Parent-child trip in summer vacation, take children to Xishuangbanna to explore mystery and fairy tales

foreword

Yunnan is the most attractive tourist province in the country, and Xishuangbanna is what I have always yearned for. Once in my impression, Xishuangbanna was synonymous with Yunnan, and this time I finally got my wish. I am happier to visit Xishuangbanna with my family, and I am even more fortunate to bring my baby here, so that the baby can feel the colorfulness of Xishuangbanna, the magic of nature and the charm of humanity. Maybe she can't fully understand it, but in her A seed must be planted in the childhood memory.
There will be little imprints of Mantingyu Garden Palace in the memory, and the real Dai people will be back in the Dai Garden. There are so many magical plants in the Botanical Garden, and the shock of Wangtianshu Scenic Area.

Memories of Time: Let's Go Little Dragon Girl-Xishuangbanna Chapter

my little dragon girl

Manting Royal Garden

Dai Garden

Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden

Wangtianshu

me and little dragon girl

journey

Day1:
Shenyang - Xishuangbanna
Accommodation: Miman Hotel
Day2:
Manting Royal Garden
Accommodation: Miman Hotel
Day3:
Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Park
Overnight: Man Ruolan Hotel
Day4:
Chinese Academy of Sciences Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden
Accommodation: Helen Holiday Hotel
Day5:
Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park Wangtianshu Scenic Area
Yashitai Hotel
Day6:
Mohan Guomen
return trip

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Preparation

【Base】:
1. ID card, passport, cash
【Electronic equipment】:
1. Camera charger (DSLR, mirrorless camera, small plane, DJI Osmo)
2. Mobile phone charger (conversion socket)
3. Mobile power supply (data cable)
4. Card reader/backup card/backup battery
5. Headphones
6. Multifunctional socket
[daily necessities]:
1. Carrying case
2. Paper pump
3. Rain gear (summer); masks, gloves
4. Belt
5. Thermos cup
6. Skin care products, sunscreen (summer)
【Spiritual World】:
1. Cache songs

2. Book-

DAY2. Manting Royal Garden

The first stop of Xishuangbanna is the Manting Royal Garden in the urban area of Jinghong. I think most of the tourists who come to Xishuangbanna will choose this choice. In the Manting Royal Garden, feel the imprint of the Thai royal family.

Manting Royal Garden is located at No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City Center, where the capital of Xishuangbanna is located (the triangle where the Lancang River and the Liusha River converge). One of the important carriers of history and religion, the scenic spot covers an area of more than 400 mu, integrating Dai royal culture, Buddhist culture, and ethnic customs and culture in one. As soon as the little dragon girl arrived at this place, she put on a Dai costume and turned into a little girl of the Dai nationality, learning the Dai language and etiquette, and saying hello and blessings in the Dai dialect.

The buildings in Mantingyu Garden can not only see the unique elements of ethnic minorities, but also it is not difficult to see the grandeur of the life of the Dai king. Next to the bronze statue of Premier Zhou splashing water, there are two bodhi trees planted by the princess of the Dai Kingdom to symbolize "friendship". Even the copper wall is carved with lifelike patterns, which are full of nobility and luxury. Taking a photo of the roof of the building is also breathtaking. Every detail is full of religious culture, and even the eaves are made into the shape of a pagoda, reaching into the sky.

There will also be singing and dancing performances in the square at Mantingyu Garden at a fixed time every day. The costumes of ethnic minorities perform the dances of ethnic minorities. The culture of the Dai family floats into the hearts of tourists along with the singing.

The octagonal covered bridge imitates the shape of the octagonal pavilion across the Fangsheng Lake, connecting the east and west scenic spots of the Mantingyu Garden. From a distance, it looks like a palace supported by lotus leaves, which is very delicate. In the hot summer, tourists can also enjoy the coolness under the covered bridge, listen to the birds chirping, and enjoy the lotus flowers, which is very pleasant! Going a little further, Xiaolongnu was attracted by the White Tower. The White Pagoda consists of a mother tower and eight small towers around it. The towers are built on a circular base, like a castle in a fairy tale. The little dragon girl simply asked the little dragon girl to make a prayer gesture.

Then came the statue of the goddess of the earth, the dragon's head was facing the front, carved with a sky-blue cloud pattern totem, the goddess sat cross-legged on the base, and the goddess on the top was graceful and graceful, all of which symbolized the noble dignity, even if you can't remember that The beautiful legend, just the vividness of this statue of the goddess of the earth, is enough to attract people.

There are also a variety of pavilions and pavilions in different shapes, but the appearance of the Zongfo Temple still makes our eyes shine. The incense mist on the sacrificial altar is misty, and the incense is constantly burning. There is also a lot of harvest in the merit box, and there is an endless stream of people who have done good deeds and accumulated virtue.

