In Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest Nature Reserve, there are 8 vegetation types and more than 3,500 higher plants, accounting for about one-eighth of the higher plants in China. Among them, there are 58 rare and endangered plants listed as key national protections, accounting for 15% of the national protected plants.
Xishuangbanna Tropical Rainforest Nature Reserve is home to wild animals as well. There, you may encounter wild elephants, wild monkeys, gibbons and wild peacocks and the like.
Ethnic minorities, such as Jinuo, Dai, Hani, Aini, Bulang, Lahu, Kemu and Yao people have settled in the nature reserve for hundreds of years. You will find the unique houses of the minorities in the nature reserve. If lucky enough, you could enjoy their distinctive singing and dancing during their holidays. If interested, you could also join in the water-splashing carnival of the Dai people.
At the Sky Tree Scenic Spot, you could walk the sky tree crown corridor which is 500 meters long and 36 meters tall. The corridor offers the panoramic views of the tropical rainforest as well. In the area, you could enjoy boating on the Nanla River to appreciate the views of the forests.