Gaozhuang Xishuangjing · Starlight Night Market
A Dai-style tourism complex on the banks of the Lancang River in Jinghong; the Grand Golden Pagoda, illuminated at night, has become a Jinghong landmark
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- All day (night market busiest 18:00-24:00)
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A Dai-style tourism complex on the banks of the Lancang River in Jinghong; the Grand Golden Pagoda, lit up at night, has become a Jinghong landmark. The Starlight Night Market is billed as one of Southeast Asia's largest night markets, with endless stalls of pounded chicken feet, pineapple rice, eaten-with-your-hands rice and tropical fruit juices; at the Mekong Six-Nation Floating Market you can shop on a night boat ride. This is also the hub for Dai-costume photo shoots — costume rentals and personal photography services are booming, busiest from dusk until late night — the home turf of photographers and food lovers.
Getting there: Jinghong city area (on the Lancang River)
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