laopo is about 1.5 hours' drive from Mangshi. The whole journey is expected to take 3 hours on foot. There are steps that are quite easy to climb, but you must bring thick clothes. The temperature difference between the top and the bottom of the mountain is large and the weather is changeable. It started to rain halfway up the mountain, but it was this rain that made me see a different scenery! It's magical and mysterious! The entire scenic area is divided into grasslands and forests. If you want to reach the "Magic Forest", you can only see it when you reach the top!! This is really a big surprise for those who insist on climbing to the top! It's really too primitive! It's too magical! The way down the mountain is the same way back. The rain stopped and the sun came out. The experience was full! It's really like stepping into a fairy tale world and then stepping into reality!
Living abroad for a year, here are my top 5 places to live and travel.
Over the past year, I've been fortunate enough to visit over 20 cities in 4 countries and experience different lifestyles. Most of the time, I've been exploring islands in China and Southeast Asia, and now I want to share the five places I think are the best for long-term living and travel.
I have three main criteria for choosing a place to live:
❶ Pleasant climate and beautiful scenery: I'm looking for a place without extreme weather, a city or surrounding area with beautiful natural scenery, where I can easily enjoy the beauty of the mountains and the sea.
❷ Convenient living: I hope there are plenty of delicious food, cafes, gyms nearby, convenient shopping and delivery services, and supermarkets and markets within walking distance.
❸ Reasonable cost of living: I expect my total monthly expenses to be no more than CNY 5,000.
Here are the five places I recommend:
1⃣️ Yining, Xinjiang
Xinjiang is famous for its magnificent natural scenery, and Yining is no exception. It is very close to the surrounding tourist attractions, and you can rent a car for a short trip to Sailimu Lake and other grasslands🌿.
The living facilities are complete, and you can experience the local customs of Xinjiang.
Cost of living: I stayed in Yining for nearly a month in May, with accommodation costing CNY 2,500, food and drink CNY 2,000, car rental and play CNY 1,500, totaling CNY 6,000.
2⃣️ Mangshi
Mangshi is similar to Chiang Mai, a small Southeast Asian city surrounded by mountains, full of exotic charm, very suitable for people who like a leisurely life.
The surrounding Baoshan⛰️, Tengchong, and Dali are also very close, warm and comfortable in winter, and sunny🌞.
Cost of living: The overall cost of living in Mangshi is lower than that in Dali, and the food and accommodation are very economical.
3⃣️ Chengdu
Chengdu was originally a city I planned to transit, but its convenience and low cost surprised me, and I plan to come back for a long stay in the future.
The convenience of life is comparable to Shanghai, but the prices may be less than half of Shanghai, and the rent in the core area is also very affordable.
The people of Chengdu live a relaxed life, and it is also very convenient to travel to western Sichuan on weekends. The only downside may be the heavy rain.
4⃣️ Shunde
The food in Shunde is amazing, and it's worth coming back to live for a while just for that.
The whole city is very suitable for a slow-paced life.
5⃣️ Phuket
I think Phuket is an ideal choice for a seaside city: the sea is just outside the door, the prices are low (you can enjoy food for an average of CNY 10-30/you can rent an apartment with a swimming pool for CNY 2,000), and life is convenient.
In the evening, you can enjoy the sunset🌇 and sunset by the sea, which undoubtedly adds a lot of color to life.
These places have met my expectations for a place to live, and I hope my sharing will help you.
Yunnan Tour - Silver Pagoda and Golden Pagoda.
The Menghuan Golden Pagoda is also known as the Golden Pagoda. There were originally two pagodas here, but they were destroyed one after another. This one was newly built in 2004. The pagoda is hollow and there is a Buddha statue inside.
The Silver Pagoda is a scenic spot built to correspond to the Golden Pagoda. You cannot enter the Silver Pagoda. In front of the Silver Pagoda, a platform is set up and glass is laid. With the local blue sky and white clouds, the photos taken are very good. There were not many people when we went, so we took pictures freely.
Mangshi is too hot, so hide indoors and turn on the air conditioner at noon.
Mangshi|A charming city on the southwestern frontier in the east of the world.
|A charming city on the southwestern frontier in the east of the world. Mangshi|A charming city on the southwestern frontier
In the east of the world, there is a mysterious and beautiful land, which is Yunnan Province, China. On this colorful land, Mangshi is like a dazzling pearl, shining with unique light.
