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Wild Elephant Sanctuary in Xishuangbanna

Xishuangbanna is one of China’s most vibrant autonomous prefectures as it is home to the Dai ethnic community, which presents an intriguing facet of China’s multicultural ethnic spread. It is also home to the Wild Elephant Sanctuary, amongst other fascinating sites in this unique region of the country. Whilst you’re here, check into a quality hotel in Yunnan that guarantees you all the comforts of home laced with attentive hospitality. Perhaps try the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa for an unforgettable experience at a luxury hotel Yunnan offers its international visitors, and undertake of the exciting excursions offered. Visit the Wild Elephant Sanctuary, which is located roughly around 47km away from the capital city of Jinghong. You’ll encounter these magnificent beings of the animal kingdom within the lush settings of the Mengyang nature reserve, which is a host to the native wild Asian elephants that roam the landscape. Having had their numbers dwindle due to excessive poaching, this community of wild elephants is the last remaining community of them in the entirety of the country. Immerse yourself in a serene natural valley whilst you hunt for glimpses of these elusive creatures, and soak in the lush tropical rainforest interspersed with sparkling streams for a true experience in paradise.

 

Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.

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Wild Elephants Valley

Elephants are animals that are capable to capture the attention of both adults and children at the same time. These massive mammals have faces the threat of extinction. Hence, people in various countries have taken measures to protect these majestic beasts. As a result, many wild life parks have erupted around the world dedicated to elephants. Asian countries like Sri Lanka, Thailand, and China are some of the places where elephants can still be found. Especially in Asian countries, these majestic creatures have a cultural importance as well. For example, for the Dai people, one of the ethnic groups that live in Xishuangbanna, China, these mammals are a symbol of good luck, longevity and might.


As a result of this cultural importance and the fact that these beasts are moving towards extinction, the Wild Elephants Valley, also known as Yexiang gu, is created for their protection. Elephants can be seen wondering freely and frequently in this area. The city Xishuangbanna is known as the “Kingdom of Elephants”; around three hundred of these kinds can be found in the area. This park has become a major attraction and a major source of income to the residents. Equally attracting locals and foreigners, this valley amazes all that who set foot in it.
If you want to get a good glimpse of these majestic and massive mammals, the best time to visit is during dawn or dusk. Special viewing platforms have been created for the convenience and the safety of the viewers. There would be rivers and streams flowing through the forest adding beauty to the surroundings. The sound of water trickling and the soft chirping of the words would be signs of tranquility that one would experience in this location. Enjoy the lush greenery that spreads through 369 hectares apart from enjoying and observing the day-to-day activities of the huge elephants that have made this park their home. There would be a special trained elephant show in order to entertain the kids especially.


After spending some good time within the boundaries of the Wild Elephants Valley, retreat to a Hotel in Yunnan of your choice. This Hotel Yunnan, the Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is considered one of the best hotels that would be able to provide a complete holiday to any guest. The many facilities that are offered and the spacious and cozy rooms would add more value to your trip in Xishuangbanna.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+