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.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Arrive & explore Gaozhuang Night Market
Take a taxi about 20 minutes from the airport to Gaozhuang. In the evening, stroll the Starlight Night Market.
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第 2 天 · Dai Garden & Menglun Botanical Garden
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.
住宿：Menglun Town
第 3 天 · Wangtian Trees canopy walkway
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.
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第 4 天 · Nanuo Mountain & 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.
住宿：Menghai County Town
第 5 天 · Mengjinglai & Daluo Lone 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.
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第 6 天 · Wild elephants at Wild Elephant Valley
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.
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第 7 天 · Manting Park & Zongfo Temple, then departure
In the morning, take a taxi to Manting Park and Zongfo Temple. In the afternoon, head to the airport, about 20 minutes.