Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area

The windmill fields and terraced fields on the top of the mountain form a magnificent picture.

Unfortunately, the valley does not face due east, and the sun rises from behind the mountain. At this time, the light is already very bright, so the clouds and terraces here are not very suitable for photographing the sunrise. However, the morning mist is still full of fairy spirit, and many high-quality films can be produced. As for the sea of clouds that is said to appear half of the year, well, I have never had such good luck, so I dare not force it. If I meet it, it is fate.

Although the light is not good during the day, the terraces themselves are still a series of stunning landscapes.

No amount of photos can capture the beauty of the clouds and terraces. The most beautiful terraces in East China are indeed worthy of their reputation. If I have the chance, I will definitely come again.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area is divided into three sections: the "Nine-Bend Cloud Ring," the "Seven Star Mound," and the "Silver Valley." The "Nine-Bend Cloud Ring" offers the best vantage point for watching the sunrise over the terraces and is the core scenic area of the entire area. Sunrise during the National Day holiday falls around 6:00 AM, so arrive early to take photos; if you arrive late, you'll miss out on good spots. There's a viewing platform just beyond the ticket gate. After watching the sunrise, you can follow the path into the terraces to experience the harvest season up close. The rice fields here are expected to be harvested only after the National Day tourist crowds have subsided. While you can have fun, please be careful not to damage the crops, and don't let children pick the rice... Be polite!

Qixingdun is also a viewing platform, but you don't need to check in. The mountain views are more expansive, and the viewing platform is much larger. However, the terraced fields aren't as exquisite as those at Jiuquyunhuan, and some are abandoned. There are pros and cons here. The scenery here is open, the ground is flat, and there are not many people. There is a water source, and it's a great place to watch the moon and count the stars at night. It's a good place for camping.

Going down the path from Qixingdun, you can reach another scenic spot, Baiyin Valley, but we didn't try it. Baiyin Valley is an ancient village at the foot of the mountain, which retains some of the old houses with loess walls that are characteristic of Songyang ancient villages.

Remember, if you stay in a B&B within the scenic area, you can show the owner's receipt and get a 40% discount on the ticket.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area consists of three parts: the Nine-Bend Cloud Ring, the Seven-Star Mound, and the Silver Valley. The Nine-Bend Cloud Ring is the core attraction of the Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area and is famous for its terraced fields and sunrise sea of clouds.

After checking in, walk along the scenic trail, passing four viewing platforms: Moshang Yunqi, Hesheng Yunjian, Sunrise Yunhai, and Tiankai Yunding. Then, ascend to the Yunding Glass Observation Tower and finally take the farming path down to the terraced fields. Admire the breathtaking beauty of the terraced fields from different angles.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces in Lishui are a symphony of the changing seasons. Amidst swirling clouds and mist, golden rice paddies dance alongside verdant hills. At sunrise, the terraces, like a chain of heavenly ladders, rise like a dazzling radiance. From a vantage point, the thousand-layered rice paddies create the most magnificent landscape in the world, breathtaking and captivating, as if stepping into a dreamlike symphony of earth and light.

It was nearly 9:30 when we entered the scenic area. The Yunhe Rice Terraces lived up to our expectations, unfolding like a beautiful painting. In the distance, mist shrouded the mountains, while in the near distance, the water-filled terraces, layered and stacked, resembled a mirror. Whether taking a panoramic or close-up shot, every shot was a breathtaking spectacle. Despite the presence of specially paved stone paths between the ridges, visitors still couldn't resist wandering into the fields to find the best photo angles. Around 10:00, I glanced back and suddenly spotted several beautiful women in traditional Chinese costumes, holding colorful oil-paper umbrellas, approaching from behind. It felt like seeing fairies descend to earth. During holidays, the scenic area regularly arranges staff members to parade through the fields in traditional She ethnic costumes, allowing visitors to take photos, group photos, and share them on social media, providing free publicity for the scenic area. This innovative approach has been a resounding success.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces were first developed in the early Tang Dynasty. They are mainly distributed on the high mountains around Chongtou Town, Yunhe County. The altitude spans from 200 meters to more than 1,400 meters, with a vertical height of more than 1,200 meters. They span three geological landscape zones: mountains, hills, and valleys. There are more than 700 layers at most. It is the largest terrace group in East China and is known as "China's most beautiful terrace."

