Xishuangbanna Rainforest, Border Villages & Pu'er
Based in Jinghong, go east to Menglun's Wangtian Trees rainforest, west to Menghai and the Daluo border villages, then take the high-speed train to Pu'er.
Beyond the first-visit highlights, this trip extends east and west. The eastern leg spends a night in Menglun, visiting the botanical garden and the Wangtian Trees canopy walkway. The western leg spends a night in Menghai, passing the Octagonal Pavilion at Jingzhen, then Mengjinglai and the Lone Tree Forest at Daluo. It also includes Wild Elephant Valley and a day trip to Pu'er. Four of the six nights are in Gaozhuang. Suited to visitors with plenty of time who want to see the entire prefecture. Travel is mainly by chartered car.
The dry season is best. In the rainy season, the Wangtian Trees walkway and mountain roads may close temporarily because of heavy rain.
Day by day
Day 1 · Arrive & explore Gaozhuang Night Market
Xishuangbanna（Gaozhuang Xishuangjing & Starlight Night Market）
Take a taxi about 20 minutes from the airport to Gaozhuang. In the evening, stroll the Starlight Night Market.
Stay: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Day 2 · Dai Garden & Menglun Botanical Garden
Xishuangbanna（Dai Ethnic Garden (Ganlanba)、Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)）
Charter a car east. It takes about 40 minutes to Ganlanba Dai Ethnic Garden, then about 1 hour to Menglun. Spend the night in Menglun town.
Staying in Menglun lets you join a night tour or go birdwatching at dawn in the botanical garden.
Stay: Menglun Town
Day 3 · Wangtian Trees canopy walkway
Xishuangbanna（Wangtianshu (Parashorea) Scenic Area、Mengyuan Wonderland）
Take about 1 hour from Menglun to the Wangtian Trees. After the visit, return to Jinghong via Mengyuan Fairyland, about 3 hours.
The canopy walkway closes in heavy rain or strong wind. Those who are afraid of heights should take care.
Stay: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Day 4 · Nanuo Mountain & Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion
Xishuangbanna（Nannuoshan Ancient Tea Gardens、Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion）
Charter a car west to Nanuo Mountain, about 40 minutes, then continue to Jingzhen, about 1 hour. Spend the night in Menghai County Town.
Stay: Menghai County Town
Day 5 · Mengjinglai & Daluo Lone Tree Forest
Xishuangbanna（Mengjinglai Dai Village、Daluo One-Tree Forest）
Take about 1.5 hours from Menghai to Daluo. Visit Mengjinglai and the Lone Tree Forest, then return to Jinghong, about 2.5 hours.
Daluo is a border crossing, so carry your ID.
Stay: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Day 6 · Wild elephants at Wild Elephant Valley
Xishuangbanna（Wild Elephant Valley、Mengle Great Buddhist Temple）
In the morning, charter a car or take the direct shuttle to Wild Elephant Valley, about 50 minutes. In the afternoon, return to the city and visit Mengle Great Buddha Temple for sunset.
Stay: Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Day 7 · Manting Park & Zongfo Temple, then departure
Xishuangbanna（Manting Park、Xishuangbanna General Buddhist Temple (Wat Pa Jay)）
In the morning, take a taxi to Manting Park and Zongfo Temple. In the afternoon, head to the airport, about 20 minutes.