当热带雨降临时，你被迫返回，四处寻找避雨的地方，而此时会发现西双版纳的建筑风貌所给予的另一种惊喜。习惯了皇城北京建筑的明黄屋顶以及朱红高墙，缅甸式明亮的宝塔和倾斜的佛像强烈地震撼了我的神经。佛教是该地的主要宗教信仰，这点在独特的南亚风格上就能体现。和中国所有重要的建筑物一样，这些寺庙在细节上富于变化，在外观上则绚丽夺目。当宏大的统治阶级寺庙屹立在城区中心时，有着亮白柱子、明黄装饰以及栗色墙壁的小神庙则隐藏在崇山峻岭里。

    The mere presence of hundreds of monks, often seen walking around the prefecture in their colorful robes, helps to give Xishuangbanna a Buddhist air. This exotic tapestry of culture and history is augmented by the taste of the local cuisine. Xichuanbannan dishes combine a lot of sour, spicy, and sweet flavors, making it more similar to Thai food than your average Chinese menu. Lemongrass, fresh fruit juices, coconut milk and banana flower are some of the tasty ingredients that make your palate just beg for more.

    经常看见许多身着五彩长袍的僧人在辖区内行走 ......