Close Encounter with Peacocks in Mangshi: A Screen Full of Peacock Silhouettes That Want to Be Wallpapers

In Mengbanasai Scenic Area in Mangshi, Yunnan, there are many beautiful peacock, peacock as the auspicious bird in the hearts of the Dai people, here they can live freely without being confined. On the branches, their slender figures are agile between the green leaves, and the brilliant colors adorn the southern winter. On the ground, their unique dance is being performed.

The most wonderful thing is that this peacock, which is usually ‘not willing to show off’, is now a common sight here. Many tourists have started to join the ‘beauty contest’ with the peacock. I found that the peacock’s face at this moment is so proud, and the combination with that special dance is truly perfect. In fact, there’s no need for a display, its back in the mountains, flowers, and grass is so eye-catching.

When looking through the mist, looking at the beautiful and enchanting, we unconsciously stopped, held our breath, at this time even felt that the heartbeat seemed superfluous—turn back and gaze at the mist, the exquisite and dazzling light shines. That day the trees were in full bloom, the sunlight was just right, and that moment when we passed by, everything was just right!

At this scenic area, I took several photos and made them into wallpapers. Do you also want to have a close encounter with so many peacocks?

I’ve collected some practical tips, let’s go out and see! Practical tips: 1: Where is Mengbanasai Scenic Area located? Answer: Located at No. 29 Yonghan Street, Mangshi, Dehong, Yunnan.

2: How to go conveniently? Answer: Recommend self-driving or taxi, it’s in Mangshi city. However, there is no parking lot outside the entrance of the scenic area, you need to park in the fee-paying parking lot opposite the gate.

3: Where in the scenic area can you see peacocks? Answer: There are many peacocks throughout the outer garden area of the scenic area. However, they generally don’t like to gather in places where there are too many people. They like to walk between the trees or along the edges of the trees.

4: Can you see peacocks display? Answer: Be patient, you will definitely be able to see it. I found that peacocks that are closer to tourists are generally more likely to display.

5: Do you need a ticket? How much is it? Answer: Yes, the ticket is 34 yuan/person. There is also a combination ticket, Mengbanasai Scenic Area + Menguan Grand Pagoda, 69 yuan/person. You need to purchase it before 18:00 every day. Children with a height of 1.1 meters (including) – 1.5 meters enjoy a half-price ticket; children under 1.1 meters and people over 70 years old are exempt from ticket.

6: What is the opening hours? How long should I play? Answer: The opening hours are 8:00–18:00 throughout the year. Mengbanasai Scenic Area has an inner garden and an outer garden, which takes a total of 3 hours or less.

7: What is Figure 13? Is there a peacock feast?

Answer: Peacock feast is a characteristic dish of Mangshi. However, please rest assured that it is not about eating peacocks, but rather a banquet modeled after the beauty of peacocks. The dishes are all in the style of Dai ethnic delicacies. If you are interested, you can experience it after visiting Mangshi.