Top 10 Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna
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  • Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Gardentop_1
    󰺂8.7
    41.11
    Mengla.Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc50.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoXishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden: Barleria cristata blooms out of season | Nov 2025-Mar 2026
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas
    󰋄Firefly tours & night views
    󱨠Saved by 481 users󱨠11629 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M25***07M25***07

    Super worth visiting attractions, the East and West District are very fun, especially the tropical rain forest in the East District, you must not miss it. Wang Lian, Xinsheng Botanical Garden, and Qihuayi Orchard in the West District are also very good attractions. From Jinghong, you can do the Didi station bus. If you are not in a hurry, you can go to the town of Mulun next to it. If you complete the shopping area, it may take at least a whole day, so you still have to make a choice.

  • Manting Imperial Gardentop_2
    󰺂8.7
    81.71
    Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park2.1 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoLimited-Time Pink Festival Opens in Manting Imperial Garden for Early Winter | Nov 2025-Dec 2025
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening
    󱓊See beautiful peacocks up close
    󱨠Saved by 352 users󱨠10419 positive reviews
    4.5/5
    beauty of lovebeauty of love

    Manting Royal Garden is a quiet and elegant classical garden, with flowers and trees scattered and the path is winding, as if slowly spreading a painting in an ancient poem. During the stroll, pavilions and pavilions are reflected in the pool, and occasionally the sound of crisp spring water can be heard, which is calming. The most beautiful sights in the garden are several attractions, from which you can overlook the red wall roof of the palace, and the deep green in the garden. What touched me most was that a breeze blew, the shadows swayed, and the sun beat on the slate. At that moment, it seemed that you could hear the gentle sound of the ancients walking. Such an environment makes people willing to slow down and feel the moment.

  • Wild Elephant Valleytop_3
    󰺂8.4
    29.81
    Jinghong18.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail
    920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest
    󱨠Saved by 291 users󱨠6195 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    MuszsMuszs

    Worth a day trip, if you take your time and enjoy each exhibit it can be a full day trip. The butterflies were amazing as were the elephants. Maybe skip the cable car it looks like it needs maintenance. We entered via the Southgate did the North loop stopped for lunch and a show at the rainforest theater then did the south loop finishing at the cable car. The aerial walk way is not for younger children as requires lots of stairs and walking.

  • Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park
    4
    󰺂8.2
    22.12
    Jinghong9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2026 China 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󰀆Cultural dance & Water-Splashing Festival
    󰋄Peacock flight & Dai culture
    󱨠Saved by 241 users󱨠3808 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    Samantha WattSamantha Watt

    The park is beautiful with great stops along the way. We paid to use the battery car between stops but could see many interesting points of interest along the walkway up. The staff were very helpful to point us where to go when we looked lost as non-chinese speaking tourists. I would highly recommend this attraction.

  • Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
    5
    󰺂8.1
    9.82
    Jinghong.Daizu Park Scenic Area23 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoJinghong Warm Winter Run: Participants Get Free Entry to Six Major Attractions | Dec 18, 2025-Dec 24, 2025
    trip best small logoNo. 3 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xishuangbanna
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience Dai's warm welcome ceremony
    Explore villages & pagoda stilt houses
    󱨠Saved by 195 users󱨠2884 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    Anonymous userAnonymous user

    I like this place. I feel like I am in my home country, Cambodia since the architecture is very similar to that of my home country

  • Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking
    6
    󰺂8.1
    65.83
    Jinghong18.3 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoNever underestimate the mystery of Yunnan | Sep 2025-May 2026
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xishuangbanna
    Highlights:
    󰋄Rubber trees & bamboo vipers
    󰋄See plants, streams, & waterfalls
    󱨠645 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    M24***61M24***61

    The scenery is beautiful and there are many activities to do. It is very exciting to play around. The guide is also very responsible and patiently leads us. The children like it very much. It is definitely worth a visit!

  • Xishuangbanna Mengle Cultural Tourism Area
    7
    󰺂7.6
    22.1
    Jinghong.Mannongfeng International Tourist Resort5.3 km from downtown
    Highlights:
    Panoramic view of Jinghong City
    󰋄Mountaintop deck offers Jinghong views
    󱨠Saved by 148 users󱨠1111 positive reviews
    4.3/5
    小象小象

    The Great Buddha Temple is located in Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, and is an AAAA-level scenic spot. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty, the ancient royal temple Jingpiao Buddha Temple was destroyed in the war in 1848 and rebuilt in 2005. The temple was built on the mountain, in the shape of a Buddha, and the gap is122.8 meters. It integrates South Buddhism and Yi culture. The core building Jingpiao Temple is magnificent, 49 meters high, symbolizing the Buddha's rule for 45 years. Open all year round, 120 yuan for tickets, it is a holy place and tourist attraction in southern Buddhism.

