Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan| Must be included in the travel list (Full Guide)

| Must be included in the travel list (Full Guide). The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are simply too beautiful, worthy of being the largest and most beautiful terraces in China, very spectacular, under the sun it is a natural palette, colorful, breathtakingly beautiful, today let's follow Xi Rong to take a look, if you like it, save it ➤Introduction Yuanyang Rice Terraces are a major feature of Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, listed as a World Cultural Heritage site, it is a landscape of mountains and fields that the Hani people have 'carved' tirelessly for more than 1300 years, on a grand scale, with great momentum, known as 'the harmony of man and nature'. Yuanyang Rice Terraces have three major scenic areas: Bada Scenic Area, Tiger Mouth Scenic Area and Duoyi Tree Scenic Area, each with its unique charm, Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the core area of Honghe Hani Terraces, known as one of the most beautiful terraces in the world ➤Reasons for Recommendation The terraces have a large area of water, clear weather, strong sunlight and strong reflection, with the undulating terrain, each terrace presents a different color, under the glow of the morning and evening sun, the mountains are golden, it is the best time to shoot the sea of clouds, terraces, sunrise and mountain village, also the most beautiful terrace photography spot in China ➤Recommended Scenic Spots Eagle Beak Terraces, Qingkou Terraces, Azheke, Duoyi Tree, Tiger Mouth and Bada, etc. ➤Brief Introduction of Scenic Spots ❶Yuanyang Terraces The Yuanyang Terraces in the early morning, at first glance, are stunning, undulating, under the reflection of the water, like a fairyland ❷Duoyi Tree A great place to watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, with changing scenery ❸Eagle Beak You can see the sea of clouds, colorful terraces and sunset ❹Tiger Mouth There is a large area of red algae in the terraces, the red terraces are exceptionally beautiful ❺Bada Mandarin Duck Terrace is the best sunset observation point, with more than 3700 terraces, the sunset scene is spectacular ❻Azheke Village The most original Hani village in Yuanyang, with mushroom-shaped architecture, unique charm, it is recommended to eat in it, there are local special dishes ❼Rural Market Go to Xinjie and Sheng Village Market, taste local special snacks ➤Best Travel Time: November ~ April of the following year During this time, the fields will be filled with water, terraces layer upon layer, silver waves rippling, a myriad of weather, the water reflection period reflects the color and light of the sky, very wonderful and gorgeous, more recommended from December to January of the following year, there are red duckweed and other plants floating in the water fields, you can also shoot a very unique red terraces ➤Four Unique Features of the Scenic Area ❶Large Area: Each terrace covers an area of up to thousands of acres ❷Steep Terrain: There are terraces with slopes of 15~75 degrees ❸Many Levels: Up to more than 3000 levels of terraces ❹High Altitude: Extending from the valley to the mountains more than 2000 meters high ➤Recommended Itinerary D1 Yuanyang→Bada Terrace Sunset Make sure to arrange your time and arrive before sunset D2 Duoyi Tree Sunrise→Aichun→Azheke→Huangcaoling→Quanfuzhuang→Tiger Mouth/Malizhai Sunset→Yuanyang D3 Shoot the sunrise of Qingkou Terraces in the early morning, then leave Yuanyang ➤Recommended Hiking Routes Quanfuzhuang→Sheng Village route or Duoyi Tree→Aichun route, can be completed in half a day, the whole hiking route has similar signs, there will be no lost, for those who like hiking ➤Location: Honghe Hani Terraces in Yunnan Province, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, spread over Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinping, Lvchun four counties ➤Accommodation There are many accommodations to choose from within the Yuanyang Scenic Area, but staying in Duoyi Tree is the most convenient, it's not far to drive anywhere, and you don't have to get up too early to watch the sunrise ➤Transportation ❶Depart from Kunming, take a bus or charter a car to Yuanyang Terraces. There are direct buses to Yuanyang County from Kunming East Bus Station, the journey takes about 4 hours ❷It is recommended to drive/charter a car or join a group tour, the mountain roads in the scenic area are rugged and wide, the road to Yuanyang Terraces is a difficult mountain road, beginners need to choose carefully, unique perspective still needs local guide ➤Tips ❶Protect the environment, do not pick plants or damage the structure of the terraces at will ❷Respect the local residents and the customs of the Hani people ❸The temperature difference between morning and evening is large, prepare windproof and warm clothing ❹Sun protection and moisturizing measures should be in place ❺If possible, bring a drone, the aerial photography is really superior, the natural wonders are undoubtedly highlighted ❻You can wear ethnic costumes for photos, which is unique ❼It is recommended to buy tickets when you see good weather at the viewing platform, the weather in Yuanyang is changeable, if the clouds are thick the next day, you may not be able to see what the terraces look like from the viewing platform ❣️I hope this guide is useful to you, I am Xi Rong, follow me, unlock more wonderful