Not only does it have distinctive ethnic customs, but also spectacular natural scenery and a long history and culture. It is a tourist resort full of curiosity and unique charm. There are many ethnic minorities living here, such as Dai, Jingpo, Achang, De'ang, etc. They each have their own unique languages, costumes, customs and festivals, such as the Water-Sprinkling Festival of the Dai people and the Munao Zongge Festival of the Jingpo people, which are all distinctive ethnic cultural activities.
Here, you can learn more about the local food, art and culture, and feel their enthusiasm and kindness. You can climb up to Mengbana Xishuangbanna Garden, overlook the whole view of Mangshi, and taste the magic charm of nature; you can walk into Menghuan Giant Golden Pagoda, enjoy the melodious Sanskrit sound, and experience the solemnity and sanctity of Buddhist culture; you can stroll in Shubao Pagoda Park, appreciate the perfect combination of ancient banyan trees and pagodas, and appreciate the integration of history and nature;
Yunnan is a treasure trove of hotels, a must-visit for vacations, and breathtakingly beautiful.
Stepping into Mangshi, Yunnan, is like stepping into a Southeast Asian vacation paradise. The Dai ancient town here is charming at night, brightly lit, and the ancient buildings and modern facilities are perfectly integrated, making people linger. Especially in the evening, the night view of the ancient town is so beautiful that it is intoxicating, as if you are in a dream world.
The Ancient Town Impression Hotel (Mangshi Dai Ancient Town Store) is a pearl in this beautiful scenery. The hotel is located at No. 26 Dai Ancient Town, adjacent to the Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda Scenic Area, with a very good location. Whether it is from the airport or the city center, it is very convenient. The design style of the hotel is unique to the Dai nationality, and it is full of strong ethnic customs everywhere.
The hotel rooms are spacious and bright, with a variety of room types such as family rooms, suites, and balcony rooms to choose from to meet the needs of different travelers. The room facilities are complete, with air conditioning, full house heating, and 24-hour front desk service. Especially those rooms with terraces and balconies, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the ancient town, and the starry sky at night is intoxicating.
Staying at the Ancient Town Impression Hotel, in addition to enjoying a comfortable living environment, you can also experience a wealth of entertainment activities. The hotel has a tea room where you can taste authentic Dai tea art; the Chinese restaurant offers a variety of delicious Dai specialties, which are mouth-watering. The night market and snack street around the hotel are also a food paradise that cannot be missed. Various special snacks are mouth-watering.
In short, the Ancient Town Impression Hotel (Mangshi Dai Ancient Town Store) is an ideal accommodation choice that combines comfort, convenience and beauty. Whether it is a family vacation or a couple trip, it can bring you an unforgettable experience. Come to Mangshi and enjoy this charming resort!
Delicious and irresistible griddle pot
| Delicious and irresistible
✨Hey guys, today I'm going to recommend a griddle pot with a unique flavor! 🎉
😋Griddle pot, a wonderful existence that can bring you a unique gourmet experience. A hot griddle pot is placed in front of you, full of fireworks. 💕
🥬Various fresh ingredients are neatly placed on the side, with tender beef, crispy potatoes, juicy mushrooms... each one is mouth-watering. 🥩
🥘Put the ingredients into the griddle pot one by one, listen to the sizzling sound, and watch them slowly turn golden in the hot oil, full of expectation. 😍
🐂The beef is fried just right in the griddle pot, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Take a bite, the juice bursts in the mouth, and the happiness instantly bursts. 🥩
🥔The potatoes are fried golden and crispy, the edges are slightly burnt, but the inside is soft and delicious, making people want to stop. 🥔
🌶️Dip in the special sauce, spicy or fragrant, adding a rich taste to the ingredients. 💥
🌟Griddle pot is not only a gourmet, but also a pleasure in life. Sitting with friends, eating and chatting, enjoying this lively and beautiful time. 💖
Discover the hidden gem of Mangshi...
🏨Hotel environment:
When you come to Mangshi, you must visit the Dai village in the city and stay in the courtyard in the village - "Wu Ke Shu Zang Han Dai Natural Village" is a Dai village hidden in the city center. The ancient temple "Wu Yun Temple" and several hundred-year-old banyan trees in the village are famous locally. Here you can not only appreciate the intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, but also meet the local residents' "market" if you are lucky.
✅Must experience:
There is a rich variety of food in the village, and Dai farmhouse is spread all over the village - the homestay is located in the center of the village. Overlooking from the balcony, you can see the entire Dai village and enjoy the tranquility of this courtyard. Under the banyan tree, next to the temple, by the well.
