He Huan stood up and asked, "Are you going to the Starlight Night Market?"
"Okay!" After sitting for a while, everyone still wanted to watch the excitement.
Almost all the lights on the Lancang River come from the other side, and the sounds of singing, dancing, drumming, and voices from all over the world all come from the other side.
Everyone stood up and followed He Huan. It was easy to find the way to Jinghong, and there was a peacock-shaped bridge connecting the two sides. He Huan led them towards the bridge.
"Isn't it the busiest on the other side?"
He Huan said: "Yes. Inform Zhuang Xishuangjing and invest 4 billion to build a comprehensive tourist resort."
"ah!"
"Is it a scenic spot?"
"What do you think?" He Huan said, "Gaozhuang Xishuangjing is a Dai language, which means nine pagodas and twelve villages. Including the landmark Shwedagon Pagoda, they are not traditional pagodas, but built for tourism."
"Ah! I always thought it was very historical!" said a tourist. "When I came here before, I thought it was a historical site!"
"It doesn't matter if it's a historic site or a modern building, as long as it looks good!" He Huan said, "Including the entire Gaozhuang, these Southeast Asian-style buildings were built later. I can deceive so many of you into thinking it is an ancient city.
, indicating that it is very successful!”
"Hahaha……"
"The first stop for most tourists when they arrive in Banna is Gaozhuang. So Gaozhuang is a tourist distribution center. Those who open inns, bars, restaurants, and stalls are all outsiders, and those who come to play are also outsiders.
The purpose of its construction is indeed to recreate the grand scenery of Jinghong in ancient times. But unlike Dali and Lijiang, it is indeed an ancient city. The scenic spots in Gaozhuang are set up to create a tourist area.
Most of the historical attractions in Jinghong, such as the Manting Garden, known as the Imperial Garden of the Dai King, and the Zongfu Temple are more than a thousand years old, but they are opposite Gaozhuang, which is our side."
"ah!"
"I always thought that the Shwedagon Pagoda is the main Buddhist temple! A place of historical interest!" said a tourist.
"No, no." He Huan shook his head, "Zongfo Temple is a sacred place of Theravada Buddhism, and there is no admission fee."
Looking at the Shwedagon Pagoda, He Huan added: "The Shwedagon Pagoda is so brilliant and golden, it looks very new. It doesn't matter whether you were born sooner or later. If you come back a thousand years later, it will also be a historical site! You can also say that you have witnessed it.
Brilliant!"
The tourists laughed.
“Although the Shwedagon Pagoda was just topped out a few years ago, as a landmark building in Gaozhuang, connected to the Starlight Night Market, Lancang River, Liuguo Floating Market, inns, and restaurants, the entire tourist area has been successfully built.
Let tourists feel like they are in the ancient Dai city in a modern integrated tourist area. Our place does not have such a strong tropical style, so tourists are willing to go to Gaozhuang."
"What about the locals?" the tourists asked curiously, "Where have all the locals gone?"
"The locals are here where we live." He Huan stopped as he walked to the Peacock Bridge, "This bridge divides Jinghong into two parts, Jiangnan and Jiangbei.
Jiangbei is a tourist area, and it is very convenient for food, accommodation, transportation, shopping and entertainment. Especially for accommodation, most of them are B&Bs, which usually cost one or two hundred. For four or five hundred, there is a swimming pool or a riverfront.
Jiangnan District is the urban area. Government agencies, hospitals, schools, communities, etc. are all in Jiangnan District. Of course, not everyone in Jiangnan District is local.
High-end luxury hotels are basically concentrated in the south of the Yangtze River. Large real estate developers are also acquiring land en masse to build tourism complexes. For example, Wanda Tourism Resort is a cultural and tourism land."
"This is Gangnam style." said a tourist.
"Yes!" He Huan sang, "Oppa Jiangnan style..."
"Hahahaha..." A group of people danced Jiangnan Style on the bridge.
He Huan ran away quickly, feeling that he was leading a group of lunatics. Everyone also laughed and ran after him.
The signs of the Peacock Bridge and the Shwedagon Pagoda were too obvious, and the Starlight Night Market was a sea of lights. So He Huan took them there without getting lost.
"You can buy the small things inside if you want, but it is not recommended to buy expensive things here!" He Huan reminded.
Everyone nodded and walked in.
He Huan was afraid of getting lost, so he followed the largest group of people.
Although the tour guides said it was a tourist market, it was his first time here so he wanted to see the excitement.
The Starlight Night Market is really lively, just like an Internet celebrity photo studio, with various people renting ethnic costumes and taking photos.
It sells handicrafts, jade antiques, and specialty snacks. It is really no different from the tourist streets across the country. It is just the Yiwu Small Commodity Market.
But it is still a small commodity market with a Southeast Asian style. Although the bosses inside speak with various accents, and the tourists also speak with various accents. However, many bosses still wear Dai costumes with a sense of professionalism, and many tourists also wear national costumes.
He Huan liked to watch the excitement and followed them around.
While walking around, I met two tourists who were running away. I said happily: "We actually met a fellow villager! A guy selling Dai-style dumplings!"
"Are Dai-style dumplings made from minced spiders?" He Huan said.
"Ah!" The two of them covered their chests, "Xiao Bailong, don't say anything! We even ate it!"
"Hahaha..." He Huan laughed, "It should be dipped in rice instead of vinegar, right?"
"Yeah!" The two nodded and didn't vomit.