In fact, only the Jiuquyunhuan Terraces are filled with water, so you can take pictures of the light and shadow of the terraces.

Jiuqu Cloud Ring is the best viewing spot for watching the sunrise over the terraced fields and is the core scenic spot of the entire Yunhe Terraces.

Tickets are required, but there is a viewing platform

After watching the sunrise, you can follow the path into the terraced fields

Experience the terraced fields up close

The Yunhe Rice Terraces mainly include the Jiuquyunhuan Scenic Area, the Baiyin Valley Scenic Area, and the Qixingdun Scenic Area.

The most important and commonly seen one on the Internet is the Jiuqu Yunhuan Scenic Area. It is recommended to visit it in the early morning on a sunny day in May and June when the terraced fields are releasing water.

Baiyin Valley and Qixingdun are together. Baiyin Valley is at the foot of the mountain. It is mainly for visiting Kenggen Village. Personally, I feel there is nothing to do there. Qixingdun is on the mountain. It is mainly for viewing terraced fields. The scenery here is quite good. You can climb the mountain from Baiyin Valley to Qixingdun, or you can drive directly up to enjoy the view from the observation deck.

Tickets are 48 yuan. Early in the morning, crowds of people, both armed with cameras, await the sunrise on the observation deck, creating a spectacular spectacle. The Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area is divided into three sections: the "Nine-Bend Cloud Ring," the "Seven Star Mound," and the "Silver Valley." The "Nine-Bend Cloud Ring" is the best vantage point for viewing the sunrise over the terraces, and is the core scenic area of the entire Yunhe Rice Terraces area.

I went on a solo trip to capture folk songs during the Dragon Boat Festival. The journey was a bit arduous, as I'm used to city life and suddenly couldn't find a Didi or bus route in a small town, which was quite frustrating. It also rained a lot, so I didn't get the perfect shots, but rainy days do have their own unique charm.

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For city dwellers who have never been to the mountains, it is worth a visit. But for those who come from the mountains, it is nothing special.

The average altitude is above 800 meters. It was raining when we went there, and around 11:00 there was heavy fog, making it look like a fairyland.

I went there on the first day of the Lunar New Year, but it was closed, so I just wandered around the nearby scenic area!

The scenery is beautiful, commercialization is not very serious, and transportation is relatively convenient.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces, located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City, span three geological landscapes: mountains, hills, and valleys. With over 700 terraces, they are the largest terraced field complex in East China. With thousands of terraces, a thousand-meter drop, and a millennium of history, they are known as "China's Most Beautiful Terraced Fields." The vast scenic area is divided into two main areas: the Silver Valley and the Nine-Bend Cloud Ring. In the Silver Valley, visitors can admire old houses with green tiles and yellow mud walls, ancient bridges, trees, and post roads at Kenggen Stone Village. The Nine-Bend Cloud Ring area is the ideal spot for viewing the terraced fields. Early morning offers the best time to photograph the sea of clouds at sunrise. With luck, the terraced fields can be seen shrouded in mist, creating a dreamlike scene.

It's not bad and worth a visit. But the terraced fields are not as big as I imagined.

You can drive to the entrance of the Yunhe Terraces by yourself, or take the scenic area shuttle bus. It takes about 20 minutes to drive from the ticket office to the entrance of the terraces. When we went there, the road was under construction along the way, which delayed us a little.

Arriving at Jiuquyunhuan, we were greeted by lush green rice paddies, and a cool breeze blew away the summer heat. We asked the scenic area staff and learned that Qixingdun is also a good place to see terraced fields. However, due to time constraints, we skipped Qixingdun. Instead, we drove to the nearby Baiyin Valley, which houses an ancient village.

There were very few tourists, and the weather was very cool, making it a perfect escape from the summer heat. Highly, highly, highly recommended for city dwellers looking to experience nature. A self-drive tour is a must! Driving along the lush mountain roads, winding up and down, is a delightful experience. While some narrow sections leading up the mountain are common, most of the road is wide, with two-way single lanes, making it a safe and enjoyable drive.

