Mangshi is absolutely amazing!

Exotic Vibes & Mini Southeast Asia No need to travel abroad! Experience the charm of Southeast Asia in the "City of Dawn"—golden pagodas glowing with Buddhist light, silver pagodas reflecting in mirrored pools, and palm-lined streets that transport you to Myanmar in an instant! With milk tea in one hand and sai pia (local dish) in the other, stroll down the palm-fringed boulevards—this is China's hidden "Chiang Mai," even more niche than Xishuangbanna! Foodie Heaven & Night Market Magic "Worth flying here just for the food! Pickled chicken feet, sai pia, hand-torn rice, avocado juice… Mangshi’s night markets will stuff you to the brim!" "By midnight, Mangshi’s barbecue stalls are livelier than daytime! The addictive spicy-sour 'ghost chicken' unlocks the soul of Dai cuisine in one bite!" Core Attraction Ticket Prices Attraction Tips: - Meng Huan Silver Pagoda: ¥35 (Best 2 hours before sunset; must-capture mirror pool reflections) - Meng Huan Golden Pagoda: ¥40 (10-min walk from Silver Pagoda; combo ticket recommended ~¥60) - Mengbanaxi Rare Garden: ¥40 (Free-roaming peacocks, 1,000-year-old petrified wood, rare plants; family-friendly) - One Village Two Countries: ¥40 (40-min drive from downtown; Sino-Myanmar border swing/checkpoint photos) - Tree-Wrapped Pagoda: Free (600-year-old tree-pagoda symbiosis; quick stop) - Dai Ancient Town: Free (Commercial retro street; night lights + Dai cuisine restaurants) - Baiste Food Square: Free (Snack hub; ~¥30/person for a feast) Itinerary Suggestions 【One-Day Highlights】 Downtown Classics + Food Crawl AM: Meng Huan Golden Pagoda (1.5h) → Silver Pagoda (2h, mirror pool photos) Noon: Baiste Food Square (Ganying’s pickled chicken feet + avocado juice) PM: Tree-Wrapped Pagoda (0.5h) → Mengbanaxi Rare Garden (2h, feed peacocks) Evening: Dai Ancient Town (hand-torn rice dinner + night views) 【Two-Day In-Depth】 Day 1: Culture + Food AM: Twin Pagodas (Golden + Silver) Lunch: Lanlu Zaodian (beef rice noodles) PM: Mengbanaxi Rare Garden → Tree-Wrapped Pagoda → Xinwanchang District ("Mangshi" graffiti wall) Dinner: Ruili Live Crab/Mengdehong (lemon sai pia) Late-night: Mengbanaxi Food Square (must-try BBQ) Day 2: Border Adventure + Nature AM: Private car to One Village Two Countries (2h; border swing/jade bridge) Lunch: Simple meal at site or return downtown PM: Heihe Laopo (alpine meadows/hiking, 1.5h from downtown) OR Peacock Valley Forest Park (rainforest trails/peacock release) Last Stop: Hongli Market (Myanmar snacks/coffee/tropical fruits) Transport Guide Getting There: ✈️ Flights: Mangshi Airport (10-min drive to downtown; direct flights from Kunming/Chengdu/Guangzhou) 🚄 High-speed rail: Not yet available; fly from Kunming or transfer via Baoshi Station (Baoshi→Mangshi: 2h by car). Local Transport: - E-bikes (Main choice! From ¥3, covers downtown attractions) - Private car: Recommended for One Village Two Countries/Heihe Laopo (~¥150-200/one-way) Tips: - Sun protection! Extreme UV—sunglasses + hat essential. - Religious respect: Remove shoes at pagodas; no shorts/skirts. - Border rules: Bring ID for One Village Two Countries.