Aichun Blue Terraces

Still Yuanyang Hani Terraces

Today we came to the Aichun Blue Terraces. The terraces flash a faint blue light under the sunlight, hence the name.

The Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces are actually a huge rural complex that includes all the Hani villages living in the Yuanyang area.

All these Hani villages are located in mountainous areas. Because there is not much land available for farming, in order to survive, the Hani people have cultivated numerous terraced fields along the slopes of the mountains for thousands of years.

Due to the varied terrain of the mountains, the terraces built in each village are different, so there are many terrace viewing spots, and the scenery of each place is different and unique.

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This place only becomes blue when the sun is not fully risen, around 9 or 10 o'clock. If you go later, you won't see the refraction effect.

This place is not an official tourist attraction yet, so there is no entrance fee. However, if you want to go inside, you need to pay a trampling fee as it is the farmer's own land.

5 yuan per person, go down a distance and change to another family's field, another 5 yuan per person.

Honestly, I think the scenery down there is just average. So many people don't choose to go down. My family of three went down, and we were the only three people there. But this also has a benefit: no matter how hard we tried to take photos, there was no one around, and we could even walk up to the ridge. Another surprise was that many little girls in traditional Chinese costumes would come up to you and take your picture—of course, you had to pay.

The Yuanyang Rice Terraces boast many unique features, and the Aichun Blue Rice Terraces are one of them. Located in Aichun Village (also known as Ai Village), the Aichun Blue Rice Terraces are inhabited entirely by the Hani ethnic group. Ai Village, located just 6 kilometers from Duoyishu, is actually part of the Duoyishu Scenic Area and offers the best views and photos of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces. After sunrise but before 10 a.m., gaze down along the Aichun Highway toward the terraces, where the clear blue sky and water merge into one. As long as the sky is clear, the terraces appear a vibrant blue, a truly magical and beautiful sight. If you haven't seen it in person, but only see photos from others, you might mistakenly believe they're computer-generated, but in reality, the blue is simply the reflection of the azure sky in the water.

The Aichunlan Rice Terraces are a hidden gem of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces, renowned for their stunning azure reflections of the clear sky. Visit during the spring or winter flood seasons. After sunrise, as the mist gradually dissipates, the terraces resemble a vast blue mirror reflecting the sky, creating an impressionistic canvas alongside the mountains and mist. This undeveloped area offers a close-up glimpse into the millennia-old agricultural wisdom of the Hani people. The occasional sight of workers working in the morning adds to the poetic atmosphere. It's recommended to visit the area directly after watching the sunrise at Duoyishu in the morning. There's no entrance fee, but please note that there are no trails within the fields, so please exercise caution when photographing. If the fog lingers, you can still enjoy the hazy, ink-and-wash aesthetic. There's beauty in traveling by taking things as they come.

Between 9:30 and 10:30 am is the unique time that nature bestows upon Aichun Blue. The sky then resembles the most beautiful gem, clear and deep, its reflection reflected on the water-filled terraces, draping them in a veil of blue. The blue sky, white clouds, green trees, red houses, and the blue terraces—everything is so harmonious and vivid, like a living painting.

The Aichun Blue Rice Terraces, like the Longshuba Red Rice Terraces, are another distinctive feature of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Located in Aichun Village, they connect to the Duoyi Trees, though the road turns a few bends and leads to the opposite side of the Duoyi Trees, creating a different perspective. The blue terraces are actually a reflection of the azure sky reflected in the water. On a clear day, the view is breathtaking: the sky is pristine, the water and sky merge into one, the sky and earth azure, the earth and sky azure, the whole clear and transparent.

The Aichun Blue Rice Terraces, like the Longshuba Red Rice Terraces, are another distinctive feature of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Located in Aichun Village, they connect to the Duoyi Trees, though the road turns a few bends and leads to the opposite side of the Duoyi Trees, creating a different perspective. The blue terraces are actually a reflection of the azure sky reflected in the water. On a clear day, the view is breathtaking: the sky is pristine, the water and sky merge into one, the sky and earth azure, the earth and sky azure, the whole clear and transparent.

The name "Aichunlan Terraces" might be because they offer more blue skies than other places. We didn't see the dreamy blues depicted in photographs, but being in this village nestled in the clouds still felt like a dream. You can walk down into the fields and experience the terraces up close. Of course, the fields here belong to the villagers, and you have to pay five yuan to enter. Each household has its own plot of land, so be careful not to cross the boundary.

At nine o'clock in the morning, we rushed to the Aichun Blue Terraces. The terraces here will appear sapphire blue around nine o'clock. After this time, the unique charm of the blue terraces will not be displayed.

