1 Days Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Hiking Tour

Duoyishu Village is the best place to enjoy the sunrise of Yuanyang Rice Terrace Fields when the sun appears above the eastern horizon. The terraced fields are ring upon ring and cascade one by one. They go along the hillside up to the sky. You will see the scenery of the terraced fields from the top of the mountains to the bottom. They are all farms under the sunshine and cloud and mist. The landscape is spectacular.The hiking route is Pugaolaozhai village-Xinzhai-Houzizhai Village-Duoyishu Xiazhai Village-Azheke Village-Niuluopu Village-Pingan Village.

Introduction

Discover the breathtaking sunrise over the Yuanyang Rice Terraces at Duoyishu Village, where the eastern horizon comes alive as the sun rises above. The terraced fields unfold like a canvas of emerald green, with each layer cascading down the hillside like a natural waterfall. From the mountain peaks to the valley below, the panorama is a feast for the eyes, bathed in sunlight, cloud, and mist. The views are simply spectacular.

The hiking route takes you on an adventure through rural landscapes, passing through Pugaolaozhai Village, Xinzhai, Houzizhai Village, Duoyishu Xiazhai Village, Azheke Village, Niuluopu Village, and finally ending at Pingan Village.

Highlights

  • Enjoy the fabulous view of 9,000 acres of rice terraces along your hiking tour.
  • Visit local ethnic villages and experience their minority culture.
  • Meet charming mushroom-shaped houses in local villages.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Pugao Laozhai-Xinzhai-Houzizhai-Duoyishu Xiazhai-Azheke-Niuluopu-Pugao Laozhai

Sightseeing and Activities:The sunrise view of Duoyishu Rice Terraces, Pugao Laozhai Village, Xinzhai Village, Houzizhai Village, Duoyishu Xiazhai Village, Azheke Village, Niuluopu Village and Pingan Village
Accommodation: None
Meals:Lunch

  • Golden Hour at Duoyishu Rice Terraces
    • Rise and shine! Start your day by heading to Duoyishu Rice Terraces, a photographer’s paradise, where the misty Hani village is nestled among towering mountains. As the sun rises, the high mountains are bathed in a warm glow, and the rice terraces transform into a kaleidoscope of colors, shimmering in shades of gold, blue, and green.
    • The unique mushroom-shaped houses dotting the landscape evoke the image of sailboats gliding across the sea.
  • Aichun Village: A Blue-Hued Oasis
    • Next, make your way to Aichun Village, just 5 kilometers away. This charming village is famous for its blue rice terraces, which seem like giant mirrors reflecting the azure sky.
    • From the observation deck, you’ll be treated to a breathtaking panorama of layered blue rice fields, traditional Hani houses, and white clouds drifting lazily by.
  • Azheke Village: A Haven of Harmony
    • Embark on a leisurely hike to Azheke Village, a picturesque Hani settlement with 51 mushroom houses.
    • This primitive village is a testament to the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature, where forest, village, river, and clouds blend seamlessly together.
    • Wander through the village and discover numerous old mushroom houses, stone mills, livestock grazing peacefully, and smoke rising from chimneys.
    • Visit a local Hani family and learn about their daily lives and ethnic customs.
  • Bada Rice Terraces: A Panoramic Masterpiece
    • In the afternoon, take a hike from Luomadian to Bada Rice Terraces, which offers panoramic views of the rice fields at its best. End your day with a spectacular sunset shoot at Bada Rice Terraces – the perfect spot to capture the golden hour. As the sun dips below the horizon, the 950-hectare rice paddies transform into a breathtaking canvas of pink, rosy, and golden hues. Hold your breath as the sunset glow illuminates the terraces, and you’ll witness a breathtaking display of color and light that seems like ladders reaching for heaven.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Honghe

Service Included:

  • Admission fees for all of the sightseeing spots listed in the itinerary;
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary;
  • Private English-speaking tour guide;
  • Private vehicle for transfers & sightseeing with skilled driver;

Service Excluded:

  • Any arrival and departure international airfares or train tickets;
  • Chinese visa fees;
  • Excess baggage charged by Airlines;
  • Accomodations;
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary;
  • Tips to guides and drivers;
  • Personal expenses and gratuities to service staff;
  • Personal travel accident insurance;
  • All optional programs.

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