Travel preparation
Documents: ID card, student ID
Electrical appliances: mobile phones, chargers, earphones, power banks, cameras, etc
Sun protection: Everyone does not want to go white and tender, do a good job of sun protection, sun hat, sunglasses, sun protection clothing, sun protection sleeves are all brought
Clothing: In order to take photos to look good, or bring a few more sets of beautiful clothes, it is also a great thing to leave a souvenir, the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, pay attention to keep warm
Medicines: gastrointestinal drugs (treatment of water and soil), motion sickness medicine, anti-mosquito spray
Small amounts of cash: especially change, sometimes cash is convenient, others: backpacks, water glasses, etc. prepared according to personal needs
Sumijuku reference
Xishuangbanna accommodation has 3 blocks: Jiuzhuang Xishuang Scenic Area, City Center, and Wanda Resort
Jiezhuang West Shuangjing is mainly based on inns, commercial accommodation integration area, inns are mainly interior decoration is more distinctive, Dai style Thai and other styles are different, want to experience the exotic style can stay. Convenient transportation, there are many hotels, 3-4 star hotels are cheap
Wanda Resort is mainly Wanda DoubleTree by Hilton, Wanda Crowne Plaza, Wanda Mandarin and other hotels, Wanda Land is in Wanda Resort, some remote, is developing, the traffic is not very convenient, but the environment is very good, quiet and beautiful
Jiazhuang West Shuangjing: An inn-based accommodation commercial area, with a price of about 100-600
Urban center: mainly some old hotels, the price is also very cheap, 100-200 can book quasi-four-star or four-star, it is recommended to stay in the downtown Splash Square, close to the riverside night market
Access※Direct flight to Banna
Xishuangbanna Airport: Jinghong Gajiu International Airport Airport to the city
Bus: Jinghong No. 4 bus, about 48 minutes from Gajiu Airport Station to Jiuzhuang Xishuangjing Station)
Taxi: Didi taxis are available, which are more comfortable and convenient, but the cost is relatively expensive. (The whole journey to the city is 9.3 kilometers, about 26 minutes, the cost is about 30 yuan)
Local group: For those who come over once, who are not familiar with the route and customs, you can consider signing up for a local group, there will be a free driver, free pick-up service according to your arrival time, and the right vehicle will be arranged to go to the scenic spot, which is safe and worry-free.
Kunming transit
1. Aircraft transfer: Kunming Changshui International Airport
It is recommended to fly directly to Kunming Changshui Airport and then transfer to Jinghong Gassa International Airport, Kunming is a transportation hub station for all parts of Yunnan, and it is more convenient to transfer or transfer than other places. Car transfer to Kunming South Bus Station
2. Car transfer: the total mileage from Kunming to Xishuangbanna is more than 600 kilometers, the whole high-speed, take a car at Kunming South Bus Station, the fare is about 250, about 9 hours to arrive.
3. EMU transfer: Kunming-Xishuangbanna Jinghong Station, which takes about 3.5 hours, is also a transnational EMU that was just opened last year
Transportation in the city
1. Buses, Xishuangbanna city can choose bus travel from the scenic spots, the urban area is not large, the scenic spots are not very far apart, convenient and affordable
2 special bus: There are special buses to go to farther attractions, go to the bus station
3. E-hailing/car rental: The general cost is much more expensive than taking public transportation
Attraction analysis
√ Manting Park: It is a natural village-style park, which used to be the Dai Wuyu Garden, and it is very photographic
√ Wangtianshu Scenic Area: Be sure to go to the "Sky Corridor" to experience the thrilling and dangerous feeling
√ primeval forest: Known as the "Kingdom of Peacocks", peacocks inhabit tropical rainforests naturally. You can see hundreds of peacocks flying together
√ Tropical Botanical Garden: the most brilliant emeralds in the plant kingdom, pure tropical plants and natural scenery
√ Wild Elephant Valley: This is the place where wild elephant activities are most concentrated and frequent, coupled with convenient transportation and unique tropical forest landscape
√ Man Feilong Pagoda: The famous stupa group in Xishuangbanna, some people call it "Sunpagoda", which is the filming location of the Internet celebrity "White Pagoda"
√ Menglu Big Buddha Temple: Southern Buddhism has a profound impact on the politics, economy, culture and art of Dai society
√ Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda: the essence of Theravada Buddhist culture, magnificent and tall, beautifully designed, and a business card-style building with a double view of the west of the village
√ Mengyuan Wonderland: China's largest pristine rainforest, and the only best-preserved oasis at 21 degrees north latitude on earth
√ Little Elephant Rainforest: Here you can experience a pure primeval rainforest, without a trace of commercialization
√ Starlight Night Market: It is one of the emerging night markets in Xishuangbanna and one of the attractions in the tourist resort Jiezhuang West
Food recommendations
Eat mango raw: Yunnan people love to cut unripe and slightly hard green mango into strips, with salt, MSG and chili noodles cold mix, sweet and sour without losing the fragrance of mango!
