Many people think of traveling by car, which must be a comfortable way for the whole family. This time, they took advantage of the holidays to travel from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna. Many tourists who have never been to Banna will have such a scene in their hearts: a large forest full of tropical atmosphere, with rivers beside the forest, bamboos along the river, bamboo buildings in the bamboo bushes, and fruit trees on the bamboo buildings. Elephants are walking, peacocks are opening their screens, butterflies are flying, Dai girls are carrying bamboo baskets, naked waists, and walking away slowly... Xishuangbanna is magical and beautiful, but it should not be a plateau snow-capped mountain like Lijiang. It is more cordial, more leisurely, it is the most beautiful world.

It is 993.8 kilometers from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna. It takes us 13 hours and 36 minutes to drive by car, and the toll fee is 390 yuan. We live in Fuxian Lake in Yuxi. Since there are no trains in Xishuangbanna, apart from cars, we can only fly from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna. The ticket from Lijiang to Xishuangbanna costs about 500 yuan. This time we drove to Xishuangbanna, we also took a dog with us in the trunk, which brought us too much joy along the way.

Xishuangbanna is the only oasis on the Tropic of Cancer desert belt of the earth. It is the area with the most complete, typical and largest tropical rainforest ecosystem in China. Here, broad-leaved trees, coniferous shrubs, herbs, vines, ferns, and moss form a well-organized natural virgin forest.

In Xishuangbanna, the ancient Dai language was "Mengbala Naxi", which means "ideal and magical paradise". Xishuangbanna is a minority autonomous prefecture under the jurisdiction of Yunnan Province. Most of the people living here are Dai people, and it is also the area with the most complete conservation and largest area of tropical rainforest ecosystems in China.
Xishuangbanna, on the territory of China, is a primitive, uncarved green jade that shines brightly.
I always thought that Xishuangbanna was a place that I couldn't reach, but today, I finally set foot on this red land.
Some people say that Xishuangbanna is the place where dreams begin, so let my dreams start from here!

We drove a white Beijing Jeep J40. This was the first time we drove this car for two consecutive days. Let me first talk about how we felt about driving this time. The first level of comfort is really not enough. It makes me feel uncomfortable after sitting for a long time. I drove this car because the trunk was relatively large and suitable for dogs, but it was really too expensive. Walking on the winding mountain road requires more than 30 fuel consumption, and 300 yuan is only 400 kilometers. The power to drive Banna is a bit insufficient, and it is almost impossible to overtake. It is relatively meat. Therefore, I suggest that you drive Lijiang to Banna by yourself. You can choose ordinary fuel-efficient vehicles, and the road conditions are still very good.

We set out in Lijiang on time at 9 a.m. and stayed at Fuxian Lake in Yuxi for one night halfway. Let's first take a look at the scenery along the way! No wonder many people say that the most beautiful scenery is on the road. Let's take a video and watch it.

The car carried us on a trip to Xishuangbanna. I sat by the car window and I saw an endless green ocean, undulating. Nestled among the lush fruit trees are the well-arranged Dai's bamboo buildings. The unique tropical scenery, rubber trees, fruit trees, banana forests, and tea mountains, are like a green fairy tale forest. The dizzying scenery along the way, the mountains are lush, magnificent and magnificent. It is so beautiful that it is difficult to accept and manage.

1. In order to protect against mosquitoes and strong sunlight, there is no need to mention umbrellas. Mosquito repellent and sunscreen products need to be prepared. Anti-heat stroke drugs (such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Capsules) are indispensable.
2. Respect the living habits of Dai and other ethnic minorities when visiting. Dai people must take off their shoes at home, and are not allowed to peek into their bedrooms, etc. -it is best to first understand the folk customs of the main famous ethnic groups in Banna, so as not to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.
3. There are many jewelry and jade articles in Xishuangbanna, so you need to carefully refine them when purchasing.
4. When traveling to border areas such as Myanmar, special attention must be paid to safety and hygiene. Jinghong's taxis and motorcycles are quite overbearing, so you must be careful when crossing the road.
5. Xishuangbanna area belongs to a tropical rainforest climate. There is no severe heat in summer or severe cold in winter. It is warm and pleasant in all seasons. The best time to travel is from October to June of the following year. The average annual temperature is 21℃. It never snows here. Even in January, the daytime temperature is still high.

pre-departure preparation
1. There are three essential sets for sun protection: sunscreen (the small anti-sun bottle I brought), sunshade hat, sunglasses, and spray to prevent mosquito bites.
2. Essential clothing: Xishuangbanna only has rainy seasons and sunny days throughout the year. It belongs to a tropical city. The temperature is about 30 degrees. You can bring summer clothes. It is recommended to prepare several brightly-colored silk scarves to use when taking beautiful photos.
3. Prepare some medicines. When you go out, you will inevitably encounter headaches, fever, and discomfort. So prepare some medicines in advance for emergencies. The amount of medicine does not need to be too large, but the types are as complete as possible, such as antidiarrheal drugs, anti-allergic drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs, cold medicines, etc., all need to be prepared. If you know yourself well, you can prepare some medicines that you may need. For example, prepare some medicine for motion sickness for people with motion sickness, prepare some medicine for people with poor stomach, etc.

