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apuleuis Says: Jinghong is the center point of Xishuangbanna and the only actual city - although not big enough for a McDonalds (yet). I thought it was a great city. It was small enough to be walkable. The architecture was interesting, the people were interesting, the clothing was...
apuleuis Says: There is a large Dai population in Xishuangbanna and they still live in their traditional stilt houses. You really need to leave the tourist areas and city to see them. This picture was taken in the village of Mandian. Mandian is a good choice because there is a waterfalls...
apuleuis Says: This was a landmark on our map, so we decided to check it out, even with no information. We went in the dry season, so didn't see any falls, just some really small rapids. However, as a person living in China, I loved it, this was the furthest away from people I've been in a...
apuleuis Says: This was one of my favorite stops in Yunnan. I am not a plant person, and I couldn't identify anything (too bad all the plant signs had the Chinese and Latin names only) but still loved it. The small museum and all the maps were in English though. When you enter, you are in...
Kiwi3 Says: The main point of this place is not the rainforest as such, but demonstrations of the culture of the ethnic minority in this area. This place is a pleasant circular walk around an area of geniune rainforest, with various activities (e.g. firing a traditional bow and arrow)...
Kiwi3 Says: As with other places around the Xishuangbanna area the entrance fee is absurdly high, however some credit must go to the authorities for building this place.The entire site is large, and includes a decent climb up the hill. There are some impressive temple buildings and...
Kiwi3 Says: The Dai Ethnic Village is a disgrace. Firstly the staff at the entrance gate will neglect to tell you that there is a RMB100 ticket, and point you towards the more inclusive RMB180 or RMB280 versions.The place is run down and unkempt. The aviary included a few birds,...
Kiwi3 Says: For the RMB100 entrance fee there was very little to see in this place. The environment was pleasant enough, but no more so than typical parks anywhere. As I visited when there were no tour groups present the place was mostly deserted, with a performance area littered with...
Kiwi3 Says: A rather cynical tourist 'attraction', which when I was there was overcrowded with loud local tour groups. Upon entering one can take a photo with an elephant which is chained to one spot, goodness knows for how long. There are then a number of souvenir stalls selling lots...
John195123 Says: Fruit vendors are such a common sight today. Usually they sell pretty fresh stuff, but I don't know about what poisons are used on the fruits...
John195123 Says: Usually traffic doesn't seem to be too much of a problem, especially on the tiny dirt roads. But, as I've mentioned in other tips, mudslides bring cars together like nothing else!
John195123 Says: Geez, I can't remember what town this was in. Maybe Mengyang? Sorry, I don't know. Jiangcheng?
John195123 Says: They pump, you pay. Pretty straight-forward. Some stations also offer mechanic services, but honestly, I wouldn't trust them. In Harbin my school has a driver. His Check Engine Light was on and he didn't know why. He took it to the mechanic and they couldn't tell why. When...
John195123 Says: Many places other than gas/petrol stations sell oil. I can't vouch for the quality, but it's there if you're desperate.
Go when and where you gotta go
John195123 Says: Or so it seems in China... Don't be surprised to see this sight. It's a normal, everyday thing to pee your kid on the sidewalk, street or where ever you might want. At least this woman's nice enough to aim him off the street!
John195123 Says: Watch for people and objects in the road. See the Off the Beaten Path tips for more...But it's not uncommon t ocome across kids playing in the road. Even if you're not driving, keep a sharp eye: it's a long way down off the edge of the terrace-side roads, and the cars aren't...
John195123 Says: There seem to be plenty of toilets/WCs along the roads. Some you pay for, some you don't. This is a nice, cheap one, dirty and covered in flies, but it affords a nice view! Lots of fresh air blowing in!Two must-see images!
Rice Terraces in Xishuangbanna
John195123 Says: Pretty much everywhere you go in this area, you'll find terraces. Lots of terraces, endless terraces. When we arrived it was planting season, or, replanting season, if you will. At this point of the growing season, they take the rice from the thickly planted seed beds and...
travelpug Says: Looks like the fashion in Xishuangbanna is much influenced by Thai style. Pretty dresses made of shimmering and colourful Thai silk can be found here.
travelpug Says: Road signs in Jinghong appear is Mandarin, Pin-yin and Dai language! Dai language is what interested me the most!
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This part of Yunnan is mainly influenced by Thai or Burmese culture. Here you find the yellow robes of Thai Buddhism.
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I never expect to see China in this condition: tropical climate, non-mandarin language on road signs, women dressed in silk dresses (thai fashion?), and burmese architecture. Yes, I had seen all these...
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Xishuangbanna (Xi shuang ba na) is a beautiful region of southern Yunnan: tropical, verdant and popular for Chinese tourists. I was impressed, however, that, even during the Spring Festival/Holiday in...
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