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Brief Introduction of Xishuangbanna / Jinghong

Beautiful and fascinating Xishuangbanna is famous all over the world, and is a very popular Yunnan tourist destination. Xishuangbanna is famed for its wild herds of elephants. It is where the influences of a more monolithic China subdivide, and dissolve into the rich ethnic morass of Southeast Asia's borderlands and culture.

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Xishuangbanna Sightseeing Highlights
Lancang RiverLancang River
The Lancang River originates from Tanggula Mountain of Tibet. In Yunnan Province it passes through Diqing、Nujiang、Dal:、Baoshan、lincang、Sinvao and Xishuangbanna. It goes out of China from Jinghong, Mengla Guanlei Port. After that it is called Mekong River. The whole length of the river is 4,500 kilometres. The part in Yunnan is 1,612 kilometres long and flow 1187.5 kilometers in Xishuangbanna.
Manfeilong TowerManfeilong Tower Pagodas
Manfeilong Tower Pagodas, also known as the Flying Dragon White Pagodas, they stand on the rear mountain of Manfeilong Village in Damenglong, Jinghong County. Built with stones and bricks in 556 by the Dai calendar (1204), the pagodas are octangular in shape. On the primary rock appears a foot print, which is said to be made by Sakyamuni.
Onlive BasinOlive Basin
Olive Basin, Covering an area of 50 square kilometers at an altitude of 530 metres (the lowest point of Xishuangbanna), is the most representative of the scenery of the subtropical region where the Dai people reside, and is reputed as the "peacocks beautiful tail". With its' bamboo huts hiding amongst the virgin rain forest, the Olive Basin is a place where man lives at one with nature in timeless peace.
Peacock LakePeacock Lake
Peacock Lake,covering an area of 18,700 sq. m, is situated in the centre of the county seat, the lake was built in 1977 and later developed into a park.The water in the lake is crystal clear and blue in colour, and is surrounded by myriads of tropical flowers and trees. inside the park you will find kiosks and waterside pavilions, a zoological garden, flower beds, and birds and animals such as green peacocks, bears, monkeys, etc., amounting to some 300 in variety.
Wild Elephone ValleyWild Elephants Valley
Wild Elephants Valley Known as Wild Elephants Valley, the 369 hectares of rolling hills and rain forests, 47km north of Jinghong, are inhabited by large numbers of wild Asian elephants, wild oxen, green peacocks, monkeys and many other species.
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