About Jiayin Village

Jiayin village was listed in the third batch with important protection value traditional village in 2014. Jiayin Village is located in the middle of Jiayin Township, Honghe County, Yunnan Province. It covers an area of 14 square kilometers and is 37 km away from Honghe County. There are four nationalities, Hani, Yi, Yao and Han. Among them, the Hani ethnic group accounted for 83 percent of the total population, is a mainly agricultural minority township.

About Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields

Jiayin Terraced Fields is located in Jiayin Village in Honghe County, which is the biggest village of the Hani minoritywith deep ethnic customs in China. Beside the long street banquet, mushroom houses, folk songs, and palm fan dances, Jiayin village is charming for its Tasa and Asa terraced fields. Jiayin terrace is at the elevation of 760 meters – 2342 meters, Deep metamorphic rock strata in Zhenjushan Mountain. The soil was mainly lateritic red soil and yellow soil.

Why is Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields so special?

Jiayin terrace has fully demonstrated the humanistic landscape of terrace winding hillsides, fully reflected the high harmony between man and nature, and revealed the terraced culture: Forest-village-Terraced-River, which is a benign agricultural ecosystem.

Best Time to Visit Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields

The Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields was released water from December to April. It was the dry season of Yuanyang. The autumn was clear, the air was clear, and large tracts of terraces reflected the blue sky. The best date is around the Chinese New year, clear white clouds, sometimes clouds, tourists can take wonderful pictures.

How to Get there?

Jiayin Village is located in Honghe County, Yunnan Province. Jiayin Village is 37 km away from Honghe County. If tourists want to go Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields, they should go to Honghe County first. You have two ways to get to Honghe county. One is long-distance bus, the other one is train. And then you can take taxi or self-driving to Jiayin Rice Terraced Fields from Honghe County. It takes you about 1 hour.

Chinese Name:宝华撒玛坝万亩梯田
English Name: Samaba Rice Terraces Fields in Honghe County

Samaba Rice Terraces Field is an important part of Honghe Hani Rice Terrace which is listed as World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Samaba (撒玛坝) is located in Baohua Township (宝华乡) where is the south of Honghe county, 38 kilometers away from Honghe County. “There are always mountains higher than the hill, universes beyond the sky; No one can image the expense of Rice Terraces until seeing Samaba.” is usually used to describe Samaba Rice Terraces. The total area of Samaba Rice Terraces is about 2306 acres, over 4300 terraces steps. The lowest altitude is about 600 meter, and the highest altitude is about 1880 meter. It’s been 700 years since the first Tusi (Township head 土司) led people to assart the rice terrace according to the historical data.

Samaba Rice Terrace Fields in Honghe County

The terraces show various view of different seasons. It’s a green sea in the spring; it’s a golden mountain when the rice is ripe in the autumn; it’s a mirror connected to the sky like ribbons. It is like heaven where is covered by cloud as the sun rise. Here, the agricultural ecosystem composed of four elements: terraces fields — water systems — forest — villages. It shows the harmony of social system and nature. And Samaba Rice Terraces is the only sightseeing spot where can see the whole 2306 acres terraces by one view point in China.

Honghe tourist industry developed rapidly in resent years. After years effort, Samaba Rice Terraces was rated as National AA Tourist Attraction in 2014. And it was rated as Ten New Tourist Landmarks of Yunnan in 2015 judged by millions of netizen and hundreds of experts justly.

Why is Nanuo Rice Terrace So Special?

The Yuanjiang rice terraces are mainly concentrated in Yangjie羊街 and Nanuo那诺, among which Nanuo rice terrace is the most spectacular. The industrious Nanuo Hani people created magnificent cultural masterpieces with their own hands. The scenery of Rice Terraces is different in different seasons. Spring terraces are clear in shape and bright in color; The summer terraces are green and full of life; Autumn terraces are golden, a scene of harvest; The terraces in the winter are shrouded in mist, the sunrise and sunset scenery, as well as sea of cloud are gorgeous.

Where is Nanuo Rice Terrace?

On the south bank of the Yuanjiang river, adjacent to Honghe county, there is a piece of land called Nanuo, which is known for its rice terraces, seas of clouds and Hani culture. Nanuo township covers an area of 152 square kilometers, an average elevation of 1700 meters. There is a population of less than 20000 people at Nanuo township, giving priority to with the Hani ethnic groups. It is the only place where is famous for its terraced landscape in central Yunnan. Belonging to the upstream section of Honghe Hani culture corridor, Nanuo rice terraces have the same cultural environment with Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces.

