Xishuangbanna Dai Garden Scenic Area, located in Menghan Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, there are five best-preserved Dai natural villages in the mainland in the scenic area, with unique natural scenery, typical Dai bamboo building shape in the region, and strong folk customs. The main scenic spot is composed of five best-preserved Dai natural villages of Manjiang, Manchunman, Mancha, Manga (and Manting). Dai Garden is the soul of Xishuangbanna, and it is the only folk eco-tourism boutique scenic spot in Xishuangbanna that focuses on displaying the history, culture, religion, sports, architecture, living customs, clothing, food, production and life of the Dai people.
1. Main landscape
Welcome Square - As the gateway of the Dai Garden, it welcomes every visitor from afar with its unique Dai etiquette. Here, tourists can personally feel the hospitality of the Dai people and experience a different kind of national customs.
Mansongman Ancient Buddhist Temple - This ancient Buddhist temple with a history of more than 1,400 years quietly tells the long history and profound Buddhist culture of Xishuangbanna. It is not only one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna, but also the spiritual sustenance in the hearts of the Dai people. Tourists can personally participate in Buddhist cultural activities such as worshipping Buddha, chanting scriptures, and worshipping Buddha, and feel the solemnity and mystery of Buddhism.
Visit to Daijia Village - Walking into Daijia Village, it is like being in a Dai world full of life. Here, visitors can enjoy the unique style of the Dai family houses up close and appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the courtyard scenery. At the same time, you can also deeply experience the life customs of the Dai family, and feel the joy and harmony of the Dai family every day.
Riverside Activity Area – This is a lively place for villagers to celebrate festivals. Here, tourists can witness a variety of folk activities such as lifting high, lighting Kong Ming lanterns, cockfighting, etc., and feel the unique charm of Dai culture.
The shopping area is an excellent place for tourists to taste Dai food and buy special handicrafts. Here, tourists can taste delicious Dai barbecue, mellow Banna tea, and can also buy exquisite weaving cotton, folk handicrafts, Dai bags and wood carving artworks, etc., bringing home the beauty and wisdom of the Dai people.
Splashing Square is the core activity area of the Dai Garden, and a grand water splashing activity will be staged every day. Hundreds of professional water splashing teams bring a visual and tactile feast to tourists here, allowing people to immerse themselves in the joy of splashing water and feel the warmth and passion of the Dai Songkran Festival.
The Dai Natural Village in the park is an excellent place for tourists to experience the fun of the Songkran Festival. Here, tourists can participate in large-scale water splashing activities, celebrate the Songkran Festival with the Dai people, and feel the unique charm of Dai culture.
The open-air theater shows the essence of the traditional culture of the Dai people in the form of song and dance. Here, visitors can enjoy large-scale and spectacular singing and dancing performances, and learn about the historical origins, living customs and cultural heritage of the Dai people.
2. Special snacks
Dai cuisine, rich in strong national and local characteristics, it is unique in the Yunnan cuisine faction; Among the dishes of 24 ethnic minorities in Yunnan Province, it enjoys a unique reputation. Manjinglan Food Street, from the original Dai restaurant, has rapidly developed into more than a dozen Dai restaurants, and has become a food street with ethnic flavor.
After you have a glimpse of the beautiful scenery of Xishuangbanna, when you come to the Zuijun Tower to rest, you will taste the grilled fish tied with lemongrass grass; fragrant sticky rice cooked in a bamboo tube; steamed pork and steamed brain flowers wrapped in banana leaves; roasted tadpoles with plantain leaves; Deep-fried plantains, deep-fried moss, and more. This kind of travel life that is both a feast for the eyes and a feast for the mouth will make you have endless fun and unforgettable for a lifetime. The recipes of the Dai nationality are rich and colorful, and from the perspective of production methods, they can be divided into four categories: roasted, steamed, chopped and pickled, with a total of more than 120 kinds.
In short, the Dai Garden attracts countless tourists with its unique natural scenery and food culture. Here, you can relax and feel the gifts of nature, and you can also appreciate the unique charm of Dai culture. Whether you're looking for peace of mind or the enjoyment of fine dining, Dai Garden is a must-visit destination. #头条创作挑战赛#