Wild Elephant Valley
野象谷 · Yěxiàng Gǔ
A rainforest reserve where wild Asian elephants sometimes come to drink, seen from raised walkways and a cable car over the canopy.
Booking recommendedBring your passportHalf day
Tip
Wild elephants are not guaranteed; early morning and late afternoon give the best chance. Follow rangers’ instructions and never approach elephants outside the park.
- Opening hours
- About 08:00–18:00; last ticket check about 17:00 To be confirmed
- Price
- Entry about ¥60; cable car about ¥50 one way, ¥70 return To be confirmed
- How to book
- Buy on Trip.com or at the gate with your passport; book ahead in Chinese holidays.
- Getting there
- About 45 km north of Jinghong, about 50 minutes by car; buses from Jinghong or a car with driver
- Address in Chinese
- 云南省西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市勐养镇野象谷景区
Photo: Hanno Böck · CC0
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