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Yuenyang Hani Terrace

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Yuanyang Hani Terrace

Yuanyang Hani Terrace

7.2
4.6/52,053 Reviews
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Historic buildings
Natural scenery
Open year round, 24/7
Anonymous user:“You have to go, how can you tell if it's fun here if you don't go and have a look. It's not far away, why not go in and take a look before leaving, right? Go and have a look, maybe it's worth the trip. You have to go, how can you tell if it's fun here if you don't go and have a look. It's not far away, why not go in and have a look before leaving, right? Go and have a look, maybe it's worth the trip.”
Duoyishu Terraced Field

Duoyishu Terraced Field

5.7
4.5/5285 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Opening hours: 06:00-18:00
M18***81:“The Duoyishu scenic spot is like a colored sculpture version of God scattered to the world. If you are immersed in the situation, you will be instantly stunning by the scene in front of you, with the morning sunrise oriental on the terraced fields, the layered white and red light and the color pattern presented by the mutual blend of the plant nature on the field, a beautiful picture is displayed in front of you.”
Laohuzui Terraced Field Scenic Area

Laohuzui Terraced Field Scenic Area

5.2
4.6/5179 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open today at 08:00-19:00
Annie长翅膀的喵:“The Tiger Mouth Terraces Scenic Area is located in the Hani Terraces in Yuanyang. The terraces in the deep valley are particularly spectacular due to their unique terrain. The Tiger Mouth Terraces are particularly beautiful at sunset. In the clouds and mist, the red, white and black colors complement each other, making them dazzling. Standing on the viewing platform halfway up the mountain, you can take pictures of the "fingerprints of the earth" intertwined by three mountain ridges at the same time. It is beautiful. The combination of the magnificent scenery of nature and the diligence and wisdom of mankind is amazing.”
Bada Scenic Area

Bada Scenic Area

5.1
4.0/5189 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open year round, 24/7
双鱼草草:“Although it was windy and rainy, the view and landscape of the terraced fields were still impressive and shocking. I lamented the profoundness and greatness of human labor civilization, and I also loved this charming Chinese World Cultural Heritage.”
Azhike Scenic Area

Azhike Scenic Area

4.8
4.7/514 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open today at 08:00-18:00
水漫三楼:“Azheke Ancient Village Scenic Area is one of the core Hani living villages in the Yuanyang Hani Terraces Scenic Area. It is also a model of complete forest, water system, village and terraces. In particular, it is the village with the best preserved Hani mushroom houses. In order to encourage villagers to continue to work hard to keep the tradition of the village, Azheke Village charges each tourist a ticket fee of 30 yuan, and the unified account is distributed to the villagers according to the rules, which is also an effective incentive. I visited again about half a year ago. There are many more commercial spots in the village, such as restaurants, shops, and cafes, just waiting for the peak tourist season. This time I walked all the way to the canyon viewing platform outside the gate on the other side of the village. The beautiful terraced canyon scenery is really refreshing.”
Qingkou Hani Folk Village Resort

Qingkou Hani Folk Village Resort

4.6
4.5/551 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open year round, 24/7
E23***40:“Yuanyang Rice Terraces are a sacred place cultivated by the Hani people for generations. They are also the most gentle brushstrokes of Mother Earth, outlining a series of flowing paintings between the mountains. The Eagle's Beak Rice Terraces, Bada Rice Terraces, Duoyishu Rice Terraces, and Aichunlan Rice Terraces, each of which presents different views at different times and angles, which is breathtaking.”
Yasadi Waterfall and Hot Spring

Yasadi Waterfall and Hot Spring

4.6
4.2/557 Reviews
Open today at 08:00-22:00 (admission ends at 20:00)
爱溜达的猫丶丶:“Before I went, I saw a lot of reviews saying that the attitude was bad and that the toilets in the hot springs were not allowed to be used. The actual situation was completely nonsense. The attitudes of several older sisters were super good, and the young man in the restaurant was also very considerate. Because there were so few people, I estimated that there were only four or five people taking a hot spring bath. I was going to order food, but then I looked at it and didn’t know what to eat. The young man made employee meals for the employees and asked me if I minded. He directly gave me an employee meal and specifically asked me to get more if it was not enough. There were peacocks accompanying us during the meal. The toilets in the hot spring area were very clean and used normally. A great hot spring trip”
Aichunlan Terraced Field

