Zhejiang's Hidden Gem | Complete 2-Day, 1-Night Guide to Yunhe Rice Terraces

Finally visited the Yunhe Rice Terraces recommended by National Geographic! The layered terraces, sunrise above the sea of clouds—breathtakingly beautiful! Many limited-time activities during May Day holiday, complete guide below👇 🗺 Itinerary D1: World Terrace Museum → Qixing Mound → Cloud Swing → Cloud Café → Silver Valley · Kenggen Stone Village D2: Nine Curves Cloud Ring → Sunrise Sea of Clouds → Glass Observation Tower → Farming Trail → Return ❶ Nine Curves Cloud Ring · Sunrise Sea of Clouds (2-3h) Overlook the layered terraces panorama, perfect spot for watching sunrise Walk the farming trail, see cattle grazing on ridges, experience the charm of farming culture ❷ Nine Curves Cloud Ring · Sky Opening Cloud Top (0.5h) Panoramic view of terraced fields from the Sky Opening observation deck 40-meter glass observation tower with transparent glass floor ❸ Silver Valley · Kenggen Stone Village (1-2h) Ancient village nestled in terraces, preserving its original rustic charm, experience traditional silver smelting here ➍ Silver Valley · Qixing Mound (1-1.5h) Highest point with panoramic view of Silver Valley, photogenic cloud swing Mountain-top Cloud Café with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking terraces, super chill 【May Day Holiday Activities】(Limited-time) ✔Fire pot performance ✔Fireworks waterfall ✔Intangible cultural heritage food market ✔Rice field fish catching ✔Qixing Mound stamp collection ✔Intangible heritage DIY ✔She ethnic wedding performance ✔Bamboo pole dance interaction ✔Nezha parade... 【Transportation】 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Yunhe Rice Terraces Visitor Center 🚄High-speed rail: 3h from Nanjing to Lishui Station, then transfer to direct shuttle 🚌Shuttle: Lishui High-speed Rail Station → Yunhe Rice Terraces Visitor Center Best to choose this direct route to the scenic area, but each bus only has 6 seats. Book in advance on "Baba Fast Bus" for holidays! Children of all ages must have a seat 【Accommodation】 🏠 Rice Straw Meets Building Blocks Located at the visitor center, prime location, convenient for shuttle buses and cable cars Candy-colored decor, bright and comfortable, play facilities in the lobby 【Useful Information】 🎫Entrance fee: 80 yuan (Free for children under 1.2m/seniors over 70) ⏰Recommended stay: 2 days, 1 night 👗Outfit: Light-colored dress + straw hat for great photos 📸Photography: May-June water-filling period offers great mirror terrace effects