City Info: Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province

Xishuangbanna is the southernmost prefecture of Yunnan Province with the city of Jinghong and the counties of Menghai and Mengla under its jurisdiction. Xishuangbanna is famous for its mysterious tropical rainforests and minority customs. Close to the Burmese and Lao borders. Renowned as a huge natural zoo , Xishuangbanna's rain forest and monsoon jungles provide a habitat for more than 500 species of terrestrial vertebrates . over 300 species of birds , over 40 species of amphibious animals and more than 60 species of reptiles,including the boa constrictor.

Population
1,025,000

Cuisine
Dai-style food

When to Go
All seasons, the Water Splashing Festival is usually held in the middle of April every year.

Airport Info
The Xishuangbanna Airport is 6km south of Jinghong city. It costs around CNY 15-20/USD 1.8-2.5 and takes around 20 minutes to travel from the airport to the town by taxi.

Accommodations

Main Scenic Spots

Official Websites
- Yunnan Provincial People's Government
- The Government of Xishuang-banna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
- Xishuangbanna Tourist Bureau

Events & Festivals
- The Water Splashing Festival
Held by the Dai Nationality in the sixth month of the Dai calendar (in the middle of April), is the grandest ceremonial occasion for the Dai. It is also known as the festival for bathing Buddha. The festival is related to the Buddhist legend of dragon sprinkling fragrant showers on Lord Buddha at his birth. The Buddhist legend has gradually been mingled with the customs of the Dai people since their conversion to Buddhism.