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    Xishuangbanna is a name taken from Dai language which means "twelve administrative regions." Xishuangbanna, the ancient Dai language as "Meng Bala Naxi", meaning "ideal and magical paradise", referring to the magical tropical rain forest natural landscape and ethnic customs known for the world, is one of China's hot tourist cities. It is connected with Laos and Myanmar by mountains and rivers and also close to Thailand and Vietnam. The annual splash festival is held on April 13-15, known as the "Oriental Carnival".  Tourists can not only feel strong ethnic flavor but also appreciate beautiful tropical scenery here.

    Highlights of Xishuangbanna

    • Tropical Rain Forest: Xishuangbanna is famous for its mysterious tropical rainforest and minority customs. The dense and complicated primeval forests has nurtured the diverse boi-ecological system. Top rain forest includes Xishuangbanna Menglun Tropical Botanical GardenXishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park, WangTianShu Scenic Spot and Wild Elephant Valley, etc.
    • Theravada Buddhism Culture: Dai people constitute the major population of Xishuangbanna. The Dai people follow Theravada Buddhism, and almost every Dai village has its own small temple built in the village site. Bright and magnificent Buddhist temples are common to be seen in Xishuangbanna, such as Zongfosi TempleMengle Buddhist Temple and Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion.
    • Puer Tea Culture: Xishuangbanna is the home of China's famous Puer tea. The oldest tea tree in Menghai is 700 years old. With the wide spreading fame of Puer tea, there are increasing number of tea lovers who join the  Puer Tea Culture Tours to experience and discover more about Puer tea culture.
    • Ethnic Festivals: The annual Water Splashing Festival of Dai people held from April 13 to 15 inspires people's imagination of carnival and blessing. It is the "Oriental Carnival" that cannot be missed in Yunnan Travel. Besides, the Gatangpa Festival of Aini People is also becoming well known to outsiders.
    • Dai Food: Dai food features in spicy and sour tastes, much like Thai cuisine. Some vegetables are eaten raw, particularly medicinal plants which are used to curb the effects of living in a high humidity area.The popular dishes are Pineapple Rice(菠萝饭), Toasted Fish Wrapped in Lemongrass(香茅草烤鱼), Fish Filets Grilled with Herbs(包烧鱼) and Fried Eggplant, etc.

    Xishuangbanna Overview will give you a comprehensive understanding of  Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture including the basic information, geographical location, climate and so on.

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    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.

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    Xishuangbanna Tours offer wide range of choices for your Xishuangbanna travel, such as Xishuangbanna Tea Culture Tours, Xishuangbanna Ethnic Culture Tours, Xishuangbanna Tropical Forest Tours, Xishuangbanna Cycling Tours or Xishuangbanna Cruise Tours. Our prearranged Xishuangbanna tour packages range from 1 day local trip to 46 days Yunnan Travel and you can choose what kind of them you like.

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    Xishuangbanna climate and weather is characterized by the combination of continental and oceanic climates with an annual average temperature of 18-22℃ (64.4-71.6℉). This page will give the detailed information about the four seasons of Xishangbanna, as well as what to wear during the Xishuangbanna travel.

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    Xishuangbanna transportation mainly relies on air plane and long-distance bus, connecting to major cities such as BeijingShanghaiGuangzhou Xi'an,and Zhengzhou, etc. It has convenient air transportation to cities in Yunnan province such as Kunming,  DaliLijiang and Shangri-la.  Moreover, it has waterway transportation to Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Xishuangbanna is located at the utmost southeast part of China. It is not only the major passageway and base to Southeast Asia and south Asia, but a window of Yunnan province opened to the world. Here are some options of transportation ways for your needs in Yunnan Travel.

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    Xishuangbanna festivals and activities tell you what to do during the festival tour in Xishuangbanna, and they will surely enrich your Yunnan Travel.  It is a place where multi-ethnic groups inhabit. The main minorities are Dai, Hani, Lahu, Yao, Hui, Yi, Miao and Zhuang, etc. Different nationalities create different cultures. Therefore, there are diverse festivals in Xishuangbanna.

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    Xishuangbanna maps include Xishuangbanna Prefecture Map, Xishuangbanna Attraction Map, Xishuangbanna Tour Map, Xishuangbanna Transportation Map, Xishuangbanna Location Map, etc., through which you will get the overall information about Xishuangbanna for your Yunnan Travel. You will get to know how to explore and what to see in Xishuangbanna which covers 19,184.45 square kilometers of territory, with tourist and scenic resorts making up 1,202.13 square kilometers, and nature reserves occupying a total of 2,064.6 square kilometers.

