Xishuangbanna Tropica Forest [XiShuangbanna]

"One of Top Ten Most Beautiful Forests in China"
Ranked by China National Geography Magazine

Xishuangbanna Tropical Forest in Xishuangbanna Dai autonomous Prefecture of Yunnan Province

The Xishuangbannan tropical rainforest is situated in the Dai Nationality Prefecture, Yunnan Province, through which the beautiful Lancang River flows from north to south. It is one of the important scenic spots of the whole country. Blessed by advantageous climatic conditions, it nurtures a myriad of species and is dubbed 'wildlife kingdom.'The brown woolly fig (ficus drupacea) grows averywhere in the forest, its trunk so huge it takes over a doaen people with outstretched arms to encircke it.

The specialty of Xishuangbanna Scenic Area lies in it is the primeval forest, tropical monsoon forest, precious ornamental plants. There are wild animals, tropical landscape of nature and abundant local conditions and life styles, special local customs of minority nationalities, the combination of dwelling construction with villages within garden, all showing typical and beautiful southern scenery.

In the primeval forest of Xishuangbanna, a huge variety of tropical plants grows so exuberantly that they block the sun. Xishuangbanna’s spectacular tropical landscape and pronounced ethic minority flavors make it a highly popular tourist destination.

Best time to go
From November to April next year
Its annual average temperature is 51.8F—71.6F.
Xishuangbanna prefecture is in a tropical climate, not too cold in winter and not too warm in summer, except for its sharp differences in the dry season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October.

Ticket
RMB 50/person

Around Landscape
Jingzhen octagonal pagoda RMB 10/person, Menglun tropical botanical garden RMB 35/person, The Dai Ethnic Garden RMB 35/person, The Wild Elephant Ravine RMB 50/person and Ropeway RMB 60/person, etc.

Local Snacks and Specialties
Coffee, Pu’er Tea, Tropic Fruit, Medicinal Materials, Wood-carvings, Dai Nationality baldachin, etc.

Travel Tips
Take umbrella; Be sure to respect local customs and traditions;
Do not litter the primary forest and tropical rainforest scenic area;
Do not pick any flower, grass, and tree twigs and leaves;
Treasure the facilities in the park.
Without permission, do not touch any exhibited objects.
Please take sunbonnet, sunglass, and suntan oil in summer.

Distance
Beijing (3183 km) Kunming City (540 km) Jinghong City (5 km) Xishuangbanna Tropical Forest