The fourth season of "Longing for Life" has been aired. Did you like this season very much? Everyone should know that this season was filmed in Xishuangbanna, but the specific location may not be known yet. It’s very clear. Let me introduce where it is.
Where to film in Xishuangbanna
Specific address: Manyuan Village, Menghan Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
The first season was filmed in Xinchengzi Town, Miyun District, Beijing Garden Village, the second season is in Tonglu, Zhejiang, a small town full of Jiangnan charm, and the third season is in a small mountain village of the Miao ethnic group in western Hunan, Hunan.
This season, they came to Manyuan Village, Menghan Town, Jinghong City, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, and started their longing life like a paradise.
It is no exaggeration to say that this must be the most ethnic minority-style phase of Mushroom House!
A peaceful Dai village in the embrace of a tropical forest, with the tallest people in the village The pagoda is very unique, and the houses in the village use local materials, showing the wisdom of the ancestors.
The Mushroom House is also a typical Dai house, with many Dai elements such as leaves and peacocks in the decoration, which is exquisite.
A tall coconut tree was planted in the yard. Banana trees and various vines decorated the shelves and fences with vitality.
Behind the house is a beautiful flower field. The way the guests come is also a gorgeous flower path. The most special thing is that the mushroom house also has two peacocks. Teacher He and Xiaochu Huang named them "Caiyun" and "Zhinan". (Blue peacocks can be domesticated, and Mushroom House breeding has obtained a domestication and breeding license, which is legal domestication.
Of course, old friends such as Little H, Little O, Lantern and so on are also there ~ yes, there are also There is a vast "Fruit Bank" with everything from pineapples, bananas, watermelons, and passion fruits.
Imagine sitting on a deck chair with friends in such a beautiful house, blowing in the breeze, and eating. Fruits, chatting...it's so wonderful! Let me tell you carefully about the location of this mushroom house. I have to say that Xishuangbanna is really a treasure~
Her beauty , half of it comes from her multi-ethnic culture and customs, and the other half comes from her vast and mysterious tropical rainforest. This is the kingdom of plants, with nearly 100-meter-tall sky trees, lush banyan trees all year round, and people who can listen to music. Dancing grass, trees that make it rain, and mysterious fruits that change your taste are the homes of wild animals. Peacocks and elephants are loved here. It is the paradise of the Dai people. Bamboo houses and Dai families are nestled in the primeval forest. The graceful figures of the girls and the graceful peacock dance add a touch of charm to the place.
Introduction to the scenic spot
Xishuangbanna Dai Garden
The Xishuangbanna Dai Garden is the best preserved. It is composed of five intact natural villages of the Dai people, namely Manjiang, Manchunman, Manting, Mancha and Manga.
Enter the gate of the scenic spot and receive the welcoming dance performed by the enthusiastic Dai people. , singing blessings and sprinkling water for blessings.
There is also the Manchun Mangu Buddhist Temple in the park, which is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Xishuangbanna with a history of more than 1,400 years. The sound of chanting can be heard in the temple every day. .
The most solemn festival for the Dai people in Xishuangbanna is the Water Splashing Festival. You can feel the lively scene of the Water Splashing Festival every day at the Water Splashing Square in the Dai Nationality Garden.
Climb up and look out into the distance. A Dai wooden building and a Buddhist temple are hidden deep in various tropical forests. When you walk into the village, banyan trees, big green trees and other trees cover the sky and the sun is lush, and the ground is covered with green grass and flowers.
Manting Park
Manting Park was the royal garden of the Dai King. The famous Zong Buddhist Temple is also in the park, as well as the replica Manfei White Dragon Pagoda and Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion. It is the oldest in Xishuangbanna
Manting is called "Chunhuan" in Dai language, which means "Garden of Souls".
The park has a national cultural square, a vine area, and a tropical orchid garden. There are more than 500 well-preserved ancient iron sword trees and vegetation in 8 scenic spots: Peacock Garden, Fangsheng Lake, Buddhist Cultural Area, Tree Planting Memorial Area, and Tea Garden Cultural Area.