We were on a whim, but due to a typhoon, we made this our last stop. The typhoon didn't arrive, but the heat persisted. The winding mountain road within the scenic area was under construction, which delayed our trip considerably. We had lunch at a local family's home in Kenggen Stone Village, Baiyin Valley (see Figure 7). A full meal cost only 70 yuan. After lunch, I took a nap and decided to head up the mountain to see the terraced fields, but turned back halfway. After cooling off in the stream, I stopped at the inn (see Figure 5) for a cup of coffee and a good look at the mountain scenery. We didn't see the sunrise or sunset, so I left it as a thought for next time.

If you keep thinking about something, you will recall it.

After buying tickets, we drove up to the Yunhe Terraces. The mountain road twisted and turned, and the slope was so steep that it made everyone feel dizzy! After getting off the car, I was stunned by the beautiful scenery. It was so beautiful! It was my first time seeing terraced fields! There were farmers applying fertilizer, and there were cows! We walked around the terraces, it was very sunny, and we got to see them up close! There was a rest pavilion, and I thought it was so beautiful.

I got up at around 4am and headed straight for the sunrise over the sea of clouds. Although it rained the day before and there was a lot of fog, I didn't get to see a perfect sunrise, but I still thought the terraced rice fields were beautiful. Worth a visit!

The Yunhe Rice Terraces, a picturesque village in Guyan, took a little over an hour. While the journey wasn't long, the winding mountain road was quite dangerous and time-consuming. Racers, take your time. My fascination with the terraces had me eager to head to the Jiuqu Cloud Ring scenic spot, hoping to scout out the sunrise shots tomorrow morning. Industrious people were still planting rice in the fields that morning, so I captured the most natural and slow moments. Some were herding oxen and plowing, others hunched over the scorching sun, and others, carrying hoes, chatted with fellow villagers in the fields. I had planned to watch the sunset at Baihejian, but the locals advised against driving there, saying the roads were bad. Thinking the winding road down the mountain to the hotel after dark would be too much of a chore, I decided to find a nearby farmhouse called Wangtianju and have a meal while gazing at the distant terraces. I caught a large rooster fluttering around in the fields and served it to the table, along with Huangke, a local dish similar to rice cakes... delicious. Here's my summary of the Yunhe Rice Terraces. Because I have been to the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan before, I have a comparison. To be fair, the Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area is far smaller than the Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces Scenic Area, and the scenery is also much inferior, but it is closer to us.

This trip to Lishui was all about visiting the Yunhe Rice Terraces. After visiting Guyan Painting Village, we planned to take a bus and then find an illegal taxi. We were prepared for limited transportation and inconvenience, but the bus had just left, and there were a lot of illegal taxis around. We found a reasonably pleasant driver and, along with two children, one and four, we chartered a car for 360 yuan from Guyan Painting Village to Sunrise Sea of Clouds and Qixingdun. The driver drove to Qixingdun and then picked us up at the bottom of a pit. I personally think it was a great deal. The drive from the painting village took over an hour and a half to reach the terraces, and the 80 yuan entrance fee was a bit pricey, considering the short distance. The driver then waited at the exit and took us directly to Qixingdun, which was quite a distance. After we got off at Qixingdun, the driver waited at the entrance and took us back to the painting village. Honestly, the scenery was quite nice, and it was definitely worth the trip.

The largest terraced field group in East China: Yunhe Terraces. Located in Chongtou Town in western Zhejiang Province, Yunhe Terraces were first developed in the early Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. It has a history of more than 1,000 years. It covers a total area of 51 square kilometers and has a vertical height of more than 1,200 meters. It spans three geological landscape zones: mountains, hills, and valleys, with up to more than 700 layers.

