[2025 Mengla ] Travel Guide for Zhongke Botanical Garden Starry Sky Firefly Campsite (Updated Mar)

#chinaattractions Xishuangbanna Zhongke Botanical Garden Tip: 1. We recommend taking the scenic spot sightseeing bus, which costs 50 yuan per person (excluding those who love to walk) 2. I suggest visiting and touring in the morning. The admission fee is 80 yuan per person, which is a full park ticket. If you can't walk around the western area, it's great (the scenery is really beautiful, see the pictures) 3. Recommend everyone to explain, excluding knowing many plants themselves (otherwise, looking at flowers is still flowers, looking at trees is still trees) 4. Summer is coming, bring a mosquito repellent umbrella and raincoat 😘 Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is located in Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. Its full name is Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences, or "Banna Botanical Garden" for short. This botanical garden was established in 1959 under the leadership of renowned botanist Professor Cai Xitao. It is one of the largest botanical gardens in China, with the richest collection of species and the largest number of specialized botanical gardens. The Banna Botanical Garden is located on the northern edge of the tropics, covering an area of approximately 1125 hectares. It preserves large tropical rainforests and has over 13000 tropical plants from around the world, distributed in 38 specialized parks. The park is equipped with a Tropical Rainforest Ethnic Culture Museum, a Rare and Endangered Plant Relocation Protection Area, and other functions that integrate scientific research, species conservation, science education, tourism and sightseeing. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden is not only a national 5A level tourist attraction, but also an important research base for tropical plants in China. It has made significant contributions to the introduction and domestication of tropical plants, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable utilization. Tourists can enjoy various unique tropical plants and flowers here, experience the natural scenery of tropical rainforests, and feel the charm of biodiversity. #travel #trip #travelinspiration #localguides #familytrip

✨✨As dusk falls and the stars shine brightly, the Mengla Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences takes you into a midsummer night's dream, dancing with fireflies in the jungle's secret realm!✨✨ 🌟【Firefly Adventure Night】🌟 Imagine, as the last glow of the sunset fades behind the lush rainforest, you and your family and friends set up tents in the embrace of the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden. As the night deepens, swarms of fireflies, like twinkling stars, flit along the forest paths, lighting up a natural light show for you. It's not just fireflies; it's the dream of childhood, the romance you can't find in the city! Tents:🏕️✨ 🌌【Camping Experience Under the Stars】🌌 Under the pure skies of Banna, the Milky Way stretches across the horizon, and the stars seem within reach. Lying on the soft grass, let your spirit wander with the vastness of the starry sky, feeling the tranquility and immensity of the universe. In this moment, time seems to stand still, leaving only the purest conversation with nature✨🌌 🌿【Botanical Garden Exploration】🌿 During the day, the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is a different world, with rich tropical vegetation and exotic flowers waiting for you to explore. Stroll through the primary forests of the east or the managed areas of the west, and with every step, discover something new. Don't forget, the tropical rainforest here hides many of nature's little secrets🌳🍃 🚗【How to Get There】🚗 Depart from Mengla County and drive easily to the botanical garden, with picturesque scenery along the way, and the journey on the Kunming-Mohan Expressway is a pleasure in itself. Or choose to take a bus from the Banna Bus Station, which will take you directly to the starting point of this magical journey 🚌🛣️ 🎟️【Tickets and Tips】🎟️ Remember to book your botanical garden tickets and the special experience of night firefly tour online in advance! The adult ticket price is about 80 yuan, half price for students, and the night tour may require an additional fee. Bring mosquito repellent, wear comfortable outdoor gear, and get ready for this dreamy journey🦟💰 📸【Capture the Beauty】📸 Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these fleeting beautiful moments. Whether it's the faint glow of fireflies or the magnificent Milky Way, they are memories worth cherishing for a lifetime.📷💫 🏷️

In the hustle and bustle of the city, we often long to escape to the embrace of nature, seeking tranquility and beauty. This time, I had the fortune to visit a special camping site within the suburban Zhongke Botanical Garden—the Starry Sky Firefly Camping Site. This place is not only a paradise for plants but also a magical spot where the night sky and fireflies dance together. Upon arriving at the Zhongke Botanical Garden, the first things that caught my eye were the lush trees and colorful flowers. The air inside the garden was fresh, with the scent of flowers mixed with the earth, prompting me to take deep breaths and feel nature's cleansing. As night fell, I eagerly followed the staff to the camping site. The camping site was cleverly set in an open grassland surrounded by dense woods, ensuring privacy without obstructing the view, making it perfect for stargazing. The staff had already set up tents for us, each equipped with soft sleeping pads and necessary lighting, both convenient and comfortable. As the night deepened, the camping site gradually lit up with lights, but these were not enough to overshadow the twinkling stars in the sky. Lying on a lounge chair outside the tent, I looked up to see a sky full of stars, almost within reach. Here, away from the city's light pollution, the stars appeared especially bright and clear, and the Milky Way was faintly visible, like a shimmering river crossing the sky. Just as I was immersed in the beauty of the starry sky, suddenly, faint glimmers of light began to appear in the grass. These were groups of fireflies starting their nocturne. They flew or perched, brightened or dimmed, like stars from the night sky descending to earth, adding endless romance and mystery to the night. The camping site also offered night-time stargazing activities, with astronomy enthusiasts bringing telescopes, allowing us to observe the stars and constellations up close. Not far away, a lecture on insect knowledge was also underway, with excited children sitting around, listening to the presenter share various interesting facts about insects, including the fireflies around us. As the night grew late, the camping site quieted down, leaving only the light of the fireflies and the twinkling of the stars. In such an environment, I lay in my tent, listening to the outside sounds of insects and the breeze, feeling peaceful and content. That night, there were no worries or pressures, only the beauty of nature and the mysteries of the universe for company. The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight filtered through the gaps in the tent, I reluctantly left this place that had purified my soul. The Starry Sky Firefly Camping Site at the Zhongke Botanical Garden not only allowed me to experience a night perfectly blended with nature but also gave me deeper insights and appreciation for life. Such an experience is undoubtedly unforgettable, and I believe that every night here is a story worth treasuring.