There are also the bronze statue of Premier Zhou, the Peacock Garden of Burmese Temple, and two bodhi trees symbolizing Sino-Thailand friendship planted by the Thai princess when she visited Jinghong and their inscriptions.
Zongfo Temple
Zongfo Temple has a long history and is the highest level. It was once a holy place for the highest ruler of Xishuangbanna, Zhao Pianling and chieftains to worship Buddha. It is still a sacred place for Southern Buddhism today. The holy place in the hearts of disciples is full of incense.
The temple here is characterized by a typical Hinayana Buddhist Dai-style architecture, mainly with floor-to-ceiling double eaves and multiple slopes and flat tiles.
It consists of a main hall, a monk's house, a drum room, etc., and a central Buddhist temple plus an ordination hall, a sutra collection building, and a pagoda.
From some angles, it really feels like being in Thailand.
Gaozhuang Xishuangjing
Gaozhuang Xishuangjing is a Dai word, which means "Nine Pagodas and Twelve Villages" in Chinese. It aims to recreate the ancient Jinghong scene and create a The prosperous "city within Jinghong city".
Strictly speaking, it is not an attraction, but it has everything inside. Regarding Xishuangbanna, you can see almost everything you want to see inside. This is the charm of Gaozhuang Xishuangjing.
The Dai architectural complex is unforgettable and ideal for street photography. The accommodations inside are all Dai-style hotels and the prices are very reasonable.
The Jinghong Shwedagon Pagoda is magnificent and unforgettable, and the Starlight Night Market is well worth a visit.
At night, in almost all streets, small tables of the same height are set up on both sides of the street. Lanterns or umbrellas are used to place many colorful lights in the sky above the street, with colorful lights.
The vendors sell a dazzling array of everything, and there is an endless stream of tourists on the street, walking around and enjoying themselves.
Tropical Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Tropical Botanical Garden, Xishuangbanna, Chinese Academy of Sciences, also known as Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden. It is the botanical garden with the largest area, the richest collection of species, and the most specialized botanical parks in China.
The park is divided into two parts: the east area and the west area. The main attraction is in the west area, which is composed of several small botanical gardens; while the east area is a narrow tropical rain forest suitable for hiking.
Xishuangbanna Sunac Park
This is China's only amphibious theme park built in a tropical rainforest, including two independently ticketed parks - a land park and a water park.
Designed by the world-famous park design company Forrec of Canada, it not only retains the exciting and exciting rides, but also cleverly integrates the ethnic and regional characteristics of Xishuangbanna.
Local food
Dai cuisine enjoys a unique reputation in Yunnan cuisine. The residents of Xishuangbanna are mainly Dai people. When you go to Xishuangbanna, you must try the dishes there, otherwise it will be a pity. .
Dai dishes are mainly glutinous rice, sour and baked meats, and aquatic products. Wild cultivated plants are often used as spices. The taste is characterized by sour, bitter, and spicy. Barbecue is one of the most popular Dai dishes. Conventional production method.
Fried moss, pineapple rice, squid, etc. are all local specialties. The host has already started to drool!
Lemongrass grilled fish
Dai An indispensable dish in the taste, this kind of grilled fish is special. It is made of fresh lemongrass, which is used to tie the fish and then grill it.
This is a flavor dish that can only be eaten in areas where the Dai people live.
Nanmi
Nanmi is Dai, and in Chinese it means sauce. Usually Nanmi is eaten with some fried foods. If a local sour fruit is added, the taste will be better.
Sour bamboo shoots
A Dai specialty dish pickled with bamboo shoots. It is usually cooked in a pot with chicken or fish. The dish is characterized by its sour and spicy taste.
″, Fish Sapi (called “Basa” in Dai language.
Sapi is made with sophisticated methods, delicate knife skills, fresh ingredients, and complete condiments, so it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and it is a typical “Kung Fu dish” ”, it also has the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, strengthening the spleen and appetizing, and is the first choice of the Dai people for entertaining guests.
Paluda
Fresh coconut milk or milk with sago, some fruit pudding, crushed ice, and finally a few pieces of bread Dried and shredded coconut, authentic Banna afternoon tea.