Xishuangbanna Classic Panorama: 3 Days

Xishuangbanna Classic Panorama 3-Day Tour

Rainforest, Wild Elephants, Dai Village, Night Market — See All of Banna's Highlights in One Trip

3 Days 2 NightsXishuangbanna690 – 990 USD

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1Destinations

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Classic Must-SeeFirst-TimerRainforest & ElephantsDai Culture

Overview

Trip Overview

If it's your first time in Xishuangbanna, this is the easiest way to start. In three days we link Wild Elephant Valley, Manting Park, Dai Park and Gaozhuang Xishuangjing — from tropical rainforest to the Lancang River night market. With a local guide you'll eat Dai food, watch a Dai show and wander the Starlight Night Market, living a few slow days like a local.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Search for Asian Elephants on the Elevated Walkway in Wild Elephant Valley
✓Man Ting Park + Zongfo Temple: Experience Dai Royalty and Theravada Buddhism
✓Experience the Daily Water-Splashing Festival at the Dai Park Splash Square
✓Stroll and Snack at the Starry Night Market in Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
✓Lancang River–Mekong Night Song and Dance Bonfire Party
✓Local Guide Takes You to Enjoy Authentic Dai Hand-Grabbed Rice
✓Small Group Travel, Relaxed Pace Without Rushing

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYXishuangbanna

Day 1: Arrive in Jinghong · Man Ting Park and Gaozhuang Starry Night Market

BreakfastNot included

MorningArrive at Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport, private transfer to downtown hotel for check-in, take a short rest.

LunchNot included · Airport simple meal at own expense

AfternoonVisit Man Ting Park, stroll through the Dai King's Royal Garden, visit Zongfo Temple, and learn about Theravada Buddhism and Dai royal history.

DinnerIncluded · Gaozhuang Dai Restaurant · Includes Dai-style welcome dinner

EveningHead to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, explore the Starry Night Market, taste Dai-style BBQ and tropical fruits, and optionally watch the 'Lancang River–Mekong Night' song and dance bonfire party.

TransportPrivate airport transfer + downtown business carStayXishuangbanna Downtown 4-Star Hotel

2DAYXishuangbanna

Day 2: Wild Elephant Valley · Tropical Rainforest Elephant Search

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel

MorningAfter breakfast, head to Wild Elephant Valley, take the cable car deep into the rainforest, and observe traces of Asian elephant activity on the elevated walkway.

LunchIncluded · Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area Restaurant · Simple meal in scenic area

AfternoonVisit the Elephant School to watch elephant performances and interactions, tour the Butterfly Garden and Bird Park, and have lunch inside the scenic area.

DinnerNot included · At own expense in downtown; pineapple rice recommended

EveningReturn to Jinghong downtown, free time, optionally experience a Dai-style massage or riverside night market at your own expense.

TransportAir-conditioned tour busStayXishuangbanna Downtown 4-Star Hotel

3DAYXishuangbanna

Day 3: Dai Park Water-Splashing Festival · Airport Transfer and Return

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel

MorningHead to Ganlanba Dai Park, visit Dai bamboo houses and Manchunman Ancient Buddhist Temple, and experience Dai village life.

LunchIncluded · Dai Park Dai Family Restaurant · Includes Dai-style hand-grabbed rice

AfternoonJoin the daily Water-Splashing Festival at the splash square, experience Dai water-splashing blessings, and watch Dai song and dance and Zhangha performances.

DinnerNot included · At own expense depending on flight schedule

EveningAirport transfer according to flight time, ending the Banna trip.

TransportAir-conditioned tour bus + private airport transferStayNone (return trip)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Xishuangbanna	Jinghong Downtown 4-Star Hotel	4-Star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Man Ting Park

The site of the Dai King's Royal Garden and the General Buddhist Temple, a cultural landmark of Xishuangbanna.

Wild Elephant Valley

China's only tropical rainforest scenic area where you can observe Asian elephants up close.

Dai Park

A Dai village in Ganlanba, featuring a daily Water-Splashing Festival and Dai lifestyle experiences.

Gaozhuang Xishuangjing

A Dai-Thai style district by the Lancang River, home to the popular Starry Night Market.

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
Lancang River · Mekong Night Song and Dance Bonfire Party	Xishuangbanna	Includes admission and transfers; experience song and dance from six countries and a bonfire celebration.	CNY	Price negotiable	Book at least 1 day in advance
Traditional Dai Massage	Xishuangbanna	A 60-minute Dai-style massage to relieve travel fatigue.	CNY	Price negotiable

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Air-conditioned tour bus throughout and private airport transfers
2 nights in a standard twin room at a 4-star downtown hotel (breakfast included)
First admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Professional Chinese/English guide service
Meals listed in the itinerary (2 breakfasts, 2 main meals)
Travel agency liability insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to/from Xishuangbanna (air/train tickets)
Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
Optional paid items such as cable cars and shuttle buses within scenic areas
Personal expenses such as optional evening shows and massages
Single room supplement
Travel accident insurance
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
Guide and driver gratuities (voluntary and suggested)

Notes

Good to Know

This tour is a join-in/small group tour, minimum 2 people, and can be upgraded to a private tour.
Child pricing applies to children aged 2-12 not occupying a bed; if a bed is occupied, adult pricing applies.
The itinerary order may be adjusted due to weather or flights, but attractions will not be reduced.
For water-splashing activities, please bring a change of clothes and protect valuables from water.

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