Yunna-Xishuangbanna
Deep exploration of Xishuangbanna
- Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 19:00/ Closed on Weekends
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Days 1-5
Go deep into the heart of China's most representative tropical rainforest and create a sensory feast.
Arrive at Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport and be greeted by a Rolls-Royce or Mercedes-Benz V-Class for a luxurious transfer. Refresh with chilled towels and a signature hibiscus welcome drink. Upon arrival at your chosen luxury hotel, your personal butler will outline the itinerary. Attend a traditional Dai ethnic blessing ceremony by the infinity pool, receiving holy water and blessings. Later, savor an exquisite Dai royal-style welcome dinner at Anantara’s Mekong Restaurant, featuring dishes like lemongrass-grilled fish and pineapple rice.
Enjoy an exclusive VIP tour of the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden with a botanist guide, entering before public hours to explore rare flower gardens and the enigmatic strangler fig zone while learning about rainforest ecology. Savor a creative lunch featuring edible flowers and plants at the garden’s Victoria Hotel. Later, unwind with hands-on Dai paper-making or pottery workshops. At dusk, dine under a canopy of stars at a secluded rainforest platform, surrounded by candlelight and fireflies, with a private chef crafting gourmet dishes alongside traditional ethnic music performances.
Embark on a VIP ethical elephant experience at Wild Elephant Valley, where you’ll volunteer alongside conservationists to prepare meals, assist with daily care, and join a gentle "rainforest elephant walk"—promoting animal welfare through meaningful interaction. Dine at a scenic valley restaurant. Later, explore the Primitive Rainforest Park on a guided light trek, mastering survival skills and identifying edible plants. Return to your hotel for a couples’ "Rainforest Spirit" spa treatment, blending local herbs, Pu’er tea, and essential oils for a rejuvenating full-body ritual.
Explore an untouched thousand-year-old Dai village, engaging with locals to experience authentic Dai culture and daily life. Enjoy a home-cooked Dai feast at a villager’s home. Journey to Nannuo Mountain to visit a Hani family, learning Pu’er tea harvesting and crafting beneath ancient tea trees while sampling aged varieties. Conclude with a bespoke chef’s tasting dinner at your hotel, blending regional flavors into a culinary masterpiece.
Special car delivery, returning with the fragrance and tranquility of the rainforest.