About Nanuo Township那诺乡

Nanuo township is located at the foot of the Ailao mountain in Yuanjiang county, Yunnan province. Most of the local residents are Hani people who have lived there for generations. Nanuo is about 296 kilometers away from Kunming, more than 60 kilometers from the county seat of Yuanjiang County. This is a place full of romance and poetic, the highest altitude in the territory is of 2,500 meters, and the lowest altitude of 780 meters, a height difference of 1720 meters. It is a mountainous ethnic town where ethnic minorities live together. More than 90% of the population at nanuo is Hani minority.

Due to historical reasons, relatively closed and backward, coupled with the harsh natural environment, flat land in Nanuo is very rare. The Hani people in Nanuo are industrious and kind-hearted, and have created many cultural miracles in their struggle with nature for thousand years. The splendid rice terraces and a series of colorful ethnic festivals such as “October Festival”, “Yellow Rice Festival” and “Kuzhazha Festival” are its outstanding representatives.

The traffic here is not very good, with steep and narrow road, there are a lot of turns. On the way to Nanuo Township, there is a relatively large Hani village, Yangjie Village羊街村. In 2018, the construction of a new highway between Yuanjiang county and Nanuo township will be completed and the journey will be shortened by 30 kilometers.

Nearby Attractions

1. Nanuo Market那诺集市

Nanuo is famous for its Sea of Cloud of terraces and Hani culture in central Yunnan. Nanuo market is on the doubleday(双日), at that time, there are many Hani people, young and old, but more women. There are exchanges of various items, such as chicken and duck, farm goods, mountain goods, meat, vegetables, sugar cane, piglets and department stores, as well as dyed fabrics and colorful ethnic ornaments.

2. Yuanjiang River National Nature Reserve元江国家级自然保护区

With a total area of 22378.9 hectares, main protected objects in Yuanjiang River National Nature Reserve are the most typical river-valley savanna vegetation, relatively complete mountain evergreen broad-leaved forest and abundant rare wildlife resources. it belongs to the forest ecosystem nature reserve. Nature reserve consists of two sections, namely, the east bank of Yuanjiang (Jiangdong District江东片区 for short) and Zhangba District章巴片区.

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit the rice terraces is from November to the coming March, when the harvest is complete and Hani people are drawing off with water into terrace. And the climate is clear and warm at those months, with blue sky and white clouds. Partial paddy fields grow a kind of not well-known duckweed with deep amaranth, under the illuminate of sunshine, bright-coloured duckweed is unusually dazzing.

How to Get There

If you want to go to Nanuo Rice Terrace, you have to go to Yuanjiang County of Yuxi first. When you are there in Yuanjiang county, you will transfer there to Nanuo Township那诺乡. You can choose to take regular bus or drive from Yuanjiang county to Nanuo Township.

Kunming South Bus Station-Yuanjiang Bus Terminal

Departure Time: 9:00, 12:00, 15:20, 16:30, 18:00, 19:30

Price: 90 CNY

Distance: 231 kilometers

Consume Time: About 3 hours

Yuangjiang County-Nanuo Bus Terminal

There are few buses from Yuanjiang bus terminal to Nanuo bus terminal.

Departure Time: 7:30, 8:00, 9:00, 13:00

Price: 23 CNY

Distance: 66 kilometers

Consume Time: About 2 hours

Accommodation in Nanuo Rice Terrace

You can stay overnight in Yuanjiang County or Nanuo Township. Here are several recommended hotels(Nanuo is underdeveloped, hotels there are affordable).

1. Yuanjiang Hotel元江大酒店

Address: No.2, Hongqi Road, Lijiang Town, Yuangjiang County, Yuxi玉溪市元江县澧江镇红旗路2号

Tel: 0877-6012888

Starting Price: 185 CNY

2. U HOTEL元江优家酒店

Address: No.118, Wenhua Road, Yuanjiang County, Yuxi玉溪市元江县文化路118号

Tel: 0877-6559900

Starting Price: 60 CNY

3. Dayu Jinyuan Hotel元江大宇金源酒店

Address: Wenhua Road, Yuanjiang County, Yuxi玉溪市元江县文化路

Tel: 0877-6515555

Starting Price: 105 CNY

Useful Travel Tips

1. Nanauo Rice Terrace is high in elevation, ultraviolet ray is strong on sunny days, you’d better bring sun cream. sunglasses, sun hat and other sunscreen products.

