[2025 Honghe County Attraction] Travel Guide for Samaba Rice Terrace Fields (Updated May)

## Samaba Rice Terraces Travel Guide **I. Scenic Area Overview** Located in Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, the Samaba Rice Terraces are a masterpiece left by generations of the Hani people. Grand in scale and magnificent in momentum, they are known as "China's most beautiful mountain carvings." The terraces follow the contours of the mountains, cascading layer upon layer, stretching as far as the eye can see. Under the sunlight and clouds, they resemble a flowing painting. **II. Best Time to Visit** * **Best viewing period:** From November to April of the following year, the terraces are filled with water, shimmering under the sunlight like mirrors. This is the best season for photography. * **Rice planting season:** April-May, rice planting begins in the terraces, presenting a vibrant scene. * **Harvest season:** September-October, the rice ripens, and the golden terraces layer upon layer, creating a spectacular view. **III. Transportation Guide** * **Airplane:** Fly to Kunming Changshui International Airport, then transfer to a bus or hire a car to Yuanyang, which takes about 6 hours. * **Train:** Take a train to Jianshui Station or Mengzi Station, then transfer to a bus to Yuanyang, which takes about 2-3 hours. * **Self-driving:** From Kunming, take the Kunmo Expressway, passing through Yuxi and Jianshui to reach Yuanyang. The whole journey is about 350 km and takes about 5 hours. **IV. Recommended Tour Routes** * **One-day tour:** Duoyishu Terraces (sunrise) → Bada Terraces → Qingkou Hani Village → Laohuzui Terraces (sunset) * **Two-day tour:** * **Day 1:** Duoyishu Terraces (sunrise) → Aichunlan Terraces → Azheke Village → Bada Terraces (sunset) * **Day 2:** Qingkou Hani Village → Laohuzui Terraces → Hani Town **V. Recommended Attractions** * **Duoyishu Terraces:** The best place to watch the sunrise, shrouded in morning mist, it looks like a fairyland. * **Bada Terraces:** Grand in scale and magnificent in momentum, it's a great place to watch the sunset. * **Laohuzui Terraces:** The terraces have beautiful lines, shaped like a tiger's mouth, making it a paradise for photographers. * **Qingkou Hani Village:** Experience the Hani folk culture and local customs. * **Aichunlan Terraces:** The terraces take on a dreamy blue color under the sunlight, a rare sight. **VI. Accommodation Recommendations** * **Yuanyang County:** More accommodation options are available, and the prices are relatively low. * **Terraces Scenic Area:** There are several homestays and inns where you can enjoy the scenery of the terraces up close, but the prices are higher. **VII. Food Recommendations** * **Hani Dipping Chicken:** A Hani specialty, the chicken is tender, and the dipping sauce is sour, spicy, and appetizing. * **Hani Fermented Black Beans:** A traditional Hani seasoning with a unique flavor. * **Yuanyang Red Rice:** A local specialty, the rice grains are slender and have a soft and glutinous texture. **VIII. Travel Tips** * Yuanyang is a mountainous area with a large temperature difference between day and night, so it is recommended to bring warm clothes. * The terraces scenic area is large, so comfortable shoes are recommended. * The UV rays are strong in the scenic area, so pay attention to sun protection. * Respect local ethnic customs. * Protect the environment and do not litter. **IX. Photography Tips** * Use a wide-angle lens to capture the panoramic view of the terraces. * Use the morning and evening light to capture the layering and light and shadow effects of the terraces. * When shooting reflections of the terraces, choose a windless day and use a polarizing filter to reduce reflections. **X. Recommended Nearby Attractions** * Jianshui Ancient City * Swallow Cave * Zhu Family Garden I hope this guide can help you better plan your trip to the Samaba Rice Terraces. Have a pleasant journey!

