As a National Scenic Resort, Xishuangbanna is rich in natural, historical and cultural resources, noted for the multifarious folklore, rain forests, rare plants and wildlife, etc. Its major tourist attractions include Menglun Tropical Botanical Garden, Manfeilong Pagodas (Tanuozhuanglong), Jingzhen Pavilion, Wild Elephant Gully, Green Stone Forest, Banna Folklore Park, Forest of One Tree at Daluo, Dai people's village at Ganlanba, etc.

The well-known traditional festival is the ethnic Dais Water Sprinkling Festival. It lasts for three days from April 13 to 15. Besides water-splashing event it also consists of some other events such as Dragon boat races, firing of indigenous missiles, Kongming Lamps, etc.