Some people say that Yunnan is the back garden accidentally left by God on earth. Lijiang, Kunming, Shangri-La, Dali, Xishuangbanna... Today, I will share with you what Xishuangbanna is like, a hot land without winter in China. Some say it is backward, some say it is primitive, some say it is beautiful, some say it is too bad... So what is the real Banna like? I believe you will probably have the answer in your mind after reading this article.

The Water-Splashing Festival in Banna is very famous and is also a tradition of the Dai people. It means to wash away the filth, wash away the foul air, and face a new life with a new look. On the day of the Water-Splashing Festival, girls would wash the dust for the Buddha with clear water with floating flowers, then splash water and play, and wish each other well. The Songkran Festival is very lively in Banna. Looking at their hearty smiles and happy bodies, you will involuntarily feel that life is still quite beautiful. If you can meet them, you will be very lucky. It is also an unforgettable thing to join them.

The food flavor of a place represents the traditional culture of the place. Many delicacies in Banna are related to bamboo, such as grilled fish with lemongrass, bamboo tube rice, bamboo tube wine, etc. When you arrive in Banna, you must taste the unique Dai flavor. If you are not familiar with it, you can go to the restaurant and ask the owner to match it for you. Wild vegetable soup, flavored boiled dried rice, pineapple rice, etc. are all Banna's specialties.

As far as I know, I have never seen a place with more fruits than Banna, because it has a tropical rainforest climate and there are all kinds of tropical fruits. The super many unknown fruits are just a test of your knowledge. Therefore, you must try these fruits when you go to Banna. They are affordable and not as expensive as you imagine. But I would remind everyone that you must go to the regular fruit market to buy them, otherwise you will be cheated.

When traveling to Banna for vacations, in terms of accommodation, I usually live in Jinghong City or Menglun Town. I personally prefer to live in Menglun. Like the one I stayed in before, Xishuangbanna Yunmeiting Inn is in Menglun, and it is next to the Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The scenery and air are very good. This inn is a typical Dai style. Many things in the room are made of bamboo, which is similar to the Banna people's home. It is a bit similar to the home, and you can experience the original Dai style. More importantly, looking out from the room, you have a wide view, green mountains and blue colors, and the scenery is wonderful.

Wangtianshu is the only tropical rainforest scenic spot in China. The tropical rainforest here is the most authentic in the country. Especially walking in the canopy corridor feels like walking in a tree. It is very exciting and unforgettable. Pay attention to the children's shoes when taking pictures. Be sure to hold on to your mobile phone or camera. Once you fall, you will not be able to pick it up.

Menglun Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden is the scenic spot with the best air in Banna and the most remote from the hustle and bustle to return to nature. It is divided into seven scenic spots, including a tropical rainforest scenic spot. There are all kinds of plants in it, and the air is really good to burst. When I am tired from walking, I am lying on the grass, watching the blue sky and white clouds competing with the strange flowers and flowers next to meiting. That feeling is simply not too intoxicating. This is one of the reasons why I like to live in Xishuangbanna Yunmeiting Inn.

This park is a bit dreamy. The beautiful gourd silk music is very immersive. One second reminds people of the charm of the south of the clouds. Hundreds of peacocks are streaking through the forest. That scene can only be seen on TV.

The bonfire party of ethnic minorities is a very attractive event. It is very happy to sing and dance with them, twist your body to your heart's content, and release to your heart's content. The bonfire party in Manting Park is like this. It's blowing on the Mekong River. It's so cool to sing and dance.

The Wild Elephant Valley is the only place in Asia where wild elephants can be seen. Walking on the forest path, winding streams flow in the dense forest. The footprints of wild elephants are scattered on the mud ground. The rumbling sounds break the tranquility of the virgin forest. But unfortunately, the Wild Elephant Valley has lost its "wild" feeling. Many innocent elephants have been trained into performance animals, but have no choice but to become tools for people to make money and have fun. I can't help but ask, Wild Elephant Valley, are there really wild elephants?

Dear old railway workers, if you are planning to go to Banna, these nine things are the best proof that you have come to Banna. For friends who have traveled to Banna, how many of the above nine things have you done?