Xishuangbanna Travel Guide

Xishuangbanna Wangtian Tree Scenic Area | The Ultimate Guide to the Skywalk, Nanla River Boat Tour, and Rainforest Hike

The Wangtian Shu Scenic Area in Xishuangbanna features dense tropical rainforests dotted with towering trees, with skywalks spanning the canopy and kayaks gliding along the river in the valley below—all exuding the atmosphere of a pristine rainforest.

The Wangtian Tree Scenic Area, located in Mengla County, is a national 4A-level scenic area and the only destination in China where visitors can experience the tropical rainforest from all angles—by water, land, and air. Its centerpiece is the 500-meter-long, 36-meter-high canopy walkway suspended among the Wangtian trees.

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