2. With large temperature difference between daytime and night, it is easy to develop a cold, therefore, you are suggested to bring coats and some cold medicine.

3. Nanuo Rice Terrace is far away from the city, transportation is not so convenient. The road could be not so good.

4. After visiting the Nanuo Rice Terrace, you may as well taste the Zhujie ecological green tea猪街绿茶. Zhujie ecological green tea grows in the high altitude of Ailao Mountain. It has been famous for green tea since the Ming Dynasty. If time permits, you can also drive to Zhujie township, about 6 kilometers from Nanuo Township.

5. Compared with Honghe Hani Rice Terrace, Nanuo Rice Terrace is remote, not many people are familiar with it. However, like Honghe Hani Rice Terrace, the beauty of the Nanuo rice terraces is pure, they are the painstaking efforts of Hani people for hundreds of years.

Chinese Name:元阳县全福庄梯田
English Name: Quanfuzhuang Rice Terraces in Yuanyang County, Honghe

Quanfuzhuang Rice Terraces (全福庄梯田) are a captivating yet lesser-known segment of the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, China.

🌾 Overview

Location: Situated approximately 11 kilometers east of Xinjie Town in Yuanyang County, Quanfuzhuang Village is nestled among neighboring villages such as Malizhai, Panzhihua, Dayutang, and Tuguozhai.
Altitude: Around 1,840 meters above sea level.
Climate: The area experiences an average annual temperature of about 14°C (57°F).
Terrace Area: Part of the expansive Bada Scenic Area, which encompasses over 14,000 acres of rice terraces.

🌅 Scenic Highlights

Sunset Views: Quanfuzhuang offers breathtaking sunset vistas, where the terraces reflect hues of pink and red as the sun descends.
Accessibility: The terraces are easily reachable via trails from nearby roadside viewing platforms, providing a less crowded and free alternative to more popular sites like Duoyishu.
Cultural Significance: The terraces are a testament to the Hani people’s agricultural ingenuity, showcasing a harmonious blend of forest, village, terrace, and water systems.

🏘️ Quanfuzhuang Village

Historical Background: The village boasts a history spanning over 300 years, originally established by Lu Zulong from Malizhai and initially named Zulongzhai. It was later renamed Quanfuzhuang, symbolizing “safety and happiness.”
Community Engagement: Quanfuzhuang Village is recognized for its effective rural governance, fostering community participation and harmonious living among its residents.

📸 Photography Tips

Best Time to Visit: Late afternoon to early evening is ideal for capturing the terraces bathed in the warm glow of sunset.
Seasonal Beauty: The terraces are particularly photogenic from late November to April, when they are filled with water, creating mirror-like reflections.

🚗 Getting There

From Xinjie Town: Quanfuzhuang is accessible via a 11-kilometer drive eastward from Xinjie Town
Transportation: Local transportation options are available, but hiring a private vehicle or joining a tour group may offer more convenience.

Keywords: a perfect combination of Hani’s custom, music, dance and rice cultivation culture.
Location: 85 kilometers far from the south of Xinjie town in Yuanyang County, Honghe
Main Attractions: Habo Rice Terraces, Hani Building, Hani Songs and Dances, and Habo Long Street Banquet.
Admission Fee:￥100
Opening Hours: All Day Long
About Habo Rice Terraces Scenic Area

Habo village is built according to the special mountainous terrain, surrounded by the Habo Rice Terraces. The construction there is all featured by the accompaniment with mountain and rivers. Standing on the east of the Village and overlooking, you will enjoy hundreds of terraces climbing up high from the river valley. As the red sun rises slowly from the east, dozens of terraces turn red. The most precipitous and stereoscopic part of Yuanyang Rice Terraces terraces is in full view of your eyes. And the clear distinction between color black and white will show you how magnificent it is. Thus, there is no doubt that Habo Rice Terraces Scenic Spot is the best place to appreciate the sunrise.

The routes covers Qingkou Village, Quanfuzhuang Village, Dongpu Village, Duosha Village, Mengpin Village, Bada Village, Malizhai Village, Shengcun Village, Hetaozhai Village, Yanzijiao Village, Duoyishu Village and Pugaolaozhai Village. They are the routes with challenge for professional hikers.

Route 1
Qingkou Viewing Deck- Qingkou Village- Quanfuzhuang Village- Duosha Village- Laohuzhui Viewing Deck
The route covers 5 villages and is 8 kilometers, about 4 hour and 10 minute walking.

