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Jinghong (景洪) is the capital of Xishuangbanna and a major centre for tourism. Most of the tourism in this area is focused around the natural beauty of area, including amazing wildlife like wild elephants, and the diversity of the different minority groups. Xishuangbanna has also been traditionally considered one of the edges of the Chinese world and part of the Golden Triangle opium world. This rarely visited part of China is truly stunning and worth the trip and Jinghong is the jumping point.
Xishuangbanna Gasa Airport (IATA: JHG, ICAO: ZPJH) is a small airport located just outside of town. It has direct flights to most cities in Yunnan although the majority of flights will connect in Kunming. Remember to bring food with you because the options in the airport are terrible and delays are common.
Bus is your best option for getting in and town. The main bus station is centrally located and easy to get to.
Locate on manting lu (曼听路) there are several restaurants serving local Chinese food, Thai food and western food for good prices.
Located on manting lu (曼听路) there are several cheaper hotels
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