Plant collage, Dai paper, Dai pottery experience and interaction

In addition to watching and appreciating, there are many things that can be experienced in person, especially those suitable for parents and children, such as plant collage, Dai paper, Dai pottery and other interactive experiences.

Lush plants envelop the Royal Elephant Cafe in the garden, and even climbed to the top of the entrance, exuding the vitality and tenacious vitality of tropical plants everywhere. At noon, Xiaolongnv and I also walked into this cafe The cafe enjoys the shade. In addition to being cool and tidy in the cafe, the small ornaments in the house are decorated in a Buddhist folk style.

After ordering a glass of juice, the little dragon girl and I started a meaningful plant puzzle journey, which is unique to Xishuangbanna, a special parent-child experience activity. The little dragon girl picked out several plant leaves of different colors, took the children's scissors and glue sticks, and spent a pleasant afternoon with the plants.

She didn't drink much juice, and Xiao Longnv devoted herself fully to the creation of plants. In the end, she used two big yellow leaves and added a few small green leaves to make a butterfly shape, and then added a few small white and red flowers to complete her masterpiece. A group photo was taken for this meaningful creation to record this wonderful parent-child time!

4. As I walked, I was attracted by a row of cloth hanging on the rope. When the breeze blows, they also float lazily with the wind. There are moiré patterns of different colors on them, and they are held with small clips. , Xiao Longnu looked at these fun and interesting scenes, and was fascinated for a while. It turns out that this is another interesting experience. Learning to use plants to make Dai paper is a veritable crystallization of the wisdom of our ancestors. It is really rare to be able to bring children to experience this time.

I have to say that Xishuangbanna is a magical place, mysterious and colorful, with so many plants, plants can also be made into paper, and the little dragon girl is also thinking about using plants to carve her own picture until she completes "a piece of random flowers gradually becoming charming" Only after the masterpiece of "Eye" did he agree to give up.
After making Dai paper, I turned around and had another new and interesting experience—Dai pottery.

Judging from the literature records, the pottery making of the Dai people can be traced back at least to the Ming Dynasty in the 14th century, and the slow wheel pottery making has continued to this day. It is one of the traditional cultures of the Dai people and the carrier of Dai culture and art. When you arrive at Mantingyu Garden, how can you not experience the fun of making pottery? Xiao Longnv put on her apron and started her journey of pottery making.

The little dragon girl who made the pottery did not forget to look for the sense of the camera. Putting her hands on the slowly rotating ceramics, she quietly felt the history slipping past her fingertips. Her hands were dirty, but her heart was very excited, and the ceramics were formed quickly. It was presented, and this interesting experience must be a highlight in her life.

The climate in Xishuangbanna is hot, and the water will become cool and delicious when filled with ceramics. The tea made with ceramics is particularly mellow. Putting rice grains in ceramic jars can also prevent moisture and mildew. Not only that, ceramics are also widely used on the roofs and ridges of Buddhist temples, symbolizing people's worship and reverence for nature. When you come here, you can not only make ceramics by yourself, but also bring a few finished ceramics home for decoration.

There are not a few people who come to the Dai pottery hall to personally experience the making of ceramics. Some concentrate on the production alone, and some bring their children to experience parent-child activities. There are not only the rustling of ceramics slowly turning in the hall, but also The laughter of the children, and seeing the ceramic moldings they made were displayed, everyone was extremely proud.

dance with elephants

In Manting Royal Garden, apart from these euphemistic experiences, children also have a more representative and exciting experience, that is, dancing with elephants.

It is better to have fun with animals than to have fun with oneself. Manting Royal Garden not only has precious flowers and trees, but also an animal paradise. Elephants are definitely the kings of the zoo. They are very docile and can perform programs of various difficulties, attracting many tourists to watch.

The Dai guys who train the elephants are very handsome. Maybe it’s because they stay with these elephants all the year round. When they perform together, they are so harmonious and tacit. You can feel the harmony between humans and animals just by watching from a distance. Get along with each other and realize the intimate and trusting friendship established between man and nature.

During the watching period, the staff of the zoo looked for a few tourists to participate in the game together. Three very brave children volunteered to go forward, moved a long bench and sat in front of the elephant, listening quietly to the staff explaining the rules of the event. We are also ready to watch the exciting activities.

It's hard to believe that such a huge elephant can stand on a small stool, and can also follow the command of the staff to make corresponding movements, perfectly integrating the intelligence and dexterity of the animals into one, and the tourists will be amazed. The burst of cheers also made the elephant perform more vigorously.

When it comes to elephant performance time, the elephant performance venue will become the most popular place in Mantingyu Garden. Elephants performed dancing, crossing the single-plank bridge, standing on their hands, playing football, etc. for tourists. Their naive appearance attracted bursts of laughter from tourists.

After the elephant performance, like a child, it crossed the fence with its long trunk and asked the tourists for "gifts". Several brave children took out the bananas they had prepared and handed them to the elephant's long On the nose, the elephant ran away with a rolled banana, so cute!

