Daluo River in Menghai County, Xishuangbanna

Cruise the Daluo River:

• A cruise along the Daluo River offers a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of two countries. The journey provides picturesque views of local villages, scenic countryside, and the stunning natural landscape of blue skies and white clouds.

Visit Beautiful Villages along the Daluo River:

• Several charming villages are located along the Daluo River, including Meng Jinglai Village. This village features a cluster of striking pagodas near the village gate, resembling bamboo shoots. The pagodas’ bells create a melodious sound when the wind blows. As you wander through the village, you’ll see bamboo houses nestled in bamboo groves. The presence of towering banyan and coconut trees, among other plants, gives the feeling of entering a tropical botanical garden. The village is also known for traditional Dai handcrafts, including dyeing, pottery, wine-making, and papermaking.

A Brief Introduction to Daluo Town:

• Location: Daluo Town is a frontier town and an open port located at the southern tip of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, bordering Myanmar. It is approximately 133 kilometers from Jinghong City and 70 kilometers from Menghai County.
• Population: Although small, Daluo Town is home to several ethnic minorities, such as the Dai, Blang, and Hani, creating a vibrant ethnic atmosphere.
• Flora: The area around the town and villages is rich with tropical plants, including the notable One Tree Forest.

History of Daluo Town:

• The name “Daluo” in the Dai language means “a port of the public.” Daluo Town has a long history as a border trading port and has been an important passageway since the Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) Dynasties. In the early 20th century, the renowned Pu’er tea was exported through Daluo. Today, Daluo serves as a scenic frontier spot at the end of the Kunming-Daluo Road and a gateway for foreign trade, where you can see the national gates of China and Myanmar.

Attraction Transportation:

• You can take a regular bus from Jinghong Bus Station to Daluo Town for CNY 32 per person, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours. From Daluo Town, you can take a mini bus to the One Tree Forest.

Best Time to Visit:

• Xishuangbanna has a tropical rainforest climate with a dry season from November to April and a rainy season from May to October. With an annual average temperature of around 21°C, it experiences long summers and no winter. The most pleasant travel period is from October to June of the following year, when the weather is cool and agreeable.

Tips:

• The road to Daluo Town is winding, which may cause motion sickness. If you are prone to carsickness, be sure to bring personal medication.