On the way to the Aicun Terraces, every gap that can be seen from a distance has different scenery.

The Aichunlan Terraces are suitable for afternoon photography, with natural blue light and unique characteristics.

The Aichun Blue Rice Terraces, like the Longshuba Red Rice Terraces, are another distinctive feature of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Located in Aichun Village, the terraces connect to the Duoyishu area. A few turns down the road, however, and the view changes, creating a vibrant blue sky reflected in the water. On a clear day, the view is as clear as a turquoise, the water merging into a single color. Note: If you exit the road to enter the terraces, villagers will stop you and charge you a 5 yuan fee.

Aichun Rice Terraces are characterized by their blue terraces. This is said to be because the water in the terraces is relatively deep, and the blue sky is reflected on the water surface, making it appear blue.

9am is the time to see the blue terraces. After that, the light changes and you may not be able to see them. Walking down and looking further down, the blue is also very beautiful.

It is part of the Duoyishu Rice Terraces. Because it is located directly below the rising sun, blue terraces are formed during the rising process. Because it is located in Aichun Village, it gets its name.

If it is a sunny day, you can see the blue terraces with the sky reflected in the paddy fields before 10 am. After that, you can continue into the village and see the large terraces behind the village from the threshing ground.

It is not obvious from the roadside, so you must ask a local to take you to the village and walk to the middle of it to see it. The road is not easy to walk on, but it is really beautiful!

The road to Aichun is full of stones and small cars can't pass through.

In spring and winter, between 9am and 10am, as long as the sky is blue, the terraced fields will reflect the blue of the sky, hence the name "Aichunlan Terraces". There are Hani people charging a toll on the roadside, and after paying a 5 yuan toll, you can enter the terraced fields.

If you want to see the blue terraces of Aichun, you have to go to around 9:00-9:30 in the morning.

When we arrived, we couldn't bear to look at Aichun, so we just took the only photo we could as a memory...

The best time to photograph the Blue Rice Terraces is between 9:00 and 10:00 AM, when the rising sun casts a blue hue on the terraces. When we arrived, there were already many people waiting. There's a fee to go down into the fields and take photos, ranging from 5 to 30 yuan. Because it's the weekend, the children don't have classes, so they dress in their traditional costumes and pose for photos in the fields for tips.

I love Chunlan Terraces, I especially like this name!

The weather was not the best, but I was quite satisfied. Compared with those two "big washboards", the blue terraces were much more beautiful. There was also a little sunshine, which was not easy. I am grateful!

The blue color comes from the sky. On a sunny morning between nine and eleven o'clock, under direct sunlight, the terraced fields are like a mirror, reflecting the blue of the sky in the fields, like countless mirrors of the sky.

Although it is not a paid scenic spot, it is highly recommended. It is from 9:00 to 10:15 every day. It must be sunny.

The natural scenery of the terraced fields is absolutely stunning, but you have to go there after sunrise, around 9 a.m. to see the blue terraced fields (actually, the blue sky is reflected in the water, and the sun has not yet completely passed over the mountain ridge).

The scenery is beautiful, but the service is poor. There is no convenient public transportation and you need to charter a car yourself.

The sea of clouds on the terraced fields is very beautiful, and the blue sky is reflected in the terraced fields. Maybe this is the reason why they are called blue terraced fields!

The characteristic of Aichun Rice Terraces is its blue color, which is a reflection of the sky.

The scenic area is located 30 kilometers east of Xinjie Town in Yuanyang and 6 kilometers east of the Duoyi Village scenic area. It is the best place to photograph and view the blue terraces of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces. It is actually part of Duoyi Village, where the inhabitants are all Hani. 75% of the scenes for "Yunnan Story" shot by Beijing Film Studio and 95% of the scenes for "Cherry" shot by Shanghai Film Studio were shot here.

Looking down at the terraced fields along the Aichun Highway in the direction of the light, as long as the sky is blue, the terraced fields are all blue, surprisingly blue, lovely blue. If you have not been there in person, you would really think that this blue effect photo was made by computer.

The only conditions for seeing the blue terraces are: a sunny day, before 10 a.m., when the sun is not directly above the terraces. Therefore, it's best to go to Aichun directly after watching the sunrise at Duoyishu to photograph the blue terraces.

Under the illumination of the brilliant sunshine, the terraced fields magically present a crystal blue sapphire. The water in the terraced fields is deep blue, just like pieces of sapphires inlaid on the hillside, crystal clear, beautiful and attractive.

The Hani people, with their wisdom and hard work, have created incredibly beautiful paintings on this originally unimaginative land. It's impossible to experience the grandeur of the terraced fields when the word "boundless" is used to describe them.

