Located in the southwest of Yunnan Province, Xishuangbanna is Autonomous Prefecture inhabited by Dai ethnic group. As a National Scenic Resort, Xishuangbanna is famous for its abundant historical and cultural resources as well as for its folklores, rain forests, rare plants and wildlife.

Xishuangbanna Dai Ethnic Group Garden, situated 28 kilometers southeast of Jinghong City, consists of five Dai villages. It is known as "the first ecological village in China". It demonstrates the history, culture, religion, sports, architecture, food and life-style of Dai ethnic group.[China.org.cn]