There is such a magical place that is a dream destination in the hearts of countless people. It is a shooting location for popular variety shows such as "The Dream of Life 4" and "Wife's Romantic Journey".

It is the only place in the country where you can feel the complete tropical rainforest. It is an oasis on the Tropic of Cancer. It is home to green peacocks and wild elephants.

It has a beautiful and pleasant name-Xishuangbanna. Here, there is the most unforgettable taste of the tongue for travelers across the country.

Located deep in Yunnan, the unique flavor of Yunnan cuisine is indispensable; surrounded by Dai people, it combines the strong Dai flavor; close to Thailand, it will naturally incorporate the essence of Thai cuisine. Dian, Dai and Thai flavors are all perfectly displayed here.

But how delicious is Banna? People who have never been here can still easily underestimate its charm!

The charm of Banna

Start with the authentic Dai flavor

Banna is rich in tropical resources, hot climate and love for spices have created a magical Dai cuisine culture. As the crystallization of the wisdom of the Dai people, the food here is refreshing and appetizing, bringing ultimate enjoyment to the taste buds.

/Hand-pilaf/

Huge banana leaves are filled with various delicacies. In Banna, there is nothing that cannot be accommodated by a banana leaf and a wicker basket.

Fruit and pork belly can be eaten together, and the combination of spicy sauce and sweet purple rice is also amazing. The essence of this hand-pilaf is probably the freedom to eat whatever you want, to grab whatever you want.

Moreover, in every Dai restaurant in Banna, there are slightly different versions of hand-pilaf, which can be made according to customers 'preferences.

/Grilled fish with citronella grass/

Clamp the fish with locally grown green bamboo slices and bake it with open fire. Seasoned with citronella and coriander, which are abundant in Xishuangbanna's tropical rainforest, every bite of fish has the aroma of citronella.

As a home-cooked dish for the Dai people, it is basically a daily meal on the table. It is also popular among many tourists because of its unique flavor.

/Roast chicken/

Different from the grilled chicken I have eaten in ordinary times, Banna's grilled chicken adds more exotic flavor.

The chicken has a crisp and tender skin, and one bite will give you a fresh and juicy pleasure. However, the taste has more aroma of citronella and the flavor of Banna seasoning.

/Bamboo Chicken/

Bamboo tube chicken is a famous Hani dish. Only when noble guests come, the hospitable Hani people will entertain guests with bamboo tube chicken.

The process of taking apart the bamboo chicken is very ceremonial. The chicken that you bite down in one bite is accompanied by the aroma of bamboo. It is really fresh, fragrant and elegant, soft and tender.

/Pineapple Rice/

Pineapple rice is a specialty of Xishuangbanna. Pineapple rice is different from ordinary rice and has a subtropical style.

Pineapple rice has the unique freshness, aroma, sourness and sweetness of pineapple. When paired with glutinous rice, it tastes sweet and soft. It is also a must-have staple food for the Dai people.

/Dai Family Rice Noodles/

When you come to Banna, you must not miss the rice noodles here! The sour and spicy feeling is simply amazing!

The rice noodles are particularly fresh and fragrant after being absorbed into the soup. The sour and spicy taste of pickled cabbage and minced meat is very appetizing, making it a delicacy that explodes with happiness.

The flavor of Banna

All in the ups and downs

/Acid carefully prepared by Banna people/

Nanmi

In Xishuangbanna, the most common seasoning is nami, a wet dipping sauce. Various ingredients can be dipped and eaten. The most common one is tomato nami. The sour and sweet taste gives the food a different feeling.

In addition, there are cauliflower nami, crab nami and so on. Every authentic Dai restaurant has its own dipping sauce that it likes to talk about.

/The spicy food that Banna people love/

Cool, spicy cold dishes should be born in the hot afternoon of Banna. Surrounded by various spices, local fruits, vegetables, and meats can be mixed cold.

Oil guzzling mangoes

Mangoes choose to eat them raw. The crispy and slightly sweet green awns collide with the salty and heavy oil consumption. Coupled with the spicy taste of the peppers, it can't be better!

Chili Mixed Plum

I can't imagine how a slightly sweet fruit like plum feels when encountering millet spicy food. After eating it, you will probably be a sweet and spicy girl!

Spicy mixed squid

Chung chicken feet

/The sweetness that Banna people cannot live without/

tropical fruit

There is a dazzling array of tropical fruits here, and the quality is basically beyond words. In Banna, fruit freedom can be achieved. Zhou Xun calls Banna's pineapples in "The Life of Desired 4".

There are also many tropical fruits that are not common. There are mysterious fruits that look like cherry fruits, egg-flavored frangipans, sour snake fruits...

Paluda

Paluda, also known as Paoluda, is an ice drink passed from Myanmar. Milk tea and colorful jelly look very good together. The taste is sweet and is very suitable for sweet stars.

Pineapple red bean shaved ice

As a traditional shaved ice in ice drinking shops, it is a must-order in hot weather. The combination of pineapple and red beans is a specialty here in Banna. As a small dessert for a short break, it is a favorite of tourists.

Laos iced coffee

You must try Lao Iced Coffee when you come to Banna. The iced coffee packed in the bag has a very Southeast Asian feeling. The coffee flavor is relatively strong. The addition of condensed milk also gives the coffee a mellow milky flavor.

/Banna people also love hardship/

Sakai

In Banna cuisine,"bitterness" is also indispensable. One is to clear heat and dispel fire, and the other is to make the taste more layered. Sake is a food with beef bitter sausage juice as a dip.

There are many ways to eat rice noodles. You can eat them with rice noodles, or you can eat them with various dishes. The taste is bitter, but the aftertaste is very graceful.

Fireworks in Banna

Unlock different Dai flavor barbecues

/Experience unusual fireworks/

There are many barbecue categories in Banna, including common skewers, unique buns, and incredibly fragrant grilled fish. Here, the Dai people use their wisdom to empower carbon and fire to sublimate.

/Small Fresh Pie Barbecue/

Baoyaki truly achieves the essence of barbecue-"roasting and roasting". The ingredients are wrapped in banana leaves and placed on the roasting net for careful roasting. It not only introduces the aroma of roasting, but also achieves the flavor of roasting.

/Everything can be barbecued/

In the barbecue world of Banna people, you can always unlock different feelings.

Ordinary delicacies such as chicken, shrimp, fish and meat are also recommended. Oil chokes bone marrow, oil chokes heart tube, cow breast fat... The unusual taste is a gluttonous delicacy offered by the locals.

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Xishuangbanna, an ideal and magical land

A dream destination like spring all year round

Only by arriving in person can you experience this moist secret realm

It's time to go to Xishuangbanna!