Kunming - Stone Forest - Yuanyang Bada Rice Terrace. O/N Yuanyang

Kunming - Meet the English-speaking guide at 8:00 am at the hotel. Embark on a long drive to Yuanyang. Along the way, explore the Stone Forest site. Enjoy a leisurely 2-hour walk through rocky peaks and narrow paths, away from the usual tourist trails. Continue the journey to the Yuanyang area.

Yunnan Stone Forest Geological Park - Known as Shilin in Chinese, the Kunming Stone Forest is a stunning collection of limestone formations and a prime example of South China’s karst landscape. Recognized since the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) as the ‘First Wonder of the World’, it is a major attraction in Yunnan. A local saying suggests that visiting Kunming without seeing the Stone Forest is a missed opportunity.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces - Proceed to Yuanyang, Bada Rice Terraces (5 hours drive, 300 km). Part of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, the Bada Rice Terraces were designated a World Heritage Site in 2013. Spanning 950 hectares, these terraces resemble ladders to the heavens with over 3,700 levels, ascending from 800 meters to 2,000 meters. Words like “Vast”, “Magnificent”, “Beautiful Curved Lines”, and “Stereoscopic” aptly describe the Bada Rice Terraces. Villages such as Quanfuzhuang, Malizhai, Bada, and Shangmadian are nestled among the terraces, offering travelers panoramic views of the picturesque villages and rice paddies.

Sunrise in Duoyishu Rice Terrace - Local Market-Minority Village. O/N Yuanyang

Yuanyang Rice Terraces - At 5:00 am, the guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to the Duoyishu Rice Terraces, the best spot to witness the sunrise over the rice fields. In the early morning, the sun’s glow appears magnificently over the mountains, and shortly after, the gentle sun rises slowly over the mountain tops. As the sun ascends over the 6,000-mu Duoyishu Rice Terraces, the entire village brightens, and the expansive rice terraces reflect golden light like a mirror. The beauty of the Duoyishu sunrise is enhanced by the golden terraces, the mystical sea of clouds, and the Hani people’s mushroom-like houses. Whether a photographer or not, capture the breathtaking Duoyishu Rice Terrace sunrise with your camera.

Yuanyang Rice Terraces - After lunch, transfer to the Yuanyang hotel to pack luggage, as the next overnight stay will be in Jianshui.

Jianshui. O/N Jianshui.

Jianshui Ancient City - At 8:30 am, the tour guide will meet you at the Yuanyang hotel and transfer you to Jianshui Ancient City, a 3-hour drive covering 120 km. Upon arrival in Jianshui City, check into the hotel before heading to Tuanshan Village.

Double Dragons Bridge - After lunch, visit the Shuanglong (Double Dragon) Bridge, located 5 km from Jianshui City. Originally built during the Qing Dynasty, it spans the Lujiang and Tachonghe Rivers, resembling two dragons, hence the name Double Dragon Bridge. It measures 148 meters in length and 3-5 meters in width, making it one of China’s largest ancient bridges.

Jianshui - Kunming. The tour ends.

Jianshui Ancient City - Meet the English-speaking guide at 9:00 am at the hotel and check out of the Jianshui hotel. Then, visit the Mr. Zhu Family Garden.

Zhu’s Family Garden (Zhu Jia Huayuan) - Located in the middle of Jianxin Street in Jianshui, the grand complex of the Zhu Family Garden was built by Zhuchaoying and his brother in the late Qing Dynasty. Covering 20,000 square meters, the well-arranged yards and well-furnished rooms and halls create a “streamlined” architectural structure, earning it the title “the Daguan Garden at a Border Town”. Large and magnificent buildings like the Zhu Family Garden are now rare in China.

Jianshui Confucius Temple - Afterwards, take a private car to the Jianshui Confucius Temple, originally constructed in 1285 and renovated and extended over 40 times, covering an area of 114 mu. It is one of the best-preserved Confucius Temples, showcasing large-scale and high-level architecture. With over 700 years of history and excellent preservation, it provides valuable insights into the history of Confucianism and traditional architectural art. It is a national key cultural relic protection unit.

Kunming - After lunch in Jianshui, transfer to Kunming, with drop-off available at a Kunming hotel or the Kunming airport/train station. This marks the end of the tour services.

• Private car with a personal guide
• Included entrance tickets
• Lunch provided
• Air-conditioned vehicles

• The hotel and dinner

• The Sunset or Sunrise at Yuanyang terraces area, it dpendes of the season, normally, the Dec to May, will have a more chance to catch the sunrise and sunset.

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.