Location Map of Yuanyang County in Yunnan

Location Map of Yuanyang County in Yunnan
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Yuanyang County (元阳县) is located in southern Yunnan Province, China, within the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (红河哈尼族彝族自治州). Here are the key geographic details:

Precise Location

Province: Yunnan (云南省)

Prefecture: Honghe (红河州)

Nearest Major City:

  • Mengzi (蒙自市) (Honghe’s capital, ~120km northeast)
  • Kunming (Yunnan’s capital, ~300km north)

Notable Features

  • Famous for: The Yuanyang Rice Terraces (UNESCO World Heritage Site), crafted by the Hani people over 1,300 years.
  • Ethnic Groups: Primarily Hani and Yi minorities, with vibrant cultural traditions.

Transportation Access

From Kunming:

  • By road: 5–6 hours via expressway (G8011) to Nansha Town (Yuanyang’s new county seat).
  • By bus: Direct coaches from Kunming South Bus Station (~6 hours).

From Honghe/Mengzi: ~2.5–3 hours by car (via S212 highway).

No airport/train station in Yuanyang—closest rail hub is Mengzi.