The terraces have distinct lines and a strong sense of three-dimensionality. Layer upon layer, they spiral from the foot of the mountain to the summit, like roads leading to heaven. As the mountain rises and falls, each terrace takes on a unique color under the influence of light, creating a distinct layering from afar. Interspersed among the terraces are villages of all sizes.

The only regret about the Blue Aichun Terraces is that the local villagers have also started to commercialize it. They will ask you for 5 yuan if you enter the terraces to take pictures. Fortunately, we arrived early and the villagers who charge fees had not come yet. After we finished taking pictures, we saw villagers coming out to collect fees!

After watching the sunrise, we went to Aichun. The blue water surface appeared before 10 o'clock. We met local simple children who took us to play for a long time.

The water is even bluer when the sky is clear. It is so beautiful.

Many tourists who have watched the sunrise at Doi Shu will come to Aichun, not only because the terraced fields here are particularly blue and they can get close to them, but also because the presence of the Hani Village adds a lot of color to this place.

Aichun is about five kilometers from Doi Shu, a ten-minute drive. Most tourists visit after watching the sunrise in the morning and then visit the blue terraces. I visited here two days in a row, and my experience is this: [Remember to ask your chartered car driver to leave early. The blue terraces appear around 9 a.m., and then disappear. Also, after 9 p.m., they're packed, making parking difficult.]

In addition, after 9 o'clock, locals come to charge, and you have to pay about 10 yuan to go into the fields to take pictures. Seeing the blue terraces is also a matter of luck. If there are clouds, you will naturally not be able to see them.

To be honest, due to the heavy fog and too much moisture, I only saw the signature duck when I came here, which was a bit helpless. However, the blue terraces and cultural heritage here are also quite good. I believe I will come here again in the future and leave a footprint. I hope to come again if I have the chance.

Aichun Blue Terraces, go there before 10 o'clock to take pictures

After getting up early to see the Duoyi Tree, we rushed to Aichun to see the Blue Rice Terraces.

You can see it before 10 AM. In fact, the terraces on the shady side appear blue against the blue sky. It's actually just a roadside view, but it feels like it's been cordoned off by locals, leaving only a small area open. To enter, you have to pay 5 yuan per person! A family blocked off a small area, and everyone who entered paid one. Ugh!

Aichun is the most famous spot for viewing the Blue Rice Terraces. The Yuanyang Rice Terraces require exceptional weather conditions to be seen, and the Blue Rice Terraces, of course, require the blue sky to be reflected in the rice terraces.

Aichun is the most famous spot for viewing the Blue Rice Terraces. The Yuanyang Rice Terraces require exceptional weather conditions to be seen, and the Blue Rice Terraces, of course, require the blue sky to be reflected in the rice terraces.

You should go to photograph the Chunlan Rice Terraces before 9 am. The azure sky is reflected in the water of the terraces, creating a sea of blue.

The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are divided into two main routes: Duoyishu for sunrise and Laohuzui for sunset. The Duoyishu route offers the most concentrated views of the terraces. After watching the sunrise at Duoyishu, I asked my driver to drive further in to see the Blue Rice Terraces of Aichun. He said he wasn't sure exactly where to find them, but with my persistence, he finally found them. The morning mist had dissipated, and against the blue sky, the allure of the blue terraces spread out, captivating us perfectly. The beauty of the mountains and rivers needs no further explanation; just look at the pictures.

After taking pictures of the Duoyishu Rice Terraces, you can go directly to the Aichun Rice Terraces, but there is still a lack of parking spaces, and the locals charge for better spots. There are no public toilets nearby.

Just beside the road, the blue terraces are very classic here

The Aichunlan Terraces are right next to the road and are very beautiful.

This attraction is not very famous, but it is worth visiting, no less than other attractions in the terraced fields.

The best time to visit the Aichunlan Terraces is around nine in the morning, when they perfectly reflect the blue sky. Local residents charge a five-yuan photography fee, but there are no special public facilities.

Love Spring, December 22, 2013, Yuanyang.

The terraced fields in Aichun are also very beautiful! There are blue ones, which are great!

Under the reflection of the blue sky and white clouds, the terraced fields appear a very beautiful blue!

I actually saw the blue terraces! I used to think the pictures of blue terraces online were photoshopped, but this time I saw the terraces in Aichun with my own eyes. Against the backdrop of blue sky and white clouds, they showed a beautiful blue color, a beauty that is hard to describe in words.

It depends on luck to see the Blue Rice Terraces in Aichun. We arrived at 9 o'clock, which was 10 minutes late, so we didn't see it.

