Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden Travel Guide | Enter the Plant Kingdom

| Enter the Plant Kingdom. Preparation - Tickets: CNY 80 for adults, CNY 40 for students/seniors. Available on-site or online. - Transportation: 70 km from Jinghong City, 1–1.5 hours by car. You can also take a direct bus from the scenic area, available on the "Banna Anxin Tour" mini program. Alternatively, take a bus from Jinghong Bus Station to Menglun Town and walk to the garden. - Other: Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes, a hat, sunscreen, and mosquito repellent. Bring a flashlight for night tours. Garden Layout and Highlights - West Area: Themed gardens and science education. See the Hundred Flowers Garden, National Trees and Flowers Garden, Aquatic Plants Garden, and more. Discover giant water lilies, national trees, dancing grass, and other exotic plants. - East Area: Tropical rainforest and hiking. Explore the original forest trail and see strangler figs and buttress roots. See the Parashorea chinensis forest and the giant tree waterfall. Activities: Consider the following activities: [Night Insect Watching + Guide]: CNY 400 for a family; CNY 80 for a group of up to 5. [Daytime Guide]: CNY 350 for both the east and west areas; CNY 200 for the east area; CNY 220 for the west area; CNY 40 for a group. For the west area, we recommend this classic route (a combination of shuttle bus and walking, suitable for families): Main entrance > Shade Plant Garden > Aquatic Plant Garden (water lilies, bamboo rafts) > Palm Garden > Banyan Garden > Exotic Flower Garden (restaurant and stop) > Hundred Flowers Garden (heart-shaped trees, hot air balloons, various flowering trees) > Celebrity and Famous Tree Garden > National Trees and Flowers Garden > Hundred Fruits Garden Stop > Vine Garden Stop > Main entrance. Remember to buy a shuttle bus ticket as well as an entrance ticket. You'll see a giant tree as soon as you enter the garden. Kids will be amazed! Photo Spots - Water Lily Pond: Take photos on the floating bridge or water lilies (weight limit applies, be careful). The background is a palm forest. - Palm Forest: Stroll through the forest and take tropical photos. - Pink Paper Fan Flowers: The dense pink leaves make for great photos. - Hot Air Balloon: Take photos with the hot air balloon in the background. Notes - The west area is flat, but large. We recommend taking a shuttle bus if you have low stamina. We also recommend taking a shuttle bus in the east area to save time. - Do not pick plants. Be careful when hiking. - If you are allergic to plants or fruit, inform your guide in advance or avoid the relevant areas.