Located in the southwest of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna is Autonomous Prefecture inhabited by Dai ethnic group. As a National Scenic Resort, Xishuangbanna is famous for its abundant historical and cultural resources as well as for its folklores, rain forests, rare plants and wildlife.

Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Group Garden demonstrates the history, culture, religion, sports, architecture, food and life-style of Dai ethnic group.

Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Group Garden (西雙版納傣族園), situated 28 kilometers southeast of Jinghong City, consists of five Dai villages. It is known as "the first ecological village in China". It demonstrates the history, culture, religion, sports, architecture, food and life-style of Dai ethnic group.

When you enter the Dai Ethnic Group Garden, you can see countless scenic spots which includes Tower package tree, Princess Well, Peacock Walled grave heart, and mother and son. Among these scenic spots, Mansongman Ancient Buddhist Temple is the most famous. This temple has over 1400 years of history, showing the culture of Buddhism. The temple is known for its amazing appearance and beautiful legends. Moreover, it will be a wonderful experience if you can visit the Zhulou (Bamboo Houses) and taste the delicious local foods.

In addition, in the folk music performing area, you can enjoy the local instruments performances which include cucurbit flute performance, bawu performance and Zanha show. In the folk custom area, you can be part of the local festivals of Dai ethnic group, such as the Water-Sprinkling Festival and dragon-boat racing.

The garden is the epitome of Yunnan, which is an ideal place for domestic and foreign visitors to travel.

Travel Tips:

1. Please don't be invasive.

2. Please take off your shoes before entering temples.

3. Don't enter the villages during the religious holidays.

4. The best time to visit the garden is from November to April.

Hours: 8 am - 6 pm

Admission: 50 yuan;

Tel: +86-691-2504601/2504099

+86-691-96927 (for complaint)

Add: Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Garden, Olive Dam, South-east of Jinghong

How to get there: take bus from Jinghong Bus Station to Menghan. It will take 40 minutes and costs 6.5 yuan.