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  • Yuanyang Hani Terracetop_1
    󰺂7.1
    8.51
    Yuanyang15.4 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoThe Honghe Hani Rice Terraces in Yuanyang, Yunnan are as picturesque as a painting.
    Highlights:
    󰀆Experience Hani Ku Zha Zha Festival
    󰋄360° view of terraced fields
    󱨠Saved by 200 users󱨠1288 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    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

Best things to do in Yuanyang (2025)

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Top-rated things to do in Yuanyang

If you want to make the most of your trip, these activities deliver the full Yuanyang experience. Expect popular attractions, unique local experiences, and must-see spots that capture the essence of the city.

Yuanyang Hani Terrace

• Yuanyang | 15.4 km from downtown

• : Experience Hani Ku Zha Zha Festival,360° view of terraced fields

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Things to do near Yuanyang

If you want to explore attractions just outside Yuanyang, there are plenty of activities that combine scenic surroundings with convenient access to the city, perfect for day trips or short excursions.

Each of these activities offers a unique escape within 1–3 hours of Yuanyang, ideal for travelers who want to combine sightseeing with local experiences.

What makes things to do in Yuanyang special

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• Diverse options: From relaxing experiences to adventurous outings.

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