Lancang (Mekong) River night cruise
澜沧江游轮（景洪港） · Láncāng Jiāng Yóulún (Jǐnghóng Gǎng)
An evening boat trip from Jinghong Port on the upper Mekong, with the lit-up city and bridges, a dinner of local dishes and song-and-dance shows from the Mekong countries.
Booking recommendedBring your passportAbout 2 hours
Tip
Sit on the open deck side for the night views; the food is set-menu style, so treat it as a show with dinner rather than a gourmet meal.
- Opening hours
- Evening departures around 19:00 (about 1.5 hours); boarding and ticket pick-up from late afternoon. In peak season there may be 2–3 sailings. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥260–320 including dinner; combo tickets with parks cost more. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Book online (Trip.com) a day or more ahead; boats sell out in holidays. Bring your passport for boarding. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- In central Jinghong on the north bank of the river: about 10 min by taxi or DiDi from Gaozhuang or the city centre To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市景洪港客运综合楼
Photo: Liuxingy · CC BY-SA 4.0
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