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Xishuangbanna

Dai villages, tropical rainforest and Wild Elephant Valley.

Why visit

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Xishuangbanna is Yunnan’s far south, bordering Laos and Myanmar, and home to the Dai people. Its capital Jinghong sits on the Lancang (Mekong) River, with Manting Park and the Gaozhuang night market in town.

Wild Elephant Valley and the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden show the rainforest, while Menghai has tea hills and temples. Trains and flights connect it with Kunming.

Tours
7
Typical length
5–12 days
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Bookable tours

Tours through Xishuangbanna

7 tours

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Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Xishuangbanna in 8 DaysSmall group of 12
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Slow Journey | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Xishuangbanna in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • 2–12 people

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Erhai VIP yacht · Tie-dye experience · Haishe Honeymoon Peninsula · Dali Ancient Town

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 12 Days

  • 12 days · 11 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Lugu Lake → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Lugu Lake and Xishuangbanna in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna in 10 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Lijiang → Shangri-La → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La and Xishuangbanna in 10 Days

  • 10 days · 9 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

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Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Xishuangbanna in 8 DaysGroup itinerary
Kunming → Chuxiong → Dali → Lijiang → Kunming → Xishuangbanna → Kunming

Clouds and Waters | Kunming, Dali, Lijiang and Xishuangbanna in 8 Days

  • 8 days · 7 nights
  • Group itinerary

Stone Forest · Dianchi Dam · Shuanglang Ancient Town · Gusheng Village · Music Caravan; silver edition · S-bend cycling

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World Heritage Jingmai Mountain | Private 5-Day Xishuangbanna and Jingmai TourGroup itinerary
Jinghong → Jingmai Mountain → Menghai → Jinghong

World Heritage Jingmai Mountain | Private 5-Day Xishuangbanna and Jingmai Tour

  • 5 days · 4 nights
  • Group itinerary

Pu'er National Forest Park · Jingmai Mountain; sunrise and cloud sea depend on weather · Ancient tea gardens · Wengji Ancient Village · Angsana hot springs · Dai village

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Rainforest Villas | 5 Days in Xishuangbanna with One Shared Rainforest ActivityGroup itinerary
Xishuangbanna → Xishuangbanna → Xishuangbanna → Xishuangbanna

Rainforest Villas | 5 Days in Xishuangbanna with One Shared Rainforest Activity

  • 5 days · 4 nights
  • Group itinerary

Wild Elephant Valley · Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden; west section · Dai Garden · Golden Triangle speedboat from a border pier; included, confirm route when booking · Manting Royal Garden · Zongfo Temple

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