Xishuangbanna attractions are famous for amazing tropical rain forest, diverse ethnic culture and biological diversity.The main attractions include Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Manfeilong Pagodas (Tanuozhuanglong), Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, Wild Elephant Valley and Dai Minority Garden at Ganlanba. If you are planning to travel to Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Exploration can customize Xishuangbanna tour packages for you based on your preferences.
Xishuangbanna is well known at home and abroad for its tropical rain forest scenery and Dai folk customs. As for the following top attractions in Xishuangbanna, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park and WangTianShu Scenic Spot are the best places to have an in-depth exploration of the rain forest, moreover, you will see flocks of peacocks in the Primeval Forest Park; Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden and Xishuangbanna Tropical Flowers & Plants Garden are the right sites to learn about the biological diversity and tropical plants; Manting Park and Zongfosi Temple offer you opportunity to have a site-experience of the ancient Dai palace and Dai Buddhism culture; last but not the least, don’t forget the Wild Elephant Valley where you can have close contact with the cute Asian elephants.
The Dai people follow their traditional religion as well as Theravada Buddhism, and almost every Dai village has its own small temple, with some large and popular ones in designated places. The temples and pagodas were built and decorated in unique style. Dai Buddhist pagodas differ considerably from the corresponding pagodas of Han Chinese and Tibetan-Chinese areas. The Dai people exercise the religion sacrifices and activities in the temples and pagodas. If you want to know about the Theravada Buddhism and the architecture art of Dai temples and pagodas, you shouldn’t miss the temples in Xishuangbanna, particularly the Zongfosi Temple, Mengle Temple, Manfeilong Pagoda and Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion.
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Although the majority of Dai population believe in Theravada Buddhism, there is still a small group of them following the Islam. This small group of Dai people is called “Paxi Dai” in Dai language, which means Dai people belonging to Hui ethnic group. They mainly live in Menghai County, if you are interested in the “Paxi Dai” culture, you can join a Muslim Tour in Xishuangbanna or visit the mosques in Xishuangbanna.
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With the wide spreading fame of Puer tea, Tea Mountains are becoming popular tourist destinations for visitors to Xishuangbanna. There are many tea mountains in Xishuangbanna, among which the most famous ones are the Six Puer Tea Mountains, though the ranking remains controversial. If you are fan of Puer tea, you shouldn’t miss the Puer Tea Culture Tours.
Tea plantation constitutes the main economic source in Menghai County, besides the sugarcane plant. Along with the economic growth brought by the Puer tea development, some of the Tea Plantations and Tea Gardens topped out for the best quality. Joining the Puer Tea Culture Tours to XishuangBanna Tea Plantations, you will get to know more about the tea trees, experience tea-picking and make tea cakes.
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The booming tea industry contributes to the development of tea factories, large and small. The following ones represent the brand tea factories in Xishuangbanna. Puer Tea Culture Tours will also take you to the tea factories where you can know more about the Puer tea processing.
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There are 13 ethnic groups living in Xishuangbanna, the ethnic towns are places where the ethnic groups taking up the majority of the population. Gelanghe Hani Ethnic Town, Bulangshan Bulang Ethnic Town, Jinuoshan Jino Ethnic Town and Xiding Hani and Bulang Ethnic Town are recommended for your ethnic culture tour.
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If you are attracted to Xishuangbanna for its ethnic culture, the traditional ethnic villages are places you can’t miss. Traveling to the traditional ethnic villages, you can explore the most authentic ethnic traditions which can’t be seen anywhere else.
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The following two ancient towns were important stops along the Ancient Tea-horse Road, therefore, they are recommended for your Puer Tea Culture Tours.
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The listed museums and cultural centers have fine collections of ethnic group development including the production tools, costumes, and folk culture, etc. You will know more about the tea culture and Ancient Tea-Horse Road through visiting the Tea Culture Museums.
