Xishuangbanna City Highlights: Manting Park & Gaozhuang Night Market

This private day tour is designed for first-time visitors who want a clear, unhurried introduction to Xishuangbanna. You will spend the morning in Manting Park and the Grand Buddhist Temple, then move to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing in the late afternoon to see the riverside area shift from quiet temple grounds into a lively night market.

Sample itinerary

• 08:30 Hotel pickup in Jinghong; drive to Manting Park
• 09:00 Walk through Manting Park and the Grand Buddhist Temple with your guide
• 10:30 Dai dance and water-splashing performance at Manting Park
• 12:30 Lunch at a local Dai restaurant (own expense; guide can recommend options)
• 14:00 Free time for a coffee or rest back at your hotel
• 16:30 Transfer to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing; visit the temple area and riverside
• 18:30 Explore the night market for dinner and local snacks
• 20:00 Return to your hotel

Good to know

Manting Park is mostly flat and easy to walk. The night market is busiest after 7:00 pm, so wear comfortable shoes and keep an eye on your belongings. Please dress modestly when visiting the temple area.

Highlights

• Walk through Manting Park, once the royal garden of the Dai chieftains
• See the golden Xishuangbanna Grand Buddhist Temple and its Dai-style architecture
• Watch a Dai dance and water-splashing performance at Manting Park
• Explore Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, from its daytime temples to the illuminated night market

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide
• Private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Entrance tickets to Manting Park
• Bottled water (2 bottles per person)
• Travel accident insurance

What’s not included

• Personal expenses and gratuities (tips)
• Meals arranged on your own outside the itinerary
• Optional activities and attractions not listed in the itinerary
• Compensation for damage or loss caused by personal reasons

Pickup & meeting point

Hotel pickup in Jinghong city area, around 8:30 am.