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  • Yuanyang Xinjie Bus Terminal

    14/08/2019•Amy Cha•2232 words•About 8 minutes

    Basic Information

    Address: Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (云南省红河哈尼族彝族自治州元阳县新街镇)

    Contact Number: 0873-5625481 (Please verify the latest number in advance)

    Operating Hours: 06:00–18:30 (Some rural routes may end earlier)

    Ticket Booking Information

    Purchase Methods:

    • Terminal Counter: Accepts cash and mobile payments
    • Online Booking: Available via "Honghe Jiaoyun" (红河交运) WeChat official account or "Yunnan Bus Ticket Network" (云南汽车票务网)

    Fare Reference:

    • Yuanyang Xinjie → Kunming (昆明): ~120–150 RMB (express bus, 5–6 hours)
    • Yuanyang Xinjie → Jianshui (建水)/Gejiu (个旧): ~40–60 RMB (2–3 hours)
    • Rural routes (e.g., Shengcun (胜村), Duoyishu (多依树), Qingkou (箐口)): 10–30 RMB

    Bus Schedule (Reference)

    Destination Departure Times (Daily) Vehicle Type Remarks
    Kunming (昆明) 07:30, 09:00, 11:00 Express bus Stops at Nansha Terminal
    Jianshui (建水) 07:00–17:00 (hourly) Medium bus Direct
    Gejiu (个旧) 07:30, 10:00, 13:00, 15:30 Medium bus Some routes stop at Nansha
    Mengzi (蒙自) 08:00, 12:00, 14:30 Medium bus ~3-hour journey
    Shengcun/Duoyishu (胜村/多依树) 06:30–17:00 (on-demand) Minibus Ideal for terrace viewing

    (Note: Schedules may change; please confirm by phone before travel.)

    Transportation Options

    • Taxi: Easily available in Xinjie Town; starting fare ~5 RMB, ~10–15 RMB to the terminal.
    • Self-drive/Charter: Limited parking near the terminal; arrive early.
    • Rural Buses: Sparse services to attractions like Qingkou (箐口) and Bada (坝达); plan ahead.

    Nearby Attractions

    Yuanyang Terraces Core Scenic Area (10–30 mins from terminal):

    • Duoyishu Terraces (多依树梯田): Best sunrise views
    • Laohuzui Terraces (老虎嘴梯田): Prime sunset spot
    • Bada Terraces (坝达梯田): Sea of clouds scenery
    • Qingkou Hani Village (箐口哈尼族民俗村): Ethnic culture experience

    Local Xinjie Town Attractions:

    • Yuanyang Museum (元阳博物馆): Hani culture exhibits
    • People's Square (人民广场): Local leisure hub

    Recommended Hotels Nearby

    Budget:

    • Yunti Hotel (云梯大酒店): 500m from terminal, ~150–200 RMB/night
    • Hani Town Inn (哈尼小镇客栈): Terrace views, ~180–300 RMB/night

    Mid-range/Luxury:

    • Yuanyang Wanshan Resort (元阳万缮度假酒店): Near Duoyishu, breakfast included, ~400–600 RMB/night
    • Flower Nest Inn (花窝窝客栈): Photographer-friendly boutique stay

    Travel Tips

    • During peak season (Nov–Mar), more buses may operate; book tickets 1 day ahead.
    • Rural minibuses to terraces can be crowded; consider carpooling (~50–100 RMB/person).
    • Mountain roads are winding; motion sickness medication is recommended.

    Yuanyang Xinjie Bus Terminal is a key hub for accessing the terraces and Honghe Prefecture cities, ideal for independent travelers.

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