Xishuangbanna | Experience the "Life You Yearn For" in Manyuan Village

There are many Dai villages in Xishuangbanna that start with "Man," especially Manyuan Village, a hidden gem in Xishuangbanna known for its simple Dai style and tranquil rural life. It is the filming location of the fourth season of "Back to Field" and one of the top ten most beautiful villages in China. The main reason to visit is that it is not commercialized. 📍 Location: Located in Menghan Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, about 20 km from the city center. I took a taxi for less than ¥100, but there were fewer cars on the way back. 🌟 Highlights: 👉 The village is small, and many people come mainly to see the filming location of "Back to Field," which is the Mushroom House. It is at the innermost part of the village, just follow the signs. However, you need to pay an extra ¥20 to enter the Mushroom House. 👉 There are many Dai stilt houses along the way, some of which are covered with succulents. You can also see various Dai medicine halls, pottery halls, brocade halls, bamboo weaving halls, and other intangible cultural heritage experience halls. You can stroll around slowly and take beautiful photos. 👉 There are also ancient wells, ancient temples, and ancient trees here. Outside the village, there are large tea gardens and rubber forests where you can experience rural life. These elements are rare in the north. ⏰ Recommended visit time: 2 hours. You can slowly savor the tranquility and beauty of this simple village. You can also plan a one-day trip with the nearby Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden. 🍽 Food recommendations: In Manyuan Village, you can taste authentic Dai cuisine, such as Dai roast chicken, sauerkraut, wild eggplant, etc. These are the "Dai" flavors and are worth trying. Especially the roast chicken at No. 21, which is very popular. Roast chicken, roast ribs, and pineapple rice are must-tries.