I'm back from Yuanyang, and my perspective on spending has been completely shattered.

In March, Yuanyang is like a painter's palette overturned by nature 🎨, with colorful terraces shimmering under the sun, so beautiful it's hard to look away. If you also want to encounter this unique beauty, then follow this guide 👇

🚗 Getting There:

- By Plane ✈️: You can first arrive at Kunming Changshui International Airport. As a transportation hub, Kunming has many routes, making it convenient for tourists from all over. From Kunming, transfer to a bus to Yuanyang. The bus ride from Kunming to Yuanyang takes about 5–6 hrs, and you can enjoy the scenery of Yunnan along the way.

- By Train 🚄: If you have plenty of time, you can also choose to go to Kunming Railway Station first, and then transfer to a bus to Yuanyang. Taking the train allows you to enjoy different scenery along the way and experience the leisure of the journey.

🗺️ Itinerary:
Day 1: Duoyishu Scenic Area → Aichun Blue Terraces
Day 2: Bada Terraces → Qingkou Folk Village
Day 3: Tiger Mouth Terraces (partially under restoration) → Xinjie Town

🌟 Must-See Attractions:

- Duoyishu Scenic Area 🌄: This is the perfect place to watch the sunrise. In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight sprinkle on the cascading terraces, the light and shadow change like a dream, as if you are in a fairyland. Every photo you take is a masterpiece.

- Aichun Blue Terraces 💙: The unique blue terraces are its symbol. Under the sunlight, the terraces present a deep blue, contrasting with the surrounding green trees and mountains, breathtakingly beautiful.

- Bada Terraces 🌾: The vast Bada Terraces stretch from the Malizhai River at an altitude of 800m to the top of the mountain at over 2,000m. At sunset, the golden afterglow sprinkles on the terraces, sparkling and magnificent.

- Qingkou Folk Village 🏡: Walking into this village is like walking into a historical and cultural corridor of the Hani people. The simple Hani dwellings and traditional lifestyles allow you to deeply understand the folk customs of the Hani people.

- Tiger Mouth Terraces (partially under restoration) 🐅: Although some areas of the once-magnificent Tiger Mouth Terraces are under restoration, you can still see its unique charm. The layers of terraces are like the stripes on a tiger, showing a different kind of beauty under the light and shadow.

- Xinjie Town 🚧: A town full of life, here you can taste all kinds of authentic Yuanyang cuisine, experience the local pace of life, and buy some special souvenirs.

🎈 Must-Do Things in Yuanyang:

- Watch a stunning sunrise and sunset 🌅🌇: Watch the sunrise at Duoyishu and the sunset at Bada, feel the romance and shock given by nature, and let the beautiful scenery be deeply imprinted in your memory.

- Taste Yuanyang cuisine 🍜: You must try Yuanyang's red rice noodles, which are soft and glutinous. With delicious soup and rich side dishes, every bite is full of happiness. There is also grilled tofu, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, dipped in a unique dipping sauce, it tastes amazing.

- Visit a Hani family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦: Learn about the cultural customs of the Hani people, listen to their ancient legends and stories of the terraces, and experience this unique ethnic charm.

The beauty of Yuanyang is the kind that goes deep into your bones, and you need to experience it yourself. Pack your bags and come on a trip to Yuanyang. I believe you will be impressed by the beautiful scenery here 🥰.