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Wild Elephant Valley
Introducing Wild Elephant Valley
Wild Elephant Valley is a nature reserve located in Xishuangbanna. Wild Elephant Valley is China’s first national park dedicated to the protection of Asian elephants and their habitat. Established in 1996, this 370-hectare sanctuary, with its interwoven rivers and lush rainforest, provides a home for migrating Asian elephants, allowing them to thrive in their natural environment.
Visitors can engage in various eco-tourism activities, including guided tours and walking trails, which offer incredible opportunities to observe these gentle giants up close while fostering an appreciation for their natural behaviors and the surrounding wildlife.
Wild Elephant Valley Fast Facts
• AKA: Gajah Liar Valley
• Chinese Name: Ye Xiang Gu 野象谷
• Best Time to Visit: October to next April
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 3-4 hours
• Things to Do: Photography, Rain Forest, Wild Elephant
• Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 60
• Address: Approx. 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) northeast of Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province
What to Expect at Wild Elephant Valley
For those seeking a deeper connection with nature, Wild Elephant Valley serves as an idyllic retreat. Whether you’re trekking through the forest, enjoying a tranquil moment by a river, or visiting the elephant museum, this site promises unforgettable experiences that resonate with the soul of every nature lover.
Elephant Encounter Experience
Deep in Wild Elephant Valley, visitors can gather at designated viewing areas, hoping to witness these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. While sightings aren’t guaranteed, the valley is home to around 50 herds, totaling 300 to 350 elephants, and visitors can typically expect to see a herd every four to five days as they wander, bathe, and play in the rainforests. Sometimes, the elephants move with a confident swagger, pausing to curiously observe the fascinated witnesses watching them. And on truly special occasions, multiple herds converge in the valleys, their trumpeting calls echoing through the air, creating a breathtaking and unforgettable spectacle.
Elephant Performance
Currently, there are 16 trained elephants residing in the reserve, all appearing well-cared for and treated. These intelligent giants perform a variety of impressive feats. They bow to welcome guests, perform headstands, dance gracefully to music, skillfully cross narrow bridges, and even “kick” balls with their trunks. Visitors can enjoy an unforgettable ride on an elephant’s back or even perch on their powerful trunk for a truly unique photo opportunity. For a truly unforgettable experience, you can lie down and let an elephant give you a massage with its foot!
Asian Elephant Museum
After witnessing the majesty of Asian elephants in their natural habitat, deepen your understanding of these incredible animals at the Asian Elephant Museum. Explore captivating pictures, interactive exhibitions, and awe-inspiring elephant specimens. Trace their evolutionary journey from mammoths to the complex social creatures they are today. Discover their cultural significance in Asia and the challenges they face, including habitat loss and poaching. Learn how conservation efforts are working to protect these endangered animals for future generations. A visit to the Asian Elephant Museum is a small contribution to help secure a future for these magnificent creatures.
The valley is also the place for wild animals such as monkeys, wild buffalos, slowworm, butterfly, gibbon, sloth, hornbills, peacocks, macaque, etc. Lizards Garden is not only the wildlife exhibition area which favorites by tourists but also the shelter for lots of injured wildlife. Most of the animals that live here are rescued from the wild, including national protected animals such as pythons, king cobras, lizards, wild boars, etc.
How to Get to Wild Elephant Valley
• The Wild Elephant Valley is located approx. 33 kilometers (20.5 miles) northeast of Xishuangbanna.
• Charter a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle-free transfer to the Wild Elephant Valley.
Additional Travel Advice on Wild Elephant Valley
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent UV.
• It is suggested to wear long-sleeved clothes or prepare mosquito repellent to prevent mosquito or bug bites in the rain forest.
• For your safety, do not make loud noises and keep a distance from the wild elephants.
• Wild Elephant Valley is arranged in a circular shape. Visitors can enter the scenic area from either the south gate or the north gate. The whole valley is connected through sky plank trestle, pedestrian walkway and tropical rain forest sightseeing rope-way. Thus tourists can take a 3-hour loop in the valley, and no need of backtrack.
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