Yunnan Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour - 7 Days

After breakfast, drive about 5 hours to Jianshui, one of the famous historical and cultural city in China. With a history of over 1,200 years, it still retains the traditional style of the original town Upon your arrival, spend the whole day to visit the cultural heritages of this city and be impressed by its reputation as the "Museum of Ancient Buildings".

First, head to the heart of Jianshui ancient city to visit the third largest Confucius Temple in China. Built with a traditional Chinese architectural style, Jianshui Confucius Temple enjoys a history of more than 700 years. Compared with the Confucius temples in other places of China, This place is very special as it is a display of the cultural mixture of the Han and the other ethnic groups of South Yunnan. Next you will walk around this city. See the well preserved ancient buildings and the daily life of local people. 

In the evening, visit the Chaoyang Gateway Arch, which is the landmark of Jianshui. Renowned as the "Small Tiananmen Tower",  the gateway arch features the traditional architectural style with big poles, a three-eaves saddle roof and wood carved doors. During the sunset time, the bell will resounds through the whole town, telling people not to forget about the history of the ancient city.

This early morning, admire the splendid scenery of the sunrise in Duoyishu. As the reflections and shadows in the colorful water are constantly changing, the visual impact can be overwhelming. Afterwards, head to a local market the where you will see the local ethnic people dressed in their traditional clothes and their life style.

After having lunch, drive to the Jingkou Hani Ethnic Village. The mushroom-like houses are undoubtedly the most distinctive in this village. Walk around here and learn about the culture and history of the Hani Minority with a visit to a Hani Showroom in the village. The last sight today is the Bada Scenic Area. the sunset here is so amazing as the incessantly changing colors will make you feel that you are in a magical kingdom.

Say farewell to Jianshui as you will drive back to Kunming. Upon arrival, spend this afternoon to roam the Flowers and Birds Market in Kunming's downtown area. This vibrant market offers you a chance to see Kumming in action. This local market is filled not only with flowers and birds, but fist and other small animals that many residents take as pets. If you are interested in some knick-knacks, we recommend you to try out to use your bargaining skill before buying them. After having dinner, you can return to your hotel for retire or enjoy the Dynamic Yunnan Show.