Yuanyang County Attractions
Attractions in Yuanyang are unique and stunning. Yuanyang is well-known for its Hani Rice Terraces, the most popular paradise for photographers, making it the ideal place to shoot natural large-scale Terraces, sunrise, sunset and sea of cloud. Yuanyang Rice Terraces was listed in the World Heritage in 2013. In addition to rice terraces, you can also step your feet into the local villages with mushroom-shaped houses and enjoy the festivals and activities of Hani, Dai, Yi minorities.
Top Attractions
Yuanyang is one of the important tourist destinations in Yunnan. The main type of tourist spots in Yuanyang is rice terraces. The top sights are Laohuzui Rice Terraces and Duoyishu Rice Terraces. For more information, see the list below.
- Duoyishu Rice Terraces
- Laohuzui Rice Terraces
- Bada Rice Terraces
- Longshuba Rice Terraces
- Qingkou Hani Village
- Shengcun Market
Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces
Known for its hani terraced fields and known as a photographer's paradise, Yuanyang is an ideal place to photograph natural sunrises and sunsets. In 2013, yuanyang rice terraces were listed as world heritage sites.
- Longshuba Rice Terraces
- Bada Rice Terraces
- Qingkou Hani Rice Terraces
- Duoyishu Rice Terraces
- Laohuzui Rice Terraces
- Niujiaozhai Rice Terraces
- Malizhai Rice Terraces
- Habo Rice Terraces
- Mengpin Hani Rice Terraces
- Paozhuzhai Hani Rice Terraces
- Yakou Rice Terraces
- Shangmadian Rice Terraces
- Quanfuzhuang Rice Terraces
- Baoshanzhai Rice Terraces
- Amengkong Rice Terraces
- Aichun Hani Rice Terraces
- Shengcun Hani Rice Terraces
- Laoyingzui Rice Terraces
- Shengcun Hani Rice Terraces
Villages in Yuanyang
Yuanyang has a large number of ethnic minorities, mainly Hani minority. Therefore, there are many Hani villages in Yuanyang.
- Pugao Laozhai Village
- Qingkou Hani Village
- Malizhai Village
- Yanzijiao Village
- Quanfuzhuang Village
- Dayutang Village
- Shengcun Village
- Taiyang Laozhai Village
- Yiwanshui Village
- Yakou Village
- Aichun Village
- Habo Village
- Shangzhulu Village
- Nali Pottery Village
Towns in Yuanyang
- Huangmaoling Town of Yuanyang County
- Ganiang Town of Yuanyang County
- Xinjie Town of Yuanyang County
- Nansha Town of Yuanyang County
- Majie Town of Yuanyang County
- Niujiaozhai Town of Yuanyang County
- Huangcaoling Town of Yuanyang County
- Shalatuo Town of Yuanyang County
Other Attractions in Yuanyang
- Hongye Hot Spring Resort
- Xinjie Town Scenic Area
- Guanyin Mountain Nature Reserve
- Zhenjiangwang Temple
- Mengnong Sishu Chieftain Palace
- Nangu Pillbox in Yuanyang County
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