Jinghong Travel Guide


 Manfeilong Pagoda
 Manting Park
 Octagonal Pavilion
 Tropical Plant Research Institute
 Xishuangbanna Nationality Culture Park

Jinghong MapLocLocated in the south of Yunnan Province, Jinghong is the political, economic and cultural center of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, which is a supernatural oasis in southwest China, while Jinghong is just a bright pearl in the oasis.

Jinghong was named as Jingyong, Jinglong and Cheli in history, where a total of 13 nationalities live together such as Dai, Hani, Jinuo, Bulang, Hui and Yao. The population of the ethnic minorities takes up 66.7% of the total population. In 1180, Payazhen, the leader of Dai people, established Jinglong Kingdom. In 1269 of the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), Jinghong Kingdom was changed into Cheli Army and People General Government which was re-changed into Cheli Xuanwei Shisi (pacification office) in 1384 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). In 1570, the commissioner of Cheli Xuanwei Shisi divided its territory into 12 Banna (12 parts). In 1927, Cheli Xuanwei Shisi was made as Cheli County, and then was renamed as Jinghong County in 1958. Finally, it was upgraded as Jinghong City in 1993.

A monk in JinghongHani people are mainly distributed in the mountainous and semi-mountainous areas such as Menhai, Menglong and Mengla counties. Jino people are mainly living in Jino and Mengwang townships. Blang people are the aborigines of Yunnan Province, mainly distributed in Bulangshan and Xiding Townships, Mengman, Daluo towns. Hui people are concentrated in Menghai and Mengzhe towns.

Enjoying the fame as 'Green Treasury' and 'Gene Pool of Species', Jinghong keeps a large area of tropical rainforest, including oil palms, coconut palms and mango trees as well as various other tropical plants grown wherever in the parks, on the sides of the streets, in front of or behind the houses.

Additionally, there are many cultural and scientific institutes in Jinghong, including Yunnan Institute of Tropical Craps, Yunnan National Laboratory primate Center of China and the largest butterfly farms of China. Jinghong has the most enchanting tropical landscape. The main scenic spots in Jinghong worthwhile visiting are the Peacock Lake, Chunhuan Park, Manjinglan Tourism Village, Folk-Custom garden, Dai Garden (the village of the Dai ethnic group) and Xishuangbanna Primitive Forest Park. 

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Travelers' Voices on Jinghong City

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Nov. 6,2009 02:57 Reply

Ms.ko(aust) said:

Hi, Can someone please advise how long it will take on the bus from Jinghong to Motan (China/ Lao) border? do you happen to know which bus station in Jinghong we need to be at?

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Sep. 5,2009 02:01 Reply

Mr.Barnsley(Aus) said:

Hi. Can anyone advise if its possible to get from Jinghong directly to Vietnam by air. Thanks, Andrew Barnsley

Sep. 8,2009 21:23
Ms.Emily replied:

As I know, there is no flight from Jinghong since the Vietnam is connected to China by road easily. You could go to Lao Cai and Hanoi, Vietnam from Kunming or Mengzi Yunnan Province by bus~

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Aug. 11,2009 02:28 Reply

Mr.B(Canada) said:

Hi, can someone advise a guide or how to go about finding one for 3 or so days, in Jing Hong? Any help greatly appreciated.

Aug. 14,2009 00:59
Ms.Heather J.P. replied:

It is suggested that you ask for help from an international travel agency online or when you arrive in Yunnan. Usually, it could supply good English guide for you~ Good luck!

Aug. 26,2009 18:54
Mr.B(Canada) replied:

Thanks! I'm also interested in any suggestions about what to see/do around Xishuangbanna if anyone has any ideas. I'll be in the area for 4 days next month.

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Mar. 30,2009 18:03 Reply

Mr.J Williams(Australia) said:

Could anyone please advise me if the airport has reopenned at Jinghong.
wejbaw@yahoo.com.au

Mar. 30,2009 20:03
Mr.John replied:

Yes, the airport is open. I have taken flight from Kunming to Jinghong last Tuesday:)

May. 5,2009 04:31
Ms.Jagelman(Australia) replied:

I think you will really enjoy Jinghong, I have lived here for 10 years and I too am Australian. The airport should be open now.

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Apr. 1,2009 05:04 Reply

Mr.Walker(Singapore) said:

Hi, Could someone kindly advise if there are direct flights from Jinghong to ShenZhen, HK, Bangkok, or Vientiane. ctrip does not show anything for JingHong. Thanks so much.
John Walker.

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