Aichunlan Terraced Field

3.7
4.9/523 Reviews
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Natural scenery
Open today at 08:00-19:30 (admission ends at 19:30)
鲲哥爱旅游:“Among the terraces created by the Hani people, there is a blue terrace that is famous for its almost blue color. It is called Aichun Blue Terraces. It looks very much like Pamukkale in Turkey, so it is also called the "Blue Terraces". It is located in Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture, and is an important part of the Hani Terraces. Watching the reflection of the blue sky in the terraces, as long as the weather is clear, the terraces are all wonderful blue reflections. The bluer the sky, the bluer the terraces. Netizens jokingly call it the real mirror of the sky. The clearer the weather, the more beautiful the angle of the sunlight reflects on the paddy fields, forming patches of sky blue, which is the origin of the blue terraces.”
Yi Ethnic Village

Yi Ethnic Village

3.6
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Natural scenery
Open all day
Jingkou Terraced Fields Scenic Area

Jingkou Terraced Fields Scenic Area

3.3
5.0/51 Reviews
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桃子妖妖妖:“Starting from Jianshui, we headed straight to Yuanyang Terraces. Not far from the Yuanyang West Expressway, we got on a winding mountain road, a single lane, and it was winding all the way. The speed was always between 40-60 kilometers and could not go up. The altitude rose quite fast, and the ear pressure was obviously felt. There are two viewing platforms on the way to the scenic spot, but the scenery is so ordinary that it is not worth stopping. Passing by the Yuanyang Terraces Tourist Service Center, we did not stop and continued to move forward. Suddenly, we found that there were many people and cars on the roadside, which means that we have arrived at the Hanihaba Rice Field Base in Qingkou Village, Xinjie Town, which is a real terraced scenic spot. "Hani Haba", which means Hani ancient song in Hani language, is a folk song widely spread and far-reaching in the social life of Hani people. It is a solemn and elegant ancient singing mode different from Hani folk songs, love songs, children's songs and other types. It involves production labor, religious festivals, humanistic norms, ethics, marriage and funerals, food, clothing, housing, literature and art in ancient Hani society. It is an "encyclopedia" for Hani people to educate customs and regulate life. It is known as the "encyclopedia without words" and the "living fossil" of culture. In March 2008, it was declared as the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage. Hani Haba Rice Field Base takes its homonym and builds a national rice-fish integrated breeding demonstration area. "Rice-fish-duck" breeding is the traditional farming wisdom inherited by Hani people for thousands of years. Seedlings are sown and raised from February to March every year, and seedlings are planted from April to the end of May. About 3 weeks after planting, the rice turns green and fish fry are put in. One month after the fish fry are put in, ducklings are put in. From the rice filling period to the early rice harvest period, the terraced ducks need to temporarily leave the terraced fields; when the rice is harvested and the terraced fish is harvested, the ducks return to the terraced fields again. Through the swimming, feeding and excretion of fish and ducks, weed growth can be inhibited, the soil can be loosened, organic fertilizer can be increased, and the feeding amount can be reduced to ensure the quality of fish and ducks. Rice, fish and ducks coexist in a mutually beneficial way, realizing "one water, three uses, one field, multiple harvests". Of course, as ordinary tourists, we don't need to know so much. After half a day of traveling, at the top of Ailao Mountain at an altitude of 1,800 meters, the large terraced fields that suddenly appeared in front of us were enough to soothe our long-standing expectations. There is an observation deck on the left side of the road. It is beautiful to take pictures standing on the observation deck. If you have enough time, you can go down to the rice field to take pictures of reflections, chickens and ducks like us, which will feel better. It is a completely free scenic spot, even parking is free. Be sure to come down and take a look if you pass by.”

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元阳乡伴原舍阿者科酒店·云上餐厅

元阳乡伴原舍阿者科酒店·云上餐厅

5.0/52 Reviews
Open at 08:30 today
_We***87:“The scenery is beautiful! The food is also very local and the consumption is moderate. I will recommend it to my friends!”
十二庄园香典餐饮部

十二庄园香典餐饮部

5.0/53 Reviews
Open 07:00-22:00
M97***78:“[Taste] From breakfast to dinner to the next day's food, we all choose to solve it in the store. It is not only convenient, but also delicious. The restaurant is highly praised by my family. The chef is very good and the ingredients are fresh. It is no exaggeration to say that I like every dish. [Environment] The layout of the hotel lobby to the room is simple but not without the fun of terraced fields, especially the free upgrade to the view room. [Service] This is the first time I have written such a serious review. My husband and I both think the hotel is great from the bottom of our hearts. The staff is enthusiastic. It can be seen that even the hotel aunt has received professional training and the details are in place.”
六军饭店

