Xishuangbanna Collection

Shrubs, trees and lianas in tropical rainforest. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Pygmy slow loris (Nycticebus pygmaeus) in tree at night. Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Chinese white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging, carrying baby aged two weeks. Parents released into wild from captive breeding programme

Northern white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female standing in tree with baby aged two weeks. Parents captive bred and released

Red mucronata (Balanophora harlandii), a parasite on woody roots with flowers resembling fungi. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan, China

Flowers and leaves on forest floor. Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Yunnan, China

Sancha River flowing through tropical rainforest in dry season. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province, China. April 2007

Dead leaf / Orange oak leaf (Kallima inachus) butterflies feeding on sap on tree trunk. Mimic leaves with wings closed. Wild Elephant Valley, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province, China

Chinese white cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) female hanging from tree, carrying baby aged two weeks. Parents released into wild from captive breeding programme

Water Splashing Festival in Jinghong town Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, China, Asia

Dancers celebrating the Water Splashing Festival in Jinghong town, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan province, China, Asia

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Welcome to Xishuangbanna, a tropical paradise in Yunnan Province, China. Here, lush shrubs, towering trees, and entwined lianas create a mesmerizing tapestry within the vibrant rainforest. Under the moonlit sky, a pygmy slow loris gracefully perches on a tree branch. Its large eyes gleam with nocturnal wisdom as it navigates through its arboreal realm. High above the forest floor, a Chinese white-cheeked gibbon swings effortlessly from branch to branch. With her precious two-week-old baby clinging tightly to her chest, she showcases the remarkable bond between mother and child. Not far away, another female Northern white-cheeked gibbon stands tall on a sturdy tree limb while cradling her little one. These endangered primates remind us of the importance of conservation efforts in preserving their natural habitat. In this enchanting forest dwells an extraordinary plant called red mucronata. A parasitic species with flowers resembling fungi that thrive on woody roots—a true marvel of nature's ingenuity. As we wander deeper into this magical realm, we discover delicate flowers and leaves adorning the forest floor—an exquisite display of colors amidst nature's symphony. The Sancha River meanders gracefully through this tropical wonderland even during dry seasons—its gentle flow providing life-sustaining nourishment to both flora and fauna alike. In Wild Elephant Valley nearby, majestic pachyderms find solace in these pristine surroundings. Amidst all this beauty lies an unexpected sight: dead leaf butterflies feasting on sap oozing from tree trunks like tiny drops of nectar—a reminder that life finds sustenance even in unlikely places. Back among the treetops hangs yet another Chinese white-cheeked gibbon mother carrying herself with grace as she traverses her lofty domain—the epitome of strength and resilience. Beyond its breathtaking natural wonders, it also celebrates its vibrant culture.