Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces | This is how you should experience a self-driving tour!!!

There is a hardworking ethnic group in Honghe, Yunnan called the 'Hani people'. To expand their farmland, they have transformed entire mountains into terraced fields, attracting many visitors. It is said that 'One glance from you is 1300 years of the Hani people's efforts' On the southern side of the Ailao Mountains in Yunnan, there are thousands of terraced fields. The gentle slopes are used for large fields, and the steep slopes for smaller ones. The Hani people have turned the mountains into fertile land with their wisdom and hard work over 1300 years, creating the magnificent scenery we see today! In the morning, arrive at the Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tourist Center, where a ticket valid for three days can be purchased for the full price of 70. You can get a map at the tourist center to clearly understand the routes. Along the way, there are many viewing platforms. 'Duoyishu' is for watching the sunrise, while 'Laohuzui' and 'Bada' are for watching the sunset. The other platforms are for admiring the endless terraced fields. I took a loop, starting from the tourist center, walking to 'Jingkou Village' to see the terraced fields and the very primitive village, which is dotted with many distinctive mushroom houses. Then I drove to the 'Laohuzui' viewing platform to view the terraced fields from a distance, and then to what I personally think is the very beautiful 'Azheke Village', which requires a separate ticket of 30. This village is definitely worth a visit, with terraced fields, canyons, and mushroom houses. The wind is strong, the village is very quiet, very healing, like another paradise. The small restaurants in the village also taste good, serving Hani red rice and their specialty dish is terraced field fish. For watching the sunset, I chose 'Bada', where the view is the most expansive, with three small viewing platforms, all very beautiful and stunning! 🗓 Itinerary: Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tourist Center—Jingkou Village Terraces—Laohuzui—Azheke Village—Bada (Sunset) Viewing Platform 📝 Tips: Laohuzui is also a good spot for watching the sunset. Remember to protect yourself from the wind and sun!