Nowhere compares to a sunny land in a freezing and dreary winter. Among the options in China, Xishuangbanna in southwest China's Yunnan Province is surely one of the best destinations.

Xishuangbanna is the southernmost prefecture of Yunnan Province, with an average temperature of 21 degrees Celsius all year round. Known as the only oasis on the same latitude of the world, Xishuangbanna boasts mysterious rainforest, wild animals, tropical fruits, and also ancient customs.

Situated on the flank of Buddhist Thailand and Myanmar, religion has a deep influence on local residents in Xishuangbanna. Temples, pagodas with notable Southeast Asian architectural styles are spread over the prefecture.

There are more than 500 Buddhist temples and 200 Buddhist pagodas in Xishuangbanna, among which, Manfeilong Baita Pagoda is a star attraction. Located on top of the mountain in Jinghong City, it comprises 9 white pagodas in varied sizes. Every Water Splash Festival, local people gather in front of Manfeilong Baita and celebrate the Dai ethnic minority New Year.