Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces (Yunnan)

#chinatravel The UNESCO-listed Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, anchored at Yuanyang County, span over 16,600 hectares crafted by the Hani people across 1,300 years of farming tradition . Your visit is shaped by breathtaking sunrise and sunset views over mirrored, water-filled terraces, especially at platforms like Duoyishu, Laohuzui, and Bada—ideal for reflective photography and golden-hour magic . The terraces’ layered structure, linked villages, forests, and irrigation channels demonstrate a complex ecological system still maintained by indigenous communities. Paired with Hani village markets and mushroom‑house villages, it’s both a cultural and visual masterpiece . Expect to spend 2–3 days to explore fully.