Type | Name | |
Museum | Yiwu Puer Tea Culture Museum 易武镇普洱茶文化博物馆 | Xishuangbanna Nationalities Museum 西双版纳民族博物馆 |
Library | Library of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 西双版纳傣族自治州图书馆 | Library of Jinghong City 景洪市图书馆 |
Library | Library of Menghai County 勐海县图书馆 | Library of Mengla County 勐腊县图书馆 |
Cultural Center | Cultural Center of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture 西双版纳傣族自治州文化馆 | Cultural Center of Jinghong City 景洪市文化馆 |
Cultural Center | Cultural Center of Menghai County 勐海县文化馆 | Cultural Center of Mengla County 勐腊县文化馆 |
City parks and gardens are places favored by local citizens to relax. Binjiang Park, Manting Park and Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden are the most popular ones.
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Water transportation connects Xishuangbanna with Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. Tourism and businesses thrives on the solid port construction. Jinghong Port is the major one in Xishuangbanna, where most of the tour and business ships depart.
Diqing tours usually include Shangri-la, the most well-knowned place in Diqing prefecture, as well as the other classic destinations in Yunnan travel like Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, etc. Although most tourists come to Diqing for finding the vivid landscape of the Lost Horizon in Shangri-la, except for Shangri-la, Yubeng Village, Feilaisi and Cizhong Catholic Church in Deqin county, and Tacheng Snub-nosed Monkey Park in Weixi county are worth a visit as well. It is recommended to spend 3-7 days visiting the must-see scenic spots in Diqing to appreciate its unique scenery. Our Diqing tours provides tour packages in various tour themes, including hiking tour, climbing tour, birding tour, cycling tour, students education tour, etc. Select a tour package or tell us what you want to discover in Diqing, we can customize a itinerary according to your needs.
Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, located in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture, stunning landscapes, and rich biodiversity. Here’s how to plan an enriching and memorable tour of Diqing:
Key Attractions and Activities
Diqing, which means “auspicious place” in Tibetan language, is the only Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province. Lofty and continuous snow-covered mountains, endless grasslands, majestic canyons, azure lakes and very quaint villages promote the reputation of an eternally pure and tranquil land to this ideal home of dream.
The Tibetan area of Diqing has a long history and beautiful natural scenery, the famous scenic spots are numerous. You can enjoy the beautiful landscape in Diqing by cycling around the Napahai Lake, hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge, climbing Haba Snow Mountain or taking a walk at Pudacuo National Park. For more information, click on the attractions below.
Diqing is located in the hinterland of Hengduan mountain area on the Qinghai-tibet plateau, with an average altitude of more than 3,300 meters. So there are some snow mountains, such as Haba snow mountain and Meili snow mountain.
Haba Snow Mountain is the best mountain for climbing tours in Yunnan with an elevation of 5396 meters in the summit. Haba Snow Mountain allows you to experience the typical process of climbing a snow mountain. It is not a hard climbing route.
Meili Snow Mountain is the highest peak in Yunnan Province and one of the four holy mountains of Tibetan Buddhism. It is known as the most beautiful snowy mountain in the world and is famous for its rich and precious medicinal herbs.
Since there are many snow mountains and rivers in Diqing, many lakes and ponds are formed and distributed among mountains and meadows.
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The religion of Diqing prefecture is mainly Tibetan Buddhism, and many religions and sects coexist. Tibetan Buddhism, Catholicism, Christianity, Islam, Dongba religion, Taoism and primitive religions live in harmony here, forming a mysterious and profound hall of religious culture. Therefore, there are many temples, monasteries and churches in Diqing.
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Yaks are the main livestock of Tibetan people. Coupled with high altitude and abundant water reasources in Diqing, there are many plateau pastures and prairies.
Diqing has a large number of ethnic minorities, mainly Tibetans. Therefore, there are many Tibetan villages and other traditional villages in Diqing.
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Shangri-La is depicted as “Eden in dream” by British novelist James Hilton’s Lost Horizon in the 1939, a famous area with numerous natural landscapes and unique Tibetan customs.
The Tibetan area of Shangri-la has a long history and beautiful natural scenery, including Pudacuo national park, Dukezong ancient town, Songzanlin Monastery, Tiger Leaping Gorge and other famous scenic spots. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Shangri-la by cycling around the Napahai lake, hiking in Tiger Leaping Gorge or taking a walk at Pudacuo national park. For more information, click on the attractions below.
