Mengla county is situated at the most
south point of southwest China,
bordering Laos at its east, south and
southwest sides, and bordering Myanmar
at its west side.
The special tropical climate here has
created the wonderful tropical rain
forest scenery. Both the convenient land
and water transport produces the most
convenience for developing tourism and
border trade. It has been a very popular
cross border tour route from Mengla to
Lonang Namtha, Phong Sali and
Louangphrabang in Laos, as well
Thailand.
Guanlei pier, which is constructed on
the Lancing River, only about 21 km from
the connecting point of china, Myanmar
and Laos is known as " First Village of
China ", and Mohan National Port, which
is nicknamed for " Mao Zedong Road " are
the two very important land accesses to
the southeast Asian Countries from
China.
It will be another unforgettable
experience to enjoy the natural scenery
at the Sanchahe Forest Part in Mengla.
There is a air-pass about one kilometer
long on the " looking up to the sky tree
". Any visitor can climb obtain a good
view of the golden monkey, peacock,
elephants. There is also a tourist villa
in the shape of bird nest to provide
more convenience for the passing by
passengers. . The elephant performance
at the sandchahe will add more memories
to your Banna trip.
It is about 832 kilometers from Mengla
to Kunming. Both sleeper coach and plane
are available to go there. |