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“Orchids in Nature” – orchid exhibition feasts eyes of visitors “Orchids in Nature” – orchid exhibition feasts eyes of visitors
During the Water Splashing Festival (April 12-18), an orchid exhibition named “Orchids in Nature” was held at Shade Garden of XTBG. Orchids in different shapes, sizes, designs, colors and color combinations feasted the eyes of visitors.   138 species and varieties were on display at this Orchid Exhibition, mainly from the...
Welcome to experience orchid exhibition in XTBG Welcome to experience orchid exhibition in XTBG
Since ancient times, orchids have been celebrated in China for their beauty and fragrance, and appreciated as symbol of nobility, friendship and refinement. Xishuangbanna is one of the most orchid-rich areas in China. Many orchid plants are in full blossom in March and April.   Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG)...
Photographic Exhibition documents the lives of ethnic minorities on Xishuangbanna borders Photographic Exhibition documents the lives of ethnic minorities on Xishuangbanna borders
XTBG launched on March 8 a photographic exhibition which captures the lives of the ethnic minorities in villages of Xishuangbanna borders.   Xishuangbanna borders Myanmar and Laos to its south. It is part of a large tropical virgin forest that covers southwest China’s Yunnan Province as well as northern Myanmar and Laos. D...
10 Best Places in China for Winter Birding 10 Best Places in China for Winter Birding
If you are lazy in winter, you may have missed some touching moments going on in the wild. Why not pack your bag and bring your camera to China’s top ten best destinations for birding in this winter time, to escape the daily grind and simply enjoy the beauty of nature. Bird-watching must be one of the best ways to relax your...
1500 teenagers have winter camp in XTBG 1500 teenagers have winter camp in XTBG
More than 1,500 pupils and middle school students came to participate in winter camp in XTBG during January 16-27. The winter camp included “Kids rainforest camp”, “Parent-child rainforest camp”, and “Science exploration camp”. The winter camp is a fun learning experience in natural environment of tropical rainforest an...
Pin-tailed parrot finch found in Xishuangbanna Pin-tailed parrot finch found in Xishuangbanna
The pin-tailed parrot finch (Erythrura prasina) is а common species of estrildid finch found in Southeast Asia: Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Burma, and Thailand. In December 2013, a pin-tailed parrot finch was found in Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden (XTBG) by an Indian Ph.D student studying here.  ...
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