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3-Day Complete Guide to Exploring Honghe is Here

Dear friends! The ultimate 3-day Honghe travel guide is here! All-inclusive pricing for peace of mind, enjoy authentic Guoqiao Rice Noodles in Mengzi, stroll through Jianshui Ancient Town to feel the ancient charm, check in at Bisezhai, the filming location of "Fenghua," and also catch the sunrise at Duoyishu Terraces and sunset at Bada Terraces. Save this now! -------- Don’t miss out, friends, the complete guide is here ↓ -------- 🌄 Travel Route: 📒 Route Suggestions: Day 1️⃣: Bisezhai Scenic Area — Yuanyang Hani Terraces — Malizhai Tea Factory Viewpoint — Bada Scenic Area Stroll through Bisezhai, the filming location of "Fenghua," to feel the historical charm; then head to Yuanyang Hani Terraces, check in at Malizhai Tea Factory viewpoint, and finally enjoy the sunset at Bada Scenic Area🌅. Day 2️⃣: Duoyishu Terraces — Aichunlan Terraces — Laohuzui Terraces — Jianshui Ancient Town — Zhu Family Garden — Jianshui Pubo Spring (Daban Well) Wake up early to watch the sunrise at Duoyishu Terraces🌄, then visit Aichunlan Terraces and Laohuzui Terraces. In the afternoon, stroll through Jianshui Ancient Town, visit Zhu Family Garden, and explore Jianshui Pubo Spring. Day 3️⃣: Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge — Tuanshan Residences — Return Trip Visit Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge to experience the charm of the ancient bridge, then explore Tuanshan Residences to experience local folk customs, enjoy authentic Guoqiao Rice Noodles in Mengzi before heading back🛫. -------- Must-See Attractions: 🌄 Yuanyang Hani Terraces: Magnificent sunrises and sunsets, golden clouds reflecting the terraces like mirrors reflecting the sky and mountains. Best visited during the irrigation period from December to March! Watch the sunrise at Duoyishu🌅, enjoy the sunset sea of clouds at Bada☁️, see the large drop terraces and mushroom house villages at Qingkou🏡, and stroll among the ridges to experience this natural wonder! 🏯 Jianshui Ancient Town: Exquisite ancient architecture carvings, stroll along the bluestone paths to fully appreciate the beauty of a thousand years of ancient style🏮, and feel the charm of historical accumulation~ 🏡 Zhu Family Garden: A model of late Qing Dynasty gentry mansions, with ancestral halls and architectural complexes arranged in an orderly manner🌳, every brick and tile tells stories of the old times~ 🌉 Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge: Multi-arched design like a long rainbow lying over the waves🌈, the spectacular golden light shining through the arches at dawn is breathtaking! The stone slabs on the bridge are full of traces of time📜, capturing this golden romance~ 🌿 Tuanshan Residences: A rustic village surrounded by green mountains🏡, a perfect blend of natural ecology and cultural scenery, stroll through it to feel the peacefulness of returning to simplicity~ -------- Some Tips: 1️⃣ December in Honghe has a big temperature difference between day and night🌞🌙, wear a light jacket during the day and bring a down jacket at night to avoid freezing🧣~ 2️⃣ At Jianshui Ancient Town’s Zhu Family Garden📸, wear Hanfu or ethnic-style dresses to capture stunning ancient-style photos🎎! 3️⃣ The irrigation period of Yuanyang Terraces is breathtakingly beautiful🌊, go early morning to Duoyishu to watch the sea of clouds sunrise, every photo is wallpaper-worthy🌅~ 4️⃣ Must eat authentic Guoqiao Rice Noodles in Mengzi🍜! The broth is piping hot and the ingredients are plentiful. Remember to drink the soup first before slurping the noodles~ 5️⃣ Respect the firepit culture in Yi villages🔥, don’t step on door thresholds or touch children’s heads casually, smiling and nodding is friendlier😊~ -------- Tap the card below to unlock more great travel recommendations~
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