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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Unforgettable 7 Day Travel Experience in Yunnan Our 7 days Yunnan trip with China Highlights started at Kunming then took us all the way to Dali, Lijiang and Shangri La. Visiting Yunnan in December during winter time was interesting, less crowded and most importantly enable us to see Yunnan in a different landscape. A special mention to our fantastic guides, May (in Kunming) and Sunny (in Dali) and their respective drivers who were personable and shared a wealth of knowledge and insights of the places we visited. They spoke good English, helpful with our requests and ensured that we were comfortable and satisfied with our tours. We will not hesitate to use China Highlights again for our next trip to China! more Jan 2025, Jess W

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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.