Pray for release of life at Fangsheng Lake

After playing, there is also the tranquility of the soul, there are the wishing pool and the release lake.

On the way into the Fangsheng Lake area, we passed the long wishing corridor. The little dragon girl, like a little adult, picked up a pen, and secretly wrote on the wishing card that she was buried in her heart. After wishing for a long time, he looked left and right to find a place he liked, and quietly hung up his wishing card.

The wishing corridor is full of wishes from tourists from all over the world, and everyone sincerely hopes that their wishes will come true. The earliest wishing card in the legend is called "nothing card", which means smooth and safe. The Buddha said: Nothing is existence, nothing means everything, so the "nothing card" is the "wish card". Make your wishes on the card and hope that the wish will come true.

Lancang River. Mekong River Night Song and Dance Bonfire Party | Performances from Six Countries

The splendor is not limited to the daytime, and in the evening, the splendor of Mantingyu Garden will reach its climax again.

Xishuangbanna has a variety of ethnic minorities, and most of them are good at singing and dancing, and are hospitable. At the gate of the scenic spot, you will see a warm and grand welcome ceremony. Dai girls wear beautiful national costumes, singing and dancing. Just like the girl holding an oil-paper umbrella written by the poet Dai Wangshu in "Rain Alley", graceful minority women, holding colorful oil-paper umbrellas and wearing refreshing but ethnic costumes, welcome tourists with beauty.

Entering the Manting Royal Garden, you will first see the bronze statue of Premier Zhou. The Shao bronze statue was completed and unveiled in April 1991. It was erected to commemorate Premier Zhou’s participation in the Water-Splashing Festival in Xishuangbanna. The left hand is holding a silver bowl full of clear water, and the right hand is holding an olive branch to pray for peace. The surrounding copper walls are also carved with scenes of people singing and dancing, which has a magical historical echo with the scene at this moment. The girls are also dressed in different colors. National costumes, dancing in front of Premier Zhou's water-splashing commemorative bronze statue.

Bamboo pole dance is a major feature of ethnic minorities. If you are interested, you can participate in this special bamboo pole dance with beautiful Dai girls. The local boy is holding two long bamboo poles, and people jump inside according to the speed of the bamboo poles. This is a kind of enthusiasm in Xishuangbanna, and it is also the joy of participating. .

"Night of the Lancang River. Mekong River" song and dance bonfire party is a large-scale theme event held every night in the park. Now it has become a well-known brand of cultural tourism in Xishuangbanna. —Manting Park will launch this much-anticipated evening grandly.

The cultural performances on the night of "Lancang River · Mekong River" combined the national cultural characteristics of China, Laos, Myanmar and other countries, and also included the performances of the six ethnic groups of Dai, Jino, Blang, Lahu, Yao and Hani. Folklore show. Just one performance can let you feel the strong national cultural characteristics of several countries. During the performance, every viewer can't take their eyes off it.

The party was not only beautiful in singing and dancing, but also had a pleasant interaction with the audience. The audience in the audience also took out electronic products to record the beautiful dance and elegant dance posture, and I believe this evening will be passed on to the public. What's more worth mentioning is that the background of the party is also very delicate, which perfectly fits with the actors' costumes and dancing postures.

If I want to say that this dance is my favorite, it must be the Avalokitesvara. It is presented on the stage of the party, blooming wonderfully, unforgettable for a lifetime, with melodious songs and gorgeous dances. The golden fingers on the actors' hands are shining golden. Flashing non-stop, so that tourists linger.

After the party is over, tourists from afar will go to receive a blessing water lamp and pray devoutly. At that moment, all the inner hustle and sorrow will disappear, and the heart will be filled with reverence and tranquility. After making a wish quietly, follow the long The long team put the krathongs into the river to wash away the sorrow far away.

It’s not just me, everyone is holding water lamps, closing their eyes, making wishes and praying so piously, maybe praying for a happy love, maybe praying for the health of the family, maybe praying for a smooth job, the water lamps of different tourists are placed in the water Here, float together, and then float together to the place we yearn for.

After the prayer is over, the bonfire is blazing. No matter where you are from or where you are going, at that moment, you are a family. Tourists and local ethnic minority residents hold hands, sing and dance around the fire. The exhaustion of the day is here A moment has disappeared, and I feel the mysterious and cheerful night in Mantingyu Garden with my whole body.

travel tips

Accommodation: Miman Hotel

Staying at the Miman Inn is the icing on the cake for my trip to Xishuangbanna. Another attraction of the Miman Inn is its indoor swimming pool. This is a pleasant surprise for me and the little dragon girl who love swimming. up. The water in the swimming pool is also very clean. With the exquisite buildings around, it will give me the illusion of traveling abroad.

