Mengla

Mengla is situated in the southeastern part of the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. Altogether, 26 ethnic minorities call this place home, and the region is rich with the unique customs of these ethnic minorities. Mengla’s rich vegetation makes it a veritable plant kingdom. The towering Parashorea chinensis tree is among the most representative local tree species. The vast tropical rain forest of Mengla not only supports a variety of plant communities, but also a lively and adorable family of animals, and is referred to as “nature’s zoo.”