六军饭店

4.8/515 Reviews
Open at 8:00 today
水漫三楼:“Traveling to Yuanyang Terraces in Honghe, I stayed at the Huaijing Yuanyang Mountain Residence in Duoyishuxia Village. One day, I went to other villages with the owner of the homestay to go to the market, and then took him to this popular restaurant in Xinjie Town for lunch. The restaurant is quite large, the environment is decent, the dishes are relatively rich, and there are many varieties of green leafy vegetables. The signature dish of the restaurant is pig's trotters. I ordered the taro stems and the bitter melon fried eggs that I had never seen before in my life. In addition, on the recommendation of the homestay staff, I bought the only signature clear soup beef in the restaurant at the Dorazol Restaurant two doors away. It was a comfortable meal. Yuanyang's local dishes are fresh and delicious and worth trying.”
元阳县梯田哈尼火塘

元阳县梯田哈尼火塘

4.9/517 Reviews
Open at 10:00 today
水漫三楼:“After two days of clear weather, the Yuanyang Hani Terraces suddenly became foggy in the morning. I was in a good mood and hiked from Duoyishuxiazhai to Hani Huotang to have a Hani-style lunch. The dried yellow cattle was unexpectedly delicious, not too old or tender, not sticky, and very fragrant. The terraced fish, except for the small crucian carp, is the larger grass carp, which is thorny after all. The stir-fried eggplant is very fresh and oily. Hani dishes are generally spicy, more or less, and the scallion-flavored tofu is a clear stream, pure and refreshing. Paired with a little red rice, it is a meal that can both satisfy hunger and cravings.”
多依树下餐厅

多依树下餐厅

5.0/52 Reviews
Open at 09:00 today
水漫三楼:“In the Hani Terraces Scenic Area of ​​Yuanyang County, staying at the Huaijing Yuanyang Mountain Homestay in Duoyishuxia Village, it takes about ten minutes to walk to Duoyishuxia Restaurant next to the Moon Square, which is run by the same owner as the Huaijing Homestay. The restaurant has three floors, the first floor is the lobby, and the second floor has private rooms. Generally, the restaurant guests are guests staying at the homestay, and occasionally there are other tourists. At the same time, it also undertakes the daily meals of the homestay staff. Usually, the restaurant's dishes are mainly Yuanyang local specialties, various livestock meats, poultry, vegetables and wild vegetables, terraced fish, with a moderate taste. The service is provided by the boss's relatives and aunts and aunts in the village. Living in the village and eating in the village feels very comfortable.”
云海人家饭店

云海人家饭店

5.0/522 Reviews
Open at 09:00 today
M85***05:“环境,味道,服务都不错,下次还选云海人家饭店”
多依树菜馆

多依树菜馆

4.2/530 Reviews
Open at 8:00 today
游客000021:“A restaurant near the inn, the dishes are good and there are many varieties. The restaurant is considered a big one in this area. The dishes are served quickly, the price-performance ratio is high, and the taste is quite suitable. If you go to Duoyishu, you can choose a restaurant [Service] The boss is very enthusiastic [Environment] Comfortable environment [Taste] Hani local taste”
山也山食

山也山食

5.0/52 Reviews
水漫三楼:“The world heritage Yuanyang Rice Terraces Scenic Area, the core Duoyishu area, is about two kilometers away from a Hani Yunnan cuisine restaurant with simple and plain decoration. There is a room on the second floor with a complete fire pit layout, and the rest are relatively standard restaurant layouts. The taste of the terraced carp soup is a bit hard to describe. Stir-fried bacon and eggplant with beans are more traditional Yunnan cuisine styles. The classic tomato scrambled eggs are the most popular rice configuration during the trip. A few bowls of local specialty red rice are a must.”
TONG CHENG CAI GUAN

TONG CHENG CAI GUAN

5.0/53 Reviews
Open 7:00-0:00
M36***59:“In a small village like Malipo, Yuanyang, it is really very good to have such a local specialty shop. Here you order dishes by looking at the actual dishes. The six of us who went there ordered several dishes. Basically, each dish was very generous in portion, tasted great and authentic, and was super delicious. The fried eggs with tree flowers were very special. Our friends who went there liked it very much. The tree flowers were similar to agar-agar, but had a more delicate and smooth texture than agar-agar, and were very delicious. In addition, the fried sour bamboo shoots with bacon were also very delicious, and the bacon tasted very good. These were must-eats for almost every meal, haha. In short, it is very cost-effective and worth recommending!”
火塘咖啡

