5 Days Xishuangbanna Rainforest Hike & Culture Experience

Day-by-day Itinerary

1. Day 1: Jinghong Arrival in Xishuangbanna

   Welcome to our 5-day Xishuangbanna tour! Upon arrival, your local driver will be ready to greet you and transfer you to your hotel in Jinghong downtown. The rest of the day is free on your own.

   You can go to the vibrant Starlight Night Market by yourself - the largest night market in Xishuangbanna to try fresh tropical fruits & yummy Dai snacks, and shop for local souvenirs.

   Accommodation: Jinghong

   

2. Day 2: Jinghong City Tour
   Cultural Immersion in Dai Villages & Plant Diversity in Botanical Garden

   After breakfast, your guide and driver will transfer you to Dai Minority Park, the soul of Xishuangbanna, to start your guided tour. Here you will be introduced to some best-preserved Dai villages, traditional Buddhist temples, simple bamboo houses, enjoyable entertainment activities...

   After that, head to Tropical Botanical Garden. Boasting the richest plant diversity in China, the garden is the place where you can see over 3,000 species of tropical plants and a colorful botanical landscape.

   

   The park is divided into two parts, the East and the West. The main attraction is in the West, which is made up of several small botanical gardens, where you can see the Parashorea Chinensis, the Antiaris Toxicaria (the most poisonous plant in the world), Orchids, Water Lilies, Bamboo Groves, etc.

   The Eastside is a narrow strip of rainforest, suitable for hiking. There is a long distance between the east and the west. You can take a battery bus to visit the whole scenic area.

   After that, transfer you back to your hotel.

   Accommodation: Jinghong

3. Day 3: Xishuangbanna Rainforest Hike
   Witness Wild Elephants and Enjoy a Rainforest Hike

   After breakfast, your guide will take you to explore the Wild Elephant Valley - the only sanctuary of wild elephants in China. Known as the "bridge between humans and Asian wild elephants", the area is filled with a tropical landscape where visitors can safely observe the daily life of Asian wild elephants without disturbing their lives. In addition, you can also encounter rare animals such as macaques and green peacocks.

   

   After saying goodbye to animals and jungles, follow your guide to the Manzhang Village, a characteristic village with a history of more than 500 years and the Dai nationality as the main ethnic group. You will get a glimpse of the interesting traditional stories of the local people. After that, take a wild hike in the primitive rainforest near the minority villages.

   Accommodation: Jinghong

4. Day 4: Jinghong to Menghai Tour
   Hike in Pu'er Tea Garden and Learn about Its Production

   Start today's adventure in Xishuangbanna with a visit to Manting Park - the landmark of Xishuangbanna and the carrier of Dai culture. In this 1,300-year-old former royal garden of the Dai kingdom, you will find well-preserved ancient Kassod trees and the best examples of Dai architecture and temples, as well as learn the culture of the Dai royal family and folk customs.

   Then visit Zongfosi Temple (General Buddhist Temple), just behind Manting Park. It is the leading and oldest temple in Xishuangbanna, feasting your eyes with over 25 figures of Buddhas and many grand Dai Buddhist architectures.

   After that, move forward to Nannuo Tea Mountain, which is well-known for its long history of tea cultivation. Here a culturally and humanly amazing trip is waiting for you.

   Hiking along the trail through forests of green bamboo and other trees, you will encounter some of the oldest and largest tea trees (many between 200 - 500 years old) which grow together with some wild plants in the forest and produce some of the best Pu'er tea in Yunnan. The oldest of the tea trees is the over 800-year-old "King of Tea Trees".

   

   People who inhabited the Nannuo Mountain are mainly Hani ethnic people. Most of the Hani people are engaged in agriculture, and their tea culture is particularly developed. Step into some Hani Villages to explore local residences, customs, and costumes, listen to their pleasant tunes of tea picking, and experience their profound tea culture. After the visit, you will be transferred to Angsana Xishuangbanna for the night.

   Accommodation: Angsana Xishuangbanna

5. Day 5: Jinghong Departure
   Enjoy Your Free Time at the Luxury Hotel

   After enjoying a sumptuous buffet breakfast at the resort, you are free for the rest of your time. There are many recreational activities for you to experience, such as outdoor pool swimming, bar, children's playground, and cycling.

   Your driver will drop you off at 2 pm. If you would like to stay another night at this resort, we can help you arrange it.

   Accommodation: N/A