It was already 6 p.m. the next day when we arrived in Xishuangbanna. The journey was a little tiring and it was necessary to find a delicious place. I have always heard that the Xingguang Night Market here is very good, so we drove directly to the night market.

The Starlight Night Market is very beautiful. As night falls, the lights flash, forming several star-studded streets, like the glowing tentacles of jellyfish, extending into the distance and secretly beautiful in the night. The Mekong Star Night Market gathers creative vendors from Yunnan, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and other places in my country. Various creative handicrafts are the favorites of tourists. Here you can truly feel the culture of the Mekong River Basin.

When traveling, the feet are traveling and the eyes are traveling, and the traveler's attitude always puts the tip of his tongue in the traveling state. Mountains, rivers, scenery and scenery are the scenery of the eyes, while food is the scenery of the tip of the tongue. Enjoy the beautiful scenery with the eyes and taste the delicious food with the tip of the tongue. We mobilize the senses of the whole body to feel the places that are different from our daily life, so that a trip out is worth it.

There is a night market that attracts not eyeballs, but taste buds and appetites. This is Gaozhuang West Shuangjing Xingguang Night Market. The food in the night market is cheap and good. Diners are still crowded in an endless stream until late at night. They may not be able to close their doors and collect their stalls at two or three in the morning.

These days, there are thousands of delicious foods, but there are probably not many delicious ones to the extreme. Dai flavor is one of them. What are the characteristics of Yunnan cuisine? This question is difficult to answer, but the most representative minority flavor is Dai flavor. Dai flavor is inclusive, sweet, sour, bitter, spicy and salty. It has all five flavors and has everything in mind. It is neither sweet, hemp, or spicy. Its characteristics are not a special taste. Hand-pilaf rice is the peak of Dai flavor.

After eating in Gaozhuang, various creative products, independent designers, advertising creatives, and art workers frequently appeared in the streets and alleys. This city is inherently literary and artistic, bringing a burst of literary and artistic enthusiasm to the journey.

Xishuangbanna, a land that makes people think endlessly from its name. With the favorable policies of the Belt and Road Initiative, transnational high-speed rail will travel through the mysterious rainforest. It is like Hollywood in those days. With the continuous convenience of transportation and its own original "diverse customs", it attracts more and more people to come here, and foreign tourists are gradually pouring in. When talking about staying in Xishuangbanna, it is highly recommended to Rongchuang Xishuangbanna International Resort. There are three hotels here that can share the park. Transform Xishuangbanna into a vibrant center of Southeast Asia.

I first heard about the resort because the BMW X1 held a press conference at the Dai Xiu Theater. At that time, many of my idols such as Xu Wei, Pu Shu, Dou Jingtong, Tan Weiwei, Yuan Yawei, Black Panther and other well-known domestic singers and bands visited the resort.

This is a resort. Tropical monsoon climate, 18-21℃ in winter and 28-32℃ in summer. There is no severe cold in winter and no severe heat in summer. Attracting more and more people to come here for the winter and summer, the resort caters to people's needs and provides more convenience for guests.

This is a pollution-free land. The forest coverage rate is 78.4%, negative oxygen ions are 40000/cm³, it has 20000 species of plants, twelve ethnic groups, and the birthplace of southern Buddhism. This is the top 12 tourist destinations in the world. According to National Geographic Magazine, Xishuangbanna has been rated as one of the top 12 tourist destinations in the world.

This time, due to the lack of time, we stayed in two hotels in Sunac Xishuangbanna International Resort, Wanda Crowne Plaza Resort and Wanda Doubletree by Hilton Resort. We still have a small regret here. We hope we can stay in Wenhua next time. We visited Wenhua, and they are all high-end villas that are very good.

If the three hotels must have the same feeling, then Wanda Wenhua has the highest overall appearance. The hotel with the first Wanda Mandarin Resort brand occupies the deepest and commanding heights of the entire resort. The rooms in all villas have refreshed the average room area of Banna, delivering a perfect answer.
Dai culture, there are 100 interpretations in 100 hotels in Xishuangbanna. Wanda Wenhua uses a cloister shaped like a penthouse for households, and lotus brazier blooms in the pool. The enthusiasm of ethnic minorities is ignited in the Buddhist Zen atmosphere. It is the hotel's contribution to Dai culture. Important interpretations of water culture and Buddhist culture, the water lilies in the platform waterscape, the buildings under the reflection and the Shwedagon Pagoda not far away all pay tribute to the local Buddhism spread in the south. The tops of all buildings in the hotel follow the characteristics of local houses, with sloping roofs and curved cornices pointing straight towards the blue sky.

