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Yuanyang Rice Terraces
元阳梯田
Southeast Yunnan
1600m altitude
4.8/5 (1,247 reviews)
Overview
UNESCO World Heritage rice terraces created by Hani people over 1300 years
Highlights
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Hani CultureTop Experiences
Naxi Cultural Walking Tour
4.9
Explore ancient streets with a local Naxi guide, visit traditional workshops
3 hours
¥280 per person
Dongba Culture Workshop
4.8
Learn about Dongba pictographic writing and create your own scroll
2 hours
¥180 per person
Traditional Music Performance
4.7
Evening performance of ancient Naxi music at local theater
1.5 hours
¥150 per person
Getting There
By Air
Lijiang Sanyi Airport (LJG) is 28km from the old town. Direct flights from major Chinese cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu. Airport shuttle buses available.
By Train
High-speed trains connect Lijiang with Kunming (3 hours) and Dali (2 hours). The railway station is about 10km from the old town.
Quick Info
Best Time to Visit
November - April
Local Culture
Naxi Minority
Altitude
1600m
Take it easy on arrival to acclimate
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