Base in Gaozhuang: dinner on foot, 15 minutes from the airport
Gaozhuang, Jinghong
Gaozhuang is a newly built Dai-style quarter by the Lancang River, and it's where most visitors stay. Hotels come at every price, the night market and riverside are on foot, and the airport is about 15 minutes by car. Stay four or five nights and do day trips instead of moving around.
What locals sayMost posts say staying here saves time and taxi fares, since food and the evening scene are right outside the door.
- Time
- 3–5 nights
- In Chinese
- 告庄西双景
Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.
