| Located in the south of Yunnan Province, Jinghong is the political, economic and cultural center of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. The city was named as Jingyong, Jinglong and Cheli in history, where a total of 13 nationalities live together. Attracting numerous visitors every year, the city boasts rich ethnic folklore, beautiful mythical tales, ancient Hinayana Buddhism and tropical scenery. Apart from attractions located within the city, numerous villages and attractions such as Dai Garden, The Octagonal Pavilion, the Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden are located around the city.
Shopping in Jinghong is a great experience. The city boasts a large variety of souvenirs and specialties such as wood carvings, jade, the Dai embroideries, and Yunnan tea and coffee. This is not all Jinghong serves various local and international cuisine as well. With so many things to see and do, Jinghong is a great destination to visit. |