Top 20 Best Things to Do in Honghe

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Faizal B

Good for photo op esp the Kaleidoscope Museum where the bricked amphora-like shaped buildings are. Go around 1pm- - 2pm less crowd as they dispersed for lunch or other activities provided by their tour group.

银老先生

This is the best scenic spot in Maitreya City. First, there are more points to see, there are Maitreya Buddha, Maitreya Temple, Maitreya fingers, and many other landscapes; second, it is necessary to climb the scenic spots and walk the 1999 steps, which requires physical strength, but enjoy it, among which Maitreya is very good; Third, worship the Maitreya Buddha, very devout prayer, the so-called Dharma is boundless, is a purpose here; fourth, the scenery of Jinping Mountain is very good, the mountains are beautiful, the trees are shaded; fifth, the whole mountain here is particularly good, convenient to visit, you can walk, you can also take a tourist bus.

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The Jianshui Miniature Train offers an immersive experience reminiscent of the Republic of China era (a fantastic photo spot; I personally found it excellent, though the ticket price is a bit pricey). This is currently the only meter-gauge (1-meter track) tourist train still in operation in China, its predecessor being the Gejiu-Bise Railway built in 1915. * Retro Atmosphere: The station (Lin'an Station) features French-style architecture, with wooden seats, brass lamps, and old-fashioned electric fans inside the carriages. The attendants wear Republic-era uniforms, making every snapshot a retro masterpiece. * Scenery Along the Way: The train travels slowly at 20 km/h, offering views of rice paddies, lotus ponds, ancient bridges, and villages—like a flowing pastoral film. It connects three key attractions: The miniature train line is approximately 13 kilometers long, connecting the ancient city of Jianshui and the Tuanshan residential area, stopping at two excellent photo spots along the way… Shuanglong Bridge Station (Seventeen-Arch Bridge): Only a 30-minute stop. (Hehe, too little time!) This ancient Qing Dynasty bridge spans the river and is very spectacular, perfect for taking photos in a traditional or scenic style. Xianghuiqiao Station: 20-30 minute stop. This distinctive yellow station, a blend of Chinese and French architectural styles, is often surrounded by fields of flowers (such as cosmos and sunflowers), making it a popular spot for photos. Tuanshan Station (final stop): Longest stop (approximately 2 hours). A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this station boasts the exquisitely built 600-year-old Tuanshan residential buildings. Perfect for a "slow life" and relaxation. In this fast-paced era, this "slowest train in China" has become a rare experience. Listening to the clattering sound and watching the scenery slowly recede outside the window is perfect for unwinding.

