·Located in the south of Mengyang Natural Reserve, 48 kilometers from Jinghong City and 115 kilometers from Pu’er City in Xishuangbanna, the Wild Elephants Valley is the most fascinating forest park known for primeval tropical rainforest and flocks of Asia wild elephants. The Wild Elephant Valley Rainforest Scenic Area is also called Sanchahe Forest Park. It is said that currently about 130 wild elephants frequently appear in the Wild Elephant Valley. In China, Asia elephants can only be seen in the rainforests of Xishuangbanna while the Wild Elephant Valley is the sole place where wild elephants frequently show up .

Originally, People found lots of wild elephants and other animals bathing or drinking water in the "elephant pond" of the Wild Elephant Valley. Since 1980s, subordinate of National Nature Reserve Bureau has been throwing salt at the bank of the pond to entice wild elephants. Flocks of wild elephants were frequently attracted to lick the salt since then. In 1991, the Nature Reserve Bureau of Xishuangbanna established an observation tower in the park. In the following years, The Wild Elephant Valley was developed into a forest park equipped with air corridor, cableway, houses built on crotches of tress, pedestrian path and other facilities.

The Wild Elephant Valley covers a total area of 3.7 square kilometers, a water area of 8000 kilometers with an elevation of 747-1055 meters. Apart from the most eye catching rainforest and wild elephants to view, the park has been established with several scenic zones to serve tourists, such as Tree houses, Butterfly Park, Snake Park, Orchid Garden and the Bainiao Garden (where a hundred of rare birds perch in).

 

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Overlooking the Mekong River and only 2 kilometers from the center of town in one direction and the Kunming Expressway in the other direction, Nissi Holiday Hotel is perfectly situated in the heart of a newly opened development that will later include an international bus station and visa offices for several South East Asian countries.

Whether you pass through on business, relax for a weekend, or explore the mysteries of the local minorities, Nissi Holiday Hotel can offer you a home away from home during your Jinghong travel.

All our rooms are between 25 - 30 square meters, include kitchenettes, 24 hour hot water, and furniture reflecting the local Dai Minority style. Designed with relaxation in mind, all rooms include sofas and air conditioners to escape the hot summer days as well as balcony furniture to enjoy the cool nights and take in the lights surrounding the Mekong River.

With rooms priced under 100 RMB, we offer great value for you money! We also host groups and long term stays. Please contact us for more information.

A perfect combination of culture, convenience, and comfort, Nissi Holiday Hotel Jinghong is eager to host your next weekend getaway or adventure travel!

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Generations of Jinuo people( minority people) live in Jinuo Village.Jinuo people is the last 56th nation recognized by the Chinese government.It has a Small population of 3000. but now the distribution have more than 40 villages, inhabited by more than 17000 people. One of the six Puer tea mountains is inside Jinuo village. 50 km away from the capital city of Xishuangbanna-Jinghong.

Wild elephant sunctury was built in 1990, opened to public in 1996. it is located in a valley with river and dence juncles,  wild elephant valley located in the suntuary at  the junction of west part and east part, its a natural corridor of wild animals.  hence, it became one of the elephant watching spots. 

travellers can enjoy subtropical scenery and watch wild asian elephant, the sunctury is also home of green peacok, buffalo and macaque. 

Xishaungbanna is a meltingpot of different cultures ,  The dancing show inside of Manting park repersents minority culture in 6 countries in south-east Asia,  including six different dancing of ethnic minority groups (The Dai people, Jinuo, Bulang,Lahu , Yao people and Hani people,...) .

After the dancing show, dancers and audience can get gether at the square and participate dancing around the bonfire.

Price:CNY280,  VIP Price: CNY380,  VVIP Price: CNY480, You need to reserve tickets for the show in advance.

2km south east of Jinghong downtown, with a history of 1300 years, Manting imperial garden is the oldest garden around Xishuangbannan !

It was a royal garden in the ancient time,  according to the legend,  when the queen of Dai Kingdom walked into this beautiful garden, her soul enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere , so local people call the garden as "Garden of soul " . 

The garden is a mixture of a natural river, ancient Buddhist temples and Botanical garden.   there are many Dai sytle restaurants near the park,   its a Must see place around Xishaungbanna!