Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)
The rainforest is home to towering giant trees, some as tall as 80 metres and soaring into the clouds. Visitors can experience the thrilling aerial walkway,…
Wangtian Tree (Parashorea), Xishuangbanna
Key facts
- Admission
- Scenic area admission ¥55; combined ticket ¥198 (includes admission, the aerial walkway and a one-way boat ride)
- Opening hours
- 8：30—18：00
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Getting there
- Take a long-distance bus from the city to Mengla County, then take the scenic area's dedicated shuttle, fare ¥3–5
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 298. Open in Google Maps
About Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)
The rainforest is home to towering giant trees, some as tall as 80 metres and soaring into the clouds. Visitors can experience the thrilling aerial walkway, built among trees dozens of metres high and about 500 metres long. Walking along it, you look down over the entire tropical rainforest scenic area, which is both spectacular and exhilarating. If you prefer not to take the aerial walkway, you can wind along the small paths through the trees and explore the mysterious tropical rainforest.
Tips from the guidebook
- On the road from Jinghong to the Mengleng Botanical Garden, the newly built Rainforest Valley (ticket ¥120) is also worth a visit. It is much closer and more convenient to reach.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Wangtian Tree (Parashorea) cost?
Admission to Wangtian Tree (Parashorea) is Scenic area admission ¥55; combined ticket ¥198 (includes admission, the aerial walkway and a one-way boat ride), as listed in the 2025 guidebook. Prices can change; check the official channel before you go.
What are the opening hours of Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)?
Wangtian Tree (Parashorea) is open 8：30—18：00.
How do I get to Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)?
Take a long-distance bus from the city to Mengla County, then take the scenic area's dedicated shuttle, fare ¥3–5
How long should I spend at Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)?
Plan on 2–3 hours for Wangtian Tree (Parashorea).
Where is Wangtian Tree (Parashorea)?
Wangtian Tree (Parashorea) is in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, in the Southwest of China.
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