"It's a beautiful place
The Dai people grew up here
The dense villages are closely connected
That winding river is rippling with blue waves~”
The beautiful border town - Ruili, called Mengmao in ancient times, means "foggy city" in Dai language, it is closely bordered with Myanmar, connected by mountains and rivers, and the villages are interdependent. , known as "Oriental Jewelry City" and "Port Pearl".
Ruili has no severe cold in winter and no severe heat in summer, flowers bloom in four seasons, and fruit bears all year round, just like a warm southern country style.
Diverse national cultures and foreign South Asian civilizations gave birth to this unique border town.
In free time, it is better to choose slow travel in Ruili!
DAY1 Arrive in Ruili → Explore delicious food
Arrive in Ruili, put your luggage properly, and then go to the streets of Ruili to visit the small shops and have a good meal~
After a meal, the most pleasant thing is to have a glass of natural freshly squeezed juice without additives or a cold midsummer dessert. Amid the tinkling of crushed ice, the taste of the cold drink is sweet.
Ruili cold drink (passion fruit juice, papaya jelly, butter juice, bubble ruta)
Tips:
There are all kinds of delicacies by Nanmao Lake. Friends who don’t want to make too much trouble can come here directly to taste Ruili delicacies.
DAY2 Jiegao Port→Ruili River→One Village and Two Countries→Nongmo Lake
01 Jiegao Port
Near the China-Myanmar border, I saw groups of Burmese waiting to enter China in an orderly manner under the majestic Jiegao Port. Many tourists took out their cameras to take pictures. It is indeed a popular check-in place for Internet celebrities!
In the streets and alleys, Burmese women and children are painted with neem powder on their faces and even their bodies - "Tenaka". This yellow powder is the "natural sunscreen and beauty cream" loved by Burmese people.
It is said that it is also a courtship hint from a boy in love - "If you love me, please smear 'Tenaka' on it tomorrow". Sweet love!
There are ends of the earth in Hainan, and the ends of the earth are not to be missed. National Highway 320 starts in Shanghai and passes through six provinces, with a total length of 3,695 kilometers. Jiegao is the end point of National Highway 320. Bordering Myanmar, it was called an enclave in history, so it is called Tianyadijiao. Accompanying you to the end of the world is the longest love confession~
02 Ruili River
Walking on the Ruili River is a very pleasant thing, blowing the river wind, watching the ripples on the surface of the river, feeling the long-lost tranquility and leisure, it is refreshing.
Walking to Ruili River Square, a special monument - the Educated Youth Monument stands in front of you. A fiery era is slowly unfolding, and the statue of Chairman Mao raised one hand, as if guiding the educated youth to the countryside to make a difference.
Jingpo Mu Nao Song Festival
China-Myanmar Paukphaw Carnival Bullock Cart Team
Ruili River Plaza is the largest cultural and leisure place in Ruili. Every time it comes to the China-Myanmar Paukphaw Carnival and Songkran Festival, here is a sea of joy. People from different countries and different nationalities express their joy and deepen their friendship in the song and dance carnival.
03 Two countries in one village
Shock! Burmese chickens lay their eggs in the homes of Chinese residents, where should the eggs go? How to deal with the result of Chinese melon and vine crossing the border? This ironic incident was not just a joke.
"One village and two countries" is located next to the famous No. 71 boundary pillar on the China-Myanmar border. The border divides a Dai village into two. The Chinese side is called Yinjing, and the Burmese side is called Mangxiu. The interesting application of "one country, two uses" is waiting for you to discover...
One Pagoda blesses two countries—Mangxiu Pagoda is resplendent and resplendent, shining under the blue sky and radiant among the phoenix trees.
According to reports, this pagoda is a miniature version of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar. The golden bell on the top of the pagoda makes a crisp sound, with an ethereal charm, reaching directly between the heaven and the earth.
Two countries on a swing——As long as the swing swings through the hedge behind, you can reach the border of Myanmar. It looks really close, but in fact it is not easy to swing past! The fun of successfully "swinging" across borders, hurry up and try it!
One singing and dancing two countries - there are several singing and dancing performances in Yinjing village every day. There are Dai dances, Jingpo dances and Burmese hand-waving dances, which are full of exotic customs.
04 Nong Mo Lake
At dusk, with a relaxed pace, we came to Nongmo Lake to watch the sunset. Nongmo Lake is also known as "Feihai", which means pure and noble lake.
It is said that there used to be Feihai, a vast expanse of blue waves, stretching as far as the eye can see, with beautiful legends of dragons haunting it, so it was regarded by the locals as the dragon vein of Ruili.
On the island in the middle of the lake, a group of birds are resident, rare birds inhabit, and thousands of birds fly together. There are not only black-necked cormorants, pincers, Indian-Burmese spot-billed ducks, but also red shelducks, herons, egrets, etc... The harmonious coexistence of humans and birds is touching.
DAY3 Mori Waterfall→Dawaiyao Dai Village→Delong International Jewelry City
01 Murray Falls
Walking into Moli, going upstream in the humid forest, near the foot of the waterfall, the dense water droplets bring a piece of coolness, and the agitation of mountain climbing disappears instantly.
There are dense forests and towering ancient trees. There are dozens of rare plants such as banyan tree, chinensis, "forest devil" strangling vine, and tree fern known as "living fossils of hundreds of millions of years".
