A gentle rainforest family adventure with elephants, tea forests, and Dai culture. Education‑forward days designed for all ages, with resort downtime by the pool.
Jinghong 4 nights → Jingmai Mountain 3 nights → Menghai 2 nights
Luxury 5 star or equivalent boutique hotels from our selection
Rainforest immersion: Tropical botanical garden, canopy walkways, river moments
Wildlife: Ethical wild elephant observation and ranger talk
Tea heritage: UNESCO Cultural Landscape of Jingmai Mountain, village leaf‑to‑cup
Family friendly experience: Hands‑on tea picking, Dai snack making, night‑walk ecology
Day 1 — Arrive Jinghong
Riverfront check‑in and pool cool‑down
Early dinner with tropical fruit tasting
Optional local night market visit
Day 2 — Tropical garden adventure
Canopy walkway loop
Guided botanic garden and forrest protection tour
Riverview afternoon tea and splash time back at the resort
Day 3 — Elephant conservation day
Briefing on behavior and habitat with rangers
Hide‑based observation and guided forest walk
Day 4 — Tree top walk
Gentle rainforest and tree top walk
Local town and temple visit
Optional local dinner
Day 5 — To Jingmai Mountain
Scenic drive with photo stop at tea‑terrace overlook
Tea‑garden lodge check‑in and field‑edge stroll
Sunset storytime about ancient tea trees
Day 6 — UNESCO tea forest
Leaf picking with village host and hand‑pan firing demo
Comparative tasting: ancient tree vs garden teas
Easy ridge path walk to a pavilion picnic
Day 7 — Village loop & night walk
Circuit through hamlets with tea‑pressing stop
Kids’ stamp‑book of tea varietals and wildlife
After dinner night walk: frogs, fireflies, constellations
Day 8 — Last day chill
Morning pool games and yoga / spa slot
Scenic drive back to Xishuangbanna
Local temples and parks
Hotel Selection
🏨 Anatara
Culinary & ritual notes
Child‑friendly menus with mild options
Gentle tea tastings with honey, fruit, and biscuits
Optional bedtime rainforest story recordings
Practical details
Logistics: Private vehicle; short transfers and flexible pacing
Gear: Light clothing, swimwear, hats, bug repellent
Guides: Family‑savvy naturalist and tea‑culture host
Gentle Summer in Yunnan
8 - 12 days
From $3,200 pp/ twin share
This is a sample plan. We customise every activity to suit your needs.