Walking in the lobby, you can always feel a peaceful and peaceful Zen atmosphere, which is related to sandalwood incense, sandalwood carvings and various Buddha statues. The miniature version of the grotto in the center of the outdoor water platform in the lobby bar combines Zen and water culture to the extreme. Ethnic colorful fabrics serve as soft decoration embellishments to make the entire space look softer and not overly solemn.
The hotel lobby and public areas are similar to Conrad Sanya, another resort owned by Wanda. However, Xishuangbanna Wanda Wenhua uses its natural geographical advantages to build all the townhouses along the mountain, and each room is naturally stepped. The gardens and green plants in the hotel are completely unlike the new hotel, where bougainvillea is in full bloom and various flowers are competing to open. Given the hotel's current garden layout, it will definitely look like a tropical jungle in a short time.
Wanda Wenhua's guest rooms range from one-bedroom villas, two-bedroom villas, duplex two-bedroom villas and Wuli Sicong's favorite single-family three-bedroom villa. It is said that every time he comes, he chooses to stay in that room. The higher the room, the better the view, and the best room type is always at the top. When traveling with families, multi-bedroom villas are the most suitable, with independent living spaces and no interference with each other.
The theme style of the room can be roughly understood from the peacock or elephant handles on the outdoor door. The layout of the two doors of the room gives a deep feeling of the courtyard. All rooms in the hotel have a separate swimming pool. This is the greatest blessing for people who love swimming. The pavilion, the garden, the leisure and daze.
Tropical-style ceiling fans and home furnishings make the room very eye-catching, and a long string of 3D butterflies on the sofa wall is the finishing touch. The national style in the room is not so strong, and the decoration is mainly simple lines. The dark furniture looks very harmonious with light furniture and soft clothing. Not so ethnic, very tropical vacation atmosphere.

Breakfast is mainly Western dishes, and local rice noodles in Yunnan are a must. When the number of rooms is small, the number of people dining in the hotel is relatively small. In order to ensure the freshness of the dishes, the dishes are small and updated quickly. Chinese restaurants serve local Yunnan specialties. Instead of going to the trouble of finding a fly shop outside to eat, the hotel is not as clean and delicious.
The bottom of the peacock pattern in the outdoor swimming pool is very eye-catching. Based on the pool in every room, the oversized pool is more like decoration. Wanda Mandarin Hotel is different from the two hotels in the same area. In addition to the children's entertainment room, it also includes a billiard room and a Spa area. The Spa house under a large water feature is full of Dai customs. The mountain landscape platform along the road is the best viewing angle to overlook the entire resort. It is said that there are yoga classes here in the morning, and it is also excellent to watch the sunset here in the evening.

Crowne Plaza Xishuangbanna Wanda Resort

In the warm-toned hotel lobby, the left side of the wall is decorated with brown vertical strips and round patterns with trees and annual rings; the right side is designed to represent the tube handkerchief carried by Dai women. The wood-style tea art area, from the tea mats of elephant sculptures to the white oak paintings on the background wall of each room, has a raw and rough meaning. The large outdoor swimming pool in the center of the courtyard becomes a dazzling and modern landscape of Crowne Plaza.
Some people say that Wanda Crowne Plaza's upgrade relies on Wanda's strong financial resources. In fact, it's true, but not entirely true. Strong financial resources are a guarantee of the quality of the hardware. The iced cucumber mask for the turndown gift is meticulous enough to warm people's hearts, relieve the exposure of the face during the day and allow the skin to drink water. The raised corner of the quilt, the placement of the slippers and remote control, and the brightness of the light sources in the house were all just right.

The semi-open bathroom is separated from the bedroom by a sliding door, but is closely connected, which virtually expands the area of the entire room. Folk landscape patterns, Chinese lanterns, and rattan bed rests give the room a more holiday feeling. From holidays to the upgrade of the Crown brand, in addition to hardware modifications, details, spare parts and various logos have been quietly replaced, as if they were set for the Crown from the beginning.
The hotel's breakfast room has the most seats among the three hotels. All three hotels use open-plan kitchens, and the dishes made on site ensure freshness, including Chinese and Western dishes. Relatively speaking, Crown's breakfast is more popular.