Shangri-la is located in the hinterland of Hengduan mountain area on the Qinghai-tibet plateau, with an average altitude of more than 3,000 meters. So it has several famous snow mountains, such as Haba snow mountain and Meili snow mountain.
Shangri-la has 298 alpine lakes (including moraine lakes), among which the largest and most beautiful are Napa Lake, Bita Lake, Shudu Lake and Sanbi Lake.
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The main ethnic minority in Shangri-la is Tibetan, therefore, the religion in Shangri-la is also dominated by Tibetan Buddhism. Among the numerous temples, Songzanlin monastery is the most representative one.
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Yaks are the main livestock of Tibetan people. Coupled with high altitude and abundant water resources in Shangri-la, there are many plateau pastures and prairies.
Shangri-la has a large number of ethnic minorities, mainly Tibetans. Therefore, there are many Tibetan villages in Shangri-la.
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As one of the most important destinations on the Yunnan classic tour routes, Shangri-la tours are connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Dali and Lijiang, etc. Various visitors come to Shangri-La to find the vivid landscape in the Lost Horizon. It is recommended to stay 3-7 days to visit the classic must-see scenic spots in Shangrila. Our Shangri-la tours provides tour packages in various tour themes, including hiking tour, climbing tour, birding tour, cycling tour, students education tour, Shangri-la-Yubeng tour, etc. Select a tour package or tell us what you want to discover in Shangri-la, we can customize an itinerary according to your needs.
Shangri-La (formerly Zhongdian) in Diqing Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture is often described as a paradise on earth, known for its Tibetan culture, breathtaking landscapes, and spiritual atmosphere. Here’s how to plan an enriching and memorable tour of Shangri-La:
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When you come to Dali, do not worry what to do in Dali. Dali Attractions are abundant and are full of all kinds, including all kinds of natural sceneries, human sceneries and all kinds of villages where you can experience the rich ethnic culture. The scenery of Dali is a picture of “Wind, Flower, Snow, Moon”. You can go boating in Erhai Lake and feel the boundless of the heaven and earth; visit the holy land of Jizu Mountain to listen to the croon of the Sanskrit, and see the light of the Buddha.Under the ssunset, feel the elegance of Dali.And pursue the modern prosperity at the beautiful night.
Dali, a place with long history, is always a heaven for many people all over the world. Dali is also a perfect destination for people who want to seek antiquity or explore the fascinating natural sceneries. When you come to Dali, the top attractions in Dali are must-visit.
The ancient towns are full of stories with thousands of years. The ancient towns are also evidences to what happened in the past. Dali Ancient Towns are always full of quietness of life, which are the best places to feel the history.
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Throughout the ages, the temples have carried people’s beautiful sustenance to life, and attract countless believers to come to worship. The temples in Dali can be described as numerous. There is always one that will make you stay and feel the beautiful sceneries of Dali.
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In recent years, with the implementation of ethnic policies, most mosques around the country have been repaired or rebuilt. At present, there are 18 mosques in 14 Hui villages in Dali City. The Ximen Mosque in Dali, built in the 11th Year of Zhiyuan of Yuanshizhu Emperor in Yuan Dynasty(1274), is one of them. If you are a muslim, it is very convenient to find a mosque to pray. What’s more, there are some churches in Dali.
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When you come to Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, travelling on the Erhai Lake is must-do. The wharves are the places where you can take a Erhai Lake tour by ship.
For those who love the natural sceneries, Dali is really a good choice for you. The beautiful Erhai Lake and the vigorous Cangshan Mountain constituts a beautiful picture, which make people enjoy themselves so much to forget to leave. The Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture has many famous mountains and rivers, which will make you linger.
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Every place has its own history, and museums are the records of historical changes. The wind, flower, snow and moon of Dali make people very easy to forget the glory of Dali. If you are interested in the history of Dali, the museums will be a good choice for you.
If you are interested in the ethnic culture, these ethnic towns are the be places to experience the rich ethnic culture atmosphere.