The Advantage of the route

Folk custom and unique architecture in good keep
Charming and unique scenery
Challenging mountaineering road
There are forests and lawns along the route

Route 2
Qingkou Viewing Deck- Qingkou Village- Quanfuzhuang Village- Dongpu Village- Laohuzhui Viewing Deck
The route covers 3 villages and 2 viewing decks. It is 8 kilometers, about 4 hour and 10 minute walking.

The Advantage of the route
1. Charming and unique scenery
2. Challenging mountaineering road
3. There are forests and lawns along the route

Route 3
Qingkou Viewing Deck- Qingkou Village- Quanfuzhuang Viewing deck- Bada Village- Malizhai Village- Shengcun Village
The route covers 7 villages and 2 viewing decks. It is 13.71 kilometers, about 6 hour and 15 minute walking

The Advantage of the route

Gentle slope of the roads, little difference of the altitude
Charming and unique scenery
There are forests and lawns along the route

Route 4
Qingkou Viewing Deck- Qingkou Village- Malizhai Village- Shengcun Village- Yanzijiao Village- Duoyishu Village Comittee
The route covers 8 villages and 2 viewing decks. It is 17.51 kilometers, about 7 hour and 45 minute walking

The Advantage of the route

Long distance with great difference of altitude for professional hikers
Charming and unique scenery
There are forests and lawns along the route

The Best Time to Visit Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Spring
In the early Spring, Yuanyang Terraced Fields are surrounded by mist, terraces, mushroom-shaped houses and trees are immersed in the clouds, conveying a sense of mystery. There is no rice in the time and the fields are filled with water combined with the light, which forms a fantastic scene with great Light & Shade. the mountains and valleys are interspersed with various flower with different colors. Early morning is the best time for photographing, the terraces are covered with golden light, you may have the illusion that you are in a fairy land.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Summer
In summer, people are busy in farming. They still maintain the traditional farming technology with a buffalo. The terraces put on a new clothes and descend down layer by layer. A large scale of verdant rice are waving in the breeze. Farmers are busy with their work, talking to each other with simple and charming smile. Let’s divert our attention to the village. Some old men are gathering with laughs, and the kids are frolic. You can seize a ray of sunshine through the trees behind the houses.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Autumn
The beauty of the terraces in Spring is unique, it becomes golden all over the mountains and valleys. farmers are busy harvesting rice. Layers of terraces is just like layers of golden steps. After harvest, the fields are filled with water again, the trees and houses are more outstanding without rice. The terraces turns back into the former fantastic scene with great Light & Shade.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Winter
Winter is the best time for photographing, January and February are especially perfect time. Even in Winter, the average temperature is 12℃. the Clouds involve the mountains, terraces and villages. The terraces seem to be covered by a veil. The fields filled with water gets more charming with the great effect of light and shadow. It’s also the great time to enjoy the sunrise and sunset.

The hiking route of Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces are constructed around the core area of terraces, combined with the main attractions including special village tour as well as the service sites. The entrance-exit of the terraces tourism area are set up near the bus station, which is convenient for travelers to take a bus after ending terraces tour. The hiking route is combined with Qingkou Village, Hani Town, Dayutang Village, Quanfuzhuang Village, Bada Village, Malizhai Village, Shengcun Town, Hetaozhai Village, Yanzijiao Village, Pugaolaozhai Village, Duoyishu Village, Houzizhai Village, Aichun Village, Hapuda Village and Mengpin Village.

The terraces are divided into four areas, they are respectively Bada Rice Terraces with six hiking routes, Shengcun Rice Terraces with one hiking routes, Duoyishu Rice Terraces with six hiking routes, Laohuzui Rice Terraces with three hiking routes.

The area of Bada Rice Terraces expands in a large-scale, including Qingkou Village, Hani Town, Dayutang Village, Quanfuzhuang Village, Bada Village and Malizhai Village. The scenery along the hiking route is charming.

Route 1
Qingkou viewing deck- Qingkou Village- Hani Town
The route starts with Qingkou viewing deck, ending with Hani Town via Qingkou Village. The whole route is 2.2 kilometers, about 45-minute walking. There are service sites providing drinking, tour guidance and for a break.

The advantage of the route
1. Good condition of the roads
2. Complete signposts
3. Charming and unique scenery
4. Shortdistance between village and village

Route 2
Qingkou viewing deck- Qingkou Village- Dayutang Village
The route starts with Qingkou viewing deck, ending with Dayutang Village via Qingkou Village. The whole route is 2.78 kilometers, about one hour and 15 minutes walking. There are service sites providing drinking, tour guidance and for a break.