Wild elephant valley

Wild Elephant Valley is located in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture and is a central gathering place for wild Asian elephants. Of the more than 300 wild elephants in China, about 250, belonging to over 40 elephant families, are active in the area around Wild Elephant Valley. Wild Elephant Valley Guide Map (Image 2) Our tour route: South Gate - Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway Phase I - Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway Phase II (round trip) - Asian Elephant Museum - North Gate, the whole journey is on foot After entering from the South Gate, you will pass through the Snake and Lizard Garden, Butterfly Garden, and Hundred Birds Garden, etc. Our focus is on wild elephants, so we did not stay too long and went straight to the Elephant Viewing Walkway. Phase I of the Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway, from the Hundred Birds Garden to the Asian Elephant Museum, is about 920 meters long and was constructed starting in 2010. On the walkway, I saw the backside of a wild elephant (Image 3), and then it disappeared (I heard from people ahead that a group of elephants had just passed by, feeling very regretful and worried that I wouldn't see them today). Wild monkeys on the mountain (Image 4) Lazy monkey (Image 5), indeed lazy, didn't move at all for a long time, finally managed to capture a frontal shot Suddenly discovered a solitary wild elephant, and felt that the trip was worthwhile (Image 6) The first time observing wild elephants from such a close distance (Images 7～8) Later, I arrived at the Asian Elephant Museum and carefully compared the exhibited photos of wild elephants, preliminarily identifying this solitary elephant as 'Bamboo Shoot Tooth'. Phase II of the Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway, from the Asian Elephant Museum to the Elephant Viewing Platform, is 1360m long and was put into use in 2017. Not long after walking on Phase II of the Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway, excitedly discovered a group of wild elephants (Image 9) Counted them, it was a family of seven (Image 10) Started the 'chase' for elephants on the walkway (Image 11) The first batch of two leading elephants preparing to cross the river (Image 12) Surprisingly, they didn't wade directly through the water but walked along a small path in the middle of the river (Image 13). Such a large size, walking so steadily, unbelievable. The second batch, two adults and one juvenile, began to cross the river (Image 14) The last batch, one adult and one juvenile, the little one seemed very playful, being chased by the adult (Image 15) The little one fell into the water and was pushed up by the big one's trunk (Image 16) The white-cheeked gibbon rescued and sheltered by Wild Elephant Valley (Image 17), has seen many tourists and is no longer afraid of people. Asian Elephant Museum (Image 18), the museum covers an area of 800 square meters, with the theme of popularizing knowledge about Asian elephants, and has four exhibition halls. Wild Asian elephants active in Wild Elephant Valley (Image 19) Mangjing Ancient Village (Image 20), a Dai ethnic village, the temporary parking lot for Wild Elephant Valley is set up nearby. Due to time constraints, I didn't have time to visit this village. PS: 1. Seeing wild elephants really depends on luck; many people come several times and don't see them. Generally speaking, January to March each year is the time when wild Asian elephants are most likely to appear, especially in the morning. 2. It is essential to walk the entire Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway, especially Phase II, where the chances of seeing wild elephants are even greater. 3. During the Spring Festival peak period, the temporary parking lot for Wild Elephant Valley is arranged at Mangjing Ancient Village (exit of Mengyang Highway), about 10 kilometers from Wild Elephant Valley, with free shuttle buses provided for round trips. 4. Personally, I think there is no need to take the sightseeing cable car in Wild Elephant Valley; if you do spot wild elephants, you can't stop anyway, so it's better to enjoy the freedom on the Elevated Elephant Viewing Walkway. 5. There are many other things to see and do in Wild Elephant Valley, depending on personal preferences. But it is recommended to visit the Asian Elephant Museum to learn a lot about Asian elephants.

The wild elephant Valley in xishuangbanna ended up being a little bit of a let down because we didn't actually see any of the wild elephants. We did see the elephants in the show areas and got the opportunity to feed them some fruit which was cool. The rest of the forest valley park was still spectacular, the primeval forest was awesome and there were a lot of other animals to see such as reptiles, insects and butterflies. The butterfly house was really cool, they have a few different types of butterflies, some are very big and some look almost exactly like a leaf when they close their wings. They also had an area with hatching chrysalises.