Miman Hotel is not only a good place for rest, but also a good place for self-cultivation. The specially placed chessboard allows visitors to sit down and play a game anytime and anywhere, as well as the indoor ornaments, all of which reflect the reverence for national culture and the retrospection of history.

Xiaolongnv also likes this B&B very much. Not only the room is clean, but also the decoration is very much to our liking. The green plants inside can be said to be everywhere, full of vitality, and the succulents are placed in a row in cute small vases, and there are many interesting toys. After checking in, it feels like home, and even reluctant to leave!

I stayed in a standard room, and the host was very welcoming. More importantly, the room was very clean and I felt at home. The facilities inside are very complete, and there is also a small tea table, which allows me to have a place to drink tea when I am resting. Stay at Miman Inn, you will never be disappointed!

DAY3. Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Park

On the first day of official play in Xishuangbanna, it was very tiring but also very rich. The enthusiasm for coming to Xishuangbanna undoubtedly defeated fatigue, and another destination on the second day was Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Park.

When you arrive at the Dai Ethnic Park, you start with being a Dai girl, wearing Dai clothes, combing Dai hair, and wearing Dai headdresses.

During this trip to Xishuangbanna, we brought Xiaolongnv not only to let her appreciate the magnificence of nature since she was a child, but also to increase her life experience and learn the very precious things in life. As soon as she arrived here, the little dragon girl learned how to wear Dai costumes, the hair accessories of Dai women, and successfully learned the etiquette of Dai girls.

When you come to the hometown of a Dai girl, how can you not learn a pure Dai dance? The dancing girl of the Dai nationality has already attracted the attention of the little dragon girl. With a little shyness, she carefully joined the dance team, following the steps, rhythm, and rhythm of the dancers of the Dai nationality, she learned it decently, and danced happily , the dance looks very much like a local girl of the Dai nationality.

After learning the Dai dance, several Dai girls squatted on the ground, holding two bamboo poles in their hands, and there were tourists jumping around in the middle, just like the "jumping rubber band" game in our childhood, Xiaolongnv quietly observed After a period of time, I became familiar with the rules of the game, and happily joined this bamboo jumping game.
After warming up for the Dai people, first visit the historical site of the Thousand Buddha Temple.

The Dai Nationality Garden, whose full name is Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Garden, is located in Olive Dam, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China. There are five best-preserved natural villages of the Dai Nationality in China in the scenic area. This trip to Yunnan is also a good place to visit. It just rained and the ground was wet. Xiaolongnu took a group photo with a few friends who came to the Dai Nationality Park together.

Entering the scenic area, pagodas stand in front of us, magnificent, sacred and mighty, as if walking into the Daming Palace. The golden pagoda is covered with dragons and tigers, carved with cloud patterns, and the sharp spire soars into the sky. Even the floor is brick red, which complements the golden palace and Buddhist temples, which makes people feel awe.

Going further, a small pavilion-like palace comes into view, surrounded by green and crisp green plants, as if growing in the jungle. It is very interesting to look at it with a probe. The three-headed armored elephant sculpture uses its nose to offer a Buddha. It looks extraordinarily light and delicate. A small pavilion was specially made above the Buddha to shelter it from the wind and rain. The Buddha statues are arranged up and down in order, with different shapes, which is very interesting.
After the tour, continue to be a pure Dai family, and the children continue to study.

What I experienced this time is a more precious thing - the Bayeux Sutra, which is the scriptures written on the leaves of the shell tree. The Bayeux Sutra, known as the "Buddhist Panda", originated from ancient India. In the minds of the Dai people, the bay leaf is also called "Gelan leaf", which is a piece of god that carries the history and culture of the Dai people to the light. I hope that Xiaolongnv will remember to experience this precious cultural heritage when she grows up.

Then I learned the Dai language, starting from simple numbers, from pronunciation to writing, the teacher taught her step by step, maybe the child couldn’t remember it, but I think this experience greatly enriched her life.

The most interesting thing is the activity of learning cucurbit silk. A few children sat together, and the local cucurbit silk teacher distributed a cucurbit silk to each child. Using the simplest method and fingering, he taught the children to play, and the little dragon girl herself She is very interested in musical instruments, and the study of cucurbit silk has added a lot of color to her trip to Xishuangbanna.

Everyone knows that in Xishuangbanna, the Water-Splashing Festival is a very grand festival. Although it did not catch up with the Water-Splashing Festival, the 10,000-person Water-Splashing Square in the Dai Nationality Garden allows visitors to feel the atmosphere of the Water-Splashing Festival at any time. The water-splashing carnival kicked off, and the fountain in the center of the square was open, bringing a touch of cool comfort to tourists. Dai girls also danced with oil-paper umbrellas in this water-splashing festival.

We came to Xishuangbanna Dai Minority Park Thousands of People Splashing Water Square, and wanted to see the grand scene of the Water-Splashing Festival. The little dragon girl also participated in it, standing among the beautiful Dai girls.