The ticket office closes after 4:30 PM, but we were lucky enough to leave for the scenic spot at 3:00 PM. It happened to close early due to a staff meeting, so we were free. We planned to hike from the Baiyin Valley scenic area to the summit of Qixingdun. The scenery along the way is a photographer's paradise. Since ancient times, there has been only one road up Huashan Mountain, and you just climb headfirst. The one-way hike takes about 1.5 hours. I recommend driving to the Qixingdun viewing platform at the top to take panoramic views of the terraced fields, then returning to the scenic area entrance. You'll only have half the hike, as the scenery is similar along the way, so you'll have enough fun.

The sunrise, the sea of clouds, and the terraced rice fields create a picturesque scene. It's simply stunning. A sea of clouds blankets the mountains. Are we in heaven? It's worth the effort to come here and see it! This view is only in heaven!

If you stay in a B&B in the scenic area, you can go to Baiyin Valley and Qixingdun in the morning for free without checking in. However, going to Jiuquyunhuan in the middle of the mountain to see the terraced fields requires an entrance fee of 80 yuan. You can get a 40% discount of 48 yuan with a certificate from the B&B owner. The entrance fee includes all three scenic spots.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces are enormous, arguably the largest in East China. Built during the Tang Dynasty and flourishing during the Ming Dynasty, they are known as China's most beautiful terraced fields. Seeing them in person was truly breathtaking! From a distance, the terraces resemble layered ladders to heaven. It's truly a perfect ink painting. It's truly refreshing!

Transparent and tranquil, the terraced fields, where water nurtures all things, shrouded in mist. When filled with water, they resemble countless mirrors, spreading out layer by layer along the hillside... ...providing space for reverie.

I heard people passing by sighing with regret, saying how nice it would be if they had come earlier when the rape flowers were in full bloom... or if they had come two weeks later to wait until the rice seedlings were planted, the vibrant green would have been amazing...

A few farmers were plowing, as if awakening the slumbering terraced fields. In some fields, rice seedlings had already been planted, their short, even rows swaying gracefully. In this mountainous region, where "nine parts are mountains, half are water, and half are farmland," our ingenious and hardworking ancestors, with hoes, sickles, and sweat, cultivated small, palm-sized plots of land on the undulating slopes. The tradition of planting a handful of rice seedlings in spring and harvesting a handful of rice in autumn has been passed down to us generation after generation.

Looking back at the clouds and terraced fields, in this era where "mobility" is fashionable, there is still an "immovable" object - "terraced fields", silently guarding the common home of mankind.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces consist of two parts: the Sunrise Sea of Clouds and the Qixingdun Silver Valley, which are quite far apart.

The most inconvenient thing about Yunhe Rice Terraces is transportation. Since most tourists drive themselves, the visitor center is just a decoration. Only when group tourists come will the scenic shuttle bus be arranged. Individual tourists have no car to take

Yunhe Bus Station offers frequent buses to the Chongtou Town Visitor Center. However, the journey from Yunhe Bus Station to the Visitor Center is only halfway. The purpose of these buses is to hail a taxi from the terraced fields and then return to the Visitor Center, saving you money. The taxis are quite shameless, charging only 25 yuan per person to take you from the Silver Valley Scenic Area to the Visitor Center.

The transportation guide on Mafeng says to take the Yunhe-Zhangjiadi bus, which runs every hour. There are two misunderstandings here. One is that during peak hours, the bus runs every hour. From 10:00 to 12:00, the bus runs every two hours, and only goes to Sunrise Cloud Sea, not Qixingdun. Qixingdun is at the top of the mountain, while Sunrise Cloud Sea is halfway up the mountain.

The bus to Zhangjiadi passes through the Terraced Fields Visitor Center, the Baiyin Valley Fork Road, the Sunrise Cloud Sea, the Qixingdun Fork Road, and finally Zhangjiadi. There's a 3-kilometer winding road from the Baiyin Valley Fork Road to the Baiyin Valley Scenic Area, and a 5-kilometer winding road from the Qixingdun Fork Road to the Qixingdun Scenic Area that requires walking.

Therefore, Yunhe Terraces are only suitable for one-day tours by self-driving, chartering, or group tours.