🚌40 minutes driving from Jinghong city you will find this amazing park. There is a shuttle bus from the tourist city (告庄西双景) to the park. 💰 The shuttle bus is 45 RMB and the entrance of the park it's 120 RMB if you take the cable way. 🖼️The itinerary is a circle. We took the cable way to go up and then we walked down to the south gate. The walk was around 50 mins and was really beautiful. 🐒In the park you can see beautiful butterflies and monkeys easily. Unfortunately we didn't say any wild elephant. 🐘 We saw elephants though, because in the main entrance is the Elephant's school and there you can ride an elephant or feed it. We feed an elephant for 20 RMB. Also at 12:00 there is an elephant show. 🇨🇳CHINESE NAME: 野象谷 #summervacation

Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province is definitely one of the most unique and colorful destinations to travel in China. After spending fantastic time in Xishuangbanna in August, it was easy choice to choose Xmas holiday destination for this special time of the year. The nightmarket, elephant valley, all the little cafes, South East Asian food, minority handcrafts are all worth to visit Jinghong city! #holidayvacation #merryxmas

| After all, it's not a regret to have a winter. ✅Translating the ancient Dai name of Xishuangbanna into Chinese means 'Ideal and magical paradise' ✅The only lush oasis on the Tropic of Cancer ✅China's only tropical rainforest reserve ✅The 'Golden Country' in Jixian Lin's writings ❇️Here the mountains and rivers are lush, there is no severe winter, and no hot summer. There is both the romantic poetry of rain hitting banana leaves, and the inexhaustible folk customs, and the exotic feelings that can be felt without leaving the country. Season. The best travel season ☀️It's summer all year round without winter, warm and pleasant in all seasons, with an average annual temperature of about 22°C. But different seasons offer different experiences: ▶️November to February of the following year: The weather is dry and cool, suitable for outdoor activities and exploring natural landscapes, it is a good time to watch wildlife and taste tropical fruits. ▶️March to May: The temperature is suitable, flowers and plants are in full bloom, it is a good time to admire the sea of flowers and visit temples. ▶️June to October: The rainy season, with high humidity. Although there is more rain in this season, it is also the green season of Xishuangbanna, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lush rainforest. ❇️In summary, November to May of the following year is the best tourist season in Xishuangbanna, but the specific choice still needs to be made according to personal needs. Tour route. Tour route 🗺️The attractions in Xishuangbanna are relatively scattered, generally staying in Jinghong city area, and then touring along the following 3 classic routes: 1️⃣City line (visit temples to understand Dai culture): Dafo Temple, Manting Park, Zongfo Temple 2️⃣East line: Dai Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, Sky Tree 3️⃣North line: Wild Elephant Valley, Primitive Forest Park D1 Arrive at Jinghong Yigaozhuang Xishuangjing Starlight Night Market D2 Manyuan Village (Life of Longing) - Dai Garden (Water Splashing) - Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden D3 Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village D4 Tropical Rainforest Hiking Adventure D5 Manting Park-Zongfo Temple-Mengle Dafo Temple Delicacy. Food 🍲Lemongrass Grilled Fish/Dai Flavor Bao Shao/Pineapple Rice/Dai Flavor Hand Grab Rice/Spring Chicken Feet/Bamboo Rice/Frozen Pea Powder/Banna Barbecue/Dai Grilled Chicken ❗️If you want to eat authentic food, it's not in the Starlight Night Market, it's in the villages on both sides Tips. Things you must know about Xishuangbanna⚠️ ①Stay in Gaozhuang, it's convenient to travel to various attractions ②The Dai costumes sold in the night market are all 50/set, don't be fooled ③The night market photos are very beautiful, but the photographers' skills vary, so choose carefully ④There are many fake Cat Mountain Kings on the street, it is recommended to buy at the fruit market ⑤Prepare mosquito repellent, there are many mosquitoes ⑥ Do a good job of sun protection, the ultraviolet rays are very strong ⑦Bring a thin jacket, the temperature difference between day and night is large ⑧Don't believe in the scalpers selling tickets at the entrance of the scenic spot

Life has 🐘 to go, can be extraordinary 🐘 Before coming, I saw mixed reviews about TA on the Internet After coming, I don't regret it at all, it's really fun 🐘 Although I didn't see wild elephants, there is Asian elephant science popularization Gain knowledge and insight, and there is an elephant restaurant Close contact with feeding elephants 🐘 Tropical rainforest plants are especially photogenic 📷 There are thousands of butterflies in the butterfly garden 🦋 - The park is huge, you can play from morning to night. Suitable for all ages. It is the best place for parent-child travel～ - 🏠Address: Wild Elephant Valley 🎫Ticket: 58 yuan 🚠Cable car: one way 50, round trip 70 -

