The place I want to go again is here, it's so captivating
In the deep mountains of Yunnan Province, China
There is a miracle called 'Stairway to Heaven'—Yuanyang Terraces. Yuanyang Hani Terraces
The Hani people here, for thousands of years, have lived in harmony with nature, following the ancient farming methods, with their hands and wisdom, they have carved terraces between the mountains, like a symphony of nature, each layer carries the hard work and wisdom of the Hani people.
The Red River Hani Terraces cover an area of 17 acres, the terraces cultivated by the Hani people are large in scale and have been listed on the World Heritage List. Yuanyang Terraces is the core part of the Hani Terraces.
Best time to visit:
Every year from November to April
During the 'flood season' of the terraces, after the rice is harvested, the fields are filled with water
Under the sun, it sparkles and presents different colors with the undulating terrain, colorful, like a palette of the earth🎨
【Transportation】
The scenic area is about 36 kilometers away from Yuanyang County, all the way up the mountain
The altitude rises from more than 200 meters to 2000 meters. The road condition is good, but it's all winding mountain roads, it's more convenient to drive or charter a car.
Yuanyang Hani Terraces Scenic Area Ticket🎫
70 yuan (valid for three days) includes:
Bada, Tiger Mouth, Duoyi Tree
Azheke needs to buy a separate ticket, 30 yuan
Three core scenic spots:
Duoyi Tree, Tiger Mouth, Bada.
Must go:
Watch the sunrise at Duoyi Tree (around 7 a.m.)
Take pictures of the multi-colored terraces at Tiger Mouth, long shots and close-ups, sunset
Love spring to take pictures of blue terraces (before 10 a.m.)
Watch the sunset at Dawazhe (free)
Watch the sunset at Bada (ticket required)
【Tips】
To capture the sunrise and sunset requires luck, the fog in the mountains is heavy, often the clouds are thick in the morning, but the sun comes out during the day. Actually, the terraces seen in normal weather are also spectacular...
The temperature on the mountain is much lower than at the foot of the mountain, remember to wear a thick coat.
The mountain road has ninety-nine bends, be prepared for motion sickness
It's hard to go up the mountain, if you stay, it's recommended to stay near Duoyi Tree, there are many guesthouses, good views, and convenient for dining.
Self-driving camping, about 1 kilometer past the visitor center, there is a large parking lot, with charging stations and toilets, many RVs rest here.