The correct way to open a day trip:

Hiking: Take the bus to Zhangjiadi and get off at Sunrise Cloud Sea. You must wait for the next bus one hour after arriving at the Qixingdun intersection. Then walk 5km to Qixingdun for lunch, take a taxi, or rideshare. In the afternoon, walk from Qixingdun Scenic Area to Baiyin Valley (the downhill path is easier), then walk another 3km to the Baiyin Valley intersection to wait for the bus back to Yunhe. The last bus leaves at 5:00 PM.

Self-driving: First, watch the sunrise and sea of clouds, then drive to Qixingdun for a closer look. Then, return the same way and drive to Silver Valley for another look. The downside of self-driving is that you can't walk directly from Qixingdun to Silver Valley. You can't return to the top of the mountain to pick up your car at the Silver Valley exit.

The correct way to spend the night in the mountains:

Hiking: Find a B&B in Baiyin Valley or Qixingdun that offers free daytime shuttle service to Sunrise Cloud Sea. Arrive in Yunhe County in the afternoon and take the bus to Zhangjiadi, getting off at Sunrise Cloud Sea without a ticket. In fact, you can see the terraced fields from the road at the Sunrise Cloud Sea scenic area exit, so there's no need for a ticket. Then call the B&B owner to pick you up. After 4:30 PM, when the scenic area staff have finished their get off work, you can visit Baiyin Valley or Qixingdun, whichever is closer to the B&B, for free. Although the two attractions are connected, you can usually only visit one area. Otherwise, no one will pick you up. The next day, after breakfast, transfer you to the highway to wait for the bus from Zhangjiadi back to the county. Don't expect the B&B owner to take you to see the sunrise for free. They may not even pay. Therefore, you won't be able to see the sunrise while hiking and staying in a B&B. Of course, if you're a bit sweet-talking, you can catch the sunrise from a private car that's also going to see the sunrise. But if you're a woman, would you dare go out with someone before dawn?

Self-driving: Accommodation first, then visit Silver Valley or Qixingdun, which are close to the B&B, in the afternoon. In the morning, drive to Sunrise Cloud Sea to watch the sunrise.

The terraces are of average size and transportation is not very convenient.

In fact, if you don't buy a ticket, you can drive in from the mountain road and there are also many attractions along the way. The core scenic area can also be seen outside the barbed wire.

The small house is surrounded by terraced fields, which gives you a sense of peace and tranquility in a paradise. There are small paths built on the terraced fields for you to walk down.

During the Qingming Festival, the clouds and terraced fields are shrouded in mist.

Yunhe Rice Terraces, one of Yunhe County's first 4A-level tourist attractions, combines leisure and tourism, photography, and folk customs. Located in Chongtou Town, 5 kilometers from the county seat, the scenic area boasts the largest terraced rice fields complex in East China and is known as "China's Most Beautiful Terraced Rice Fields." It serves as a prime base for photography in Lishui, China's photography capital.

The terraced fields are very beautiful. In summer, they are all green layer by layer. Although not as picturesque as in spring when they are flooded, they are more vibrant.

The fields in the plains stretch as far as the eye can see, and in the mountains, where farming is inconvenient, layers of terraced fields have been cultivated. The ingenuity of the working people is truly endless...

From the highway, it's still over an hour's drive up the mountain road to Jiuqu Cloud Ring. A section in the county town is still under construction, so the road conditions are very poor and low-rider cars will likely be scratched. Jiuqu Cloud Ring is the scenic photo spot included in your ticket, so it's a must-see. Your ticket is valid 24 hours a day and includes access to all attractions. You can only visit one entrance once, but you can ask the hotel for assistance if you're staying within the scenic area. From Jiuqu Cloud Ring, you can take a small path through the terraced fields down to the accommodation area, offering panoramic views of the fields. Driving yourself is inconvenient, as some people will have to return to pick up their car. From Jiuqu to Qixingdun (the highest point), it's another 10-plus kilometers, about 45 minutes, up the mountain road. The panoramic view from there is perfect for aerial photography and is well worth the trip. From the summit, you can descend about 3 kilometers to Baiyin Valley (if you charter a car, you can ask the driver to wait at the valley bottom). Of course, you can also hike up to Baiyin Valley before heading to Qixingdun. This way, you can basically explore the entire scenic area. It's okay to stop at Jiuqu after sunrise at the sea of clouds, but the weather depends. The scenery in Baiyin Valley is average and unremarkable. It was once a silver mine.

