Yuanyang Rice Terraces are located in the southern part of Yunnan Province, approximately 360 km from Kunming, with an elevation ranging between 1,000 and 2,000 meters. The terraces, resembling chains and ribbons, are spread across various towns in Yuanyang County. The Hani people have utilized the unique geographical environment for generations, resulting in this world wonder. The terraces are built according to the mountain topography, with larger fields being cultivated alongside smaller ones, often found in the crevices of rocks, layering beautifully and creating a magnificent sight.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Yuanyang
Drive from Kunming to Yuanyang (312 km, 4 hours)
Enjoy sunset view in Tiger Mouth Rice Terraces
Day 2: Yuanyang to Jianshui
Attractions & Activities: Duoyishu Rice Terraces, Bada Rice Terraces, Aichun Blue Rice Terraces, Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Meals: None
Accommodation: Jianshui
The sunrise at Duoyishu is stunning; even if one misses the sunrise, the morning atmosphere is like a dynamically beautiful painting. The Duoyishu village, hidden in mist, looks like a dreamlike paradise. After capturing the sunrise, we proceed to places like Aichun and Huangcaoling for further photography, where there is a great chance to photograph the blue rice terraces.
The Jingkou Rice Terraces are known as the “Fairyland in the Fog.” In the early morning, Jingkou is shrouded in thick mist, creating a smoky atmosphere, with distant terraces enveloped in mystery, resembling an ink wash painting. After photographing the sunrise, we visit Jingkou Folk Village to capture scenes of mushroom houses, stone mills, waterwheels, banana plants, mountain paths, terraces, and Hani hillside villages. After a brief rest , we head to Bada Rice Terraces which mainly includes the Quanfu Village Terraces, Malizhai Terraces, Bada Terraces, and Shangmadian Terraces, a great spot for appreciating and photographing cloud sea rice terraces and local villages.
Activity Duration: Approximately 3 hours
After lunch, we drive to Jianshui (3 hours) to visit the Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Yuanyang
Explore Zhu Family Garden, then drive back to Kunming, concluding the enjoyable journey.
Code of Tour: SZW0000038
Length of Travel: 3 Days
Departure City: Kunming
Price of Tour: Request
Highlights
- Yuanyang Rice Terraces:One of the largest rice terrace landscapes in the world, showcasing the wisdom of the Hani people in harmony with nature. The best views are during the spring and autumn seasons.
- Zhu Family Garden:A residential and ancestral hall complex built by the Zhu brothers in the late Qing Dynasty, blending cultural elements from both the Central Plains and border regions, representing the art of southern Yunnan architecture.
- Confucius Temple: An important symbol of ancient Chinese culture and education, and a significant place for the inheritance and promotion of traditional Chinese culture. As the second-largest Confucius Temple in the country, it has a history of more than 700 years.
- Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge:A major landmark in Jianshui, this ancient, elegant bridge spans across the Lujiang River and harmonizes beautifully with the surrounding natural scenery, making it an ideal spot for photos.
INQUIRY
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Kunming - Yuanyang
- Day 2:Yuanyang - Jianshui
- Day 3: Jianshui - Kunming
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Kunming to Yuanyang
Attractions & Activities: Jingkou Rice Terraces, Tiger Mouth Rice Terraces, Bada Rice TerracesMeals: None
Accommodation: Yuanyang
Drive from Kunming to Yuanyang (312 km, 4 hours)
Enjoy sunset view in Tiger Mouth Rice Terraces
Day 2: Yuanyang to Jianshui
Attractions & Activities: Duoyishu Rice Terraces, Bada Rice Terraces, Aichun Blue Rice Terraces, Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Meals: None
Accommodation: Jianshui
The sunrise at Duoyishu is stunning; even if one misses the sunrise, the morning atmosphere is like a dynamically beautiful painting. The Duoyishu village, hidden in mist, looks like a dreamlike paradise. After capturing the sunrise, we proceed to places like Aichun and Huangcaoling for further photography, where there is a great chance to photograph the blue rice terraces.
The Jingkou Rice Terraces are known as the “Fairyland in the Fog.” In the early morning, Jingkou is shrouded in thick mist, creating a smoky atmosphere, with distant terraces enveloped in mystery, resembling an ink wash painting. After photographing the sunrise, we visit Jingkou Folk Village to capture scenes of mushroom houses, stone mills, waterwheels, banana plants, mountain paths, terraces, and Hani hillside villages. After a brief rest , we head to Bada Rice Terraces which mainly includes the Quanfu Village Terraces, Malizhai Terraces, Bada Terraces, and Shangmadian Terraces, a great spot for appreciating and photographing cloud sea rice terraces and local villages.
Activity Duration: Approximately 3 hours
After lunch, we drive to Jianshui (3 hours) to visit the Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge.
Day 3: Jianshui to Kunming
Attractions & Activities: Zhu Family GardenMeals: None
Accommodation: Yuanyang
Explore Zhu Family Garden, then drive back to Kunming, concluding the enjoyable journey.
Service Included
- Accommodation: Four-star hotels throughout the trip;
- Daily hotel breakfast;
- Excellent English-speaking tour guide;
- Transportation in a vehicle for 5-19 people;
- Yunnan tourism package insurance;
- Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Service Excluded
- Lunch and dinner throughout the trip;
- International transportation for arrival and departure;
- Chinese visa fees;
- Tips for the guide and driver (recommended: 200 RMB/group/day for guide; 150 RMB/group/day for driver);
- Travel accident insurance;
- Personal expenses;
- Single room supplement.
Group Tour Service Standards
- For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.
- For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Price Notice
Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.Itinerary Notice
To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