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It is said that traditional Chinese villages generally refer to villages that are formed earlier, with rich cultural and natural resources, with certain historical, cultural, economic, and social values. The traditional villages in Dali are among the best in Yunnan Province. If you are interested in Chinese traditional culture, these traditional villages will be a good choice for you.
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When you come to Lijiang, do not worry what to do in Lijiang. Lijiang Attractions are abundant and are full of all kinds, including natural sceneries, human sceneries and villages where you can experience the rich ethnic culture. As the capital of Naxi Kingdom, Lijiang is one of important UNESCO Heritage Sites. The beautifully preserved Lijiang Ancient Town is abundant in natural and cultural resources. Lijiang is a paradise for the natural attractions, such as the grand Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, wonderful Tiger Leaping Gorge, mysterious Lugu Lake. There are a number of places of historical interest and natural scenic spots in Lijiang for your exploration. Come to Lijiang and take a unique Lijiang Tour for your Yunnan Travel.
Lijiang, a place with long history, is always a heaven for many people all over the world. Lijiang is also a perfect destination for people who want to seek for antiquity, explore the fascinating natural sceneries. When you come to Lijiang, the top attractions in Lijiang are must-visit. Lijiang, known as a land of wonders, both natural and man-made, will make you forget to leave.
The ancient towns are full of stories with thousands year. The ancient towns are also evidences what happened in the past. Lijiang Ancient Town is always full of quietness of life, which is the best place to feel the history.
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Throughout the ages, the temples have carried people’s beautiful sustenance to life, attract countless believers to come to worship. The temples in Lijiang can be described as numerous. There is always one that will make you stay and feel the beautiful sceneries of Lijiang.
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For those who love the natural sceneries, Lijiang is really a good choice for you. The beautiful Lugu Lake and the Lashihai Lake are constituted a beautiful picture, which make people enjoy themselves so much that they forget to leave. Lijiang City has many famous rivers, which will make you linger.
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Every place has its own history, and museums are the records that record the historical changes. The gorgeous Lijiang makes people very easy to forget the glory of Lijang. If you are interested in the history of Lijiang, the museums will be a good choice for you.
If you are interested in the ethnic culture, these ethnic towns are the be places to experience the rich ethnic culture atmosphere.
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It is said that traditional Chinese villages generally refer to villages that are formed earlier, have rich cultural and natural resources, have certain historical, cultural, economic, and social values and should be protected. The traditional villages in Lijiang are among the best in Yunnan Province. If you are interested in Chinese traditional culture, these traditional villages will be a good choice for you.
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Dali Tours are always connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la. It is a place with profound history and numerous attractions. The beautiful sceneries, such as the expansive Erhai Lake, vigorous Cangshan Mountain, Dali Ancient Town, various traditions and the culture of minority nationalities make Dali a well-known place of interest. What’s more, we provides tour packages in various tour themes, including Dali Highlights Tour, Dali Golf Tour, Dali City Tour, Dali Cycling Tour, Dali Hiking Tour, Dali Bird-watching Tour, Dali Bai Minority Tour, Dali Photography tour, Muslim tour, etc.Come to Dali, you can always find the suitable tours for you. If you have any problems, please contact us. We will try our best to customize your Dali tours according to your requirements.
As one of the most important destinations on the Yunnan classic tour routes, Lijiang Tours are connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Dali and Shangri-La, etc. Lijiang City Tour is the recommended one for people who come to Lijiang for the first time. Lijiang is a place where has profound history, numerous attractions. In Lijiang, you can visit the magnificent Tiger Leaping Gorge, lucid Lugu Lake, gorgeous Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, attractive Lijiang Ancient Town, paradise for bird-watching-Lashihai Lake and other scenic spots. Lijiang is always regarded as one of the important destinations in the classical Yunnan Travel. Lijang also preserves the traditional Chinese folk customs and art forms. Take a Lijiang Tour to experience the traditional culture of Lijiang. What’s more, Yunnan Exploration provides tour packages with various tour themes, including Lijiang Highlights Tour, Lijiang Golf Tour, Lijiang City Tour, Lijiang Cycling Tour, Lijiang Hiking Tour, Lijiang Bird-watching Tour, Lijiang Naxi Minority Tour, Lijiang Photography Tour, Muslim tour, etc. Come to Lijiang, you can always find the suitable tours for you. If you have any problems, please contact us. We will try our best to customize the best tours for you according to your requirements.