The sunlight is different...the color is different, but the road to get in is so bad, it was so bumpy.

There was a section of road under construction on the way there, so it was not very easy to drive. However, it was worth it when we got there. It was October, the harvest season, and the rice straw was golden, but the temperature was relatively high.

The most beautiful terraced fields in China, Yunhe Terraces, is a great place for you to yearn for a free trip.

The terraces, some wide, some narrow, some long, some small, stretch irregularly up and down the mountainside. They display a different hue throughout the year. In early summer, some terraces are already flooded, ready for sowing, while others are already sprouting. On the Jiuqu Cloud Ring side, the terraces are already flooded, but the crops have yet to sprout. Like strings of silver chains hanging from the mountainside, they shimmer in the early morning light.

The distant mountains, shrouded in mist, were already glowing red, and the sun was about to rise below the horizon. The scenic area actually has a dedicated viewing platform, but it was already occupied by early-bird tourists. The flat area below the platform is also a good option, but you have to squat to watch so as not to block the view of the tourists above. Looking back, the platform is truly magnificent. Men, women, and children, with their phones and cameras in hand, eagerly wait, afraid to miss the most beautiful view of the day.

Before leaving, I looked back at the Nine-Curve Cloud Ring and happened to take a picture of local villagers plowing the fields with cattle. It is said that these were specially hired by photography enthusiasts to act as models for the photos. Haha, in any case, it adds a lot of color to the terraced fields.

While not a mainstream tourist attraction, it's well worth a visit. While the weather was sometimes foggy and sometimes sunny during my visit, it was just the beginning of the rice terraces filling up, creating a uniquely beautiful scene. If traveling independently and transportation is inconvenient, I hired a car. Depending on the season, the cost of a car is 200-400 yuan (a round trip, including sightseeing, takes about 4-5 hours).

I couldn't get up so early, so I just looked at the terraced fields in broad daylight, which really lacked the artistic conception of being shrouded in clouds and mist.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces Scenic Area is located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, in southwestern Zhejiang Province, about a dozen kilometers from the county seat. A 4A scenic area, admission tickets are required (80 yuan). First developed during the Tang Dynasty, the Yunhe Rice Terraces boast a history of over 1,000 years. It is the largest terraced field complex in East China, and its spectacular cloud and mist spectacle (only seen during certain seasons and climatic conditions) is a major draw for photography enthusiasts. The scenic area includes scenic spots such as the Nine-Bend Cloud Ring, Silver Valley, and Seven Star Mound. March to June is the flooding season, with the plowing season beginning in early June. Harvesting begins after National Day, when the rice matures.

Very nice, beautiful scenery, worth a visit!!!

I've been to the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan. Yunhe pales in comparison in scale, layering, and the graceful lines of the mountains and fields. But it's certainly a king in East China. Crucially, they're flooded from March to June (without it, it's really not worth seeing). The idea of irrigation in March puzzles me; generally, plowing begins after Qingming (Qingming) and Grain Rain (Guyu), marking the beginning of spring plowing. The best time to photograph the terraces is during Grain in Ear, around early June.



It was our first time seeing the grout terraces, so we were looking forward to the shimmering effect under the sunrise light.



As for where to see them, head to the Sunrise Sea of Clouds Observation Deck at Jiuquyunhuan, which is accessible by navigation. I was also quite confused, blaming some copied travelogues for misleading me, claiming Qixingdun, with its highest elevation, offers the best views of the terraces. It's clearly a "semi-abandoned terraced field site," and while it's certainly high, it's not ideal for photography. Tianlaiyunhe offers performances, but the B&B owner flatly said there wasn't much to see.

So it is enough to play in the clouds and the terraced fields. Go to the sunrise sea of clouds to watch the sunrise over the terraced fields, and then go to Kenggen Ancient Village in Baiyin Valley to see the village.



If you want to take photos of the sunrise over the terraced fields at the Sunrise Sea of Clouds Observation Deck, it is recommended to stand on the second-level platform for a better view.

