Xishuangbanna, China | A Thai-style city near China-Laos border สิบสองปันนา

Xishuangbanna is an autonomous prefecture in the south of Yunnan, near the Thai, Laotian, Vietnamese and Burmese borders. The ethnic groups and the local languages in this area are more Southeast Asian than Chinese. Position within Yunnan The region is a very popular destination for tourists. It offers most of the attractions of Thailand — warm climate, tropical fruits and flowers, elephants, jungle treks, cultural diversity, and a reasonably well-established tourist industry. For other tourists, especially backpackers, the region serves as a stop on China-Laos Railway; it is on a major route between China and Southeast Asia. VIDEO CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Preview 00:52 - Manting Imperial Garden 14:46 - Zongfosi Temple 16:30 - Xishuangbanna City 18:48 - Dajinta Temple 23:15 - Mekong River 25:08 - Starlight Night Market