6-Day Jianshui and Yuanyang Tour

Fall in Love with the Heavenly Palette of Colors

The southeast of Yunnan Province has another kind of beauty. It is not as popular as the middle and the northwest, but it is definitely worthy of a visit if you are interested in Chinese culture and the unique views hidden in a remote area.

Admire the classic ancient buildings in Jianshui and recharge your spirit with the spectacular sight of the sprawling Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The ingenious local people have created a splendid hill-farming culture and make their centuries-old living through their wisdom and hard work.

Tour 'Wow' Points

Skip the Crowded Spots and See a Less-Visited Stone Forest Area — Naigu Stone Forest

Walk through the peaceful Stone Forest as your guide tells you interesting stories.

Climb to a high viewpoint and overlook the awesome Stone Forest.

Feel the Vitality of Jianshui Ancient Town

Admire the fascinating traditional Chinese folk dwellings at Zhu Family Garden.

Visit Confucian Temple where Confucianism was developed and preserved.

See the hustle and bustle of local life around the wells in Jianshui.

FullyUnlock the beauty of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces at the Best Time — Spring

Enjoy spectacular views of the irrigated rice terraces at sunrise and sunset.

Walk through the rice fields, where you may see locals doing farm work.

Visit Hani ethic group villages, and see their mushroom houses and minority culture.

China Highlights' Special Discovery Experiences

Your guide will take you to taste the locals' famous fresh soy milk or Tofu in Jianshui.

We have arranged a hotel inside Yuanyang Rice Terraces Scenic Area, so you don't need to rush around.

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Amazing family trip to Yunnan Our trip to Yunnan was amazing and there were a tonne of well thought out activities to entertain everyone. Our guides May (Kunming), Sally (Dali), Alice (Lijiang), Daniel (Lijiang), Pema (Shangri-La) and driver 尹光涛师傅 were very knowledgeable and thoughtful. We also made some ad hoc adjustments to the itinerary which was facilitated by the guides. more Dec 2024, Alexander S

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Itinerary Quick Look

Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.

Hotel Selection

—the Icing on the Cake

Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.