Night of Lancang-Meigong River — Bonfire Party in Jinghong City of Xishuangbanna

Venue

Located at: No.35 Manting Road (曼听路), Manting Park (曼听公园), Jinghong City (景洪市), Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture (西双版纳傣族自治州), Yunnan

Park Features:

  • Oldest park in Xishuangbanna
  • Lush tropical vegetation
  • Bronze statue of Premier Zhou Enlai

Cultural Highlights

Multinational Performances:

  • Showcases traditions from 6 Mekong countries:
    China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam
  • Features ethnic groups of Xishuangbanna:
    Dai, Jinuo, Bulang, Lahu, Yao, Hani

Interactive Activities:

  • Hani ethnic welcoming ceremony
  • Traditional Dai dances
  • Bamboo pole dancing
  • “Love pouch” throwing game

Best Time to Visit

Climate: Tropical monsoon (warm year-round)
Ideal Season: November – April (cooler & drier)
Show Schedule:

  • Daily 18:30-21:30
  • Last entry: 19:30

Ticket Information

  • Standard (with buffet): ¥189
  • VIP (with buffet): ¥256
  • Children: Free (<1.2m), meal not included

Transportation

Taxi/Ride-hailing:

  • Convenient from downtown Jinghong
  • Affordable fares

Public Bus:

  • Take Bus No.2 to South Station + 1km walk

Food Experience

Mekong Food Market:

  • Dai: Lemongrass grilled fish, sour bamboo shoot chicken
  • Thai: Tom yum soup, mango sticky rice
  • Vietnamese: Spring rolls, banh mi
  • Buffet: 30+ ethnic dishes included

Shopping

  • Ethnic handicrafts & souvenirs available
  • Shops inside/around Manting Park

Accommodation Suggestions

Gaozhuang Xishuangjing (告庄西双景):

  • Numerous homestays/hotels
  • Slightly farther but well-connected

Downtown Water Splashing Square (市中心泼水广场):

  • Budget-friendly options
  • Central location

Tips for Visitors

  • Wear colorful/traditional outfits for photos
  • Apply sunscreen & mosquito repellent
  • Arrive before 19:30 cutoff

Recommended Itinerary

18:30-19:10:

  • Welcome ceremony
  • Dai percussion show
  • Bamboo dance participation

19:10-19:40:

  • Buffet dinner at Royal Garden Restaurant

19:40-20:35:

  • Indoor ethnic dance performances

20:35-21:05:

  • Floating lantern ceremony
  • Bonfire dancing with performers

Conclusion

This signature cultural experience offers:

  • Stunning Mekong-region performances
  • Authentic ethnic cuisine
  • Immersive audience participation

A must-do evening activity that captures Xishuangbanna’s vibrant multicultural spirit.