Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Yunnan · China
Enjoy a tasting session of freshly processed tea and learn about its distinct varieties and brewing methods. The day concludes with a delicious lunch of local Dai specialties before your drive back to Jinghong or Pu’er.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Welcome to She-shwang-ban-na, a land that feels like a world apart from the rest of China. Located at the southern tip of Yunnan province, bordering Myanmar and Laos, this region is a lush, tropical sanctuary where the air is…
Listen in the app2Gaozhuang Xishuangjing — The Nine Stupas and Twelve Towns
Our first stop is Gao-zhwang She-shwang-jing, a magnificent architectural project that serves as a modern tribute to the ancient glory of the Dai people. The name translates to 'Nine Stupas and Twelve Towns,' evoking the…
Listen in the app3Manting Park — The Former Royal Garden of the Dai King
Step into Man-ting Park, the oldest garden in Xishuangbanna and the former private retreat of the Dai royalty. For over 1,300 years, this site has been a place of leisure and diplomacy, where the Dai Kings would host high-ranking…
Listen in the app4Zongfo Temple — The Spiritual Heart of Xishuangbanna
Located on the grounds of Manting Park, the Zong-fo Temple is the highest-ranking Theravada Buddhist temple in Xishuangbanna. Its history dates back to the 7th century, though it has been rebuilt several times, most recently in…
Listen in the app5The Tropical Botanical Garden — A Research Haven
Traveling a short distance from Jinghong, we arrive at the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG), an institution under the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Founded in 1959 by the pioneering botanist Cai Xi-tao, this is one…
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Our exploration continues at the Primeval Forest Park, located just 8 kilometers from the center of Jinghong. This park offers a glimpse into what the entire region looked like before human development—a dense, multi-layered…
Listen in the app7The Dai Ethnic Garden — Living Culture and Water Festivals
For a deep dive into the daily life and traditions of the Dai people, we visit the Dai Ethnic Garden in Menghan Town. This is not a static museum but a collection of five natural villages where people continue to live, work, and…
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As we conclude our journey through She-shwang-ban-na, let the warmth of the tropical sun and the vibrant colors of the Dai culture linger in your memory. We have traversed a landscape that is both a scientific wonder and a…
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What is Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture?
Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture is a place in Yunnan · China with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Yunnan · China |
|---|---|
| Type | Activity |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 22.4989, 100.8019 |
| Last updated |