I am Aten Sok (阿登/Adeng in Chinese), a local Tibetan tour guide who did graduation from India.since from 2010 I have been working as professional tour guide in Shangri-la region.In this 7 years I love to show and do introduce my beautiful homeland and it culture,tradition to all the my guest who are friends of mine now.I am very knowledgeable about Tibetan Buddhism and trekking routes around the Shangri-la,Yubeng,Tiger leaping gorge etc. I am looking forward to have more guest around the world who would be my friend in near future.
Moon Li-English-speaking Tour Guide in Kunming
My name is Li yue, you can easily call me Moon. I live in Kunming,Yunnan China,working for Yunnan Exploration Travel(Kunming Office) as an English-speaking tour guide and I mainly guide for our clients to Kunming,Dongchuan,Luoping,Puzhehei,Jianshui and Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Educationally ,I had graduation from Sicuan agriculture university in 1999.And then worked in EXPO in Kunming 2 years, and work in sales and marketing for the Cellphone company in Kunming for 3 years, As well as living Shangri-la for 3 years after I got certificate of tour guide issued by China national tourism administration in 2004. I am a responsible and easy-going person ,professional ,attentive ,helpful ,patient ,knowledgeable ,gentle sense of humor. My favorite place to visit is the stone forest because it is one of the most magnificent and visited palaces in the world. Let’s have a wonderful trip together.
My name is Davide Yao (姚辉/Yao Hui in Chinese). I’m one of the Naxi ethnic group. Naxi is a nationality with brilliant culture. We are all hospitality and welcome to any guests who want to know more about our culture and history. I’m an operator of Y China Tour in Lijiang Office. I worked in the travel agency since 2005. I know all different attractions, local food, hotels and any popular tour routes in Lijiang. I will provide the best service and show travelers the real beauty of lijiang. Welcome to Lijiang and Naxi.
Xishuangbanna attractions are famous for amazing tropical rain forest, diverse ethnic culture and biological diversity.The main attractions include Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Manfeilong Pagodas (Tanuozhuanglong), Jingzhen Octagonal ...
Diqing tours usually include Shangri-la, the most well-knowned place in Diqing prefecture, as well as the other classic destinations in Yunnan travel like Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, etc. Although most...
Diqing, which means “auspicious place” in Tibetan language, is the only Tibetan autonomous prefecture in Yunnan province. Lofty and continuous snow-covered mountains, endless grasslands, majestic canyons, azure lakes and...
Shangri-La is depicted as “Eden in dream” by British novelist James Hilton’s Lost Horizon in the 1939, a famous area with numerous natural landscapes and unique Tibetan customs. Top Attractions The...
As one of the most important destinations on the Yunnan classic tour routes, Shangri-la tours are connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Dali and Lijiang, etc. Various visitors come to...
When you come to Dali, do not worry what to do in Dali. Dali Attractions are abundant and are full of all kinds, including all kinds of natural sceneries,...
When you come to Lijiang, do not worry what to do in Lijiang. Lijiang Attractions are abundant and are full of all kinds, including natural sceneries, human sceneries and...
Dali Tours are always connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Lijiang, Shangri-la. It is a place with profound history and numerous attractions. The beautiful sceneries, such...
As one of the most important destinations on the Yunnan classic tour routes, Lijiang Tours are connected with other top destinations in Yunnan, like Kunming, Dali and Shangri-La, etc. Lijiang City Tour is the...
I am Aten Sok (阿登/Adeng in Chinese), a local Tibetan tour guide who did graduation from India.since from 2010 I have been working as professional tour guide in Shangri-la...
Moon Li-English-speaking Tour Guide in Kunming My name is Li yue, you can easily call me Moon. I live in Kunming,Yunnan China,working for Yunnan Exploration Travel(Kunming Office) as an...
My name is Davide Yao (姚辉/Yao Hui in Chinese). I’m one of the Naxi ethnic group. Naxi is a nationality with brilliant culture. We are all hospitality and welcome...
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