You’ll love exploring this southwestern Yunnan city, boasting a sunny subtropical climate, stunning natural beauty, and rich culture. Of course, you’ll want to check out the rare flowers and plants in the vibrant Xishuangbanna Tropical Flowers Garden, conveniently located just one kilometer from our hotel. You can also visit stunning scenic spots like Manting Park, Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, and Mengle Forest Park. Watch elephants emerge at dawn or dusk in the Xishuangbanna Wild Elephant Valley Tropical Rain Forest Scenic Area, try local eats like Jinghong’s famed barbecue at Starlight Night Market, and shop for handicrafts and other souvenirs at the Gaozhuang Night Market. For a dose of Dai culture, visit the former imperial garden of Manting Park—featuring hundreds of brilliant orchids, the ornate Zongfo Si Buddhist temple, and boat rides on Release Lake—or head to Xishuangbanna Dai Nationality Garden, showcasing five traditional villages and colorful daily performances. If you’re here in mid-April, check out the three-day Water Splashing Festival, or Festival for Bathing the Buddha, which marks the New Year.