Citronella grilled fish: Those who like fish must try Xishuangbanna's citronella grilled fish is a specialty of the Dai ethnic group and is very common in Xishuangbanna
Fried grasshoppers: They tear off the wings of grasshoppers, wash and dry, freeze them in the refrigerator, and then fry them with seasonings. Grasshoppers are rich in high-quality protein
Pineapple rice: children's favorite pineapple rice, pineapple rice as a unique delicacy of the Dai people in the Yunnan frontier, pineapple rice is very different from ordinary rice
Dai barbecue: Those who like barbecue can not miss the Dai barbecue, Dai barbecue, divided into 3 kinds of merger, parallel nest, and Yaya, 3 kinds of food, different color, aroma, taste
Dai flavor roast chicken: Xi mixian roast chicken is not greasy in the store is Dai characteristics of low rattan tables and chairs, the set menu is cost-effective, in line with the taste of foreigners itinerary reference
Classic 5 days 4 nights itinerary reference
Dayl: All over the country - pick-up - Xishuangbanna - drop off at the hotel
Day2: Wild Elephant Valley, Manting Park - General Buddha Temple - Free to wander around Starlight Night Market
Day3: Daijia Village, Primordial Forest Park - Free Activity Six Nations Floating Market
Day4: Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden day trip, free night tour to the west of the Zhuanghuang Shuangjing Shwedagon Pagoda
Day5 : Banjakji Temple - Mangaku Fruit Market - Drop off
TiPs for the first time to Xishuangbanna, play for four or five days or are not familiar with the route, you can find a local reliable pure play group in advance, pure play without constraints, like the above 4-day itinerary route, local pure play group. Package (food, accommodation, tickets, transportation) 1500 yuan per person, accommodation is good. Food is also good, it saves time and effort, and mainly saves money
Tips for playing
1. Check the local weather before departure, and rainy days really affect the mood of travel
2. There is no subway in Xishuangbanna, and the travel basically depends on the special line bus or bus, so you must pay attention to the meter! There are also local chartered buses that don't go to the kind with routes
3. Say important things three times: when you go out, you must bring your mobile phone, cash, ID card, charging treasure, paper towels, Banna security is very good, and there is security check everywhere
4. It is best to purchase tickets online one day in advance during the peak season of Banna attraction tickets, or you can also purchase tickets at the attraction ticket station
5. Don't look for a day trip on the street, there are many scammers
6. Buy a sunny umbrella in advance (anti-shower, shade) to avoid tanning and sunburn
7, Xishuangbanna must - mosquito repellent and itching water, there are many insects, or the safest
8. Don't be greedy and cheap, and don't follow the trend after arriving in Xishuangbanna, especially eating and buying scenic silver jewelry (expensive is outrageous, silver jewelry also has parallel goods)
9. You can rent a small electric car in the local area to eat and play, it is too comfortable
Tips for buying tickets
1. BUG tickets are the cheapest, but they can not be sought, and it is generally easier to grab them 1-2 months in advance
2. One week before the flight departure, the remaining seats will generally be disposed of at a low price
3. Avoid holidays, Thursday to Monday is cheaper than other time periods
4. It is always cheaper to swipe tickets in the middle of the night than during the day; Usually, fares departing on Saturdays are cheaper
5. Discount days for members of major airlines:
(1) China Eastern Airlines: 9th of each month (2) Hainan Airlines: 8th of every month
(3) Capital Airlines: 8th of each month (4) Spring Airlines: 27th of each month
(5) Shenzhen Airlines: 12th of each month (6) Sichuan Airlines: 19th of each month
(7) Juneyao Airlines: 25th of each month (8) Kunming Airlines: 16th of every month
(9) Western Airlines: Every Wednesday at 10 a.m
Notes
(1) There is no subway in Xishuangbanna, and the travel basically depends on the special line bus or bus, so you must pay attention to the meter! There are also local chartered buses that don't go to the kind with routes
(2) Playing near the city can rent a small electric car in the local area to eat and play, it is too comfortable, and the streets and alleys can be driven around, which is very comfortable
(3) It is best to buy tickets online one day in advance during the peak season of Banna attraction tickets, or you can buy tickets at the attraction ticket station, don't look for a day trip on the street, there are many scammers
(4) Jinghong's taxis and motorcycles are quite domineering, so be careful when crossing the road
(5) Xishuangbanna has no scorching heat in summer, no severe cold in winter, warm and pleasant in all seasons, and the best time to travel is from October to June of the following year
(6) It is best to bring a light jacket, because it will be a little cold in the morning and evening, slippers must be prepared, and slippers are basically worn every day when you get there
(7) Don't pay attention to the person who lets you rent a car, it is best to choose the car and driver yourself, the safety factor will be higher, and it will be easier to bargain
(8) Starlight Night Market & Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda: The night view is very beautiful, there are many young ladies wearing national costumes to take pictures there at night, remember to negotiate the price in advance
(9) Manting Park: The royal garden of the ancient Dai royal family, super beautiful, the white pagoda, the general Buddha temple and other places are very suitable for taking photos, and taking pictures is also very good
(10) Most of the attractions in Xishuangbanna are the same, such as elephant performances, peacock releases, and splashing water shows. It is recommended that you plan your route in advance so that you don't always have to see duplicate attractions
(11) It is not recommended to buy handmade jewelry and other things in the night market, most of them are Yiwu small goods, which are different from those usually bought online
(12) It is not recommended to play the hot air balloon in the Zhongke Botanical Garden, only about 15 minutes of play time, the sense of experience is relatively poor, and the price is relatively expensive