For the sake of convenience, we all changed into cool Dai costumes, that is, special clothing for splashing water, entered the center of the splashing water square, and played with splashing water wantonly regardless of hairstyles and images. Splashing water symbolizes washing away filth, disasters and bad luck. People take out various containers and splash water on each other to express blessings and express peace and tranquility.

This is the beginning of the collective water splashing activity. This is definitely the best way to liberate our nature. We forget our troubles, let go of the pressure, and splash water on each other like innocent children. People frolicked in the center of the fountain, splashing on everyone they met, and giving blessings to those around them without hesitation, even if they were soaked all over, it did not affect their interest in playing at all.

After lunch at noon, the experience of the Dai family was upgraded, and a Dai Wu teacher began to show his skills in front of the children. Dai boxing is also called "Phoenix boxing". It is not only entertaining, but also has the function of fitness and defense. It is also necessary for Xiaolongnv to learn it. Perhaps they were attracted by the handsome martial arts movements of the Dai Wu teacher, and the children were very serious about their studies.

Pounding rice is also a very important farming activity for the Dai people. Two lesbians of the Dai nationality brought their children to experience the process of pounding rice in person. If one foot is stepped on one side, the rice on the other side will be pounded in the pit. The separation of shell rice is not only meaningful, but also allows children to understand that food is hard to come by.

As the descendants of Baiyue, the Dai people have always focused on farming. During the long-term agricultural work, they also created a sugar press machine to extract sugar from sugarcane. It is very wise. We are also fortunate to experience it in the Dai Nationality Garden. Use of a sugar press.

When it’s time for dinner, we may further experience the production of Dai rice, pineapple rice, grilled fish, barbecue, etc.

I have long heard that there are many Dai people’s delicacies, which are full of strong ethnic and local characteristics. The grilled fish wrapped in thatch, the pineapple rice is fragrant and sweet, and the grilled fish and barbecue are also very suitable for my taste. In nature, wild vegetables on the mountain and the like.

Wearing disposable gloves, Xiaolongnv cooked Dai food with great interest, and let the children participate in the production of food. It was a good experience. While the children were having fun, they cultivated their hands-on ability and the quality of loving labor.

Ethnic minority dinner table etiquette is particularly enthusiastic. These ethnic minority girls can not only drink, but also sing and dance well. During the formal meal, a beautiful peacock banquet was prepared for us. It was not only delicious, but also beautiful.

travel tips

Overnight: Man Ruolan Hotel

In the Dai Nationality Garden, we chose Man Ruolan, an inn similar to a B&B, the host is very enthusiastic like all Xishuangbanna people.

Manruolan Inn, it looks like a three-story building. The guest rooms are mainly on the first and second floors. There are double bed rooms and standard rooms, and the room types are not too different.

The characteristics of the tropical rainforest, the courtyard of each inn is full of plants, and the front and back of the house are full of natural trees. It is very comfortable. When we checked in, it was just in time for the rain. We rested in the inn for a long time and waited for the rain to start. .

DAY4. Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences

On the fourth day in Xishuangbanna, we came to the Botanical Garden.

A nice big garden. The itinerary on the fourth day made us suddenly walk into a beautiful large garden in Xishuangbanna, which is the Tropical Botanical Garden under the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

We came to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden of the Chinese Academy of Sciences. It is also a national 5A-level scenic spot. It is located in Menglun Town, Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China. This trip to the botanical garden that I miss.

At the gate of the scenic spot, the direction of the botanical garden is clearly marked, and there are many tourist buses entering in turn to enjoy the beauty of tropical plants. Looking from a distance, the village is surrounded by mountains, and the sky and the earth intersect to form a line in an instant, covered by billowing clouds. "A river with clear water turns west and east, forming a gourd-shaped peninsula" is the best metaphor for Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden.

Looking at the botanical garden from aerial photography, the Lancang River flowing here - the Luosuo River just turned a corner, which looks like a gourd shape, enclosing the land, and the tropical rainforest botanical garden is built on this island. Overlooking the tropical rainforest botanical garden, the layers of green plants are like a labyrinth, the river passes through the jungle and the village, and the clouds cast layers of white mist over the jungle, like a beautiful picture.

In the botanical garden, tropical plants of different shapes appeared in front of our eyes. What made us stop and watch was this palm plant with a trunk as cool as a pineapple shell and leaves like Avalokitesvara. The palm plants, some are towering, and some have invisible trunks, which amazed me, a northerner.

Walking forward, a piece of papyrus like a reed came into my eyes. Their roots are deep in the water, and clusters are open, with pointed leaves spreading outward. There are also pandanus that grow on the shore. It is said that it can build a house. Just a few meters away, there are various species growing.

While admiring the rare and rare plants, in a blink of an eye, I suddenly found that three girls in Dai costumes of different colors came here carrying hand-woven bags with quite ethnic customs, holding oil-paper umbrellas, like Fairy-like, appearing in clumps of brocade.

