[2025 Jinghong Hotels] Travel Guide for M~ORIGINAL VILLA (Updated Jul)

Spent several leisurely days in Xishuangbanna, and this treasure homestay in the city truly surprised me! This time I stayed at M Story Homestay located within Manhena Ancient Village, where Dai-Thai charm perfectly blends with light French style~ Girls, you must check out their bedding - filled with natural horsehair and wool, once you lie down you won't want to get up, you know what I mean! 🏡 Ultra-immersive Dai-Thai cultural experience • The entire building features traditional stilt-house structure, with design details like wood tones paired with Thai lattice doors that are super photogenic! Recommend wearing white or light-colored long dresses for photos under the Nanyang-style chandelier on the second-floor corridor - full Southeast Asian vibes~ • Room amenities are full of surprises too: Kohler bathroom fixtures + imported Thai aromatherapy. At night when bathing, open the curtains to see the ancient village's twinkling lights - feels like time-traveling to Chiang Mai! 📍 Perfect location for both stay and play 1⃣️ Just 5-minute walk to the ancient village night market - less crowded than Starlight Market but equally fun, with authentic and affordable papaya salad and roti stalls; 2⃣️ 8-minute taxi ride to Manting Park, suggest arriving before 9am to avoid crowds and capture stunning reflections at the Royal Elephant Café; 3⃣️ Super convenient access to Great Golden Pagoda or Gaozhuang Xijing Scenic Area. 🎁 Touched by thoughtful services • Welcome gift was a leather elephant pendant designed by the owner, and they even gave us coffee for the road at checkout. • 24/7 butler service helped us rent electric scooters etc. 📸 Must-capture photo spots • The beautiful French-style lobby - the 4pm sunlight filtering through banana leaves creates magical shadows; • Our room's balcony faced the ancient village temple - capturing morning light through mist had such "Spring in a Small Town" cinematic vibes~ 💡 Practical tips • Book the "Summer Pillow Balcony King Room" 1 month in advance during peak season - we almost couldn't extend our stay last-minute; • The homestay recommends skilled photographers who know unique angles better than scenic spot photographers; • Nearby supermarkets sell large bottles of sunscreen - Xishuangbanna's UV rays are no joke! Fellow travelers from free-shipping regions, take this recommendation - being a carefree princess in a Dai-style stilt house for a few days is pure bliss~ Remember to pack extra face masks - so therapeutic to watch ancient village sunsets while masking in the air-conditioned room!

It's just like being in Chiang Mai! The homestay is surrounded by Dai ethnic people, who are related to the Thai. It really feels like being in Thailand! I love the homestay's style! It has a relaxing Southeast Asian vibe! The facilities are also excellent! Go experience it! M Man Story Homestay (Manhena Ancient Village Branch), Jinghong, Xishuangbanna

When I came to Xishuangbanna, I was most afraid of being deceived by online pictures for accommodation. I checked more than a hundred hotels and chose Xishuangbanna Jinghong M Man Story B&B (Manhena Ancient Village Branch). The actual room was even bigger than it looked in the picture, which was a pleasant surprise. The room was equipped with many details, Kohler bathroom, Zara hand soap, the owner said it was a horsetail hair mattress, and there was also my favorite Thai aromatherapy. There are many small details, it's really worth living here! This store is a must-have! [Grin]