It is interesting to take a walk along the ridges after sunrise.

It was raining when I went there, and the mist gave the terraces a unique flavor. The most striking thing was the clearness there, and staying alone on the stone steps was probably a kind of enjoyment.

I went to watch the sunrise. Of course, after looking at some other photos, I think it's also great to go on any other day. Things like terraced fields are so rare here...

excellent and beautiful!

We set out to climb up at 5 o'clock. We missed the beautiful dawn on the way. When we reached the viewing platform, there was only radiant sunlight. It was very sunny and crowded. It was May Day after all. But it was still below our expectations. The cottages in the village we passed on the way down the mountain were old and gave people a good feeling.

It is indeed a very good place. It is not yet fully developed. Living under the terraced fields, it is very comfortable to walk around in the morning.

China's most beautiful terraced fields truly live up to their reputation! Clouds and terraced fields blend seamlessly together. This is a truly unique place.

It was summer, and there was no one in the scenic area, so I could take as many photos as I wanted. Although the transportation was not very convenient, the scenery was so beautiful that the bumpy road was not a big deal.

Because we had great weather that day, I highly recommend it! You can check out the video in my travelogue to see that the weather that day was truly unique.

Are we all fog? ...! No explanation, no acceptance

On October 19th, it was drizzling. The air was nice, but it was all mist and visibility was quite low. It took nearly two hours to get here from Lishui, and the terraced fields were very different from the ones I'd been to before... I won't be coming back again...

We arrived at Lishui Station at 9:00 AM on October 2nd. The bus station was right outside. Buses to Yunhe County run three times an hour (during National Day, but not sure about other times). The ride takes one hour. You can take the bus to Yunhe, but it's time-consuming. We shared a car at the station entrance for 20 yuan per person. The one-hour ride took us to the terraced rice terraces ticket office, not the visitor center (you'd have to change buses at the visitor center). Due to a landslide a few days ago, some scenic areas were closed, so the price was half price, 40 yuan. The normal ticket price is 80 yuan per person, and students get half price. The scenic area is small, so two or three hours is enough. The scenery isn't as good as that of Longsheng and Jiabang terraces.

The scenery is picturesque, like a painting of clouds and peace. A beautiful sacred place, serene and peaceful. Smoke curls from the kitchen, and everything is so pleasant and beautiful. From the top of the mountain, overlooking the wonders of nature, the mountains and rivers of our motherland are so beautiful.

The scenery is beautiful. Although the grass isn't quite green yet, the beauty of the vast expanse makes it worthwhile. Not only are the terraces worth seeing, but you can also walk down the mountain along the ridges, which is quite pleasant. The scenic area is well-maintained, but the supporting services are poor. Public transportation is not well developed, so it's best to travel by car.

In fact, in Lishui, you can see terraced fields of different angles everywhere. If you have always lived in a big city and suddenly see such scenery, you will feel that Lishui is beautiful everywhere.

I took all the photos with my mobile phone, and the results are okay. They are definitely not comparable to those taken with cameras, but they are okay for me to look at.

The Nine-Bend Cloud Ring at this scenic spot is incredibly beautiful, with its ever-changing scenery. Be patient and wait for the view. The air is also wonderful. It's best to visit before rice planting, when the ground is filled with water and the skylight creates a particularly beautiful backdrop.

The next day, we headed to the Yunhe Rice Terraces, my most anticipated stop on this trip, simply because the legendary "most beautiful rice terraces in China" were enough to captivate everyone. The mountain road was difficult to navigate. The road ran the same way up and down, barely wide enough for two cars to pass each other. The road twisted and turned, with no cornering mirrors, making it quite dangerous. If we encountered a local landslide along the way, the time and energy required to avoid it would drive the driver crazy.

Terraces carry more than just human production and life. The staggered beauty of the layers creates its excellent visual effect. This place, infused with the essence of human field labor, has now become a classic beauty spot. Yunhe Terraces is one of them. It was first developed in the early Tang Dynasty and flourished in the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. It has a history of more than 1,000 years. The total area is 51 square kilometers, with an altitude span of 200 meters to more than 1,400 meters and a vertical height of more than 1,200 meters. It spans three geological landscape belts of mountains, hills and valleys, with more than 700 layers. It is characterized by large size, strong shock, and unique landscape in all seasons. It is the largest terrace group in East China.