The wooden bridge on the small river is winding and stretching into the distance. To my surprise, there are a few bunches of inverted umbrellas hanging above the small bridge. This scene is reflected in the river water, which is quite interesting.

When I came to Xishuangbanna Botanical Garden, I ate a very special food for dinner. The Daile Jinwan restaurant next to the botanical garden was at the top of the online food rankings I checked. A pair of sisters run the business. The younger sister is in charge of the inn, and the older sister is in charge of food and wine. Not afraid of the depth of the alleys, it attracts tourists from afar to Xishuangbanna. And every dish lived up to its name and was delicious.

The magical Wang Lian, a fairy-tale dream

Blame my ignorance, I didn't know that there is a very famous Wang Lian here, who can sit on the lotus leaves, just like the fairy tale world in childhood.

After lunch, we came to the Aquatic Botanical Garden, which covers an area of 15 acres and collects a wide variety of tropical plants, which are planted according to the living habits of aquatic plants. For plants like Wang Lian, the underground stems are rooted at the bottom of the water, the stems grow in the water, and the length of the petioles can be extended with the water level. This magical thing of being able to sit on the lotus leaves deeply attracted Xiaolongnu.

The entire area above the river is occupied by Wang Lian, and Wang Lian gathers together like a wishing lamp for releasing life. The little dragon girl and a girl in Dai costumes ran into Wang Lian eagerly, or sat or stood, and floated above the river with Wang Lian.

Whether the sky is bright or dark, it doesn't affect the tourists playing on Wang Lian in the slightest. The girls are dressed in Dai costumes and holding colorful oil-paper umbrellas, appearing in my camera lens, which is really unparalleled beauty.

Overlooking the Wang Lian group, there is a little bit of cuteness, floating on the water like small green bubbles, and tourists are like little ants riding on the bubbles. But if you observe Wang Lian carefully, you can find that the outside of Wang Lian is full of small and sharp thorns, wrapping herself like a hedgehog. Even so, tourists still rush to take photos with it.

Interact with nature - handmade soap

When traveling with a baby, the most important thing is not only to watch, but also to do it is even more precious.

In addition to visiting the wonderful beauty of nature, we also took a precious lesson in phytochemistry. The staff carefully explained to us how to saponify plants with a small blackboard, and various explanatory materials were posted on the walls of the classroom. Parents and children listened very carefully. Once again, I marvel at the wisdom of our ancestors to make soap from plants.

After listening to the lecture, Xiaolongnv and I started the wonderful journey of saponification plants. Xiaolongnv took the oil palm plant, added some other plants, and scented plants as auxiliary materials to enhance the fragrance, and finally made a piece of soap with a very good taste.

Flowers and plants are magical

After doing handwork, the rain outside is a little lighter, and we continue to have close contact with nature in this mysterious world.

On the waterfall-like green leaves, a small purple giant Aristolochia flower grows. The giant Aristolochia flower emits a smell of dead mice. This is not to drive away enemies, but to attract insects to help it pollinate.

This orange-red plant feels like cotton when touched by hand. It really seems that every plant does not know each other, and I really feel that I know nothing in front of the magical nature.

Going forward, to the side of the road, to a road leading to the wild flower garden, like walking into Alice in Wonderland. To my surprise, I have heard gardenias blooming in songs before, and this time I saw gardenias for the first time.

On the path ahead, we stopped and saw a large piece of pink paper fan, which is also my favorite. The pink petals are surrounded by bright yellow five-pointed star-like stamens, and the green lawn is set against the pink Flower tree, let us linger.

The magic of the pink paper fan is that it refreshes our usual cognition that these flowers are not flowers but leaves, and the leaves of the whole village bloom into flowers.

Meet the magical rainforest

Traveling through the tropical rainforest once again allowed me to witness the magic of nature. It turns out that some plants in nature are as powerful as animals and make impossible changes. A plant can actually destroy a huge rock.

We came to the Green Stone Forest Scenic Area, which is located in the southeast of the botanical garden. The forest coverage rate is over 90%. Not only is it rich in negative oxygen ions, but the environment is also very beautiful. There are more than 1,000 kinds of higher plants growing, and the plant diversity is very rich.

In the scenic area, we can see the spectacle of "tree waterfall". The trunks of the trees grow straight upwards, like waterfalls. The pillar roots form the spectacle of a single tree forming a forest. Due to the gravitropism of the roots, most of the aerial roots are straight, so the spectacle of "tree waterfall" is formed, which is very amazing.

In addition, the phenomenon of strangling banyans can also be seen everywhere, which also confirms the law of "natural selection, survival of the fittest" in nature. It is the fierce competition of tropical plants for sunlight, soil, and nutrients in order to survive. It is unimaginable that weak plants can reach into huge rocks and be crushed. From among plants, we can also arouse our thinking about human nature.