Doubletree by Hilton Xishuangbanna Wanda Resort
Value for money
There are not many DoubleTree by Hilton resorts in China. DoubleTree by Hilton in Haitang Bay, Sanya is one of them. Based on the good cooperation between Wanda Group and Hilton Hotels Group, DoubleTree by Hilton in Xishuangbanna has also become the first DoubleTree by Hilton in Yunnan. brand hotel. The overall hardware is fully qualified even if it is a Hilton. If you want to choose a hotel with high comprehensive cost performance, DoubleTree by Hilton is the top choice.

The three hotels in Wanda Resort have different Dai style elements. Doubletree has a stronger sense of rainforest. The most eye-catching hotel lobby is the chandelier in the atrium, which is shaped by the city flower frangipani in Jinghong City, creating a sense of agility and lightness; the shape of the lobby pillars is shaped like elephant foot drums, and elephant foot drum dance is also a unique intangible cultural heritage of Banna.
Doubletree's Buddhist elements and folk customs are relatively not so strong. After all, it is a young route. It is just a background wall behind the front desk. The wood carvings of the Banna General Buddhist Temple are used to show the local people's belief in Buddhism and culture. The penthouse bar in the middle of the lobby bar is inlaid with traditional carpentry. When viewed from the hotel courtyard, it looks more like a miniature version of the lobby, echoing each other is another highlight.

Mr. Hotel's favorite hotel building is the fitness area. The oval top is very eye-catching and the indoor swimming pool is also here, creating a mutual view. The depth of the hotel's outdoor pool is very suitable for families and children to play in the water. Of course, there is another outdoor pool for children next door.
The basic room starts from more than 40 square meters, with an extremely simple bed background wall and ethnic pendants, making it particularly simple and elegant. Simple style, chandeliers, ceiling fans, rattan coffee tables and resting couches are all leisure and vacation styles. On the sofa, have a cup of tea and look out the window at the greenery in your eyes, which is particularly comfortable. The bathroom is simple, with rough stone wall tiles, full of originality.
Every time guests check in, they can always taste the cookies customized by DoubleTree by Hilton. The same familiar taste is the warmth of home. Among the fruit gifts, glutinous rice cakes wrapped in banana leaves with local characteristics are welcome, which has a unique flavor.
The Western restaurant on the first floor directly below the lobby is located in the outdoor courtyard with excellent air. The Dai Yunxuan Chinese Restaurant mainly specializes in local specialties. The decoration of the restaurant is also very folk. The ceiling and umbrella-like chandeliers are very unique.

First of all, when it comes to playing, you must get up early in the hotel. Why please see the picture.

The morning classes here are very suitable for parents and children to experience the Dai people's sense of ceremony. I won't say much here, but experience it carefully.

The average annual temperature in Xishuangbanna is around 18-22℃. Even when it is cold in the north, you can still see the "winter bikini" scene and enjoy the mild sunshine of Xishuangbanna. It is a place suitable for playing in the water all year round.
The water park is also very worth experiencing. There are not only multiple sets of thrilling water slides in the park, but also interesting shallow water areas, wave-making pools that can accommodate 3000 people at the same time, and spas for leisure and health. Whether you are traveling with friends or parent-child families, you can find your own fun here.

In fact, what I like most is the ones with national characteristics. When traveling to Xishuangbanna, what impressed me most is the "big show" I went to the Wanda Theater to see-Dai Show.

"Dai Show" is a beautiful stage art produced by Wanda and international art master Frank Degon to combine national art with technological lighting, sound effects, dance, acrobatics, diving, sand painting and other performance forms.
The architectural design of the theater is personally responsible for the international top art master. Mr. Mark Fischer, the artistic director of the opening and closing ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, Guangzhou Asian Games, and London Olympics.

Dai Xiu is based on the Dai's thousand-year narrative poem "Peacock Princess". It tells the story of a modern urban boy who mistakenly entered the Mengbanzha State of the Dai Kingdom thousands of years ago while traveling in Banna. After "crossing", the boy met Princess Lanulona. In the process of searching for true love and self, he experienced hunting by bamboo soldiers, temptation by pigtails, and trouble by rainforest elves, and finally received the blessing of the Dai gods.

Dai style and art combine various performance forms such as lighting and sound effects, dance, acrobatics, diving, sand painting, etc. to present a beautiful stage art. Among them, the skills of the actors and the way in which the middle water is presented are undoubtedly the perfect integration of art and technology, becoming the biggest highlight of Dai show.

What is particularly worth mentioning is that the stage fully integrates the Dai water culture and moves the "pool" several meters deep directly to the center of the theater. Therefore, skills such as diving and national culture such as splashing can be vividly presented.

Don't miss this show when you come to Xishuangbanna ~ The prices are available on all major websites.

This trip to Banna made us feel a different style and left many scenic spots that we had not yet visited. When we go next time, we will recommend more fun places around us to everyone. Thank you for your support.