It is particularly important to emphasize here that the best time to enjoy the terraced fields in spring is when the terraces begin to store water or after rain. Otherwise, you will see just a bare expanse of land, which is not very pleasant to the view.

The beauty of the terraced fields lies in the feeling. I went there at the end of April and it was all green. I think it would be beautiful to watch the sunrise over the terraced fields.

The scenery is indeed beautiful, but there were not many crops in the fields when I went there, so it felt empty. It will definitely be more beautiful when the fields are full of crops.

Winding along a winding mountain road, the Yunhe Rice Terraces, known as China's most beautiful, lie hidden within. The scattered terraces are permeated with the delicate fragrance of mountain ridges. Relaxed and refreshing, listen to the gentle melody of spring nature, and hear the ordinary stories of the people who live there. Away from the distractions of city life, this rural life is hard to escape.

The Yunhe Rice Terraces, with a history of over a thousand years, are both stunning and beautiful. Living in Pastoral Home, you can go directly to the scenic area from a small path behind the house, without having to buy the 80 yuan ticket.

The mountains and rivers are beautiful and the air is fresh, but the mountain roads are difficult to walk on.

I've long heard of the beauty of the Yunhe Rice Terraces. They originated in the Tang Dynasty and flourished during the Yuan and Ming dynasties, boasting a thousand-year history. The terraces vary in elevation by nearly a thousand meters, with over 700 layers at their peak. They offer a variety of scenery, including terraces, seas of clouds, mountain villages, bamboo forests, streams, waterfalls, and rime. They are characterized by their large scale, curvaceous beauty, striking impact, and distinct seasons. They are the largest terraced field complex in East China and are known as one of "China's Most Beautiful Terraces." This trip to Lishui was primarily for the Yunhe Rice Terraces. Even before ascending the mountain, I was already filled with anticipation, imagining beautiful landscapes.

We transferred to a bus at the tourist center and headed up the mountain to the Qixingdun Observation Deck. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't favorable, and by the time we reached the summit, thick fog had descended. While the terraced fields would have appeared even more enchanting amidst the mist, the thick fog made it difficult to see clearly, which was a bit disappointing. We waited at the observation deck for a long time, but the fog didn't clear, so we had to slowly descend. Fortunately, the fog lifted slightly at one point, allowing us to snap a few photos. While not entirely satisfactory, it was better than nothing. As the saying goes, "The sound of the stream can be heard in the valley, but the clouds and fields are invisible amidst the fog." Next time, I'll definitely bring a tent and stay there for a day or two to fully appreciate the beauty of the terraced fields.

Lishui Railway Station → Lishui West Passenger Station → Transfer to the "Lishui to Yunhe" bus (about an hour), then transfer to the minibus up the mountain at Yunhe Passenger Station (about half an hour), and you can go to the terraced fields. I went there in January, which is considered winter season. It was already noon when I got to the mountain. The terraced fields are quiet and peaceful at this time. If you come in the morning, the light of the sunrise is imprinted on the terraced fields, and the terraced fields are shrouded in clouds and mist in the early morning. In summer, the terraced fields are like green waterfalls, and in autumn, they are like flowing golden flowers.

It’s spectacular. It’s the first time I’ve seen such beautiful terraced fields. It makes me feel that life is beautiful.

Generally speaking, it takes a long time to drive, the fog is heavy, and it is not very good.

The terraced fields are beautiful, and staying at the Terraced Fields Hermitage Hotel is even more beautiful

"The wonders of clouds and mist, the world of floating clouds" is a major highlight of the Yunhe Terraces. People who have never seen the terraces can come and experience it.

Lishui Yunhe Terraces Scenic Area, located in Chongtou Town, Lishui County, is the largest terraced field group in East China.

The scenery is great, but the mountain road is too difficult to drive on, and there are fallen rocks all over the road.

Although the terraced fields are not large, the sea of clouds and sunrise are very beautiful.