Ganlan (Oliver) Sand bar in Manghan
Ganlan (Oliver) Sandbar Known in the language of the Dai people as Menghan, the Ganlan Sandbar on the Lancang Rivers a world-famous ” peacock tail “, meaning the most beautiful part of Xishuangbanna….
Suspension and Rope Bridges in Nujiang
About the Rattan Suspension Bridge or Rope Bridges A rope bridge is a bridge constructed chiefly of rope. In its simplest form, it can be one or two ropes that bridge a river,…
Nujiang Grand Canyon
The Nujiang (Nu River) Great Canyon is a spectacular 315 kilometre long marvel of nature in northwest Yunnan province in southwest China. The Chinese call it the Grand Canyon of the East: a…
Waterfall of Dieshuihe and Taijiqiao Bridge
The waterfall leaps down over a 46-meter-high precipice at the outlet of the Dayinjiang River, 1.5 kilometres away in the west of the county town, diffusing vapour all around. In sunshine, a rainbow…
Exploring Yunfeng Mountain: A Daoist Sanctuary in Tengchong, Yunnan, China
Yunfeng Mountain, also known as the “Mountain of Cloud Peak,” is a sacred and scenic destination nestled in Tengchong County, Yunnan Province. This mountain is renowned for its spiritual ambiance, Daoist temples, lush…
The Hot Sea and Hot Fields in Tengchong
Tengchong is one of China’s three major geothermal areas, known as “Land Abounding in Geothermal Resources”. There are plenty of springs of hot water and hot vapour, called “Hot Sea”. There are quite…
Cluster of Volcanoes in Tengchong
Tengchong is located between the India Plate and Eurasia Plate, where crustal movements are active, earthquakes frequently happen and volcanoes often erupt. There are about 90 conspicuous cones now. Among them, 22 craters…
Tengchong Heshun Township
Heshun Township is 3 kilometers away from Tongchong Town in the southwest. The title of the township derives from a verse describing “the rising clouds that herald auspicious future and the gentle breeze…
Jingzhen Octagonal Pagoda
Located on the Jingzhen Mountain 14 kilometers away from Menghai Town, and octagonal in shape, the pagoda is named “the Jingzhen Octagonal Pagoda”. It was constructed in 1701 through the joint efforts of…
The Dai Ethnic Folklore Village
The Dai Ethnic Folklore Village is located beside the Liusha River 1.5 kilometers southwest of Jinghong City. It occupies an area of 667,000 square meters, 534,000 square meters being land and the rest…
Tropical Botanical Garden in Menglun
The Tropical Botanical Garden of Menglun is located on Hulu Island of Menglun Township, 96 kilometers from Jinghong City. It is called the ” Green Gem on the Crown of the Kingdom of…
Wild Elephant Valley: Complete Guide to Seeing Wild Elephants in China
At 7:15 AM on a November morning, four elephants walked out from the forest below our viewing platform. The matriarch led them straight to the salt lick. For 35 minutes they fed, bathed…