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    Xishuangbanna Accommodation offers you wide range of choices from luxury five -star hotels to economic hotels, as well as featured inns located in city center and hot attractions. As a popular tourist city, Xishuangbanna is ready to offer you various accommodations with well-appointed rooms and superior service. We selected the following hotels in Xishuangbanna for their good location and best valued price.

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    Xishuangbanna dining gives you information about local food and places to enjoy the delicacies. Dai food will leave you a deep impression with its specific flavor during your Yunnan Travel. The Dai food is a famous branch of Dian food. Dai ethnic cuisine, renowned among Yunnan Cuisine, takes glutinous rice, sourness, grilled and aquatic products as the principal things and seasoned with wild flavor. The representatives of Xishuangbanna Dai Food are Rice Cooked in Fragrant Bamboo, Pineapple Rice, Lemon Fish and Chicken boiled with sour bamboo shoots, etc.

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    Xishuangbanna Ethnic Culture is diverse and colorful. It is a place where multi-ethnic groups inhabit. Different nationalities create different cultures. Xishuangbanna boasts amazing Dai culture, profound Puer tea culture, and cultures of other ethic groups, etc. All these will make your Yunnan Travel more attractive and productive.

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    Photos and pictures of the place help you enjoy natural scenery in advance and bring your some information about your destinations. In order to show you some views of the places, Xishuangbanna photos provide you the pictures of natural scenery, scenic spots, festivals, activities, etc. These photos are all coming from our staffs or customers.

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    Xishuangbanna shopping has a wide choice of local products due to its tropical monsoon climate. It is reputed as "Kingdom of Plants and Animals, so there are plentiful products like some tropical fruits and rare medicinal herbs, etc. It is also the birth place of ancient tea trees, you can buy some selected Pu'er tea products. You can also purchase some local silver ornaments, handicrafts and Dai Pottery. Shopping in Xishuangbanna will be a happy ending of your Yunnan Travel.

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    Xishuangbanna Education features local ethnic traditional education besides the normal nine-year compulsory education, therefore, it is highly recommended to do Xishuangbanna education tours with local schools during Yunnan Travel. This part introduces some information about the Kindergarten, primary schools, middle schools and colleges in Xishuangbanna of Yunnan Province. It helps you to design students education tours with local schools in Xishuangbanna. Here below are the details.

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    Xishuangbanna administrative division gives you information about places to visit during Yunnan Travel. Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture has jurisdiction over one county-level city and two counties: Jinghong City, Menghai County and Mengla County. The prefectural seat locates in Jinghong City.

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    Location Infomation

  • Chinese Name: 西双版纳
  • English Name:[Xishuang Banna]
  • Location Position: Southernmost Part of Yunnan
  • Population Number:1,180,000
  • Language:Dai Language,Southeast Mandarin and Yunnan Dialect
  • Postal Code:666100
  • China Country Code:0691
  • Local Time Zone:UTC+8
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    Agnes and Aida's 18 Days Yunnan Exploration Tour

    Agnes

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    Agnes and Aida's 18 Days Yunnan Exploration Tour

    Dear Robin, Thank you so much for your kind email and for the beautiful pictures to help us remember the wonderful trip to your stunning province. The organization and attention to detail provided by Yunnan Exploration were excellent, and we are so grateful for all your efforts. I will certainly recommend your company to anyone planning to visit beautiful Yunnan. As for me, I’m recovering from a heavy cold, but I’m doing much better now after 10 days! ? During our 18-day minority discovery tour across Yunnan Province, we visited many incredible places including Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake, Meili Snow Mountain, Mekong Grand Canyon, and the southeast regions such as The Stone Forest, Jianshui, Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces, Dongchuan Red Land, Puzhehei, and Bamei. These were definitely some of the most stunning parts of Yunnan, each offering a unique perspective on the region’s cultural and natural beauty. Yunnan is such a vast province, and while we couldn’t see it all, the sights we did experience will stay with us forever. I’m planning to send you a more detailed evaluation by the end of the week, but for now, I just wanted to express how amazing this visit was, thanks to your exceptional planning. Your hard work made this trip incredibly special, and I am grateful for everything you did to make it all come together. Once again, thank you for your attention to detail, and please send my greetings to Stefen and Sandy as well. It was a pleasure getting to know you, and I hope to return to Yunnan someday! Warm regards from Holland,Agnes
  • Destination(s): Jianshui County,Yuanyang Rice Terraces,XishuangBanna
  • Date of Experience: Oct 25, 2018
  • Tour Customized by: Robin Ruan