It was too crowded inside and it was really hot in Banna. Even though it was already November, everyone was still sweating.
This group of tourists who still like to relax and relax did not want to go shopping after seeing the excitement. They all ran to He Huan and said, "Let's go! Let's go out!"
Everyone squeezed out and bought juice at the entrance to drink. The fruits in Banna are not generally abundant, and the freshly squeezed juice is really good.
A group of people were walking along the Lancang River, blowing the comfortable evening breeze, looking at the bright lights, and listening to the noisy sounds.
“It’s better to see the Starlight Night Market outside the Starlight Night Market.”
He Huan said with a smile: "Yes. So resort hotels are built in Jiangnan to watch the excitement rather than join in the fun. Being high above and overlooking the fireworks of the world should be the Jiangnan style you are pursuing."
"Hahaha..." The tourists pushed him and started dancing on horseback again.
After jumping across the river all the way, we returned to the hotel. It was almost eleven o'clock. He Huan was a little confused. He looked at the villas hidden among the banana palm trees in the blurred lights. He didn't know which one he was staying in?
A young man hugged him and said, "Let's go!"
He Huan took a look and saw that this was a tourist in transit in Chuncheng who lived in the same building as him! He took her away with peace of mind.
Other tourists also walked to their guest rooms. He Huan waved, "Go to bed early! Wear light shoes tomorrow! Pay attention to sun protection!"
"Okay! Good night, little white dragon!" The tourists waved their hands. It seems that everyone knows where they live, but everyone does not know that the tour guide does not know where they live.
When we returned to the room, the driver was already lying on the bed.
We met when our senior brother arranged to treat us to dinner. He Huan smiled and said, "Brother Zhou, you have worked hard all the way here."
"It's not hard." Master Zhou touched the bed, "I have never stayed in such a good hotel! It's so comfortable to sleep here! I used to stay in the company room. Lao Feng said that with your group, we are on vacation! We all want to try it
Try it!"
He Huan smiled. Although the tour guides didn't say it, He Huan also knew that the drivers were scolding him, much more harshly than the tour guides! After all, the drivers also relied on the shopping store's commission. Now that the new regulations are implemented, their business will be gone.
Master Zhou saw him smiling reluctantly and said: "It's true! Everyone envies me and your group. To be honest, every driver wants to experience the Little White Dragon Group.
In fact, everyone is making trouble just to eat, and drivers also need to eat. Nowadays, tourists travel independently, and it is very convenient for self-driving tours, high-speed rail, and airplanes.
It has become increasingly difficult for us to work in recent years, and we are getting less and less. Now with the new regulations, as long as we are given appropriate wages, everyone will still work.
We all know that the Little White Dragon Group has the best conditions. They stay in five-star hotels, luxury hotels, and all have rooms with views. They don’t have to get up early and stay in the dark. They are sent to the scenic spots every day and just play. They eat well and have meal supplements.”
Master Zhou's words were reasonable and understanding. He Huan felt relieved and no longer had to worry about problems in cooperating with the driver. To be honest, he was a little worried before.
He Huan sat down on the edge of the bed, "Have you eaten yet?"
"Eat. I ate before arriving at the hotel."
"Okay, let's get up for dinner at 7:30 tomorrow and leave for the Botanical Garden at 8:30. We will spend a day sightseeing. If you want to go in, you can follow me. If you don't want to go in, just wait outside."
"I won't go in." Master Zhou shook his head, "But it's really comfortable to go with your group. We used to run around several attractions and shopping stores a day. You only have one attraction this day. I'll be free after I deliver it."
"Yeah." He Huan said, "The botanical garden is so big that it can't be used for even a day."
After taking a shower, I lay on the bed, not wanting to talk to the man anymore. I looked sideways at the Lancang River, and the Shwedagon Pagoda opposite was still shining so brightly.
I looked at my phone and saw that Miss Long didn’t reply to any messages. She was really calm!
I had to say first: Good night.
Long Teng replied instantly: Yes.
He Huan smiled, then pressed the remote control to close the electric curtains, and fell asleep sweetly.
The next day, after having breakfast at the hotel, He Huan took the tourists to the car and introduced: "This is our driver for the whole journey in Banna, Master Zhou."
Master Zhou smiled and nodded, "It's my pleasure to serve you!"
The tourists also smiled and said: "Thank you, Master Zhou!"
He Huan also laughed, which was pretty good. Some masters always think that serving tourists is the job of the tour guide, and they only care about driving. They even often have conflicts with tourists and ask the tour guide to handle them.
A high-quality tour should have a high-quality master. I don’t know what he was like before, but at least He Huan is very satisfied now.
Master Zhou started the car, and He Huan stood in front of the tour guide and explained to everyone: "Today we are going to the Banna Tropical Botanical Garden. It is a national 5A-level scenic spot and the largest botanical garden with the richest species in my country. The tour time is one All day long.
We ate in the botanical garden at noon. There wasn’t much food there, just snacks. Everyone just stuffed their stomachs, and when we came back in the evening, we ate and drank!”
"Okay!" the tourists cheered.
Master Zhou also drove the car with a smile, he really knew how to stir up the atmosphere.
After explaining the geographical location and construction history of the botanical garden, we arrived at the botanical garden.
The tourists looked out the window excitedly, unbuckled their seat belts and prepared to get out of the car.
A group of people wearing blue armbands came forward.
It seemed that the person was not kind, and seeing the panic on Master Zhou's face, He Huan immediately raised his hand to signal the tourists to sit down.