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
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Yuanyang terraces in the mountains of Ailao, Yunnan, are masterpieces created by the Hani people for thousands of years with sweat and wisdom. They have used the land to the extreme under harsh natural conditions, and they can best reflect the essence of agricultural civilization. Yuanyang Terraces is a colorful border folk customs gallery. It is large-scale, magnificent, totaling more than 360,000 mu, stretching the entire Red River south bank of the Red River, Yuanyang, Green Spring and Jinping County, Yuanyang County alone has 170,000 mu of terraces, is the core area of Hani Terraces. Most of the Yuanyang terraces in spring have been stored in water, sparkling, reflecting the sky and clouds, tree cottages, beautiful. Yuanyang terraces are light and elegant, harmonious and dynamic; beauty is colorful in color, gorgeous and dazzling; Beauty in the beautiful sun, in the sun, in the sunset, when it is clear, in the rain, in the clouds, in the fog, each has its own charm; beauty in...
The attractions of watching the sunset terraces are good. The landscape location is less, but there is a coffee shop, the taste is not bad, drink a cup of coffee and other sunsets, there are too few parking spaces in the sunrise terraces, but there are many landscape locations.
The scenery of Hani terraces is beautiful. The first six photos are the morning light of the Bada Scenic Area, and the last three are the morning light of the Duoyishu Scenic Area. The scenery of Hani terraces is really beautiful, and the best scenery is during the winter irrigation period of the terraces. The sunset is in the Bada Scenic Area, and the morning light is in the Duoyishu Scenic Area. But on the scenic viewing platform, the best moment is early long guns and short guns are crowded. Hani terraces and Tigerzui Scenic Area are suitable for a group tour.
Great, it is a world heritage, it is recommended that one day is enough, you can go to the imported visitor center and the Bada Observation Deck. There is no need to go to the Azheke Village, such as Sun Yat-sen University Deceive Village and Tiger Mouth, which requires a lot of time on the road and a very tired observation deck that needs to climb the mountain.
It is good to spend money. The attractions for tickets are indeed worth coming. The terraces seen by each viewing platform are different, each with its own beauty, which is very shocking. Still have to enjoy it with the naked eye.
World cultural heritage, the crystallization of the hardworking wisdom of the Hani people, we mainly went to three attractions, one to watch the sunset, one to watch the sunrise, and the other said to be blue terraces, not obvious. Living in Duoyishu, I got up about 200 meters in the morning and went to the observation deck to watch the sunrise. The drone can produce the effect, and the mobile phone can be photographed.