❤️ Finally arrived at the long-awaited Xishuangbanna‼️ 🌴 Visiting Xishuangbanna this season is truly a worthwhile investment, even if it's not for the Water-Splashing Festival. The stunning environment and delicious food are also reasons for our trip. Especially during this time, the weather is particularly cool and comfortable, not too hot 🚗 Sharing the itinerary ✈️ On the first day, we took a plane to Xishuangbanna, where staff picked us up and took us to the hotel. In the evening, we went to the Starlight Night Market to buy Dai clothing and take photos 🐎 On the second day, I went to the Wild Elephant Valley with friends in the morning and saw Asian wild elephants! We explored the rainforest with the elephants and took many photos. After tasting the elephant meal at noon, we took a car to the Primitive Forest Park! We watched the toe-clipping dance and peacock flying, and those who are brave can experience jungle leaping, 21 projects in 2 hours! Very exciting. ⛲️ The third day was a day full of Dai culture, wearing Dai clothing to Manting Park for photos! The photo success rate was absolutely amazing, and my friends and I walked around all morning, taking photos wherever we went! It is recommended for sisters to wear Dai clothing and just come to Manting Park, as the Total Buddha Temple and Manting Park have a joint ticket, and the scenery is very nice 🐈 On the fourth day in the morning, we checked in at the Dai village. The driver strongly suggested we come here to take a look! The village architecture is very distinctive, and the asphalt roads are very clean! Just casually taking photos is very photogenic, we had coffee here, very comfortable! In the afternoon, we went to the Dai Nationality Garden, where you can feel the lively atmosphere of the Water-Splashing Festival every day at the water-splashing square 🚄 On the fifth day, we could return home. Before leaving, we experienced an authentic Thai massage, and after the massage, I felt much more relaxed both physically and mentally!

Lift the veil of the tropical rainforest and head to a vibrant ethnic celebration! In Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, under the blue sky, white clouds, and lush greenery🌈, a visual and cultural feast is unfolding from March to April—the 2024 Water-Splashing Festival🎊 is about to start with enthusiasm! This is not just a nature adventure🏞️, but also a unique journey of immersive experience in Dai folk customs, laughter, and cool battles💦. Let's travel to this earthly paradise now and feel the charm of Xishuangbanna💕! 【Itinerary and Scenic Spot Traffic Rewrite】 🔥【5-Day 4-Night Magical Journey Plan】 🍃D1: Adventure in Wild Elephant Valley, stroll in Gaozhuang Xishuang, pray at the Jinghong Golden Pagoda, and enjoy the starlit night market🍜 🍃D2: Green outing in Manting Park🌿, visit the Grand Buddha Temple, pilgrimage to Mengle Great Buddha Temple, indulge in Dai Show, revelry at the riverside water-splashing square💃 🍃D3: Deep experience in Dai Ethnic Garden, explore the botanical kingdom of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, challenge climbing to the top of the Sky-Viewing Tree🧗‍♀️ 🍃D4: Trekking in the Primitive Forest Park, savor the aroma of tea on Nanuo Mountain🍵 🍃D5: Poetic wandering in Mandou Village or exploring the fairyland of Mengyuan, then leisurely embark on the return journey. 🚌【Xishuangbanna Convenient Transportation Guide】 _Travel Route Map_ 1: Take the characteristic train to the Ethnic Style Park, direct to the airport starting station 2: Cross the bus station, pass by the Tropical Flower Garden and the Medicinal Plant Garden, unfolding a green scroll along the way🏞️ 3: Connect Jinghong City with Banna Bus Station, with markets, hotels, supermarkets, and parks scattered along the way✨ 4: Pass through the East Grand Temple to the shopping plaza and watch the view by the Peacock Lake 5: Wind along Dalan South Road until you set sail from Jinghong Port⛵️ 6: The tourist bus departs every morning, with round trips from the Flower Garden and Primitive Forest Park, taking you on an easy tour of Banna Paradise🎡 💦【Water-Splashing Festival Focus】 Battlefield: Dai Ethnic Garden water-splashing square, a sea of joy🌊 Event Time: 1:30 PM and 3:30 PM, two battles are ready to welcome your challenge! 💦【Water-Splashing Festival Equipment Tips】 · Towels and spare clothes, quickly change into new outfits after getting wet👗 · Bring your own basin (30r in the scenic area, only 2r outside), optionally add water guns, raincoats for extra fun🔫 · It is recommended to wear slippers or go barefoot, pay attention to anti-slip safety, and move steadily like a turtle during the water battle🚶‍♂️ · Photography enthusiasts should use waterproof bags to protect phones and cameras, ensuring every moment of joy is captured📷 In the picturesque scenery of Xishuangbanna and the bustling Water-Splashing Festival, we can appreciate the beauty of nature's harmony and immerse ourselves in a carefree and joyful water frolic🎉. For friends who love to travel, how can you miss this wonderful feast that blends natural ecology with cultural charm? Join our ranks now and let the Xishuangbanna Water-Splashing Festival become the brightest chapter in your travel memories🌟!

