【Jan.13-17/21-25】5 Days Xishuangbanna Rainforest & Culture

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from CNY 5180 P.P

Date:

Jan. 07-11 / 13-17 / 22-26

Group size: 4-15 pax

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Entitled "Little Thailand in China", Xishuangbanna is a fairyland with stunning tropical scenery, unique Dai minority culture, and a pleasant climate all year round. 

Its rich wild lives, tropical plants and rainforests, profound Buddhist and tea culture, and unique minority folk customs make it the perfect destination for a tropical adventure and an original ethnic life experience.

This 5-day trip will offer you the best highlights of Xishuangbanna - marvel at the tropical botanical landscape, hike in the original rainforest, step into some best-preserved Dai villages & the former royal garden of the Dai kingdom, meet monasteries in Thailand style, and encounter some wild animals and hundreds of years old tea trees...

01. 

Go deep into the Wild Elephant Valley to meet with many lovely wild elephants which are rarely seen in other places of China.

02. 

Visit Manting Park and Zongfosi Temple, the royal garden and temple dating back to 700 years ago or more, to learn a bit about the Dai kingdom in history.

03.

Get plenty of free time to hit the so many vibrant Gaozhuang Night Market in Xishuangbanna to savor fresh tropical fruits and yummy exotic snacks.

04.

Take a leisure hiking tour in beautiful Manzhang Village to enjoy the ancient temples and surrounding dense forest; hike along the Pu'er Tea Plantations and sip a cup of scented Pu'er tea.

05. 

Enjoy 1 night's stay in a luxury 5-star hotel that is nestled in the lush tropical garden with a great outdoor swimming pool.

06. 

Explore the largest and most beautiful botanical garden in China with the largest collection of flowers and plants - Tropical Botanical Garden.

• Professional: We have been operating inbound tours since 2003.

• Best cancellation policy: Full refund if the tour has to be canceled due to covid-19 before departure.

• Transparency: No shopping detours or hidden costs.

• 24/7 Support: Our customer service is prompt and friendly.

• Tailor-made experience: See, taste, feel and marvel at the hidden charms of China.

• Safety is our priority: Be assured knowing that you'll receive the best of care from both tour guides and drivers.

Day 1: Jinghong Arrival - Gaozhuang Night Market

Day 2: Dai Minority Park - Tropical Botanical Garden

Day 3: Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village - Rainforest Hiking

Day 4: Manting Park - Zongfosi Temple - Nannuo Mountain & Hani Village - Menghai

Day 5: Menghai - Jinghong Departure

Jinghong  Arrival

Welcome to Xishuangbanna. Upon arrival, your local driver is 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 Gaozhuang Night Market on your own - the largest night market in Xishuangbanna to savor fresh tropical fruits, sample yummy Dai snacks, and shop for local souvenirs.

Accommodation: Jinghong 

Dai Minority Park - Tropical Botanical Garden

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

After that, drive to Tropical Botanical Garden. Boasting the richest plant diversity in China, the garden is the place 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

Wild Elephant Valley - Manzhang Village - Rainforest

After breakfast, your guide will take you to explore the Wild Elephant Valley - the only sanctuary of wild elephants in China. With a network of rivers and dense rainforest, this area is one of the few natural habitats of Asian elephants. More than wild elephants, it is also a paradise for other protected animals such as bison, green peacocks, and macaques.

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

Manting Park - Zongfosi Temple - Nannuo Mountain & Hani Village - Menghai

Start today 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 the Manting Park. 

It is the leading and oldest temple in Xishuangbanna, feasting your eyes with over 25 states 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

Menghai - Jinghong Departure

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.

We will provide 1 free drop-off at 2 pm. If you would like to stay another night at this resort, we can help you arrange it.

Day 1, 2 & 3 in Ramada Plaza Xishuangbanna Hotel

Day 4 in Angsana Xishuangbanna

2022 All Year

* Above prices are for 2 people sharing one room. If you require a private room or if there is no person in the group looking for sharing room, there will be a single room supplemental fee occurs.

What's included:

• 3 nights' stay in well-selected hotels, twin-sharing room with daily breakfast;

• 1 night's accommodation in luxury Angsana Resort;
  

• Private land transportation in air-conditioned vans with licensed drivers;

• English-speaking tour guide service;

• Entrance tickets as listed in the itinerary;

• One bottle of water per person per day;

• China Travel Insurance.

What's not included:

• Flight tickets to/off Jinghong;

• Lunch or dinner (the tour guide will help to order and purchase at local restaurants for you to pay in cash);

• Any optional items/cable car/shuttle bus/battery bus/boat cruise/horse rides etc. inside the attractions;

• Hot Spring in Angsana Xishuangbanna Hotel;

• All kinds of gratuities for guides, drivers & others.

Joy Travel highly appreciates your tour inquiry and promises to offer excellent services at the best price. This itinerary can also be tailor-made according to your interests, tastes, and budgets...

Notice for Reservation

① 4 Pax Min, 12 or 15 Pax Max in a group.

② We take CNY 1,000 as a deposit when you sign up.

③ Full trip fee needs to be paid 7 days before departure.

Cancellation Policy

If you have to cancel your reservation for some reasons

more than 10 days prior to departure date, the deposit would be fully refunded;

if you cancel 4 to 10 days prior to departure date, we'll keep 50% deposit as cancellation fee;

if you cancel 0 to 3 days prior to departure date, you'll NOT get a refund.

In case meet with severe weather that poses a risk to people's safety or any government restriction (due to the COVID-19 pandemic for example), JoyTravel could cancel the trip up to 1 day in advance, and the deposit would be fully refunded. Please note that we are NOT responsible for any flight cancellation fees. You should contact the airline company directly to deal with this issue.

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