Azerke: The Best Tourism Village selected by the UNWTO

🌈 Honghe, Yunnan, the Hani Rice Terraces, is the most beautiful scenery I have ever encountered during my travels. The terraces, reflecting the sunlight, are like nature's palette, with colors you can never predict.
🌈 And the ancient villages beside the terraces add a touch of mystery to this land. Among these villages, Azerke stands out as the most representative one.
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Tourist Information
👉 Location: Azerke Village, Yuanyang County, Honghe, Yunnan
👉 Tickets: 30 yuan/person
👉 Transportation: For non-self-driving travelers, carpooling can be arranged with the homestay.
👉 Opening hours: 8:00～18:00
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🏠 Azerke Ancient Village
✅ The Most Beautiful Village in China Geography
👉 Azerke is not only selected as the most beautiful village by China Geography, but also the Best Tourism Village by the UNWTO, and a World Cultural Heritage site.
👉 Two hundred years ago, this place was mainly agricultural, and even today, the villagers still love this land and work diligently, showing no sign of slacking off.
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✅ The Core Area of the Hani Rice Terraces
👉 Azerke Ancient Village, home to 64 families, is one of the best-preserved traditional Hani villages. It still functions normally, with men farming and women weaving.
👉 To the west of the village is Duoyi Tree, a great spot for watching the sunrise, and to the east is Dawaze, perfect for sunset views. The nearby Yuanshe Homestay is the best homestay in the entire Hani Rice Terraces area.
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✅ The Best Choice for Cultural Photography
👉 The villagers are accustomed to tourists and don't mind being photographed. They are very welcoming and even cooperate with visitors.
👉 The village is not big, but there are many viewing platforms, each a perfect natural viewfinder, with suitable lighting in both the morning and afternoon.
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🌟 Recommended Activities
1️⃣ Visit the two viewing platforms in the village. The farthest one offers stunning views of the rice terraces.
2️⃣ Try the water from the pool at the entrance, which is still used by locals after work.
3️⃣ Enjoy a coffee at the "Fireplace Coffee" shop or dine at one of the many affordable restaurants in the village.
4️⃣ Stay at the Yuanshe Homestay for free access to the scenic area and convenient access.