Jinghong Manting Park

　　Manting Park is located southeast of Jinghong City, about 2 kilometers from the urban area, situated in the triangular area where the Lancang River and Liusha River converge, covering an area of 115,400 square meters. The park boasts beautiful scenery, lush trees, and is abundant with rare teak trees and various fruit trees, making it an ideal destination for sightseeing and leisure.

　　Manting Park is the oldest park in Xishuangbanna, with a history of over 1,300 years. It was once the royal garden of the Dai kings in Xishuangbanna and historically served as a place for feudal lords and chieftains to enjoy flowers and recreation. Legend has it that when the queen of the Dai king visited the park, the beautiful scenery captivated her soul, hence the name “Chunhuan Park,” which means “Garden of the Soul” in the Dai language.

　　Inside Jinghong Manting Park, there are both naturally formed landscapes and artificially cultivated exotic flowers, plants, and garden architecture. Visitors can admire the simple beauty of nature while also appreciating cultural attractions rich in ethnic characteristics. Upon entering the main gate of Manting Park, the first thing you see is a full-body bronze statue commemorating Premier – wearing Dai attire, holding a water bowl in his left hand and an olive branch in his right, participating in the Water-Splashing Festival. To the left of the statue are two bodhi trees planted by the princess of Thailand, symbolizing friendship between China and Thailand. The park also features the sacred Manfeilong Pagoda, a replica of the Xishuangbanna Wabajie Grand Buddhist Temple, and a finely crafted replica of the Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion, as well as four-cornered and six-cornered pavilions, and Dai-style Sala pavilions. Adjacent to the park is the Manting Dai village, together forming a unified recreational complex of park, village, and temple.

　　Address: No. 35, Manting Road, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture

　　Type: Urban park / Square / Folk village

　　Rating: AAAA

　　Recommended visiting time: 2–3 hours

　　Phone: 0691-2161061; 0691-2161451

　　Opening hours:

　　8:00–17:00 (daytime), bonfire party after 18:50

　　Transportation

　　Take bus No. 3 within Jinghong City to reach the park

　　Ticket prices

　　Daytime ticket: 54 RMB per person; evening performance tickets: VIP lounge ticket 480 RMB per person, VIP seat ticket 380 RMB per person, regular ticket 280 RMB per person