Follow Esther Yu to this stunning Dai Palace hotel in Xishuangbanna

The InterContinental Xishuangbanna Resort is located in the Manlongfeng Tourist Resort in Jinghong, just an 18-minute drive from Gasa International Airport. It's also just a 10-minute drive from Gaozhuang Xishuangjing, Manting Park, and Starlight Night Market, making it the perfect location for a vacation! Design The hotel is designed in a Dai-Thai style, with wooden structures and Morandi red walls that make it look like a hidden Dai Palace. The lobby features a high ceiling, golden pagodas, and Dai totems, creating a grand and exotic atmosphere. Rooms The hotel has 512 deluxe rooms and 46 suites, each with a large balcony. The rooms start at 51 square meters, providing plenty of space for families. The wooden furniture and warm lighting create a cozy atmosphere, and the rainforest views from the bathtub make it the perfect place to relax. Dining The hotel's restaurants are not to be missed. The Thai-Dai restaurant offers delicious specialty dishes, and the Nong Xiang all-day dining restaurant serves a mouthwatering Chinese and Western buffet breakfast. Facilities The hotel offers a variety of activities for guests to enjoy. In the morning, you can feed peacocks with your kids or try rice planting and fishing in the fields. In the afternoon, you can join in on the fun with bamboo pole dancing and water-splashing activities. In the evening, you can watch water lanterns and cockfighting performances. The hotel's water park and kids' club are also popular with families, giving parents a chance to relax with a cocktail. Experience Imagine waking up to the sound of birdsong, opening your window to a tropical garden, and watching peacocks stroll by. The nearby rice fields glisten in the distance, making you feel like you're in a Studio Ghibli movie. Who wouldn't want to come here and have some fun? Nearby attractions like the Dai Garden, Wild Elephant Valley, and the Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden are all within a 30-minute drive, making it easy to explore the area!