Mengma Waterfall in Menglian County, Puer

Mengma Waterfall in Menglian County, Puer

Chinese Name:孟连县勐马瀑布
English Name: Mengma Waterfall in Menglian County, Puer
Chinese Pinyin: Meng Ma Pu Bu
Location: Mengma Town, Menglian County, Puer City

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💦 Signature Landscapes

Waterfall Features

Scale & Impact
Standing approximately 35 meters tall and 5 meters wide, Měngmǎ Waterfall crashes down a steep cliff like a silver river from the heavens. During the rainy season (May to October), the flow intensifies with a thunderous roar, forming a 5–6-meter-deep semicircular emerald pool surrounded by jagged boulders.

Immersive Experience
As you approach the falls, mist fills the air, creating a chilling, cloud-like sensation. Within several dozen meters, the air feels thick with moisture — as if you’re walking through the clouds.

Cultural Symbolism
Its name in the Dai language subtly refers to “a place where monkeys roam,” resonating with the untamed spirit of the surrounding tropical rainforest.

🌳 Rainforest Secret Realm

Following the upper reaches of the Měngmǎ Stream, a 1.7-kilometer trail winds through a lush gorge adorned with hanging vines. The gently flowing stream forms several cascading drops from 1 to 10 meters high. Moss blankets the rocks, and ferns grow wild. The greenery is at its peak during the rainy season from May to September.

Along the way, bamboo sways in the breeze, birds sing, and fragrant flowers bloom — it’s a true “natural oxygen bar.”

🚶 Recommended Hiking Route

Suggested Route

  1. Main Trail
    Parking Area → 400-meter shaded path (about 15 minutes, accompanied by rustling leaves and bubbling streams) → Main waterfall viewing zone

  2. Extended Experience
    On your way back, visit Měngmǎ Xiaozhài, a nearby Dai ethnic village, and enjoy local delicacies like lemongrass grilled fish and pineapple rice.

⚠️ Travel Tips

Safety
The stone paths near the waterfall are slippery — wear non-slip footwear. Do not climb the boulders near the pool; they are steep and dangerous.

Essentials
Insect repellent is a must during the rainy season. Due to fluctuating temperatures, pack a light jacket.

Eco-Protection
Please respect the environment — avoid carving on rocks or picking rainforest plants (e.g., cardamom).

📍 Practical Information

Item Details
Opening Hours Open daily year-round from 08:00 to 18:00
Ticket Fee Adults ¥10 per person; children free. Tickets can be purchased by QR code or cash at the village entrance
Transportation Navigate to “勐马瀑布 (Měngmǎ Waterfall)”; approx. 40-minute drive (30 km) from Menglian County. Free parking available. From the village entrance, walk 400 meters along a cement path to reach the trailhead
Best Time to Visit Rainy season (May–October) when water volume is at its peak. Morning visits may reveal rainbows. Avoid public holidays for a more peaceful, exclusive experience

💎 Signature Moments

Stand by the emerald pool and let the mist soak your shirt →
Trace the bubbling stream upstream through gentle waterfalls and chirping wildlife →
Bite into a cold watermelon at the village gate as your perfect reward on the way home

Near Attraction

Shangcheng Temple in Menglian County, Puer
Nayun Ancient Town in Menglian County, Puer
Xuanfu Chieftain House in Menglian County, Puer

Mengma Waterfall in Menglian County, Puer