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  • Menglong Town of Jinghong City in XishuangBanna

    05/07/2018Crazy Jone2119 wordsAbout 8 minutes

    Menglong Town (勐龙镇) is located in southwestern Jinghong City (景洪市) at 21°30′N, 100°30′E, approximately 60km from the municipal government seat. It borders:

    • North: Gasa Town (嘎洒镇)
    • Northwest: Bulangshan Township (布朗山乡) of Menghai County (勐海县)
    • Southeast: Myanmar (78.39km border)
    • Proximity to Thailand and Laos

    This strategic location makes it China's closest land route to the Indochina Peninsula.

    Cultural History

    In Dai language, "Menglong" means "Excessive Place", originally called "Meng'adigamalata (勐阿底嘎麻腊它)" meaning "Land of Free Living and Production". Key historical developments:

    • 1326: Established as "Menglong Route (勐隆路)"
    • Seat of Menglong Chieftain (勐龙土司)
    • Yuan Dynasty: Part of Cheli Prefecture (彻里府)
    • Ming/Qing: Under Cheli Xuanweishi (车里宣慰使司)
    • 2014: Designated as a National Key Town by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development

    Ethnic Customs

    Home to 20 ethnic minorities (97% of population), including:

    • Dai (傣族): Water-Splashing Festival (泼水节)
    • Hani (哈尼族): Gatangpa Festival (嘎汤帕节)
    • Blang (布朗族) and Lahu (拉祜族)

    Unique cultural features:

    • Palm-leaf scripture culture (贝叶文化)
    • Theravada Buddhist traditions (小乘佛教文化)

    Weather & Best Time to Visit

    • Climate: Subtropical monsoon
    • Avg. temp: 21.4°C
    • Annual rainfall: 1,400mm
    • Best visit period: November to April

    Recommended Attractions

    Attraction Chinese Name Duration Highlights
    Menglong Martyrs' Cemetery 勐龙烈士陵园 1-2 hrs Memorial for border defense heroes (11,957㎡)
    Manjinglie Village 曼景列村 1-2 hrs Authentic Dai cultural experience
    Manlongkou Village 曼龙扣村 1-2 hrs Scenic countryside landscapes

    Transportation

    • Self-drive: Kunming → Kunmo Expressway (昆磨高速) → Jinghong → Menglong (~500km, ~6hrs)
    • Public transport: Buses/taxis from Jinghong (~1.5hrs)

    Food

    Dai specialties:

    • Lemongrass grilled fish
    • Bamboo tube rice
    • Roasted suckling pig

    Shopping

    Local markets offer:

    • Pu'er tea (普洱茶)
    • Ethnic handicrafts
    • Border trade goods

    Accommodation

    Basic guesthouses in Menglong; better hotels in Jinghong

    Travel Tips

    • Respect ethnic customs (especially in villages)
    • Carry border identification documents
    • Prepare for tropical insects

    Sample Itinerary

    Day 1: Arrive → Menglong Martyrs' Cemetery
    Day 2: Manjinglie Village → Manlongkou Village
    Day 3: Border market shopping → Depart

    Menglong Town offers a unique borderland experience where diverse ethnic cultures meet Indochina influences. From solemn memorials to vibrant village life, discover this gateway to Southeast Asia's rich heritage.

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