Pu'er National Park (Taiyanghe Forest Park)
普洱国家公园（太阳河国家森林公园）
A tropical rainforest park south of Simao city where you can see Asian elephants and peafowl up close, walk forest boardwalks and stay in tree houses.
Pu’er National Park lies within Taiyanghe National Forest Park, about 30 km south of Simao urban district. It is a 4A-rated scenic area that preserves extensive tropical and subtropical primeval forest. Attractions include an Asian elephant rescue and display centre, peacock release, gibbons, forest boardwalks, tree houses and rainforest hiking trails, making it suitable for families. Admission is a ticket plus on-site transport. Prices and wildlife show times follow the park’s published information. It is about 40 minutes by car from Simao city, so allow half a day.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- China Pu'er Tea Expo Garden
- Meizi Lake Park
- Simao Old Town (Confucian Temple & Daijia Lane)
- Tea Horse Ancient City
- Pu'er Museum
- Tea Horse Road Scenic Area (Banjiupo Section)
- Nakeli Tea Horse Station
- Pu'er Ethnic Unity Garden