Xishuangbanna’s Mekong River | A Complete Guide to Lancang River Cruises, the Starlight Night Market, and the Six-Nation Floating Market
The Mekong River originates in China; the section within China is known as the Lancang River, and it flows through Jinghong City in Xishuangbanna before exiting the country. When people in Xishuangbanna refer to “the Mekong River,” they are primarily talking about the water-based and riverside experiences along the Jinghong section of the Lancang River: night cruises on the Lancang River, the Gaozhuang Mekong Starlight Night Market, the Six-Nation Floating Market, speedboat rides, and international ferry routes. The Starlight Night Market is free to enter, while tickets are required for the cruise and speedboat rides.