1️⃣ Guandu Ancient Town: This was the first place I visited upon arrival, as the hotel I stayed at was not far from here. I took a taxi directly. It is one of Kunming's famous historical and cultural ancient towns, with many streets inside that are home to a variety of traditional local snacks and delicacies. The saying 'Five Mountains, Six Temples, Seven Pavilions, and Eight Temples' refers to this place, which still retains many cultural architectural relics. 2️⃣ Fuxian Lake: The lake scenery is as vast as the sea and it's great for taking photos on sunny days. Along the way, you can see fields of flowers and blue skies, which perfectly showcase the essence of Spring City Kunming. 3️⃣ Mojiang Tropic of Cancer: This is where the geographical Tropic of Cancer passes through, marking the boundary between the tropical and temperate zones. It divides Mojiang into two climatic zones, with half in the north temperate zone and half in the subtropical zone. This place is also known as the 'Land of Twins,' and it is said that drinking water from the Twins' Well and sleeping in the Twins' Bed can lead to the birth of twins. 4️⃣ Wild Elephant Valley: A bridge for human communication with Asian wild elephants, located in the Mengyangzi Nature Reserve, a national nature reserve in Xishuangbanna. The Butterfly Valley inside Wild Elephant Valley is worth a visit, with a variety of butterflies 🦋, and butterfly specimens available for purchase at the exit. 5️⃣ Primitive Forest Park: It is recommended to take the electric car, as it stops at several points of interest. The rainforest is a lively place where you can watch Dai dances and participate in water-splashing activities. For the peacock release, it's best to arrive early to get a good spot, preferably in the first row for a better view. If you arrive late when it's crowded, you might not find a seat. The opening act includes a song and dance performance, and the most spectacular feature is the sight of hundreds of peacocks being released at the sound of a whistle. The underwater world of the Mekong River is also here, where you can see a variety of fish and mermaid performances. 6️⃣ Gaozhuang Night Market: The Starlight Night Market is divided into several zones, located to the east and west of the Golden Pagoda. At night, many tourists dressed in Dai costumes take photos here, as if they were in a foreign land. The large square is bustling with various vendors' goods. 7️⃣ Manting Park: Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna. The Dai people traditionally call it 'Chunhuan,' meaning 'Garden of the Soul.' It was once the royal garden of the Dai kings of Xishuangbanna. 8️⃣ Big Buddha Temple: Showcasing the history and traditional culture of Theravada Buddhism, Mengle Great Buddha Temple was reconstructed on the site of the ancient Dai royal monastery 'Jingpiao Buddha Temple.' 'Jingpiao Buddha Temple' was built by a Dai king named Balong in memory of his deceased queen, Nansha Weibian. 9️⃣ Dianchi Lake Haigeng Park: In September, there are no seagulls, just a few white birds in the distance, unclear if they are seagulls. The scenery here is very beautiful on sunny days, suitable for strolling and cycling. Haigeng Wetland Park can be visited together, and if time allows, you can experience boating in the forest, which children will love. However, we decided to skip it when we saw the queue. 📝 Note tips: Xishuangbanna has very strong ultraviolet rays, so be sure to protect yourself from the sun. There may be occasional rain showers, so it's a good idea to keep an umbrella in your bag. There are also quite a few mosquitoes around, so consider bringing some mosquito repellent bracelets and mosquito repellent.

