What is the altitude of Xishuangbanna? Revealing the "high password" of tropical rainforests
Recently, Xishuangbanna has become a hot topic on the Internet due to its unique natural scenery and climatic conditions. As the only tropical rainforest nature reserve in China, its altitude data is of great significance to ecological research and travel planning. This article will combine hot topics across the Internet in the past 10 days and analyze them in detail through structured data.
1. Basic altitude data of Xishuangbanna

| area | Average altitude (meters) | lowest point | highest point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jinghong City | 552 | Lancang River exit (477 meters) | Mengsong Township (2196 meters) |
| Menghai County | 1176 | Mengxiang Township (540 meters) | Sliding Bamboo Liangzi (2429 meters) |
| Mengla County | 639 | Nanla River Estuary (480 meters) | Heishui Liangzi (2023 meters) |
2. Three altitude-related topics that are hotly discussed on the Internet
1.climate vertical distribution phenomenon: In the Weibo topic #How outrageous can the weather in Yunnan be?, netizens discussed Xishuangbanna’s unique landscape of “one mountain with four seasons”, which is closely related to the altitude difference.
2.Travel comfort discussion: Xiaohongshu has added 12,000 new notes in the past seven days, and low-altitude areas (such as Gaozhuang Xishuangjing) are recommended as "the first choice for winter escape."
3.Biodiversity research: Zhihu hot post analyzes how altitude gradient creates the "plant kingdom", and 7 new species were discovered in 2023 alone.
3. The impact of altitude on tourism experience
| altitude range | Main attractions | Featured experience | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500-800 meters | Wild Elephant Valley, Dai Garden | Tropical experience | Heatstroke prevention and sun protection |
| 800-1500 meters | Chinese Academy of Sciences Botanical Garden | Rainforest hiking | Prevent mosquito bites |
| More than 1500 meters | Nannuoshan Ancient Tea Garden | View of sea of clouds | Bring warm clothes |
4. The value of altitude from a scientific perspective
1.ecological value: The altitude difference forms 7 vegetation types, covering 1/4 of the country’s wild animal species.
2.Agricultural characteristics: Pu'er tea trees are mainly distributed in the 1200-1800 meter area, and the Douyin topic #古树茶# has been played more than 300 million times.
3.health effects: Medical experts pointed out in Baidu Health Live Broadcast that areas below 600 meters are more suitable for patients with cardiovascular diseases to recuperate in winter.
5. Practical travel advice
• Best travel season: November to April (daily temperature difference at average altitude is 8-10°C)
• Note in high altitude areas (>2000 meters): UV intensity is 2-3 times that of plains
• Recently hot-searched attractions: Wangtianshu Scenic Area (about 800 meters above sea level) glass corridor, Douyin-related videos have more than one million likes
Through the above structured data analysis, it can be seen that the altitude characteristics of Xishuangbanna are not only the creators of natural miracles, but also the determining factor of travel experience. Whether you're an ecologist or a travel enthusiast, understanding the altitude codes of this land will lead to a deeper experience.
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