When you look up, you will suddenly be pleasantly surprised to find that a peacock is on the treetop, twisting its body, light and graceful. Maybe, the proud peacock "princess" will fly over your head.
If you come from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, you will love Mori! It is said that this is a natural forest oxygen bar with the highest negative oxygen ions in China. Take a deep breath, "cleanse your lungs", and cleanse the stale air left in the city.
Due to its proximity to Myanmar, it has an indissoluble bond with Buddhist legends.
(1) Footprints of Buddha
There is also an interesting legend in Mori. It is said that the "Buddha footprints" under the giant feet of the Buddha are here.
(2) tree wrapped stone
According to legend, the Buddha traveled to Moli, sat cross-legged in meditation, closed his eyes and folded his palms together, and muttered something in his mouth. In a blink of an eye, the Zen stick transformed into a towering ancient banyan tree, which grew on a boulder.
(3) Foquan Holy Water Pool
A pool of hot springs, full of accumulated water, is crystal clear. According to legend, when the Buddha Sakyamuni practiced enlightenment in Mori Mountain, the red-toothed white elephants in the mountain were afraid that the Buddha would get cold in the bath, so they burned hot stones with fire and rolled them into the pool.
02 Dawaiting Dai Village
To experience the most ancient Dai culture, head south from Ruili City to find the beautiful Dawaidai Village! Known as the "Rural Natural Park", it preserves the best customs and customs of the Dai people.
At the head and tail of the village, there are fragrant pomelo flowers, whirling bamboo forests, and faint Dai bamboo houses, which are like a beautiful scene in a paradise.
Hidden deep in the dense forest of Dayanghou Village is a Zang Temple built during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty.
This is a typical Dai-style architectural temple. The square pavilion in front of the temple has a wooden corridor connecting the main hall.
It is worth mentioning that it is called "Natural Park". Movies such as "The Peacock Princess" and "Meeting under the Phoenix-tailed Bamboo" have been filmed here, and the scenery is picturesque and full of tourists.
Da et al called the traditional culture the intangible cultural heritage of Yunnan Province.
The Dawai Dai family has a long history of weaving cloth and brocade. Dai brocade patterns are elegant, bright in color, fine in texture and durable, and are deeply loved by the people of this ethnic group.
03 Delong International Jewelry City
"Jade comes from Yunnan, and jade comes from Ruili". Ruili Jadeite has a long history, which can be traced back to the ancient country of Mengmao of the Dai nationality.
Since ancient times, Ruili people have worshiped and loved jade. After dinner, jadeite is the main topic of conversation.
Here, most of what people wear on their hands, hang on their bodies, and collect at home are jadeite, which has long been integrated into all aspects of Ruili people's life.
There are no fewer than ten jadeite markets in Ruili, large and small. The Emerald Night Market in Delong International Jewelry City is more distinctive.
This is the world of woolen materials. Stone gambling is highly stimulating and risky, and it attracts jade merchants from all directions to participate. Some people get rich overnight, and some go bankrupt. Those who don't know how to do it must not try it lightly, the heart can't stand it!
DAY4 Jiegao Yucheng→Jiele Jin Pagoda→Ruili Jewelry Pedestrian Street→Lone Tree Forms a Forest
01 Sister Sue Yucheng
As the name suggests, the morning market opens early, usually between 8 and 11 o'clock. "Emerald is not expensive, it is sold at street stalls!" There may be hundreds of thousands or even millions of emeralds worth hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars on the seemingly inconspicuous stalls, so remember to handle them with care!
02 Sister Le Quinta
It is called "Guangmu Hemao" in Dai language, which means Ruili Batou Pagoda. It is the oldest Buddhist building and place for Buddhist activities in Ruili.
As far as the eye can see, the top of the pagoda stands majestically, which is as famous as the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar and the Borobudur Pagoda in Indonesia.
In addition to the main tower, there are 16 small towers around it, which are very spectacular like stars and moons.
The golden pagoda is the center of belief in the surrounding area. Whenever there is a Buddhist event, the surrounding villages and even the Dai people of Myanmar will gather here.
During the Lantern Festival, people in every village and village of the Dai nationality will light thousands of candles to pray for blessings. Behind every lamp is full of blessings and hopes.
03 Ruili Jewelry Pedestrian Street
After the lunch break, if you haven’t had enough shopping, we can come to Ruili Jewelry Pedestrian Street to continue the afternoon’s jadeite “Taobao”.
Ruili Jewelry Pedestrian Street is the first jewelry street in the country. The merchants in this "China's No. 1 Jewelry Street" take selling "A goods" (natural jadeite) as their first criterion. Feel free to buy your favorite jadeite boldly!
04 A single tree forms a forest
Who said that a single tree cannot grow into a forest? Looking at the banyan tree extending in all directions, it is full of business.
Those handfuls of roots hang down in the air, and when they touch the ground, they will turn into trunks again. The mother tree and its daughter trees spread endlessly, and the single tree becomes a forest.
It is said that this big banyan tree has more than 70 aerial roots. Are you interested in counting them?
Let's go to Ruili! Spend 4 to 5 days, walking along the national border, brushing shoulders with "crooked nuts", and going crazy on the edge of going abroad!