China is so big, I want to visit it. Take you to a place you have been or have not been to.
Enter Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley
Wild Elephant Valley is located in Mengyangzi Nature Reserve in Xishuangbanna, about 22 kilometers away from Jinghong City, the district capital, and adjacent to National Highway 213. It was originally a research base for breeding and breeding of Asian elephants and wild butterflies. After approval, it was built into the first batch of national eco-tourism demonstration areas.
Wild Asian elephants have extremely high requirements on the living environment. There are about 300 wild Asian elephants in China, more than 250 are distributed in Xishuangbanna, and more than 150 live in Mengyangzi Reserve all year round. The Sancha River Valley (Wild Elephant Valley) in the reserve is rich in food, abundant in water, and well concealed. It is the only way for wild elephants to migrate from east to west. There are 70-80 wild elephants all year round, belonging to more than 10 wild elephants. elephant family. Even so, being able to see wild elephants is also a matter of fate.
The high-altitude elephant observation plank road is close to the salt pond, which is the most popular location for wild Asian elephants, and it is also the easiest place to watch wild elephants in the entire Wild Elephant Valley. "A person walking in the air is like swimming on the ground."
I was unlucky to see wild elephants, but I was able to see the "elephant path". With good eyesight, I was able to "search" for elephant dung. At the same time, the perspective of observing the ecological diversity of the tropical rainforest on the plank road is excellent.
As soon as you enter the Wild Elephant Valley Scenic Area, you will be warmly welcomed by the elder brothers and younger sisters of the Dai people.
The Butterfly Garden is the Xishuangbanna breeding and breeding research base for wild butterflies, the first research site for breeding and breeding wild butterflies in my country.
The snake lizard garden, the wild animals living here are all national-level protected animals that were injured in the wild and rescued.
The Bird Garden mainly displays tropical and subtropical birds, and is also a base for carrying out bird-related research. There are also bird shows.
If you can't see wild elephants, you can watch elephant performances in the scenic area, and you can also interact with elephants. This is one of the most popular items for tourists.
The Elephant Show is now called the Elephant School, and the elephants performing here are more like a group of children going to school, playing with the teachers. There are elephant football games, elephant painting and other amusing performances. After the performance, tourists can also have close contact with elephants such as "elephant trunk swing" and elephant riding.
Wild Elephant Valley is a collection of tropical rainforest, south subtropical evergreen broad-leaved forest and many rare animal and plant populations. Step into the tour plank road, pass through the valley rainforest area, enjoy the tropical rainforest plants along the way, and feel the freshness and tranquility brought by nature.
Elephant Spraying and Splashing Activities
Rainforest Small Theater, where you will see the colorful folk song and dance performances of Xishuangbanna, such as "Wooden Drum Dance" and "Hair Shaking Dance" by the Wa people.
Walk into the Hani village to experience it.
The last popular project is Peacock Flying Southeast.
Even if you don't see wild elephants, a trip to the Wild Elephant Valley will make you feel worthwhile.