Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
西双版纳原始森林公园
A tropical valley rainforest park about 8 km from downtown Jinghong, with a peacock release, an Aini (Hani) village and rainforest boardwalks. It is ideal for a half-day trip.
Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park is about 8 km from Jinghong city centre and preserves large areas of northern tropical valley rainforest. The park has rainforest boardwalks, a marker of the Tropic of Cancer, a peacock breeding base and a daily scheduled 'Peacock Release'. It also has an Aini (Hani) village with song and dance performances, as well as streams and waterfalls. The route takes 3–4 hours, and an electric shuttle runs inside the park. Check the official source for admission. Visit in the morning to see the peacock release, and wear non-slip shoes and bring insect repellent.
Opening hours
08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Xishuangbanna Bridge over the Lancang (Mekong)
- Gaozhuang Xishuangjing & Starlight Night Market
- Manting Park
- Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple (Wat Pa Jay)
- Xishuangbanna Ethnic Museum
- Xishuangbanna Tropical Flower Garden
- Mengle Great Buddhist Temple
- The Dai Show