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Jinuo Shanzhai (Jinuo Village)
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Jinuo Shanzhai (Jinuo Village)

西双版纳基诺山寨

Yunnan, Xishuangbanna4.2·21.9120°N, 100.7196°E
Ticket Price
Free admission
Duration
3-4 hours
Rating
4.2 / 5.0

About Jinuo Shanzhai (Jinuo Village)

A mountain village of the Jinuo, one of China's smallest ethnic groups, set in the hills of Xishuangbanna. Stilt houses, totem poles and performances of the sun-drum dance reveal a distinctive animist culture.

Highlights

• Cultural village of the Jinuo, one of Yunnan's smallest ethnic groups. • Stilt houses, totem poles and a sun-drum dance. • Tea and hunting traditions on the mountain.

Suggested Route

Walk the village lanes, watch the sun-drum performance, then the tea terrace; 1.5-2.5 h.

Food & Lodging

Jinuo bamboo rice and sour bamboo shoots. Stay in Jinghong or a village homestay.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, a performance ground and partial wheelchair access (steps).
Travel Tips

Wear layers as mountain weather can change quickly. Photography is best in golden hour.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Year-round (best March-May and September-October)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Opening Hours

08:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00)

Getting There

Jino Mountain, Jinghong, Xishuangbanna; Xishuangbanna Railway Station ~40 km; Gasa Airport ~50 km; bus/taxi.

Reservation

Ticket booking via OTA recommended; no strict reservation required.

Ticket Price

Free admission

Address

Xishuangbannadaizu Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Jinuo Township Jinuoshanzhai Scenic Area

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
西双版纳基诺山寨

西双版纳傣族自治州景洪市基诺乡基诺山寨景区

Xishuangbannadaizu Autonomous Prefecture Jinghong City Jinuo Township Jinuoshanzhai Scenic Area

21.9120, 100.7196

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