How to Get to Yuanyang County from Mengzi City

Self-Driving or Chartered Car (Recommended for Flexibility and Efficiency)

Route 1: Mengzi → Gejiu (个旧) → Nansha Town (南沙镇) → Xinjie Town (新街镇)

  • Total Distance: Approximately 130 km
  • Total Time: Around 2.5 hours to Nansha Town (南沙镇), plus 1 hour to Xinjie Town (新街镇)

Segmented Route:

  • Mengzi (蒙自市) → Gejiu (个旧) via Jiejie (鸡街) direction on G5615 Tianhou Expressway (G5615天猴高速), approximately 40 minutes
  • Gejiu (个旧) → Nansha Town (南沙镇) via Provincial Road S212 (S212省道), a secondary road, approximately 1.5 hours
  • Nansha Town (南沙镇) → Xinjie Town (新街镇) via Yuanlü Road (元绿公路), a mountain road, approximately 1 hour

Road Conditions:

  • The section from Gejiu (个旧) to Nansha Town (南沙镇) is a two-way two-lane road with many curves; from Nansha Town (南沙镇) to Xinjie Town (新街镇) is a winding mountain road; drive cautiously.
  • During the rainy season (June to September), be aware of potential landslides.

Route 2: Mengzi (蒙自市) → Lengquan Town (冷泉镇) → Nansha Town (南沙镇)

  • Distance: Approximately 100 km (shorter but more mountainous)
  • Time: Around 2.5 hours

Note: This newly opened route is suitable for drivers familiar with the road conditions. There are many villages along the way; be cautious of pedestrians and livestock.

Public Transportation (Scheduled Buses)

Mengzi (蒙自市) → Nansha Town (南沙镇)

  • Departure Station: Mengzi North Bus Station (蒙自客运北站)
  • Departure Time: 07:30–17:00, one bus every hour
  • Fare: ¥45
  • Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
  • Notes: Rolling departures every hour; upon arrival at Nansha Bus Station (南沙客运站), transfer to Xinjie Town (新街镇)

Nansha Town (南沙镇) → Xinjie Town (新街镇)

  • Scheduled Bus: Departing from Nansha Bus Station (南沙客运站) daily from 6:30 to 18:00, every 30 minutes
  • Fare: ¥15
  • Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Alternative: Shared minivans are available on the streets of Nansha Town (南沙镇), approximately ¥25 per person, departing when full.

Important Tips

Terrace Scenic Area Entrance: Xinjie Town (新街镇) is the main entrance to the Yuanyang Terraces (元阳梯田), including Duoyishu (多依树) and Bada (坝达). It is recommended to go directly there.

Accommodation Suggestions:

  • For sunrise and sunset views, stay in Xinjie Town (新街镇) or local guesthouses within the scenic area (e.g., Duoyishu Village (多依树村)).
  • For transit purposes, Nansha Town (南沙镇) offers accommodations at lower altitudes and warmer climates.

Chartered Car Costs: From Mengzi (蒙自市) to Xinjie Town (新街镇) is approximately ¥400–500 per vehicle (negotiable).

Contact Information

  • Mengzi North Bus Station (蒙自客运北站): 0873-3640350
  • Yuanyang Nansha Bus Station (元阳南沙客运站): 0873-5642298