4 Huge buttress plants are another wonder of the tropical rainforest. The huge tree trunks go straight to the sky. It will become the topmost plant in the rainforest, feeling the sun and air, and then the plants in the middle layer have their habits, and the plants in the bottom layer It also has its own habits, and the buttocks of this plant are extremely smart, forming a three-legged shape, which is a reason for the stability of the triangle. There are so many mysteries in nature.

Accommodation: Hailun Holiday Hotel

For accommodation, we chose the Helen Holiday Hotel next to the gate of the botanical garden scenic spot. It is a good choice to come to the botanical garden. The hardware service is guaranteed. You don't need to take a car to go to the botanical garden.

DAY5. Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park

Wangtianshu Scenic Area is a rare Wangtian tree, and the seeds take a spaceship to go to space

The Wangtianshu Scenic Spot in Xishuangbanna is what shocked me the most. Wangtianshu is one of the four endangered plant seeds carried by "Tiangong-1". It is precisely because of the existence of Wangtianshu that Wangtianshu Scenic Area is recognized as a tropical rainforest.

The most exciting part of Wangtianshu Scenic Area is the canopy corridor in the air. The slender and narrow corridor is built on the tree. It is made of steel cables, net ropes, steel pipes and other materials. It was originally for the convenience of scientists who study natural plants. , and later also opened to tourists. The canopy corridor spans between two sky-watching trees, crumbling and very exciting.

When I boarded the aerial canopy corridor, the weather was not very good, but it did not disturb our mood of playing the corridor at all. Many tourists chose to carry on with umbrellas. A huge orangutan sculpture under the corridor is very mighty, as if guarding the canopy corridor in the air.

Standing on the canopy corridor in the air, you can have a panoramic view of Wangtianshu Scenic Area. This is a kind of lion's perspective looking at this forest. It wasn't until stepping on the canopy corridor in the air that the excitement gradually became real. Only one person can pass through the narrow corridor at a time, and only one foot can be let go. During the middle part of the journey, I was really nervous and scared. We also dropped the seeds of Wangtian tree on it to bless and make a wish.

Standing on the canopy corridor in the air, you can have a panoramic view of Wangtianshu Scenic Area. This is a kind of lion's perspective looking at this forest. The reason why I like this scenic spot so deeply is because the air corridor of Wangtianshu is a play project extended on the basis of the real Wangtianshu, which not only reflects the rarity and height of Wangtianshu, but also makes people feel animals. The feeling above is completely different from the artificially imposed entertainment items in general scenic spots.

magical jungle

Then I will talk about my feelings in the tropical rainforest Wangtianshu.

The Wangtianshu Scenic Spot that I came to with the little dragon girl is located in the northeast of Mengla County. It is an important part of the Xishuangbanna Nature Reserve. It is a typical representative of the concentrated growth of tropical rainforest plants in my country. It is also officially rated as National 4A-level tourist attraction. As soon as I arrived at the entrance of the scenic spot, I was attracted by the lush tropical plants and gurgling waterfalls in the scenic spot.

A very cute elephant-shaped command board reminds us that Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve is just ahead. It is a large-scale forest eco-tourism scenic spot where you can view and experience the tropical rainforest from water, land and air. The scenic area is dominated by the Wangtian tree group that grows particularly vigorously. At the same time, there are plants such as buttocks, stem flowers, stem fruits, and strangulation that we don't usually see. The flowers are arranged and opened layer by layer, which looks very beautiful.

Wangtian tree is a representative tree species of tropical rainforest in Asia. It is a national first-class protected plant. It can reach 70 to 80 meters high and the thickest can reach 300 centimeters. It stands among many tropical rainforest plants. It is so outstanding that it seems to be able to go straight into the sky. , has to be called the "giant" in the tropical rainforest. On the horizontal tree trunks, a little moss also grew, which is enough to see the exuberant vitality and vitality of the tropical rainforest.

Stepping on a stone path among the jungles, we started a journey to watch the Wangtian trees. All the way, it seemed to be isolated from the world, and all the hustle and bustle disappeared. Walking forward, the huge buttocks appeared in front of us again.

At the bottom of the tropical rainforest, we see coniferous plants. During the long-term evolution, plants have grown into their own ecology. Not only the thick roots, but also the intricately intricate leaves that grow on the tree are extremely large and dense. The rings on the Wangtian tree, the strong and vicissitudes of the trunks, seem to tell us the ancient history they have experienced. There is also a small stream in the woods, which is clear and green, and the river surface is thin. Thin mist hangs over.

Coming out of the tropical rainforest, there is another very meaningful thing, which is to make specimens with fallen leaves of jungle plants and carry out various creativity. This is also a very meaningful souvenir of this trip.

