Manjinlan Temple

The biggest temple in Xishuangbanna. In the southern area in Jionghong, you can hire bicycle to go there.

Another pleasant park which is divided in eight parts, the main entrance, the National Cultural Plaza, the Tropical Orchid Garden, the Peacock Garden, the Life-leaving Lake, the Buddhism Cultural Quarter, the Planting Memorial Quarter and the Dai Cultural Teahouse. There are extra performances of singing, dancing and fire (which cost extra as well), check with the counter in the entrance for times and fees.

Visit morning or night markets to taste fresh, authentic street food.

The Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple was one of the first Pali-speaking Buddhist monasteries to be established in Xishuangbanna and is said to have been built in 615. On 18 June 1990, Zhao Puchu, the president of the Chinese Buddhist Association, changed the name of the temple to "Xishuangbanna Zongfo Temple".

A pleasant "park" with an artificial lake and a fountain. If it's not raining, during the evening check the corner just outside the park on the roundabout, locals gather and dance on the open for many hours.