Come with us for an unforgettable journey through the lush landscapes and vibrant cultures of southern Yunnan! This 6-Day Xishuangbanna Jingmai Mountain Tour takes you from the tropical paradise of Xishuangbanna to the misty tea mountains of Jingmai, immersing you in a world where nature and tradition intertwine. Marvel at the kaleidoscope of plant life in China's largest botanical garden, join the joyful Water-Splashing Festival at the golden-spired Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple, and lose yourself in the melodic rhythms of Laodabao's self-taught Lahu musicians. Each day brings new wonders, from hands-on experiences with Dai artisans to strolls through 1,300-year-old royal gardens, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region's rich ethnic heritage.
The magic continues as you ascend into the emerald-green tea highlands of Jingmai Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where time seems to stand still. Wander through ancient tea forests where thousand-year-old trees whisper stories of generations past, and explore the rustic charm of Nuogan and Wengji villages - living museums of Dai and Bulang culture. Here, every cup of tea tells a story, every thatched-roof home reveals centuries-old traditions, and the mountain air hums with the quiet rhythm of tea-growing life. From the vibrant energy of Xishuangbanna to the serene beauty of Jingmai's tea terraces, this journey offers a perfect harmony of adventure, culture, and natural splendor.
Code of Tour: SZW0000065
Length of Travel: 6 Days
Arrival City: Kunming
Departure City: Kunming
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: this 6 days Yunnan tour features the unique natural landscape and ethnic cultures of southern Yunnan, and is also a perfect tour plan for tea lovers.
Highlights
- Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG): it is China's biggest botanical garden with the richest diversity of plant species.
- Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple (experience Water-Splashing Festival): the buddhist temple is a magnificent spiritual landmark in Xishuangbanna, featuring one of the tallest standing Buddha statues in Southeast Asia. At this place, there are Water-Splashing Festival events held everyday.
- The Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain: it is the largest & best-preserved ancient tea forest in the world and is also the world's first World Cultural Heritage Site related to tea culture.
- Laodabao Music Town: The old town is the birthplace of Lahu ethnic culture, hailed as the “Vienna in the Valley”. Almost everyone in the town can play instruments, although they don’t truly know musical knowledge.
- Nuogan Ancient Village and Wengji Bulang Ancient Village: These ancient villages resting deep in the Jingmai Mountain tea forests are the most primitive ethnic villages in China. They boast the thousand years of harmony between ethnic traditions, ancient tea cultivation, and pristine nature in Yunnan's tea-growing heartland.
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Kunming-Xishuangbanna
- Day 2: Xishuangbanna
- Day 3: Xishuangbanna
- Day 4: Xishuangbanna-Jingmai Mountain
- Day 5: Jingmai Mountain
- Day 6: Jingmai Mountain-Kunming
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kunming-Xishuangbanna
Attractions & Activities: none
Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: none
After arriving in Kunming, transfer to Xishuangbanna. We will pick you up at airport and transfer you to hotel for hotel check-in.
Day 2: Xishuangbanna
Attractions & Activities: Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, Manzhang Village
Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
Begin your Xishuangbanna tour with a visit to the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden to explore China's biggest botanical garden that houses tens of thousands of exotic flowers and plants. You’ll also visit the Manzhang Village, a well-preserved Dai ethnic old village where the skilled Dai people are self-sufficient in their daily lives. In the village, you can experience making pottery and paper with the skilled locals.
Day 3: Xishuangbanna
Attractions & Activities: Dai Ethnic Culture Village, Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple, and Manting Park
Accommodation: Jinghong
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
This day, you're going to visit the Dai Ethnic Culture Village, Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple, and Manting Park to explore the unique ethnic culture of Dai people. The Mengle Grand Buddhist Temple is a magnificent spiritual landmark in Xishuangbanna, featuring Buddhist culture and Dai ethnic style buildings and gardens. Also, you can experience the super fun & exciting Water-Splashing Festival events there.
The Manling Park with over 1,300 years of history is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna. It was once the imperial garden of the Xishuangbanna Dai kings, showcasing the culture of the Dai royal family, Buddhist culture, and Dai folk culture.
Day 4: Xishuangbanna-Jingmai Mountain
Attractions & Activities: Laodabao Music Town, Nuogan Ancient Village
Accommodation: Jingmai Mountain
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
The Laodabao Music Town is the birthplace of Lahu ethnic culture, hailed as the “Vienna in the Valley”. Almost everyone in the town can play instruments and sing, although the don’t truly know musical knowledge. In the town, you can enjoy the vibrant traditional Lahu music performed by locals.
The Nuogan Ancient Village rests deep in the Jingmai Mountain tea forests. The old Dai village is one of the most primitive ethnic villages in China, where generations have been making a living by growing tea.
Day 5: Jingmai Mountain
Attractions & Activities: Wengji Bulang Ancient Village, Golden Pagoda, The Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain
Accommodation: Jingmai Mountain
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
Close to Nuogan Ancient Village lies another primitive ethnic village Wengji Bulang Ancient Village. The Bulang ethnic village is as beautiful as the Nuogan Village and also evolve to now by tea cultivation.
After exploring the two ancient villages, we’ll take you to explore the famous Old Tea Forests of the Jingmai Mountain. The place is the largest & best-preserved ancient tea forest in the world and is also the world's first World Cultural Heritage Site related to tea culture. At the heritage site, you can immerse yourself in the vast tea forest, enjoy the rich tea aroma, and you can also experience tea picking and making in person to explore the fun tea making process.
Day 6: Jingmai Mountain-Kunming
Attractions & Activities: none
Accommodation: none
Meals: hotel breakfast (lunch and dinner at your own expense)
This day, we'll drive from Jingmai Mountain to Pu'er, and take HSR to Kunming. After arrival in Kunming, we'll send you to hotel or airport, and our happy tour will be successfully wrapped up.
Service Included
- Accommodation: 4 star hotels throughout the trip
- Daily hotel breakfast
- Excellent English speaking guide
- 5-19 seats vehicle for transportation
- Travel insurance package
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person per day
Service Excluded
- Lunch and dinner throughout the trip
- Domestic air tickets
- International transportation for arrivals and departures
- Chinese visa fees
- Tips for guides and drivers (suggested: 200 RMB/group/day for guide; 150 RMB/group/day for driver)
- Travel accident insurance
- Personal expenses
- Single room supplements
Group Tour Service Standards
- For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
- For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Price Notice
Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.
Itinerary Notice
Our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
