7 DAYS MARVEL OF YUANYANG RICE TERRACES
Kunming, Honghegu, Yuanyang, Jianshui
Off the Beaten
Marvel at China’s most stunning rice terraces at Yuanyang! You will also experience the ancient Hani traditional villages and the well-preserved Jianshui medieval town.
This well-curated itinerary includes touches such as first hand experiences of local way of life and unique accommodation from glamping, best of rice terrace views and boutique Qing Dynasty houses.
Rice Terrace Seasonality:
– Nov-Apr: Water-filled terrace reflecting colourful sunrise/sunset
– Jun-Aug: Rice terraces are at their greenest
– Sep: Rice terraces turn golden
Car Transfer: Airport to Hotel
Arriving at Kunming Changshui International Airport, you will be transferred by a private car to your accommodation. Kunming is the capital of Yunnan and is famous for its rich tapestry of historical and cultural heritage. The rest of the day is free at leisure.
Car Transfer: Kunming to Honghegu
As the new day beckons, you will be transferred approximately 270km / 5 hours to Honghegu. Relish for the rest of your afternoon at your glamping tent nestled within the Shitouzhai archaeological ruins and adjacent to the Honghe Hani terraced fields. Experience the pounded glutinous rice cake, embroidery handicrafts or spas
Meidong Village Experience
We dedicate the day to explore the ancient Hani village of Meidong. Walk along the rice terraces, try your hand at catching fishes and conclude with a beautiful sunset.
Car Transfer: Honghegu to Yuanyang
Today, you will be transferred approximately 70km / 3 hours to Yuanyang, right at the heart of the Honghe Hani Terrace area.
Yuanyang’s Best Villages
You will visit Jingkou Folk Village, the fishpond terraces of Dayutang, the mushroom residences of Quanfuzhuang Village, the spectacular tea field at the back mountain of Mali Village, the panoramic terraced villages and river valley of Luomadian Terrace, before concluding with sunset over Bada Terrace.
Car Transfer: Yuanyang to Jianshui via Azheke Village
After checking out, you will be transferred approximately 43 km or 1.5 hours to Azheke Village, an ancient Hani settlement on the slopes of Ailao Mountain. Thereafter, we drive 150km / 3.5 hours to Jianshui.
Jianshui: Rail & Bridge
Delve into history with a visit to the 100-year-old meter-gauge railway with optional train ride to Linan (at own expense). Finally, conclude your day with a captivating sunset at Shuanglong Bridge.
Highlights of Jianshui
Visit Zhujia Garden, an estate and ancestral hall built by Zhu Weiqing, a squire of the late Qing Dynasty. Marvel at Yunnan’s largest and most complete Confucian temple at Jianshui Confucian Temple and find out why Daban Well is called “the first well in Southern Yunnan”. Thereafter, you will visit the French-inspired Xianghuiqiao Station and the quintessential traditional Han family village of Tuanshan.
Car Transfer: Jianshui to Kunming Airport
You will be driven 180km / 3.5 hours back to Kunming airport for your onwards flight. If time permits, we can also arrange a visit to Dounan Flower Market, the largest freshly-cut flower market in Asia.
Kunming Cachet Hotel • Vinetree Honghegu • Hua wowo No.2 • Ting Zi Yun Resort
Kunming
An elegant and comfortable hotel set at the centre of Kunming City, just 2km away from Nanping Pedestrian Street and within walking distance away from a snack street. (Opened: 2017; Rooms: 60)
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Honghegu
Hidden amongst Shitouzhai ruins facing 10,000 mu terraces on the bank of Honghe Hani heritage site, this glamping tent is respectfully restored from three remains of heritage houses to resemble a “Chinese Machu Picchu”. Four houses are restored from the original relics as the reception hall, the kitchen, the dining room and the terrace experience hall. (Opened: 2017; Rooms: 17)
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Yuanyang
This is a nice boutique hotel with an ideal location at the end of the road right by the rice field with rooms facing the field. Thanks to its beautiful location, you will have your own sunrise view of the rice terraces without having to join the crowd. (Opened 2017; Rooms: 16)
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