At the same time, the Wangtian tree also carries scientific research. The research results of a Ph.D. artificially hang nests to house a certain kind of bird, and then conduct research. This time, let the children hang these loving bird's nests. Build a nest of love for the birds of nature, observe the occupancy rate of the nest built for the birds of the forest anytime, anywhere through the micro-hole camera, and feel the harmony between man and nature.

Another treasure of Wangtianshu is arabica coffee. In Wangtianshu Scenic Area, you can experience the aroma of mellow arabica coffee and the aroma produced by hand.

Xiaolongnv also playfully took pictures with a toy camera in Wangtian Village.

Experience Mengla's mother river "Nanla River"

Mengla's mother river "Nanla River" is translated as Chashui River in Dai language, and we will take a boat tour.

The area where Wangtianshu Scenic Spot is located is China's world-recognized tropical rainforest. It is a breathtakingly beautiful oasis at 21 degrees north latitude. It must have the Nanla River tropical rainforest known as the "Oriental Amazon", and we also choose to take a tropical rainforest cruise ship. , Browse the uncanny workmanship left by nature.

Overlooking the sightseeing islands, several sightseeing boats are neatly arranged, and they look very small on the Nanla River. The Nanla River is bottomless and crystal green. The sightseeing boat can't carry many people at a time, so it looks tidy, but the safety and security work is perfect.

Maybe it was because of the speed of the boat, even though Xiao Longnv put on the life jacket and did the security work well, there was a little worry on her face. But soon he was attracted by the beautiful scenery on the river and the dense jungle on both sides of the river, and the experience exercised the courage of the child.

Overlooking the Wangtianshu Scenic Area, surrounded by dew, the mountains are evergreen. Due to the abnormally abundant rainwater in the tropical rainforest, there is often rain in the mountains. After the rain, the tropical rainforest forms a white mist due to the transpiration of water vapor, which permeates the rainforest, like a mysterious white veil.

Sightseeing boats are driving in the river, small villages are also surrounded by lush tropical plants, long air corridors span the two banks, and every building is like a beauty carefully crafted by nature. The mountains in the distance are winding, layer upon layer, lush and full of the mystery of nature.

Skywalker at night

At night, the world of the jungle seems to be more abundant. We are fortunate to have further contact with nature at night.

As night falls, a round of bright moon hangs high on the Wangtianshu, and the Wangtianshu Scenic Area is also covered with a layer of mystery. We are ready to start again. The rain forests on both sides of the strait are dense and rich in species. If you go out at night, you will definitely encounter some nocturnal animals. , Within two steps, we found small snails crawling on the rock wall, and groups of ants eating a bug. At night, we could hear the sounds of animals more clearly.

As we walked forward, a jumping frog suddenly appeared, which really scared us. I immediately took out the camera to take pictures of it, and some other small animals, and the knowledgeable staff of the scenic spot spread the knowledge to us.

I think this kind of experience is very precious. When our generation was a child, many people still have the memory of the countryside and can get in touch with nature, but our children rarely have the opportunity to get in touch with nature. Animals play a great role in promoting children's understanding of the world.
I think these are also one of the reasons why I am so impressed with Wangtianshu.

Accommodation: Yaxitai Hotel

This time we stayed at the Yaxitai Hotel, just like its name, not only has the Chinese style, but also the folk customs of Thailand. The moment you enter the door, you can only feel luxury, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as grandeur. The air in the hall is very cool, very refreshing, and clean, making tourists feel at home.

The reception area is thoughtfully prepared inside the hall, so that tourists can enjoy comfortable treatment after entering the hotel after playing. The carved patterns are also very elegant. There are two elevators in the hall, so that tourists will not be crowded when going up and down the stairs. There are also two festive red lanterns hanging on the front desk.

After entering the room, I found that there are all kinds of equipment, and they are quite smart. The speaker in the room is a smart Bluetooth system, which can be connected to the guests' electronic devices. The room is also very tidy, not only has Xiaolongnv's favorite bathtub, but also a smart toilet.

The quality of the staff at Yaxitai Hotel is quite high, and they are also very loving. Two pairs of swans were placed on the bed, covered with towels, they looked very playful and cute, Xiao Longnu had an unforgettable night.

DAY6. Mohan country gate, return journey

Another benefit of coming to Xishuangbanna is that you can go to the country to have a look.

Checking in the country is a very happy thing. Mohan is the southernmost land frontier town in China, which belongs to Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. Mohan is the end point of National Highway 213 (Lanmo Line) in my country. It is connected to Laos Highway 13. The ASEAN Avenue runs through the town from north to south and is about 300 meters long.

return trip

After so many journeys, frankly speaking, it is difficult to impress me in many places, and the encounter with Xishuangbanna is as cordial as reunion after a long absence, but there are endless surprises, especially when traveling with children, it is even more rewarding , Xiaolongnv is not yet five years old, I know many mysterious things, she may not be able to remember, but it will definitely plant seeds in her young mind, and accompany her to grow and sprout. Once again review this magical land.