Special forces college students spend two days and one night in Banna! Only 500 per person! |||️ The game strategy does not include airfare!! Only food, accommodation, and transportation!!! Besides Wild Elephant Valley, the distances between these attractions are not far. Generally speaking, taxis are taxis It's cheaper to buy plane tickets and hotels together in the software! Many photographers will ask if you want to take pictures, be sure to ask the price, be aware of hidden costs, and protect yourself! Attraction Wild Elephant Valley 30 student tickets!! You can get close to the elephants, feed them, but the food needs to be purchased there, it depends on your personal needs. There is also a wild elephant science exhibition, where you can learn about the living habits and characteristics of wild elephants, getting close to them you can really feel they are big, but they are all very gentle. Manting Park's backyard is known as the Dai King️, with a 40-ticket, you can see a lot of tropical plants and small animals, the architecture is very unique, the trees are very tall, the sun falling through the leaves is really beautiful! Here, you can see many tourists wearing Dai ethnic costumes taking pictures. Dai costumes can be bought in advance at the Starlight Night Market, a set for 51 is very cheap! Starlight Night Market, the largest night market in Asia, is surrounded by the Mekong River in an arch shape, with the theme of the Big Golden Buddha. There are many vendors selling a variety of things, including tropical fruits, clothing, and handicrafts, as well as the Six-Country Water Market, which is mainly bars. Many young girls take pictures here, a good place to take night scenes! Jinghong Big Golden Pagoda The central point of the Gaozhuang Shuangjing scenic area is a big golden pagoda, next to it are three temples dedicated to three Bodhisattvas. It is a representative building of Southern Buddhism, shining with golden light. Behind it is the Starlight Night Market, the entrance is free, but there are requirements for clothing, you need to dress neatly, and those with revealing clothes cannot enter. If you want to enter the hall, you need to donate 30 pounds. 🥯 Food Wild Mushroom Steam Pot Princess Of course, when you come to Yunnan, you should try fresh mushrooms. The soup cooked with various mushrooms is fresh and delicious, the creamy yellow thick soup is very appetizing, and there are several kinds of mushrooms, such as hand green and lion's mane mushroom. The shop carefully places a timer to ensure that the mushrooms are cooked. After eating, you won't 'jump the villain'. Don't worry! A double set meal for over 100 can be satisfying! Dai Princess Peacock Banquet River View Restaurant Experiencing a peacock banquet with ethnic characteristics is a peacock banquet🦚 with a display shape, deep blue peacock-shaped head, noble and mysterious, the body is made of various dishes, such as hand-grabbed rice, Dai grilled chicken, grilled fish, pineapple rice, etc., with high cost performance.

Stayed in Xishuangbanna for 6 days The internet says it's very hot, but people from Guangdong really think Guangdong is hotter Recommend everyone to come during the National Day holiday, 4 days and 3 nights is enough Xishuangbanna is really not big, it's only suitable for taking pictures and checking in, there are not many attractions Suggestions🔺 It's better to live in Gaozhuang, it's not noisy and it's convenient to go anywhere The hotels in Gaozhuang basically have cars, and it's very convenient to pick up and drop off within Gaozhuang Be sure to remember to drink 'Dai Puer Coffee', it's really too delicious‼️ Must drink every day after coming Recommended itinerary D1 Chunwuli Snoopy car photo Starlight Night Market D2 Morning Wild Elephant Valley half-day tour Wante afternoon tea Starlight Night Market photo D3 Morning Manting Park Afternoon Dai Nationality Park Night Riverside Night Market D4 Lolo Ice Room, a popular shop in Gaozhuang, stroll around and return 🛵Transportation To Wild Elephant Valley, Botanical Garden, Dai Nationality Park and other scenic spots 'Banna Peace of Mind Tour' has direct round-trip cars from Gaozhuang There is a pick-up and drop-off service in the hotel within Gaozhuang Take a taxi or rent an electric car out of Gaozhuang 🐘Attractions ✔️Wild Elephant Valley Be sure to go to the Elephant Canteen, you can experience feeding elephants and taking photos It's not recommended to walk, basically you can't meet wild elephants It's more appropriate to go in the morning, there are not so many people ✔️Starlight Night Market The food inside doesn't look very appetizing Remember to buy clothes, shoes, and accessories, they will be useful in Manting Garden Go to take pictures at night, it feels like a small Thailand ✔️Manting Park It is recommended to buy Dai clothes at the Starlight Night Market or Riverside Night Market before going Remember to bring a jacket or sun protection jacket You have to wear it to enter the General Buddha Temple behind