One Tree Forest in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna

? One-Tree Forest · Daluo, Xishuangbanna

A 900-year-old banyan that turned “one tree can’t make a forest” into a legend.

? 1. Destination Card

Official Name: One-Tree Forest Scenic Area (AAAA National Tourist Attraction)
Highlight: A single ancient banyan with 30+ aerial roots forming 34 massive trunks, creating a 2,000 m² “forest in the sky”.
Height: 50 m
Root Span: 36 aerial roots, each like a dragon plunging into the earth
Location: Daluo Town, Menghai County, Yunnan, right on the China–Myanmar border

⏳ 2. Story & Legend

For over 900 years, this banyan has defied the proverb “one tree cannot make a forest.”
Through centuries, its roots descended from the branches into the soil, multiplying into towering pillars—turning a single lifeform into a living green city.

? 3. Location & Access

• Address: Next to Manzhang Village, Daluo Border Trade Zone, Menghai, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

• From Jinghong City: 110 km — ? self-drive / ? bus ~2.5 h

• From Daluo Border Gate: 800 m — ?‍♂️ 10 min walk

• Transport:

  1. Bus Jinghong → Daluo: ¥25, rolling departures, 2.5–3 h

  2. Charter from Jinghong/Menghai: ¥150–200 (shared cheaper)

  3. Self-drive: Kunming–Mohan Expressway → Menghai → Daluo Hwy; free parking at the border

? 4. Must-See Highlights

1. King Banyan Tree ? — 50 m high, trunk diameter 6 m, root maze for kids & photographers

2. Sky Canopy Walkway ? — 12 m above ground, 80 m long, overlooking a “sea of leaves”

3. China–Myanmar One-Step Border ???? — Straddle the 220 boundary marker for that iconic cross-border shot

4. Dai Cultural Show ? — Peacock dance, Dai boxing, pottery, with Long Neck Karen women

5. Meloengka Theater ? — Ladyboy cabaret + bonfire party (¥180, 19:30 nightly)

6. Manzhang Dai Village ? — Stilt houses, papermaking, sugarcane pressing, great for kids

?️ 5. Tickets & Hours

Open: 08:00–18:00 (Year-round)

?️ 6. Suggested 1.5h Route

Sightseeing bus → Banyan photo stop → Canopy walkway → Root maze → Border marker → Tea & rice wine at Manzhang Village → Cultural show → Return

?️ 7. Food & Souvenirs

• Dai Flavors: Lemon grilled fish, bamboo roast chicken, “Nam Mi” chili dips (~¥50 pp)

• Border Snacks: Myanmar banana chips, sticky rice sweets (~¥10/bag)

• Take Home: Ancient tree Pu’er tea, Dai silver jewelry, Myanmar jade pendants

? 8. Stay Nearby

? 9. Best Time to Visit

• Nov–Apr: Dry & sunny, 25°C daytime, clean paths for border pics

• May–Oct: Lush rainforest greens, but rainy—bring umbrella & anti-slip shoes

• Festivals:

  • Water Splashing Festival (Apr): Massive wet-and-wild party

  • Gatangpa Festival (Jan): Hani New Year, endless street feasts

? 10. Border Tips

• ID Required: For border buffer zone; same-day Myanmar visit possible with ¥50 temporary pass

• Sun & Mosquito Protection: SPF50+, insect repellent

• Cultural Etiquette: Ask before photos, remove hats in villages, don’t touch young monks’ heads

• Drone Rules: No flying without prior approval

✨ One-Line Summary

A single tree, nine centuries old, holding 34 pillars of green — waiting for your first glance across the border. ?