❤Recommended reason:
Feel the kiss of the sun and the birds and the devout in the Sanskrit sound, and drink a cup of small coffee at ease... Feel a tranquility different from the prosperity of Dehong.
🗓Itinerary arrangement:
And it is only 5 minutes away from Mangshi Bus North Station, 18 minutes from Dehong Mangshi Airport, 10 minutes from Menghuan Golden Pagoda and Silver Pagoda, and 7 minutes from Mengbana Xizhen Garden!
👍Most recommended:
If you come to Mangshi, Qingrongli Meisu is definitely the best choice~ Qingrongli Meisu (Mangshi North Station Store)
Mangshi | Live in a paradise, it's so worth it you'll cry!
| Live in a paradise, it's so worth it you'll cry! 😎Mangshi | Live in a paradise, it's so worth it you'll cry😭
Babies👭, I found a treasure homestay in Dehong Mangshi, and my friends bombarded me with questions after I posted it on my Moments🤩. This place is really not Thailand, but it has a full Southeast Asian vibe😍
💥【Homestay Highlights】
👉Super close to Jinta Ancient Town, only a 2-minute walk🚶. And the homestay facilities are super complete, including children's facilities.
👉There is a super beautiful back garden tea room, drinking tea there is simply too pleasant🍵. You can also taste special delicacies😋
🌟【Healing Park】
As soon as you walk into the park where this homestay is located, you will be captivated by the greenery💚. Each independent cottage is designed to be super exquisite, both high-end and full of vitality. The most considerate thing is that children have exclusive toiletries and small slippers🥰. Walking here, you feel like time slows down, it's very enjoyable😌
🍱【Delicious Food】
The breakfast variety is super rich, and the free-range chicken and tribute rice at noon are so delicious that they amaze your taste buds🤤. In the evening, you can also order takeout for a late-night snack, drinking beer and eating seafood with your girlfriends, it's really too happy😄.
📸【Great for Photos】
The entire homestay has a Thai palace style, and everywhere is super photogenic. The rooms are big and clean, and there is exclusive butler service, which is meticulous and thoughtful👏.
Babies, after reading this, you can come to Mangshi to play, it's really suitable for friends to come and play during the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays🧐💕
Mangshi Peacock Valley Forest Park: A romantic encounter with beautiful peacocks.
When you think of Mangshi, you may think of lush tropical rainforests or unique Dai culture. But today, I want to take you to a different place - Mangshi Peacock Valley Forest Park.
This is not just a simple combination of forest and park, but a double feast for the eyes and soul. Stepping into the park is like stepping into a peacock kingdom. Peacocks stroll leisurely or spread their wings proudly. Their feathers shine brilliantly in the sun, as if they are the proudest works of nature.
But the charm of Peacock Valley is far more than that. The forest here is lush and dense, like a huge green maze. Walking on the forest path, you can hear the birds singing, feel the breeze, and the whole world seems to become peaceful and harmonious.
What's more, Peacock Valley hides many unknown secrets. Perhaps, you will inadvertently find a clear stream, the stream is gurgling, as if telling an ancient story; perhaps, you will meet a shy deer in the deep forest, its eyes are clear and curious, as if exploring this unknown world.
Stepping into Peacock Valley, you will have a new experience. Here, there is no fixed route, no rigid mode, only endless imagination and exploration. You can stroll freely and feel the charm of nature as you wish.
So, if you come to Mangshi, you might as well go to Peacock Valley Forest Park, where you can put down all your constraints and troubles and let your soul be truly free. Because this is not just a park, but a wonderful world about nature, life, and exploration.
Golden Autumn in Dehong | Golden September, Dehong's "Feng" scenery is picturesque.
| Golden September, Dehong's "Feng" scenery is picturesque. Spring planting, summer growth, autumn harvest, winter storage
Dehong today, although the heat is still there
But the hard work of spring and summer at this moment
Has turned into a bumper harvest
The wind blows the rice waves, and the rice fields are fragrant
A good "Feng" scene
Gold is always given the meaning of hope
The fields and alleys of Mangshi
Rice waves are rippling and fragrant
Vitality
Vibrant and full of hope
In September, the rice in
Zhangfeng Town, Longchuan County has matured one after another
Those golden rice fields
Like a golden carpet spread out
The mature rice ears sway in the wind
The taste of harvest is intoxicating
The Yingjiang River at the moment
It's like a golden ocean
The grains that have absorbed the sun
Rustling in the autumn wind
Like rolling waves
Everywhere in the fields
People are busy harvesting rice
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