The short holiday is coming. Want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city? Try an 8-day trip to Kunming, Fuxian Lake, and Jianshui to experience the natural beauty and cultural charm of Yunnan! / 🌟 Itinerary at a Glance: D1: 🛫Arrival in Kunming——🚖Transfer to hotel——🏨Check in and relax——🎉Free time Arrive in Kunming on the first day. After being picked up by our staff, you will be transferred to the hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore this beautiful city. D2: 🚗Fuxian Lake——🌿Moon Bay Wetland Park——🌸Sakura Valley——🐜Ant Workshop——🏰Jianshui Ancient City——🏛️Chaoyang Tower On the second day, visit the beautiful Fuxian Lake, stroll through Moon Bay Wetland Park, admire the splendor of Sakura Valley, explore the artistic Ant Workshop, and finally visit the historic Jianshui Ancient City and the magnificent Chaoyang Tower. D3: 🌉The Seventeen-Arch Bridge——🚂Jianshui Narrow Gauge Railway——🏘️Tuanshan Residential Houses——🌾Samaba Rice Terraces——🌾Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces——🐅Tiger Mouth Rice Terraces On the third day, experience the ancient Seventeen-Arch Bridge, take a ride on the Jianshui Narrow Gauge Railway, visit the ancient Tuanshan Residential Houses, then head to the spectacular Samaba Rice Terraces and Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces, and finally admire the magnificent scenery of the Tiger Mouth Rice Terraces. D4: 🌾Duoyishu Rice Terraces——💙Aichunlan Rice Terraces——🌳Huangcaoling Viewpoint——🏰Bisezhai Scenic Area On the fourth day, continue to explore the beauty of the rice terraces, visit the Duoyishu Rice Terraces and Aichunlan Rice Terraces, then go to Huangcaoling Viewpoint for a panoramic view, and finally visit the historic Bisezhai Scenic Area. D5: 🏞️Qinglong Mountain——🌉Lover's Bridge——🎬Filming Location of Eternal Love——🌸Puzhehei Scenic Area——🌊Mabi River On the fifth day, climb Qinglong Mountain for a distant view, stroll along the romantic Lover's Bridge, visit the filming location of the popular TV series Eternal Love, then explore the picturesque Puzhehei Scenic Area, and finally experience the tranquility of nature by the Mabi River. D6: 🎨Dongfengyun Scenic Area——🌳Bamei Village——🏡Keyi Town——🌾Spiral Terraces——🌼Luoping Golden Rooster Peak Cluster On the sixth day, explore the artistic Dongfengyun Scenic Area, then head to the idyllic Bamei Village, followed by the ancient charm of Keyi Town, and finally admire the natural beauty of the Spiral Terraces and Golden Rooster Peak Cluster. D7: 🏞️Nase Peak Cluster——🕳️Alu Ancient Cave——💦Nine Dragons Waterfalls——🌅Dongchuan Red Land——🌄Luoxiagou——🌅Dongchuan Red Land On the seventh day, visit the magnificent Nase Peak Cluster, explore the mysterious Alu Ancient Cave, experience the majestic Nine Dragons Waterfalls, then head to Dongchuan Red Land, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the red land at sunset in Luoxiagou. D8: 🌄Damakan Viewing Platform——🌳Jinxiu Garden——🌈Seven-Color Slope——🌳Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree——🌅Dongchuan Red Land——🎵Musical Score Valley On the last day, overlook the panoramic view of the red land from the Damakan Viewing Platform, visit the colorful Jinxiu Garden and Seven-Color Slope, see the Thousand-Year-Old Dragon Tree, experience the magnificence of Dongchuan Red Land once again, and finally conclude this unforgettable journey at Musical Score Valley.🎉 / Things to Pack:🎒 👗 Clothing: Short-sleeved T-shirts, light jackets, and jeans are recommended to cope with temperature changes. Bring a sun-protective clothing to protect yourself from UV rays. 👟 Shoes: Sports shoes or casual shoes are recommended for comfortable walking. Prepare a pair of slippers for playing by the lake. 🎩 Accessories: Wide-brimmed sun hats and sunglasses are recommended to protect your eyes and skin. Bring rain gear in case of unexpected rain. 💳 Documents: ID card, train/plane tickets are essential for travel. Prepare e-tickets in advance for easy park entry. 🧴 Toiletries: Sunscreen, toiletries are recommended to stay fresh. Bring common medicines just in case. 📱 Others: Power banks and data cables are recommended to ensure your devices are charged. Bring a small amount of cash for emergencies. / Your Yunnan trip has come to an end. Looking forward to your next adventure! Don't forget to share your travel stories with me!🌈

