Scenic spot introduction:
Wangtianshu Scenic Area in Xishuangbanna is the only tropical rainforest in China recognized by the world and the only oasis at 21 degrees north latitude on earth. This well-protected tropical rainforest once shocked the world due to the discovery of botanist Mr. Cai Xitao and the testimony of Britain's Prince Philip. The iconic tree species that represents the tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia - the sky tree. On their towering trunks that are 70 to 100 meters long, a 36-meter-high canopy corridor winds hundreds of meters in the air, passing countless scientists and daredevils around the world. Its people from all walks of life. The original ecological natural villages and authentic folk customs in the scenic area also allow tourists to feel the charm of national culture while exploring.Attractions distribution:
Wangtianshu Scenic Area is located 14 kilometers north of Mengla County in Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park, covering an area of 20 hectares. The main attractions include the aerial canopy corridor, the five tropical rainforest wonders of root, strangulation, parasitic epiphysis, dripping leaf tip, and old stem Huaichun, Nanla River, Tropical Rainforest Science Museum, Tropical Rainforest Flower Avenue, Cai Xitao Trail, Philip Trail, etc., as well as You can enjoy delicious food and watch performances at the Rainforest Song and Dance Restaurant.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Leisure, science popularization, adventure, museums, forests, riversScenic spot map:
Travel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Xishuangbanna Five-Day Free Travel Guide 2018
Tour route:
Classic must-see routes: Nanla River → Tropical Rainforest Flower Avenue → Tropical Rainforest Science Museum → Aerial Canopy Corridor → Glass Covered Bridge → Philip Trail
Best time to visit:
November-April of the following year
Shopping recommendations:
Honey olives, ethnic minority sculptures, Hani costumes, etc.
Pineapple rice, cauliflower, Hani cuisine, Dai barbecue, etc.
Scenic spot map:
Scenic spot location:
China>Yunnan Province>Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture>Mengla County
How to get there:
Bus route: Take the bus from Xishuangbanna Passenger Terminal (called the Tire Retreading Factory by locals) from Jinghong to Mengla. The bus runs every half an hour and can be reached in three hours. The fare is about 42 yuan. After arriving at the Mengla Passenger Bus, you can buy a ticket to the Wangtianshu Scenic Area directly at the station. The fare is 8 yuan and you can reach it within 20 minutes. Remember to tell the driver to get off at the "Wangtianshu Ticket Hall" at Bubeng Pier.
Self-driving route: Kunmo Expressway → Yinhe Toll Station → Xiaomo Highway → Mengla → 213 National Highway → Scenic Area
Scenic area map:
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Wangtianshu ticket price:
Large ticket: 75 yuan
Package (large ticket + one-way Nanla River sightseeing cruise ticket + canopy corridor/rainforest bridge): 198 yuan
1. Large ticket preferential policy
a. Free admission: children 1.2 meters tall and below, children 6 years old and below [household registration book], seniors aged 70 and above [ID card or senior citizen preferential treatment card], retired personnel [retirement certificate] 】, active military personnel [active military ID card], disabled people [disability certificate]
b. Half-price tickets: retired military cadres [military retirement certificate], students and minors [student ID card, household registration book], years Seniors aged 60 and under 70 [ID card]
2. Preferential policies for Nanla River sightseeing cruises
a. Children under 1.2 meters in height (excluding 1.2 meters) are free of charge Collect boat tickets.
b. Children above 1.2 meters tall (including 1.2 meters) purchase full ticket.
3. Preferential policies for canopy corridors and glass corridor bridges
a. Children under 1.2 meters (excluding 1.2 meters) are free of charge, but must be accompanied by a guardian.
b. Children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters (including 1.2 meters, but excluding 1.4 meters) are 60 yuan/person.
c. Children over 1.4 meters (inclusive) 120 yuan/person.
Tourists who purchase the canopy corridor and glass corridor bridge at the same time can enjoy 100 yuan/person (children between 1.2 meters and 1.4 meters tall) and 200 yuan/person (adults).
Scenic area opening hours:
08:30-18:00
