Terrace Hiking | Kunming Yuanyang Rice Terraces 3-Day In-Depth Tour

This morning we will drive about 330 km (about 5 hours) to the Honghe Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the core part of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces and one of the World Cultural Heritage sites, boasting the most magnificent and unique terrace landscapes, such as Bada Terraces, Duoyishu Terraces, Laohuzui Terraces, etc. Today's highlight is enjoying the sunset scenery of the Bada Terraces. The Bada Terraces, with their gentle-slope terraces and superb light-and-shadow effects, are hailed as a paradise for photography enthusiasts, especially at sunset when the light-and-shadow effects are at their best and the colors are the richest. You may hike and enjoy the beautiful terrace scenery from different angles, or stand on the viewing platform to overlook the magnificent panorama of the terraces. Tips on the scenery of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces 1. Reflections in the water (December to April): In winter and early spring, the terraces are filled with water in preparation for the subsequent rice planting. This is the best time to photograph the reflections of the sky and mountains in the terraces. 2. Golden terraces (September to November): Autumn is the harvest season, when the rice in the terraces is ripening, presenting a beautiful golden scene from top to bottom. 3. Green waves of rice (June to August): In summer, the rice seedlings of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces are lush and verdant, presenting a scene of emerald green and vibrant vitality.

Today you will have an immersive tour of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces scenic area, hiking through the terraces, and with the guide's commentary, learn about the special construction structure of the terraces and explore various interesting agricultural landscapes, such as plowing oxen, spring sowing, mechanized planting, and rice-fish farming, and further understand the traditional lifestyle of the Hani people. In addition, while enjoying the beautiful terrace scenery, you can also taste local Hani specialties, such as terrace fish, red rice noodles, Hani dipping sauce chicken, and Hani glutinous rice cakes. Suggested route for today: Duoyishu Terraces (enjoy sunrise and sea of clouds) - Aichun Blue Terraces (the unique blue terraces of the Duoyishu scenic area) - Qingkou Folk Village (learn about Hani culture and lifestyle) - Laohuzui Terraces (the steepest and most spectacular terraces)

This morning you will visit the local [Hani Market] in Yuanyang, where you can see all kinds of local specialty foods and handicrafts, making it the best place to pick up travel souvenirs. In addition, you will have the chance to see locals wearing various ethnic costumes and experience the rich local atmosphere of daily life. Afterwards, we will return to Kunming, and this wonderful 3-day, 2-night in-depth exploration of the Kunming-Yuanyang Rice Terraces-Honghe Hani will come to an end. Our guide will take you to the airport or train station for your next destination. Extend This Trip 1. If you would like to spend more time in Kunming, you can add a one-day tour visiting Yunnan Provincial Museum, Guandu Ancient Town, Dounan Flower Market (the largest fresh-cut flower trading market in Asia), and Nanqiang Street Night Market. 2. If you would like to continue exploring other distinctive attractions in Yunnan, such as the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, Jianshui, the Dongchuan Red Land, Dali, Lijiang, Shangri-La, Xishuangbanna, and more, you can contact our customer service to arrange them for you. 3. If you would like to continue exploring other cities in China, such as Chengdu, Tibet, Xi'an, Beijing, Shanghai, and more, we can also plan a perfect trip for you.