The famous blue terraces, but because of the sun, I didn’t seem to see the blue~~ Instead, the group members found a house under construction and climbed the roof. The old Hani lady charged them a 5 yuan entrance fee~~

The scenery is nice and it is a must-see in Yuanyang Rice Terraces, but luck is important and photography skills are also important, not everyone likes it.

It is only 5 kilometers away from Duoyishu. No entrance fee is required and you can see it from the kilometer side. When the weather is good, the terraced fields reflect the blue sky and your eyes are filled with blue.

The blue terraced fields of Aichun can be seen on the side of the road. The feeling of seeing everything blue is very beautiful and dreamy.

After watching the sunrise at Duoyishu, I asked the hostel owner and set off on foot towards Aichun. It took about an hour. Because the road there took some time to repair, it was already past 10:10 when we arrived at Aichun Rice Terraces. I don't know if I saw the blue rice terraces, but it felt good.

Actually, it should be called Ai Village, not Aichun. To see the Blue Rice Terraces, the sky must be blue, and only around 9 or 10 in the morning. Otherwise, it won't be blue. It's about three or four kilometers from Doi Suthep.

The famous blue terraced field is best visited around 9 or 10 in the morning.

The Aichun Blue Rice Terraces are located in Aichun Village, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province. The blue rice terraces are most beautiful when the weather is particularly good.

Aichun is located in Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County. It's famous for its blue terraced fields. It's quite far away, about 5 or 6 kilometers before Duoyishu. It's especially beautiful on a clear day.

Actually... the real terraced fields look gray, not as blue as in the photos... The blue color is basically added in post-production... Maybe the weather wasn't good enough that day? But the sky is actually quite blue, and there's no glass-like effect reflected in the water like in the promotional photos... But since you're already in Yuanyang, you might as well take a look. If you don't mind post-production, you can still take good pictures.

The best time to see the Blue Terraces is at noon when the weather is clear.

A few kilometers east along Daping Road from the Duoyishu Scenic Area will bring you to the Blue Terraces Scenic Area, which stretches from Aicun Village to Aichun Village. The residential buildings in this area are unique, and on a clear day, you can see the reflection of the blue sky reflected off the terraces, creating a seamless blue hue.

From Duoyishu Village, walk a few kilometers along Daping Road toward Ganiang Township to reach the area between Aicun Village and Aichun. The terraced fields along the road are the famous blue terraces of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces Scenic Area. Of course, viewing the blue terraces requires a clear sky, as the terraces' blue color is entirely due to reflected sunlight.

We took a 5 yuan taxi from Pugao Laozhai to Aichun (the local name is Aicun). Since the terraced fields were right next to the road, we could clearly appreciate them. However, the entrance was blocked by bamboo fences and the locals collected a fee, so it was a bit uncomfortable. The scenery was nice, but the road was under construction, so it was dusty and we had to wear masks.

In the afternoon, the sunlight was at the perfect angle, and the paddy fields reflected a beautiful blue.

Find a sunny afternoon to go there, you will definitely gain something, the blue terraced fields are beautiful

The place is recommended by locals, but if you go down the terraced fields, locals will charge you money, and the scenery is average.

The weather wasn't great the day we went, so we only saw the light blue and cyan terraces, not the deep blue ones. However, the terraced rice fields are still worth visiting. You can walk down into the terraces, but you'll need money. "This is my family's land..."

It's a place that requires luck. If you have bad luck, you won't be able to see it even if you stay there for a week.

The scenery is nice, but people are very commercialized, and even children as young as five or six are brought out to make money.

Famous for its blue terraces, it is worth a visit, but the infrastructure is average

The Aichunlan Terraces are truly a paradise on earth.

Aichun Blue Rice Terraces. If you go to Duoyishu to watch the sunrise, you can go to Aichun after watching the sunrise. There is a section in the middle where you can go down, and there will be no locals asking for money.

I'd heard online about the unique blue terraced rice fields in Aichun Village, but unfortunately, it was foggy. Upon arrival, I could only clearly see the Aichun Village sign, but nothing else. I walked off the road to explore the fields, but the fog was still thick and I couldn't see anything. Unexpectedly, on our way back, two children stopped us and demanded 5 yuan for tolls. They said we were passing through their fields, but we were actually following a path created by people at the edge of the fields, and there was nothing there either. They blocked our car and refused to let us go until we paid 2 yuan. 2 yuan seems like a small amount, but it's sad that children in scenic areas are "robbing" us like this. Similar incidents occurred at the Yuanyang Rice Terraces: if you took a photo of a child, she would grab you and demand money. Children selling boiled eggs would also pester you and force you to buy.