Experiencing Elephants in the wild is one of the most exciting adventures that you can undertake while holidaying in Xishuangbanna. Although mighty in physique and gastronomic in size, elephants are rather innocent creatures that have for centuries proved tremendously useful to humans. The Wild Elephant Sanctuary in Xishuangbanna is one location where you can enjoy an authentic day out with the elephants. Being so up close to the elephants, you can watch these mighty creatures spend their lives eating, bathing and feeding their young. The experience is truly one of a kind.
The Wild Elephant Sanctuary is actually located in a valley some 48 kilometers from Jinghong City. It is pivotal that you check in to a good Hotel Yunnan has before indulging in your adventure in this fascinating forest park. The Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa has always been a popular choice since this hotel offers tour packages which include a trip to the Xishuangbanna Elephant Sanctuary. When it comes to sighting elephants, the sanctuary never disappoints. Around 130 inhabitants are found in the area and very frequently these elephants are sighted. Over the years the Valley has slowly evolved into a modern sanctuary fully equipped with an air corridor, tree houses, cable ways, pedestrian path and several other facilities. There is also an observation tower that was built in 1991 that enables you to enjoy a bird’s eye view of the entire forest park.
The valley occupies a total of nearly 4 kilometers at an elevation of 1000 meters above sea level. In addition to the wild elephants the forests natural ambience is another attraction. Butterfly gardens, Orchid Gardens and Snake Parks are other attractions that will keep you engrossed with the natural charm of the sanctuary. Surrounded by the sounds of chirping birds and leaves rustling for the wind, one will feel truly encapsulated by the glory of Mother Nature at Xishuangbanna’s Wild Elephant Sanctuary.
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