Moli Tropical Rainforest Area

A place where Buddha left footprints

Moli Tropical Rain Forest Area is a national 4A scenic area, and was constructed by Taiwanese businessman Zhan Maosheng. It is located in Moli Valley in the northwest of Wanrui Bridge and is about 21 kilometers away from the downtown Ruili. The entire area is in a small basin with an altitude of 940 meters.

It covers an area of about 7 square kilometers. It is pleasant and sunny there with a tropical rainforest climate. By taking advantage of the existing natural landscape, forest resources and hot spring energy, builders has created a comprehensive ecological tourism area integrating functions of holidays, scientific research, rehabilitation, leisure and entertainment.

Moli rainforest area is famous for its glorious natural and cultural landscape, as well as its Buddhist holy resort. Zhaduo waterfall flows from the north to south and the water winds through the deep mountains and forests like a jade belt before flowing into Ruili River. A little bridge was built on the river. The forest covers over 96% of the area, and has 1,540 kinds of plants and 479 kinds of flowers. There are also dozens of rare species under state protection. The area also has many kinds of rare plants, as well as rare animals such as wild boars, bears, elks, pythons, peacocks and green monkeys.