Family Escape from the City Plan! The Golden Harvest Season at the Hani Rice Terraces is So Much Fun

Hey moms! Stop stressing about where to take the kids for Mid-Autumn and National Day holidays! The golden feast starting in mid-September at the Hani Rice Terraces in Honghe, Yunnan, will definitely let the kids have a blast and adults fully relax. Here’s a must-have family travel guide for you!😉

🌾 Unmissable Family Travel Time: Mid-September to Early October
The terraces are truly breathtaking at this time! From low to high, golden and green intertwine like layers of colorful carpets. Walking with the kids along the ridges feels like stepping into a fairy tale, and every snap is a perfect family photo～

✨ Must-try Fun Activities for Families:
1️⃣ Rice Harvesting & Threshing Experience
Dress up with your kids in traditional Hani costumes and learn to harvest and thresh rice with the villagers. Feel the meaning of “every grain is hard-earned.” The kids’ serious little faces while working are adorable and it’s a great hands-on experience—much better than playing on phones at home!
2️⃣ Catching Rice Flower Fish by Hand
Taking the kids to catch fish in the rice paddies is pure joy! Roll up your pants and explore the paddies together. The moment the kids catch a fish, their excitement is contagious—this is what childhood should be like～
3️⃣ Tasting the Hani Long Table Banquet
After working hard, treat yourself and the kids to delicious food! The Hani long table banquet features tender rice flower fish, fragrant cured meat, soft red rice, and flavorful bamboo tube roasted chicken. The kids will love it and get to experience local food culture～
4️⃣ Watching the Terraces at Sunrise and Sunset
Take the kids to see the terraces at sunrise, watching the sunlight gradually illuminate the golden rice waves; at sunset, the terraces shrouded in twilight look dreamlike. The kids won’t help but say “So beautiful!”—a view to remember for a long time～

🏡 Perfect Family-friendly Homestay: Twelve Manor・Xiangdian Homestay
📍Location: No. 48 Zhongzhai, Quanfuzhuang Village, Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County (inside the terrace scenic area, super convenient)
✨ Family Stay Highlights:
Each room has floor-to-ceiling windows facing the terraces! Kids wake up to starry skies and waves of rice outside the window, starting the day beautifully～
The homestay is in Hani style, with thatched roofs and earth-colored walls blending into the surrounding village, letting kids better experience local culture～
There’s also a Hani bath experience with different seasonal themes (spring tea / summer flowers / autumn leaves / winter wine). At night, enjoy fire pit BBQ and the long table banquet. Kids stay happy and comfortable～
Free parking + shuttle service (contact the front desk in advance), making it super easy to check in with kids!

📌 Practical Tips for Family Travel:
Transportation: Self-driving or chartering a car is very convenient. The homestay can arrange pick-up and drop-off, so no worries about travel with kids～
Clothing: Dress kids in light-colored clothes with straw hats for great photos and sun protection～
Booking: Be sure to book the homestay and harvest festival activities in advance, as it’s very popular during peak season to avoid delays～
Nearby Activities: Take the kids hiking from Qingkou to Bada, visit Hani villages, try on ethnic costumes, making the family trip even richer～

In September, the Hani Rice Terraces are rolling with golden waves, full of harvest joy. Bring your kids here to escape the city noise and enjoy the beauty of nature!🍃
📍Location: Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan
📅 Best Time: Mid-September to Early October
🚗 Transportation: Self-drive / about 4 hours from Kunming～