The Dai Ethnic Garden is located in Menghan Town (Olive Dam), Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and is a national AAAA level tourist attraction. Its core is not an artificial scenic area, but a continuous collection of five well preserved thousand year old Dai natural villages (Manjiang, Manchunman, Manting, Manzha, and Manga). It is a "living museum" that showcases Dai traditional culture, living customs, architectural art, and religious beliefs, and is known as the "First Dai Ethnic Culture Park in China".
Living in primitive Dai villages
Ganlan style bamboo buildings: shuttle through the village to admire the most representative Dai bamboo buildings, some of which can be visited or experienced for a fee.
Daily customs: Witnessing the traditional handicrafts of Dai women, such as spinning threads, weaving brocade, and making Dai pottery, and experiencing the slow pace of life.
Dai countryside: The village is surrounded by banana forests, mango forests, and rubber forests, forming a typical picture of Dai countryside.
Buddhist culture and architectural art
Manchun Manfo Temple (core landmark): One of the oldest and most exquisite Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna, built in the Sui Dynasty, magnificent and intricately carved. It is a holy land of Theravada Buddhism and is highly revered.
White Pagoda, Pagoda Tree, etc.: Each village has Buddhist temples or religious buildings, demonstrating the devout belief of the Dai people that "there are Buddhist temples in every village".
All day ethnic interactive activities
Large scale Water Splashing Carnival (1-2 times a day): At the Water Splashing Square, hundreds of people participate in a large-scale water splashing activity, accompanied by hosts, music, and dance, which is the most direct way to experience the Dai people's "Water Splashing Festival" culture (ethnic costumes and water basins can be rented).
Dai ethnic song and dance performances: held daily at the Song and Dance Theater, including national intangible cultural heritage projects such as Zanha, Elephant Foot Drum Dance, Peacock Dance, etc.
Intangible Cultural Heritage Handicraft Experience: You can pay to experience traditional skills such as Dai brocade weaving, pottery making, and carving of shell and leaf scriptures.
Featured cuisine and accommodation
Dai Family Music: Taste authentic Dai style braised buns, lemongrass grilled fish, pineapple rice, wild vegetables and other specialty foods at the villagers' homes.
Homestay experience: Stay at the Dai Bamboo House Homestay, communicate with the host, and experience the deep fun of being a Dai family member for a day.
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Make a phone call
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Emergency call:
Call the police: 110
Fire emergency: 119
Traffic police: 122
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Purchase a SIM card for a Chinese mobile phone
At major airports serving as ports of entry in China, there are designated counters for communication service providers, such as China Mobile and China Unicom. Foreign tourists can purchase SIM cards for Chinese mobile phones simply by presenting their passports.
Traffic safety tips
In China, all vehicles drive on the right side of the road, and both drivers and passengers must wear seat belts.
Health and medical tips
It is recommended to bring along commonly used medications (such as painkillers or gastrointestinal medications). If you need to take prescribed medication for an extended period, it is advisable to prepare sufficient quantities before departure and carry along doctor's certification documents, medical records, etc.
It is recommended to visit the international medical department of a general hospital or a foreign-funded hospital for treatment, as they generally provide medical services in English.
It is recommended to purchase relevant insurance before departure, and properly keep diagnosis certificates, outpatient medical records, fee lists, prescriptions, invoices, etc.
Cultural taboo
China is a multi-ethnic country, and there are significant differences in customs and habits among various ethnic groups. Especially when traveling in ethnic minority areas, it is important to pay attention to cultural taboos, such as taking off shoes when entering a Dai bamboo house, avoiding pork in Hui restaurants, and treating Buddhist statues, scriptures, and beads as sacred objects that must not be touched. It is recommended to listen carefully to the pre-trip introduction provided by the accompanying personnel and respect local culture and customs.
