Hiking in the rainforest feels like stepping into a mysterious world. Sunlight filters through the dense foliage, casting dappled shadows. The ground beneath you is moist soil, accompanied by occasional bird calls, as if the very essence of life whispers in your ears.
Code of Tour: SZW0000028Length of Travel: 1 Day
Departure City: Dai Autonomous Prefecture of Xishuangbanna/Sipsongpanna
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: Yunnan Hiking Tour
Highlights
- Pristine Beauty:The enchanting world of the Jinuo Mountain rainforest, a feast of adventure and stunning scenery.
- Culinary Experience:A rainforest feast for the taste buds.
- Painted Stone Faces:Wild and beautiful, as well as a natural mosquito repellent.
INQUIRY
Detailed Itinerary
9:00am: Gather at the hotel lobby for pickupThe driver will meet you at the hotel lobby on 9:00am and take a vehicle to the scenic area.
10:00am Arrival at Jinuo Mountain Rainforest Hiking Camp in Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture
Arrive at the camp and prepare to start the days’s adventure.10:10 am Free activity: Preparation excises
Head towards Jinuo Mountain for a briefing on hiking skills and rainforest safety tips. Warm-up exercises are included. (Approx. 10 minutes.)10:20 am Hiking in the tropical rainforest
Total distance: 4 kilometers;Elevation gain: 300 meters,
Maximum altitude: 300 meters.
Proceed to the rainforest entrance where the guide will explain the scientific names of the plants. Follow the local indigenous guide deep into the rainforest to learn about rare flora and fauna. Along the way, marvel at massive buttress roots, towering trees, unique medicinal herbs, and various wonders of the tropical rainforest. Experience a 2-kilometer stream tracing challenge where plant identification and water collection activities will take place. Engage in wild emergency rescue skill explanations and practical experiences during the uphill hike. (Approx. 2 hours 10 minutes)
12:30 pm Lunch: Local specialty meal
Enjoy a moment of rest with a pure ecological Jinuo rainforest feast prepared by the Jinuo villagers, featuring both meat and vegetables for a unique dining experience. Leaves are used as tablecloths and bamboo as containers—healthy and delicious! (Approx. 1 hour)13:30 pm Stone face painting
During the hiking, the guide will find suitable natural pigment stones to create three colors for face painting, providing a primal wild look and serving as a natural mosquito repellent. You can’t visit the rainforest without painting your face! (Approx. 10 minutes.)13:40 pm Tree dewcent experience
Under the guidance and protection of a professional tree descent leader, begin the tree descent activity. Safely climb a giant banyan tree and descend in a professional manner, testing your strength and courage while experiencing the traditional method the Jinuo people use to climb trees and forage. (Approx. 30 minutes.)14:10 pm Rainforest swing
Follow the guide’s instructions to enjoy swinging in the rainforest, using safety ropes and harnesses for protection. Experience the joy and thrill of swinging in nature—sometimes happiness is that simple! (Approx. 30 minutes.)14:40 pm Bamboo raft padding
Navigating through waterways in the rainforest, experience the bamboo rafting project, which reflects how the Jinuo people used their ingenuity historically to create bamboo rafts for water navigation. Under the guide's assistance, enjoy the fun of paddling the bamboo raft. (Approx. 30 minutes.)15:10 pm Tasting sour ants
The guide will find local delicacies—sour ants—for you to try. In the rainforest, sour ants are also an important source of protein. (Approx. 10 minutes.)15:20 pm Archery experience
Under the guidance and protection of the guide, begin your archery experience, which is an ancient hunting method of the Jinuo people. (Approx 20 minutes.)15:40 pm Foraging for wild vegetables and catching fish & cracbs
A crucial survival skill in the rainforest is utilizing natural resources. Led by the guide, search for seasonal safe wild vegetables, fruits, fish, and crabs—these are essential components of the trekking experience, although wild vegetables, fruits, and seafood may not always be easy to find. (Approx. 30 minutes.)16:10 pm Prepare for the return
Finish hiking through the rainforest and reach the exit (which is close to the entrance). Take a moment to rest and get ready for the return journey. (Approx. 1 hour.)17:10 pm End of the journey and dispersal
Free dispersal in Baduo Village, Jinghong, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, closing your journey on a fulfilling note.Equipment Recommendations and Other Notes
- Clothing:Wear long sleeves/pants; if you are concerned about mosquito bites, you may bring mosquito repellent. Skirts are prohibited. As there will be stream tracing, the water is shallow (below calf height), so consider bringing an extra pair of pants to change after trekking.
- Footwear: Because the trek includes stream tracing (in shallow water), your shoes will get wet. If you have suitable trekking shoes (like athletic or casual shoes), wear them and bring an extra pair for after trekking. If you don’t have appropriate shoes, they can be purchased at the trekking spot (liberation shoes/military boots or rain boots available for around 30 yuan per pair). Avoid slippers, sandals, or high heels that are not suitable for outdoor trekking.
- The team leader will carry a first aid kit, personal medications must be provided by participants.
- Participation is prohibited for: Those with recent health issues, or who have undergone major surgery in recent years, heart conditions, or pregnant women.
- Weather-related cancellations: In cases of heavy rain or wind, to ensure customer safety, activities such as tree descent, rainforest swing, bamboo rafting, and archery may be canceled. Customer safety is the priority! It is imperative to follow the guide and team leader’s instructions and not act independently during activities.
- In the rainforest, with so many plants and small fishes and shrimps, please refrain from picking or consuming anything without the guide’s supervision and permission. Thank you for your understanding.
- Total distance: 4 kilometers; Elevation gain: 300 meters, maximum altitude: 300 meters.
Service Included
- Round-trip transportation fees.
- Entrance ticket fees for Jinuo Mountain Baduo Village Rainforest Trekking.
- 1 Lunch.
- Tour guide services.
Service Excluded
Transportation and guide services during free activity time, as well as all personal expenses and any costs not listed in the itinerary.Group Tour Service Standards
- For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
- For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Itinerary Notice
To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