梅梅很开心

Yuanyang Hani Terraces, Yunnan: The epic and natural wonders of agricultural engraving on the earth as a world cultural heritage and an important agricultural cultural heritage in the world. Yuanyang Hani Terraces have become photography and the ecological system of "four-vegetarian isomorphism" with the wisdom of farming in 1300 years, 170,000 mu of magnificent terraces and "four-vegetarian isomorphism". Hiking and cultural pilgrim's paradise. The following comments are made from three dimensions: 1. Core landscape: The perfect symphony of nature and artificial Yuanyang terraces is the shock of its geographical wisdom of "mountain-like". From the Malizhai River at 800 meters above sea level to the top of the 2000 meters high mountain, more than 3,700 terraced fields such as sky ladders go straight up to the clouds, and the extreme terrain with slopes of 15° to 75° has been domesticated by the Hani people as "earth color palettes". • Duoyishu Terraces: Famous for "the sunrise and the sea of clouds", the morning sunrise penetrates the mist, the golden terraces and the mushroom room intertwined like prints, and are known by photographers as "the most dreamy place in the world." • Bada Terraces: The 3,000-level terraces have a scale line and three-dimensional level, showing the ecological miracle of "water does not go down the mountain, soil does not leave the field" at sunset, and the sea of clouds is like a dragon. • Tiger-mouth Terraces: The terraces in the deep valley are blooming like flowers, and 6,000 mu of terraces change colors in the cloudy and sunny. The sunny days are blue, cloudy days are gray, and golden in the morning and evening. It can be called "colored terraces". 2. Cultural value: Yuanyang terraces, the living heritage of agricultural civilization, are not only landscapes, but also empirical evidence of the four-vegetarian isomorphic ecosystem of Hani "forest-village-terrace-water system". • Irrigation Wisdom: The Hani "woodcut water distribution" system distributes water with a precise scale, "ditch people" maintains ditches, and "hydro-flush fertilizer" becomes wastewater as nutrients, forming an ecological closed loop without large-scale water conservancy facilities. • Farming rhythm: The terraced red rice is produced every year, following the four-season production tune of "Hani Ancient Song", spring ploughing and autumn harvest, Hani Changjie Banquet, mushroom room, costume culture and other folk customs constitute a complete cultural map. • World Heritage status: In 2013, it was included in the World Heritage List and in 2025 was selected as the candidate list of World Irrigation Engineering Heritage China. Its concept of "conforming to the mountain and efficient water" provides a model for modern ecological agriculture. 3. Travel experience: The travel value of the immersive nature and humanities trip to Yuanyang terraces lies in the experience of "all-weather, multi-dimensional": • Viewing strategy: • Sunrise: Duoyishu Observation Deck needs to arrive before 5 o'clock, the roadside hillside can accommodate thousands of people, and the C position can take pictures of the sea of clouds and terraces. • Sunset: The three-dimensional light and shadow of the 3700-level terraced fields in Bada Terraced Fields and the deep valley color of the Tiger Mouth Terraced Fields constitute different visual shock. • Hiking: Deeply into the paths of the terraced fields, feel the farming culture, and take pictures of the pastoral pictures with a unique perspective. • Accommodation recommendation: Duoyishu Observation Deck surrounding homestays such as Yunluo Inn, the viewing room can lie down and watch the sunrise, cost-effective; Shengcun and Xinjie Town provide more accommodation options. • Food map: Haniyu water chicken, terraced red rice noodles, bamboo rice, pineapple rice, etc., combined

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The spa is spacious, with the outdoor hot springs shaded by trees and filled with squirrels. I loved the fish spa pool, where tiny fish kept chasing after food at my feet. The spa is located across the garden, with a large pool on the first floor. There's a lounge on the second floor, and a buffet on the third (for an additional fee).

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The night shrouded, the Chaoyang Gate of Jianshui Ancient City was gently wrapped by warm yellow lights, and it seemed to cross back hundreds of years ago. This city gate with a history of more than 630 years, also known as "Little Tiananmen", the structure of the triple Yuxie Peak makes it "a layer higher" than Tiananmen, and the four big words "Southeast of Xiongzhen" on the upper floor of the city are strong and powerful. Under the city gate, locals and tourists are intertwined, some people take a leisurely walk, some people stop to take pictures. The square on the side is lively, the national dance is happy, the cultural documentary film projection by laser is played on the city wall, the light and shadow are interlaced, and the ancient and modern are wonderfully integrated here.

Anonymous user

It exceeded my expectations. Although the weather was not very good and the temperature dropped, it did not affect my praise for Taiping Lake. It is magnificent and the variety of flowers and plants changes according to the seasons, giving tourists a new view. My companions want to visit again when the weather is good.

Anonymous user

There are very few people in the scenic area this season. The murals in Mizhishan are very interesting, the stones are in all shapes and sizes, and the performances in the ancient village are worth watching. You will be infected by the simple joy of the villagers. It is worth a visit.

Ribb

This ancient village near Jianwen County was settled and thrived by Han Chinese from Shangrao during the Ming Dynasty. Its original features are still relatively well-preserved.

Anonymous user

Overall, it's good. It's well-maintained, and the area is quite large, so you can walk around and explore. It's very reasonable that it's free. The electric carts don't cover much distance, so if you don't want to spend money, you can hike up the mountain yourself.