Wangtianshu Scenic Area Of Mengla

Wangtianshu Scenic Area Of Mengla

Wangtianshu (Shorea chinensis) Scenic Attraction is located in Mengla County of 
 Xishuangbanna Prefecture. It is 130 kilometers away from Jinghong and 370 kilometers
 from Luang Prabang-a world cultural heritage site of Laos. Wangtianshu (Shorea chinensis)
 Scenic Attraction is the only oasis at 21 degrees north latitude, and has been 
recognized internationally as China’s unique tropical rainforest. What is the most
 impressive in the park are the towering Shorea chinensis (Sky Trees) that are the 
 rainforest iconic images in South and Southeast Asia. An Aerial Corridor
 (Kong Zhong Zou Lang), 100 meters long and 36 meters high, has been built on the 
high canopies. It remains a challenge to both visitors and scientists. The
 well-protected tropical rainforest that was discovered by the Chinese reputed 
botanist Mr. Cai Xitao (1911-1981) and witnessed by Prince Philip of the UK,
surprised many people when it was unveiled to the outside world.

The rainforest exhibits a high bio-diversity beyond one’s imagination. Only 
 the arboreal layer can be further classified into three to four detailed sub-layers.
 The forest is full of adnascent plants and entwining rattans which can totally
 extend miles if flattened. Aged stems incredibly bear clusters of blossoms and
 fruits. In order to get more sun light, lots of herbal plants have grown huge
leaves that can shelter several people from the rain.

There are 5 spectacular sights in the forest park: (1)-Buttressed base roots;
 (2)-Plants strangling; (3)-Old stem bearing blossoms and fruits; 
 (4)-Parasitic and adnascent plants; (5)-Drip-dip leaves.