As the May Day holiday of 2014 approaches, the Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest National Park in Yunnan has launched a special discount experience tour themed “A Happy May Day Holiday, Enjoying the Coolness of WanTianshu.” This allows visitors from all over to experience the magical and beautiful WanTianshu through land, water, and air activities — challenge the thrilling treetop canopy walkways, traverse picturesque rainforest bridges, paddle along the enchanting “Amazon of the East,” the Nanla River, and spend a relaxing, joyful, and unforgettable May Day holiday. A variety of colorful activities are worth looking forward to!
The activity details are as follows:
(1) Admire the Flowers of WanTianshu, a Bond Between You and Me
Date: Early May
Time: 8:30–17:00
Location: Canopy Walkway
Activity Details:
The WanTianshu is an iconic tree species of the tropical rainforest, standing 70–80 meters tall with a diameter of 1.5–3 meters. It blooms every April to May, with yellow-and-white flowers that fill the entire park with fragrance for miles during the blooming season. While admiring cherry blossoms and rapeseed flowers may be common knowledge, who has ever appreciated the blossoms of a 50–60 meter tall WanTianshu? What are you waiting for? During the May Day holiday, grab your camera or DV for an intimate encounter with the flowers of WanTianshu and capture a unique feeling. Visitors who take photos of WanTianshu blossoms and make a wish under the “Five Fingers Holding Up the Sky” divine tree can enjoy a 20% discount — full of blessings and good wishes coming true.
(2) Fortune Turning Windmill Vine
Date: April 30 – May 4, 2014
Time: 8:30–17:00
Location: Canopy Walkway / Rainforest Bridge
Activity Details:
During the wonderful May Day holiday, coinciding with the blooming of the windmill vine, visitors can find beautiful windmill vine seeds along the tropical flower avenue or forest trails. The windmill vine is a large woody liana in the tropical rainforest, which can grow up to 30 meters long. Its seeds have three pairs of wings, with the middle pair being larger. When falling from a height, they resemble parachutes, spinning gracefully down, creating a captivating sight.
The spinning windmill vine is considered a symbol of good fortune. During the event, visitors to WanTianshu can collect windmill vine seeds themselves or receive 3–5 free seeds from staff at the entrance of the canopy walkway or rainforest bridge. Carry them onto the aerial walkway, release them from the highest point, and watch them spin down — a symbol of turning fortune around in the days to come, spinning out a happy and beautiful life.
(3) Rainforest Yoga
Date: April 30 – May 4, 2014
Time: 8:30–17:00
Location: Glass Walkway of Rainforest Bridge / Swimming Pool
Activity Details:
Forest yoga is an oxygen-rich fitness activity. Swimming or engaging in other exercises in the forest all fall under forest yoga. Thousands of years ago in India, monks pursued the ultimate state of harmony between man and nature by venturing into the wild, living in secluded mountain forests, and meditating in silence — this is the earliest origin of yoga. Today, with the accelerated pace of life and high psychological stress, people practice yoga to move their bodies and regulate their breathing, aiming to improve physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being, achieving harmony between body, mind, and soul.
During the event, the scenic area will provide yoga mats free of charge on the natural bathing pool and the glass walkway of the rainforest bridge, allowing visitors to practice yoga in the high-negative-ion tropical rainforest, enjoy the cool rainforest time, and experience a relaxing, lung-cleansing journey!
(4) “Like” to Win Phone Recharge Cards
Date: April 30 – May 4, 2014
During the event, follow the official WeChat and Weibo accounts of the WanTianshu Scenic Area, upload your beautiful photos and texts from the scenic area, and share them to your Moments. Those who receive more than 100 likes will be rewarded with a 50 RMB phone recharge card, and those with more than 300 likes will get a 150 RMB phone recharge card. Please send the screenshot to the official WeChat or Weibo account to claim your prize.
(5) “Smart Tourism” Mobile Photography Contest
Date: April 30 – June 10, 2014
During the event, any visitor to the WanTianshu Scenic Area can use a mobile phone or tablet (entries must be taken with a mobile phone or tablet) to capture beautiful works related to the ecological scenery, folk culture, and achievements of the scenic area’s “Smart Tourism” construction. These works will be collected and submitted by the WanTianshu Scenic Area to participate in the mobile photography group of the second China Tourism Attractions Association Photography Competition. Winners may receive prizes such as attraction tickets, souvenirs, and free trips provided by the organizers.