The Manfeilong White Pagoda

Built in 1204, The Manfeilong White Pagoda consists of one main pagoda and eight smaller pagodas. Resembling a cluster of bamboo shoots in spring, it is known as the "Bamboo-Shoot Pagoda". Because of its white body, it is also called the “White Pagoda”. It is located on a mountain top behind Manfeilong village at Damenglong town, approximately 76 kilometers away from Jinghong city. 

The cone-shaped pagoda complex bears a main pagoda of 16.9 meters in height and eight smaller ones of 9.1 meters high each. A notable feature is a large footprint located at the southern base of the complex. Measuring 0.9 meters in length and 0.8 meters in width, it is believed that the footprint was left by Sakyamuni when he came to Manfeilong for expounding sutras.

Near the pagoda is a well. It is said that Sakyamuni dug the well by magic, and the water in it is believed to cure some eye diseases. With a long history and profound influence, the pagoda attracts hundreds of Buddhist followers from Myanmar and Thailand who come here to worship the Buddha.

Corridor in the Air

In the rain forests 20 kilometers away from Mengla County, the "Corridor in the Air" hangs between the treetops at about 40 to 70 meters above the ground and stretching for 2.5 kilometers.

It provides a panoramic view of the enchanting rain forest.

There is also a one-kilometer walking path which winds its way deep into the forest.

Drinking Tea in Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna is located in the historic cradle of plant tea and is the homeland of the famous Puer Tea, whose immense health benefits have been recognized in recent years. Puer Tea is harvested from large fermented leaves which undergo several unique processing steps before being stored underground to age properly, sometimes up to 50 years!

Curiously enough, although Xishuangbanna is the homeland of the black Puer tea, the locals are mostly fans of green tea, and they have their own traditions for brewing green tea.