The average temperature is 20°C, and northerners come here to spend the winter!

Before embarking on my trip to Xishuangbanna, I missed this detailed travel guide, which I deeply regret! 😫 Now is the time! Visiting Xishuangbanna in winter is just as charming as in summer. You don't need to bring heavy winter clothes, as the warmth here is like an eternal spring. The unique border customs will make you linger. ✨ 🚫 Smart tips: ❌ Forget those heavy coats! Even in December, the temperature here remains above 20°C. Summer clothes with a light jacket are enough to cope with the temperature difference between morning and evening. ❌ Direct flights are fast but expensive. Consider flying to Kunming first and then transferring or taking a high-speed train to Xishuangbanna, which is more economical. ✅ Upon arrival, take advantage of the direct buses from the airport and high-speed rail station to Gaozhuang, Splashing Square, and other places for only CNY 5, which is super cost-effective! ✅ Photography enthusiasts, pay attention! You can easily buy Dai costumes at the night market at affordable prices, ranging from CNY 20 to CNY 60, which are great props for taking photos. ✅ When visiting temples, you must follow the dress code, while parks and forests are ideal places to show the beauty of Dai costumes. 🌄 Must-see attractions ✅ Manting Park: The former royal garden of the Dai royal family, with magnificent palaces and exotic flowers and plants. ✅ Zongfo Temple: A local sacred place for prayer, small and exquisite, adjacent to Manting Park. Please respect local religious customs when visiting. ✅ Dai Water Town: The filming location of "The Story of the Water's Edge," a free open red brick Dai-style building complex, quiet and beautiful, a paradise for photography enthusiasts. ✅ Prajna Temple: A pure white temple, sacred and quiet, with reflections on the water on sunny days, which is a rare sight. ✅ Golden Pagoda Temple: An important place for Theravada Buddhism, best visited before 3 or 4 pm, and then you can stroll to the Starlight Night Market to enjoy the nightlife. ✅ Starlight Night Market: One of the top night markets in Asia, the bustling scene under the lights is dazzling. ✅ Manhena Natural Village: A quiet place in the city, where you can experience the traditional lifestyle of the Dai people. 🍱 Food exploration ✅ Barbecue on Mandou Street, with generous portions of meat skewers, delicious and affordable; banana flying cake is a classic snack not to be missed. ✅ Pounded chicken feet and Vietnamese small rolls are sweet and sour, appetizing and refreshing; Paluda is the perfect dessert to end the meal. 🛏 Accommodation tips 🚫 Beware of accommodation solicitors around the station! It is recommended to compare online in advance and choose cost-effective accommodation. ✅ There are many hidden and affordable homestays around Gaozhuang, located in quiet corners of the bustling city, with simple yet stylish room designs. Especially at dusk, walking from the accommodation to the night market, the river view along the way is beautiful and relaxing. When you don't want to go out, Kingfisher Restaurant offers cost-effective dining options. Xishuangbanna in winter has an irresistible charm, and that's all for today's sharing.