Peacock Garden of Dai Minority Garden in Jinghong, XishuangBanna

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Chinese Name:西双版纳傣族园孔雀园
English Name: Peacock Garden of Dai Minority Garden in Jinghong, XishuangBanna

Peacock Garden in Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Park

The Peacock Garden is located within the Dai Ethnic Park (傣族园) in Menghan Town, Jinghong City (景洪市), Xishuangbanna (西双版纳). The park is situated near the Water-Splashing Square (泼水广场) and Manchunman Ancient Buddha Temple (曼春满古佛寺), at No. 47, Dai Garden Road (傣园路47号). As a key cultural showcase of the Dai ethnic group, the garden focuses on peacocks and integrates tropical landscapes with local ethnic features.

Opening Hours:

Daily: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Extended to 6:00 PM during certain seasons)

Animal Exhibits and Special Areas

Peacock Species:

The park houses various peacock species, including the Indian Blue Peacock, Green Peacock, and the rare White Peacock. The white peacock, in particular, is considered a symbol of good luck, especially when it spreads its feathers.

Key Exhibit Areas:

Peacock Flight Performance Zone: This area can accommodate hundreds of peacocks flying at once, offering visitors a stunning spectacle.

Dai Peacock Dance Theatre: Surrounded by tropical plants and a golden pagoda backdrop, this theatre showcases the elegant peacock dance, a fusion of local Dai culture and peacock behavior.

Interactive Experiences

Feeding Activity:

Visitors can purchase exclusive bird feed, with free access for children under 1.2 meters in height.

Cultural Performances:

Peacock Dance: Held three times daily at 11:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 5:00 PM. Performers in traditional Dai attire mimic the behavior of peacocks in a cultural dance performance.

Visitor Tips

Suggested Route:

We recommend walking from Manchunman Buddha Temple to the Peacock Garden (about 10 minutes), with a stop at the Love Tower (塔包树爱情塔) along the way.

Best Time to Visit:

Arrive before 11:00 AM to avoid peak visitor crowds and to observe the peacocks at their most active.

Park Layout:

The park is designed in a circular layout. The central area features a performance plaza, the eastern side includes the feeding zone, and the western side connects to the Water-Splashing Square and the Dai Village (傣族村寨).

Important Notes:

Do not feed the peacocks any food other than the designated feed to avoid disturbing them.

During the Water-Splashing Festival (from 1:30 PM to 4:10 PM), please keep your electronic devices safe and dry.

Visitors should dress appropriately around the temple area and remove shoes when entering certain sections of the temple.

Enjoy your visit to this unique cultural and natural experience in the heart of Xishuangbanna!