Scenic spot introduction:

The Mekong River is the boundary river between Laos and Myanmar. Lancang River is the name of the upper reaches of the Mekong River in China. It is the ninth longest river in the world, the fourth longest river in Asia, and the longest river in Southeast Asia. The Lancang River originates from Jifu Mountain in Zaduo County, Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai Province, passes through Qinghai, Tibet and Yunnan provinces, and exits the Mekong River in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province.

Attractions distribution:

The length of the Lancang River in Xishuangbanna is 158 kilometers. In ancient times, the Dai people called it "Nanlanzhang", which means "a river where millions of elephants breed." Touring the Lancang River can be divided into two sections, the upper and lower sections. There are precious animal and plant landscapes, as well as steep mountains, showing the beauty of nature.

Scenic spot features:

Photography, sightseeing, leisure, vacation, sketching, bridges, rivers
Attraction Address
Travel Guide

travelling guideline:

The cruise ship disembarks at Jinghong Port. It departs at 14:30 and 16:30 during the day and from 18:30 to 21:00 at night. The whole journey takes about 2 hours.

You can take a raft ride at the viewing platform on the Lancang River in Jinghong City. The rafting journey takes about 1 hour and is 16 kilometers round trip. The scenery is good.

Best time to visit:

Suitable for all seasons, spring and summer are the best.

Tourist Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Yunnan Province>Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture>Jinghong City

Scenic area map:

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Attraction Tickets

Lancang River ticket price:

Cruise:

200 yuan/person during the day, including boat tickets, ethnic performances, and celebrity artists. Half ticket for those under 1.2 meters tall.

The evening fee is 280 yuan per person, including boat tickets, ethnic performances, celebrity artists, and Dai-style meals. Half ticket for those under 1.2 meters tall.



Rafting: 200 yuan/person round trip

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Rafting: 8:00-18:00

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