Xishuangbanna

In depth

<p> Thousands of tropical plants compete in beauty at the Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden, and the leaves of Wang Lian can lift children. Visit the Dai Ethnic Park to see bamboo houses and Buddhist temples, and catch the Water Splashing Festival as a water battle for everyone. </p><p> At night, the Xishuangjing Night Market in Gaozhuang is brightly lit, with Dai-style barbecue, pineapple rice, and tropical fruits piled up like small hills. Want to see wild elephants? The rainforest boardwalk in Wild Elephant Valley might unexpectedly meet the herd. The warmth of Xibanna is carried by the fragrance of flowers and Buddhist chanting </p>