Red River Tianpan Renjia Manor The Red River Samaba Terraces are the largest terraces in the world. It combines the four elements of villages, terraces, forests, and water. It is the only viewing area in the country where you can have a panoramic view of thousands of acres of terraces from one perspective. 🚉Transportation guide: Self-driving route There is still a small part of the road to Samarba that has not yet been repaired. When navigating, the section of road that passes through Leyu is only a few hundred meters of dirt road to be repaired, which is easier to walk than the other one. stay 🛏【️Hotel Guide】 📍Detailed address: Renjia Manor on the bank of Honghe River 🌟Highlight feature: As long as the weather conditions are good, you can see the terraced fields and sea of ​​clouds when you open the window ⛱Hotel environment: There is a parking lot, a terrace to see the sea of ​​clouds and terraced fields, and an observation deck on the fourth floor. 💰Per capita consumption: 188 In the early morning, the best spot to catch the sunrise is the observation deck at the entrance to the village. The best place to take pictures of the sea of ​​clouds is the fourth floor observation deck of the hotel. Portraits can be taken directly on the field ridge. 🍲Dish recommendations: Braised dried eel Grilled fried loach with sour bamboo shoots Cold konjac with tree flowers Sticky Rice and Chicken

⛰️🌸✨ Honghe, Yunnan, this place full of mystery, is a good place that makes people linger. Here, you can enjoy the magnificent natural scenery, rich and diverse ethnic culture and delicious specialties. Let me take you to explore this picturesque place! Day one: ⛺️🌄 In the morning, we arrived in the urban area of ​​Honghe Prefecture. As the most prosperous place in the entire Red River Prefecture, there are many modern commercial districts and shopping malls. Shopping is one of the essential activities. Here you can find a variety of fashionable brands and local specialty snacks. 🏯🍜 At noon, we arrived at Jiqing Ancient Town, an ancient town located near the city. The ancient town retains a large number of buildings and traditional handicrafts from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, and you can feel the strong historical atmosphere here. Tasting a bowl of authentic Yunnan rice noodles is definitely one of the delicacies you can’t miss. 🌉🌃 In the evening, we came to the night market in the urban area of ​​Honghe Prefecture. There are a variety of food stalls and handicraft stalls to satisfy your taste buds and shopping desires. Try the local snacks and feel the lively atmosphere of Honghe Night Market. the next day: ⛰️🍃 In the morning, we headed to one of the most famous attractions in Honghe Prefecture - Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Here is one of the most beautiful, spectacular and largest terraced fields in the world. Standing on the observation deck and overlooking the entire terraced field, you feel as if you have entered a fairy tale world. 🏞️💦 In the afternoon, we came to Shangri-La Grand Canyon. This is a place known as the "First Gorge of the East", with magnificent and unique natural scenery and fresh and moist air. Here you can walk along the canyon trails, enjoy the waterfalls flowing down, and feel the tranquility and beauty that nature brings to you. 🌅🍻 In the evening, we came to the open-air bar in the urban area of ​​Honghe Prefecture. Here, you can taste a variety of specialty cocktails and local beers while admiring the beautiful views of the city at night. Talk about life and share travel details with friends, and spend a pleasant evening. 【Label】