Yuanjiang Day Trip

Yuanjiang Hani, Yi, and Dai Autonomous County is located in the mid-south of Yunnan Province. With sunshine all year round, it is known as the "Sun City in the Red River Valley." Diverse ethnic cultures, magnificent natural landscapes, and tempting local delicacies make up Yuanjiang's unique and charming picture. Recommended Attractions 1. Nano Rice Terraces: Located in Nano Township, nearly 10,000 acres of terraced fields extend from the foot of the Ailao Mountains to the top, layer upon layer, like a ladder to the sky. The colors are bright in spring, lush green in summer, golden in autumn, and misty in winter, with different scenery in each season, making it a beautiful sight. 2. Yuanjiang World's First High Bridge: The bridge is 801m long and is the world's first bridge of its type. Standing on the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the magnificent Red River Valley, and feel the nature's wonders and the greatness of human architecture. 3. Colorful Gypsum Forest: A masterpiece of nature, the unique colorful gypsum soil forest has various shapes. Under the sunlight, it is colorful, as if you are in a magical world, perfect for taking photos. 4. Take Cliff Paintings: Primitive cliff paintings with a history of more than 3,000 years vividly depict the ancient human totem worship, production, and life scenes. Next to it is the mysterious Yinbin Cave, which is full of mystery. 5. Nanxi Old Forest: There are large green grasslands and windmills here. The breeze blows and the windmills turn leisurely, like a fresh idyllic picture, which is refreshing. 6. Honghe Valley Ecological Agricultural Sightseeing Garden: The garden has a water park, a tropical fruit garden, a tropical rare bird breeding garden, and a precious flower garden. You can also taste Indochina cuisine and enjoy the unique exotic culture. Recommended Food 1. Pressed Oil Rice Noodles: Yuanjiang's special breakfast, hot oil is poured on the rice noodles, the aroma is overflowing, and the taste is rich. 2. Yinyuan Rice Noodles: Made with the unique water quality of Yinyuan Town, it is thin and tough, and can be served with various seasonings and side dishes. It tastes delicious. 3. Yuanjiang Colorful Gypsum Forest Beef Soup Hot Pot: Using Yuanjiang yellow beef as the ingredient, cooked with various seasonings, the meat is fragrant and the soup is fresh and delicious. 4. Aloe Vera Feast: Each dish is made with aloe vera, which is cool and refreshing, beautifying and nourishing the skin. It is a special healthy food in Yuanjiang. 5. Wangan Pickled Mustard Greens: Pickled with Wangan, a unique aquatic plant in Yuanjiang, it tastes crisp and refreshing, and is very appetizing. 6. Ma Cui Baba: A Dai ethnic fried food made of glutinous rice with special herbs, fragrant, crispy, and delicious. Recommended Accommodations 1. Yuanjiang Qixia Mountain Hot Spring Garden Hotel: Beautiful environment with private hot spring, allowing you to enjoy a comfortable hot spring time after playing, relax your body and mind, price: CNY 500–800. 2. Lavande Hotel (Yuxi Yuanjiang Qishui Road Branch): Well-equipped, rich breakfast, clean and hygienic, convenient transportation, price: CNY 300–500. 3. Yuanjiang Jinman Hotel: It has a unique environment with an air garden and is cost-effective, with prices starting from CNY 88. 4. Yuanjiang Hotel: One of the best hotels in Yuanjiang, located in the center of the county, convenient for travel, reference price starts from CNY 110. Travel Tips 1. Best time to travel: Yuanjiang has a hot climate and is suitable for tourism in all seasons, but the temperature in winter is often above 20 degrees. Pay attention to sun protection and heatstroke prevention measures. 2. Transportation: From Kunming, you can take the high-speed train to Yuxi, and then transfer to a bus to Yuanjiang; you can also choose to drive by yourself. The whole journey from Kunming to Yuanjiang is about 230 km, mainly passing through Yuxi, and taking the Kunyu and Yuyuan Expressway. 3. Precautions: When admiring the mountain scenery such as Nano Rice Terraces, the mountain roads are winding and narrow, so pay attention to driving safety; when viewing the scenery on the world's first high bridge, do not park on the bridge to avoid being fined for violating traffic rules. Yuanjiang is such a place where you can relax your body and mind and nourish your soul. Here, you can slow down, feel the beauty of nature, taste ethnic culture, and enjoy a feast of delicacies.