Discover the unique traditions of the Dai ethnic community in the beautiful Yunnan Province of China. Learn of age old customs, and watch mesmerizing ceremonies that focus on long stemmed beliefs. The colourful festivities celebrated at the Xishuangbanna Dai Minority Park are indeed a treat to all visitors staying at a hotel Yunnan. If you wish to enjoy the beautiful province in absolute comfort do consider a stay at the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa.
This amazing resort hotel in Yunnan blends in with the pristine beauty of the Yunnan Province. Snuggled up within a forest next to the Lusouo River the luxury Yunnan hotel boasts the best in comforts and amenities while giving you a taste of the areas rich culture and traditions. Expect typical Anantara hospitality here as you unwind at the spa; indulge in regional and traditional Dai dishes at the scenic restaurant or simply chill out at the pool. Accommodation is luxurious and utterly comfortable; choose from 80 deluxe rooms and 23 pool villas all boasting contemporary amenities and luxurious settings. Guests are offered village tours within Dai Park and excursions to Wild Elephant Valley and the White Pagoda.
Xishuang Banna in Yunnan is home to the country’s largest Dai community; which is why a tour of Dai Park is a must for a taste of age old customs and traditions. Located within a tropical rain forest the village comprises of typical bamboo huts which on its own is quite a treat to explore. Find out how the Dai use clever construction to heat the house and you may just be able to partake in a house building ceremony which is quite a serious affair involving food, drink and traditions.
Festival time is the best season to visit the Xishuangbanna Dai Minority Park make it in time for the Water Festival in April and you will be blessed with good luck all year round. Other colourful ceremonies include Opening the Door and Closing the Door Festivals in July and October, which are a reflection of the gentle nature and united front of this fascinating minority in gorgeous Yunnan.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.