Ma Ma Lao

Amazing food from Xishuangbanna Yunnan China. The food is really tasty with a cup of cold coffee. You can choose your viand in different prices ranges ¥3-¥10.Besides of this food shop you can enjoy the lake and walk along the streets of Zhuanghong Lu. Must visit this place! Food is affordable!#Mamalao #bandongzkitravels #asia #XishuangbannaYunnanChina #YunnanChina #china

Amazing food from Xishuangbanna Yunnan China. The food is really tasty with a cup of cold coffee. You can choose your viand in different prices ranges ¥3-¥10.Besides of this food shop you can enjoy the lake and walk along the streets of Zhuanghong Lu. Must visit this place! Food is affordable!#Mamalao #bandongzkitravels #asia #XishuangbannaYunnanChina #YunnanChina #china

This morning, I came to the delicious restaurant recommended on Douyin and was attracted by the barbecue inside. I chose what I liked, but found that the seats inside were almost full. After waiting for a while, I finally could start eating. It was really delicious 😋 The barbecue was so delicious 😋 The sour beans were a little salty, but I will come again. [Taste] Not bad 👍 [Environment] Good 👌 [Service] Good 👌

This shop is near Yunzhong, and the area is full of snack shops, so the food is definitely top-notch. While it might seem a bit ordinary for tourists, the 2 RMB coffee and 5 RMB beef rice noodles are incredibly delicious! (You can have one small bowl and ask for more if needed.) If you have enough time, it's worth checking out, but if you're only coming for this shop, it's not worth it! 🍚Sticky Rice: Just average, not as fragrant as the Dai-style sticky rice you find on the street. The side dishes are quite expensive, but the portions are generous. 🍜Beef Rice Noodles: This deserves praise! For 5 RMB, you get so much beef—four or five pieces! The broth is sweet and the rice noodles are smooth and chewy; the value is amazing! 🍖Side Dishes: A mix of meat and vegetables, including grilled meat and fish, shredded meat, dried meat, vegetables, corn, tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers. If you can't handle spice, be sure to avoid this. A Lao iced coffee for only 2 yuan—what more could you ask for? My recommendations: 1. Breakfast is the most cost-effective time; beef rice noodles and coffee for under 10 yuan! 2. Skip the grilled meats and save room for other options! 3. For better sticky rice, look for the Dai aunties selling it on the street! #JinghongFood #Xishuangbanna #BudgetTravelFood #YunnanFood #StreetFood

🌴 Choose the right accommodation and save half the hassle ✅ Gaozhuang Core Area (Highly Recommended!) - A 5-minute walk to the Starlight Night Market, making it a super convenient stroll back to the hotel after closing time. - Recommended: Naga S Hotel (transparent suspended pool 📸), Yunbojuli (creamy rooftop sunsets) - Value: Aina Hotel (New store promotion: 100+ for 3 nights, including airport transfer) ✅ Quiet Party Choice River View Room - Chufan River View Hotel (infinity pool for stunning sunset photos) 📝 3-Day Itinerary Check-In Day 1: Immersive Food and Beverage in Gaozhuang ▫️Afternoon: Manting Royal Garden The sunset at the Dai King's Royal Garden is breathtaking! The lush greenery feels like a trip into Southeast Asia. In the evening, enjoy a song and dance performance. ▫️Evening: Starlight Night Market's legendary hour 7:00 PM: Lights turn on, rush! Must-take photo spots 👇 ① South steps of Shwedagon Pagoda (for a bird's-eye view of the night market lights) ② Pool at the base of the pagoda (for photos of the symmetrical reflections of the pagoda) ③ Macaron-colored street food stalls (for a refreshing daytime photo opportunity with fewer people) ▫️ Late-night snack: Head straight to Mamalao for Laotian barbecued sticky rice. A 2r iced coffee paired with a 5r minced pork rice noodle dish. Day 2: Rainforest + Elephant Therapy ▫️ Morning: Wild Elephant Valley (arrive before 8pm!) Make an appointment with the rainforest elephant herders in advance and enjoy a walk with the elephants to avoid the midday crowds. ▫️ Afternoon: Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (focus on the west area!) Photograph floating photos at the Victoria Regency Pond and see dancing grass in the Exotic Flower Garden – the tropical atmosphere is unparalleled. ▫️ Evening: Locals shop at the Riverside Night Market. Cheaper than the Starlight Night Market! Pounded chicken feet and lemongrass grilled fish, all done with a closed-eye approach. Day 3: Ending with Dai culture ▫️Morning: Water splashing carnival at the Dai Garden. There are scheduled sessions daily, so remember to bring a change of clothes and experience the warmth of the Dai people. ▫️Lunch: Manhui Suoyu Wanghan Dai Homestay. Eat pilaf at a low-legged table; the pineapple and purple rice are a must. ▫️Afternoon: Souvenir shopping in the city. Select ripe sugar-apples and jackfruits; remember to ask the owner to peel and weigh them to avoid pitfalls. 🚗 Transportation & Pitfall Avoidance Tips 1. Rent an electric scooter in Gaozhuang for 20 yuan/day. Enjoy unlimited travel, eat, and stop as you please (wear a helmet!). 2. Share a car to the Botanical Garden/Wild Elephant Valley for 30 yuan/day. If you're traveling with a large group, it might be easier to book a small day tour. 3. Bargain for half the price of Dai clothing at the night market. Don't trust low-priced street tickets (use official channels). 4. Avoid elderly, children, and pregnant women during the Water Splashing Festival to respect local customs. #XishuangbannaGuide #GaozhuangPhotography #RainforestHealingJourney 💡 Wear brightly colored Dai clothing! The red and orange color scheme stands out against the sea of ​​lights at the night market. ✨ #XishuangbannaTravelGuide