火塘咖啡

4.0/51 Reviews
Open at 10:00 today
水漫三楼:“Azheke Village is the only ancient village in the Yuanyang Hani Terraces Scenic Area that charges admission. It is located in the core area of ​​the Red River Hani Terraces Yuanyang, and Huotang Coffee is located in the core position of Azheke Village. Walking into Huotang Coffee, the layout of the store is very characteristic of Hani people. There is only one little boy playing with his mobile phone. After asking, he shouted and the young man who was watching the store ran down from upstairs. After asking about the varieties, I chose Yunnan small-grain hand-brewed coffee, hoping to taste the characteristics of Yunnan. Watching the young man making hand-brewed coffee, although skilled, his tools and equipment are not professional. While waiting for the coffee, two strong hens came to the door of the cafe and looked around carefully for a while, which is very characteristic of the ancient village. In general, the taste of this cup of hand-brewed coffee should not be much different from American coffee.”
红稻农家

红稻农家

2 Reviews
Wenyan_203:“Azheke, an ancient Hani village surrounded by mountains and terraces, has a history of more than 210 years. The village is not big, with only 65 households living on traditional planting and animal husbandry. Now, thanks to the "Azheke Plan", every household has a "tourism meal". The traditional Hani culture, four-element isomorphism (forest, village, terrace, water system), and mushroom house are its main attractions. The mushroom house in Azheke is very distinctive. The house, which is warm in winter and cool in summer, is divided into two or three floors and is shaped like a mushroom. From the terrace, it looks exquisite and unique. In those days, the movie "Ask the West" also came here to shoot. ​Azheke is an indispensable attraction when you come to Yuanyang to see the terraces. We drove here by ourselves, which is relatively convenient. The ultraviolet rays in Yunnan are very strong, so we applied sunscreen. It is recommended to go out early. When we arrived in Azheke, it was already ten o'clock in the morning, which was a bit late. It is the peak tourist season in Honghe Prefecture. In the parking lot, I saw several large tourist buses, most of which were sunset tour groups. After retirement, they don’t crowd scenic spots with office workers during holidays, and they don’t get stuck in traffic when they travel during off-peak hours. The so-called Azheke Plan is actually a tourism poverty alleviation solution, and it is a mechanism for Chinese universities to help rural areas. Tourists visiting the village and buying tickets is one of the income. The village is mostly middle-aged and elderly. In recent years, some young people have returned to their hometowns to start businesses and opened restaurants and cafes at their doorsteps. Azheke’s famous "Huotang Coffee" is one of them. However, Huotang Coffee was closed when we went there. Upon inquiry, they said that they were short of staff. Lunch was solved in the village. This restaurant called "Red Rice Farmer" was opened by a local Hani couple. The wife doesn't speak Chinese, but she can understand what we say. I especially like the ancient banyan square next to the water mill. Sitting under the towering trees, the spring breeze brings us freshness after we have walked out of the sweat. Go down the steps of the square and you will reach the terraced fields. Looking back from the terraced fields, you can see the mushroom houses. In March, Yuanyang is under the scorching sun, so be sure to prepare for sun protection. #Ancient Towns and Villages Worth Going To”
云梯大酒店-中餐厅

云梯大酒店-中餐厅

5.0/51 Reviews
Open 07:30-09:30
59254:“The service and sanitary environment in the hotel are indeed much better than those outside. The terraced fish and beef jerky taste very good. Because the boss is from Shiping, there is a special dish, Shiping dried tofu, which is paired with the hotel's own osmanthus wine. It is too hard to drink. Although it is a three-star hotel, the price is more cost-effective than outside. In general, the price-performance ratio is very high, the food is delicious and not expensive, and the service environment is good.”

Yuanyang Moments: Through Travelers' Eyes

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Azerke: The Best Tourism Village selected by the UNWTO

Azerke: The Best Tourism Village selected by the UNWTO

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Aurora Hill
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Yuanyang Rice Terraces Sunrise

Yuanyang Rice Terraces Sunrise

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Nova~Walker
I unearthed a hidden gem of a luxury homestay nestled within the Yuanyang Rice Terraces!

I unearthed a hidden gem of a luxury homestay nestled within the Yuanyang Rice Terraces!

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Andrew012_Rivera
At the seventh sunset in southeastern Yunnan, I found a deeper blue than the Aegean

At the seventh sunset in southeastern Yunnan, I found a deeper blue than the Aegean

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Scarlett_Rainthorn-29
Southeast Yunnan, Yunnan's hidden gem!

Southeast Yunnan, Yunnan's hidden gem!

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GERALD COOK
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Winter yoga trip: "Nurture yourself in a positive magnetic field"

Winter yoga trip: "Nurture yourself in a positive magnetic field"

William$Ward73
William$Ward73
The most beautiful terraced fields in China are coming in autumn, and they will be really beautiful in November.

The most beautiful terraced fields in China are coming in autumn, and they will be really beautiful in November.

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Exquisitebutterfly2
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Hope that the Duoyishu with only one tourist can be seen by more people

Hope that the Duoyishu with only one tourist can be seen by more people

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