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3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour tour
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3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour

3 Days Duoyishu - Azheke - Bada

3 Days · Private Tour

From US$717 US$640

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TOUR OVERVIEW

A route that works on the ground

Over 3 days, 3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour links Arrival in Yuanyang with Bada Terraces Sunset, taking in Duoyishu Sunrise along the way. Meet your guide, settle into the terrace area and visit the best available sunset viewpoint according to weather. Yuanyang’s Hani terraces range from about 1,500 to 1,900 metres; Duoyishu, Bada and Laohuzui each face a different valley, so the viewpoints are linked by road with short uphill walks. Photograph broad terrace contours and cloud movement at Bada, timing the visit for late-afternoon light. Water-filled terraces mirror sunrise in winter, while green rice and harvest colours take over later; a Hani red-rice meal in Azheke makes the landscape understandable, not just photogenic. The route is best suited to travelers who prefer a private guide, a named set of sights and time for a proper meal in each place, with the daily emphasis on landscape, village context and unhurried outdoor time. Light, cloud and seasonal water levels influence the best viewpoint, so the guide keeps the exact photo timing flexible.

Start
Duoyishu
Finish
Bada
Travel rhythm
Compact, locally focused private touring
Best time
November to March is famous for water-filled terraces and reflections; late spring and early autumn offer greener fields.

Trip Highlights Code: YN-YUA02

  • Meet your guide, settle into the terrace area and visit the best available sunset viewpoint according to weather.
  • Start before dawn for Duoyishu, then explore changing terrace light and nearby village paths with your guide.
  • Photograph broad terrace contours and cloud movement at Bada, timing the visit for late-afternoon light.
  • Follow Duoyishu - Azheke - Bada in a practical order, with private transfers and no forced shopping stops.

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DAY BY DAY

The 3-Day Journey

Daily itinerary: Arrival in Yuanyang → Duoyishu Sunrise → Bada Terraces Sunset.

YOUR JOURNEY

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Arrival in Yuanyang during the 3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour itinerary

The order of Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace links Arrival in Yuanyang with a later Duoyishu Sunrise visit and a distinct stop at Bada Terraces Sunset. Meet your guide, settle into the terrace area and visit the best available sunset viewpoint according to weather. Bada Terraces Sunset is a separate later stop on Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace: Photograph broad terrace contours and cloud movement at Bada, timing the visit for late-afternoon light.

Duoyishu Sunrise during the 3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour itinerary

The Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace itinerary pairs this visit with Arrival in Yuanyang beforehand and Bada Terraces Sunset afterward. Start before dawn for Duoyishu, then explore changing terrace light and nearby village paths with your guide. Bada Terraces Sunset is a separate later stop on Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace: Photograph broad terrace contours and cloud movement at Bada, timing the visit for late-afternoon light.

Bada Terraces Sunset during the 3-Day Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace Tour itinerary

The route reaches Bada Terraces Sunset after its named Duoyishu Sunrise visit on Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace. Photograph broad terrace contours and cloud movement at Bada, timing the visit for late-afternoon light. Earlier on Classic Yuanyang Rice Terrace, the Duoyishu Sunrise stop has its own activity: Start before dawn for Duoyishu, then explore changing terrace light and nearby village paths with your guide.

Planning note for this route

Two nights gives one sunrise and sunset cycle; four to six days is best when combining Jianshui and Kunming. Final train or flight times should be confirmed before fixing the last day; when timings change, sightseeing is shortened instead of adding an unrealistic transfer.

PRIVATE QUOTATION

Private Tour Prices

Prices are per person, based on double occupancy.

How many travelers?

2
2–3 travelersUS$760 / person
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Typical Overnight Bases

Only places used by this itinerary are shown below. The final hotel list follows confirmed transport, season and room availability; upgrades and room preferences can be customized.

Yuanyang
Best available terrace-view hotel

✓ Price Includes

  • Domestic airfares and train fares listed in the itinerary
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle with licensed driver
  • Professional English-speaking local guide
  • Selected hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Entrance fees for listed sights

⊘ Price Excludes

  • International airfares
  • China visa fee if applicable
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary

Questions about this itinerary

Where does this tour start and finish?

The planned route starts around Duoyishu and finishes around Bada. Exact airport, railway-station or hotel transfers are matched to your confirmed arrival and onward tickets.

Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. The published day order is a workable starting point, not a fixed group schedule. We can change hotel level, walking time, special interests and selected stops while protecting the route logic.

How are weather or road changes handled?

Your local team checks current access before travel. Outdoor sections may move within the itinerary, and mountain or canyon routes can be shortened or replaced when conditions make the original plan unsafe.

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