Xishuangbanna Family Fun: 3 Days

Xishuangbanna 3-Day Family Trip with Kids

Feed Elephants · Water Splashing Festival · Rainforest Class, Explore Banna with Kids

3 Days 2 NightsXishuangbanna690 – 990 USD

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Family-FriendlyRelaxed PaceAnimal EncountersNature Learning

Overview

Trip Overview

Bringing kids to Xishuangbanna means a slower pace and fun experiences. Over three days children can feed elephants at Wild Elephant Valley, join the water-splashing festival at Dai Park, take a rainforest science class at the botanical garden and explore the Starlight Night Market for tropical fruit. Small group with private transfers — easy for parents, joyful for kids.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Feed and Interact with Elephants at Wild Elephant Valley
✓Join the Daily Water Splashing Festival at Dai Park
✓Rainforest Science Class at Tropical Botanical Garden
✓Treasure Hunt and Fruit Tasting at Gaozhuang Starlight Night Market
✓See Peacocks and Dai Song & Dance at Manting Park
✓Parent-Child Handicraft: Dai Pottery or Dai Paper Making
✓Private Car Transfers, Relaxed Pace Without Rushing

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYXishuangbanna

Day 1 Arrive in Jinghong · Manting Park · Starlight Night Market

BreakfastNot included

MorningArrive at Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport, private car transfer to downtown hotel, take a short rest.

LunchNot included · Airport simple meal at own expense

AfternoonVisit Manting Park to see peacock release and Dai song & dance performances; kids can feed fish and peacocks.

DinnerIncluded · Dai restaurant at Gaozhuang · Dai-style welcome dinner included

EveningHead to Gaozhuang Xishuangjing Starlight Night Market, taste tropical fruits and Dai snacks, browse handicraft stalls.

TransportPrivate airport pickup + business carStayFamily-friendly 4-star hotel in Jinghong downtown

2DAYXishuangbanna

Day 2 Feed Elephants at Wild Elephant Valley · Rainforest Class

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel

MorningHead to Wild Elephant Valley, take the cable car into the rainforest; kids can feed and bathe elephants at the Elephant School.

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

AfternoonVisit Butterfly Garden and Bird Park, join a rainforest science mini-class to learn about Asian elephant conservation.

DinnerNot included · Downtown at own expense; pineapple rice recommended

EveningReturn to downtown, free time; optional parent-child Dai massage or pool time at own expense.

TransportAir-conditioned tour busStayFamily-friendly 4-star hotel in Jinghong downtown

3DAYXishuangbanna

Day 3 Water Splashing at Dai Park · Parent-Child Handicraft · Airport Transfer

BreakfastIncluded · In hotel

MorningHead to Ganlanba Dai Park, visit Dai bamboo houses; kids can join Dai pottery or Dai paper handicraft experience.

LunchIncluded · Dai home-style restaurant at Dai Park · Dai-style hand-grabbed rice included

AfternoonJoin the daily Water Splashing Festival at the splash square, experience Dai water blessing, watch Dai song & dance performances.

DinnerNot included · At own expense depending on flight

EveningAirport transfer according to flight time, end of family trip.

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

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Xishuangbanna	Family-friendly 4-star hotel in Jinghong downtown	4-star	Family room/Standard twin room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

Manting Park

Located at the Dai King's Imperial Garden and the site of the Main Buddhist Temple, featuring peacock releases and song-and-dance performances.

Wild Elephant Valley

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

Dai Ethnic Park

A Dai village at Ganlanba, offering daily Water-Splashing Festival experiences and Dai family life activities.

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
Parent-child handicraft experience	Xishuangbanna	Dai pottery or Dai paper-making, with the finished work yours to take home.	CNY	Price negotiable	Suitable for children aged 4 and above
Children's photography follow-shoot	Xishuangbanna	A half-day follow-shoot with a parent-child photographer to capture your travel moments.	CNY	Price negotiable	Includes retouched photos

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

Air-conditioned tour bus throughout and private airport transfers
2 nights in a parent-child-friendly 4-star hotel (breakfast included)
First admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Elephant feeding interaction experience at Wild Elephant Valley
Parent-child handicraft materials fee
Professional parent-child guide service
Travel agency liability insurance

Not Included

Round-trip major transportation to Xishuangbanna
Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
Optional paid items such as cable cars and shuttle buses within scenic areas
Children's personal expenses and toy purchases
Single room supplement
Travel accident insurance
Additional expenses due to force majeure
Guide and driver gratuities (voluntary, suggested)

Notes

Good to Know

This route is suitable for families with children aged 2-12, with a relaxed itinerary pace.
The child price applies to children not occupying a bed; those occupying a bed are charged at the adult price.
For water-splashing activities, please bring your own change of clothes and waterproof bag.
The order of the itinerary may be adjusted due to weather or flight changes, but no attractions will be omitted.

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