Angsana Xishuangbanna sits upon sprawling forested hills in Yunnan, with great weather and beautiful landscapes in a manicured garden setting. Bordering both Myanmar and Laos, Xishuangbanna is a biodiverse region rich in rare plants and wildlife. It is home to several distinct ethnic minority groups, primarily the Dai and Hani, whose influences are reflected in its architecture, food and culture.
Nannuo Mountain is one of the oldest tea cultivation mountains in Yunnan. Visitors can admire the King of Tea tree, a cultivated tree more than 800 years old, explore the surrounding villages, and taste the different varieties of teas, herbs and wild fruits.
Every Saturday, this local farmer's market brings together people from the surrounding villages to sell their fresh produce, handcrafts, colourful costumes and more.
Manzhao Village is known for its ancient craft of paper-making. Every family in the village makes paper in the courtyards of their homes, utilising original paper-making techniques that date back 1,800 years. Travellers are welcome to step in for a closer look at the paper-making process.
