Xishuangbanna is known as the city blessed with treasures; treasures from nature that has given this little city in Yunnan medicinal value in addition to its unmatched beauty. Year after year visitors flock to this place to bask in its unique ambience. Adorned with the best of flora and scenery to melt your soul, Xishuangbanna makes the ultimate destination for relaxation. As with a vacation in any part of the world, it cannot be complete without the shopping experience. Like the rest of China, Xishuangbanna is blessed with an array of shopping destinations where you can find pretty much anything your heart desires. However what Xishuangbanna is most famous for are its many herbs and natural medicines. Citronella, Cananga Odorata, the Dragon’s Blood and Amomum Cardamomum are some of the most popular names among tourists as they have proven to have heightened medicinal value. In addition to its exotic gifts from God, this destination has a rich culture and tradition of its own. From this has sprouted an array of local favourites that tourists in general cannot help falling in love with. In this department you find traditional hand crafted jewellery made of gold and other materials, ethnic costumes, exquisite wooden carvings, bamboo weavings and an assortment of unique and delicious tropical fruits. Popular names of fruits you should keep an eye for include litchi, longan, passion flower and the local version of mango, pineapple and watermelons.

The shopping experience in this area gives you an authentic taste of this region. The hand work, jewellery and art of Xishuangbanna are all unique and make perfect artefacts to take home as souvenirs. For the best deal opt for bargaining as that is the trend when shopping. Visit the open fair market and the fruit world if you want a more casual and authentic shopping experience but if the comfort is what you are looking for then better go for places like the Mengla Department Store, Mandou Comprehensive Market in Jinghong, Banna Store or the Commerce Department Store in Menghai County.

When it comes to choosing from a hotel in Yunnan, stay at the grand Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa. This hotel Yunnan has to offer is one of the finest places to stay at when in the region.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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