  • Parashorea Chinensis Park
    8
    󰺂7.4
    43.68
    Mengla93.6 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoWangtian Tree Scenic Area Rainforest Challenge Kicks Off | Dec 2025-Dec 2025
    Highlights:
    󱨜Sky-piercing tree, 250 feet
    󱓊Explore diverse wildlife & flora
    󱨠Saved by 142 users󱨠1927 positive reviews
    4.8/5
    折翼中坠落的燕子折翼中坠落的燕子

    After reading the scenic guide map, we chose to take the Phillip Trail to enter the virgin forest. Walking into the Philip Trail, the towering trees cover the sky, the singing of birds in the forest or melodious or short or gentle or crisp makes up a forest symphony that echoes in the forest from time to time, and the air is scattered with the faint fragrance of trees. Gradually, the introduction of various cherished plants in the rainforest gradually entered the eye. There are constantly various strange trees that impact our sight, and it is simply entering a magical kingdom. Walking and walking, there was a sound of gurgling water, a stream was flowing around, the stream was clear and transparent, and there would be no sinks along the way with us. The path sometimes had to cross the stream, so there were big footprints, which were too big. A little finger is bigger than my feet, and it's so fun to walk around. All the way to the Wangtianshu Canopy Corridor, the rat courage and companions set foot on the canopy corridor, here trembling all the way, worried about someone swaying the passage I always insisted that I only catch up when I was alone, and then I hate to go to another big tree immediately Anyway, it was a successful challenge to myself once, although I was dizzy and nauseous, but fortunately I insisted on walking down. There are too many flowers in the rainforest, I can't name it, but after walking out of the rainforest there is an orchid corridor, how can I miss such a beautiful flower! Wangtian trees are generally about 70 or 80 meters high, round and straight, straight thorny sky, tree canopy clustered on the top, shaped like giant umbrella, is the highest-growing broad-leaved tree species in China.

  • Xishuangbanna Wildlife Park
    9
    󰺂7.0
    20.06
    Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park1.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 5 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xishuangbanna
    󱨠608 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    yao***keyao***ke

    The park is small and has a vintage feel. It's very clean, and the security guards are very friendly and patient in answering questions. I suggest adding a toilet seat to the restrooms for the elderly.

  • Tropical Flower Garden
    10
    󰺂7.0
    20.56
    Jinghong1.5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 6 of Family-friendly Attractions in Xishuangbanna
    Highlights:
    Giant Victoria leaves hold 130-lb visitors
    󱓊Themed gardens with diverse plants
    󱨠633 positive reviews
    4.4/5
    WH1962WH1962

    [View] Xishuangbanna back to the tropical flower garden is a collection of science, research, teaching as one of the tropical botanical garden, with rich plant resources and unique ecological environment. Here. You can enjoy a variety of tropical plants and feel the magic of nature. [Cost-effective] There are many types of tickets for tourists to choose from in the park, including single scenic tickets, double tickets, parent-child tickets, shuttle buses, etc. The specific prices can be found on the official website. [Fun] There are many theme attractions in the park, such as leaf garden, thin tree lawn area, Zhou Premier Monument, tropical palm area, sky garden, fish watching, tropical fruit germplasm garden, five trees and six gardens, science and technology exhibition hall, Brazilian rubber germplasm resource library, etc. are worth watching.

Best things to do in Xishuangbanna (2025)

Looking for the ultimate experiences in Xishuangbanna? From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, Xishuangbanna offers an exceptional collection of activities and attractions that cater to every type of traveler.

Whether you’re here for sightseeing, adventure, or cultural exploration, these top-rated activities promise unforgettable memories.

Top-rated things to do in Xishuangbanna

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Xishuangbanna experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

• Mengla.Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.Chinese Academy of Scienc | 50.4 km from downtown

• : Electric vehicles connect the east and west areas,Firefly tours & night views

Manting Imperial Garden

• Jinghong.Manting Park/Ethnic Cultural Park | 2.1 km from downtown

• : Enjoy ethnic song and dance performances in the evening,See beautiful peacocks up close

Wild Elephant Valley

• Jinghong | 18.9 km from downtown

• : Observe traces of wild elephants on the 4,000m trail,920m elevated walkway overlooks rainforest

Things to do for unique experiences

These activities provide memorable experiences beyond the ordinary. Enjoy cultural tours, adventure sports, guided excursions, and immersive local experiences designed for all interests.

Things to do near Xishuangbanna

If you want to explore attractions just outside Xishuangbanna, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Xishuangbanna, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Xishuangbanna special

• Iconic landmarks: Visit must-see sights that define the city.
• Local experiences: Engage in culture, crafts, and unique activities.
• Accessible adventures: Easily reachable attractions for all travelers.
• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

Tips for booking things to do in Xishuangbanna

1. Plan ahead for popular attractions to avoid long queues.
2. Book early for guided tours or seasonal events.
3. Compare prices and packages on Trip.com for exclusive deals and bundled experiences.
4. Consider weekday visits for a quieter and more personalized experience.

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What Best Things to Do are there in Xishuangbanna?
These are all Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna:Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Manting Imperial Garden, Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna include:Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden:4.7, Manting Imperial Garden:4.5, Wild Elephant Valley:4.3, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park:4.3, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden:4.4
At what locations in Xishuangbanna can Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna be found?
The Best Things to Do in Xishuangbanna are mainly located in:Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden:Mengla, Manting Imperial Garden:Jinghong, Wild Elephant Valley:Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Primeval Forest Park:Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Garden:Jinghong
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