Yuanyang Xinjie Bus Terminal

Basic Information

Address: Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province (云南省红河哈尼族彝族自治州元阳县新街镇)

Contact Number: 0873-5625481 (Please verify the latest number in advance)

Operating Hours: 06:00–18:30 (Some rural routes may end earlier)

Ticket Booking Information

Purchase Methods:

  • Terminal Counter: Accepts cash and mobile payments
  • Online Booking: Available via “Honghe Jiaoyun” (红河交运) WeChat official account or “Yunnan Bus Ticket Network” (云南汽车票务网)

Fare Reference:

  • Yuanyang Xinjie → Kunming (昆明): ~120–150 RMB (express bus, 5–6 hours)
  • Yuanyang Xinjie → Jianshui (建水)/Gejiu (个旧): ~40–60 RMB (2–3 hours)
  • Rural routes (e.g., Shengcun (胜村), Duoyishu (多依树), Qingkou (箐口)): 10–30 RMB

Bus Schedule (Reference)

Destination Departure Times (Daily) Vehicle Type Remarks
Kunming (昆明) 07:30, 09:00, 11:00 Express bus Stops at Nansha Terminal
Jianshui (建水) 07:00–17:00 (hourly) Medium bus Direct
Gejiu (个旧) 07:30, 10:00, 13:00, 15:30 Medium bus Some routes stop at Nansha
Mengzi (蒙自) 08:00, 12:00, 14:30 Medium bus ~3-hour journey
Shengcun/Duoyishu (胜村/多依树) 06:30–17:00 (on-demand) Minibus Ideal for terrace viewing

(Note: Schedules may change; please confirm by phone before travel.)

Transportation Options

  • Taxi: Easily available in Xinjie Town; starting fare ~5 RMB, ~10–15 RMB to the terminal.
  • Self-drive/Charter: Limited parking near the terminal; arrive early.
  • Rural Buses: Sparse services to attractions like Qingkou (箐口) and Bada (坝达); plan ahead.

Nearby Attractions

Yuanyang Terraces Core Scenic Area (10–30 mins from terminal):

  • Duoyishu Terraces (多依树梯田): Best sunrise views
  • Laohuzui Terraces (老虎嘴梯田): Prime sunset spot
  • Bada Terraces (坝达梯田): Sea of clouds scenery
  • Qingkou Hani Village (箐口哈尼族民俗村): Ethnic culture experience

Local Xinjie Town Attractions:

  • Yuanyang Museum (元阳博物馆): Hani culture exhibits
  • People’s Square (人民广场): Local leisure hub

Recommended Hotels Nearby

Budget:

  • Yunti Hotel (云梯大酒店): 500m from terminal, ~150–200 RMB/night
  • Hani Town Inn (哈尼小镇客栈): Terrace views, ~180–300 RMB/night

Mid-range/Luxury:

  • Yuanyang Wanshan Resort (元阳万缮度假酒店): Near Duoyishu, breakfast included, ~400–600 RMB/night
  • Flower Nest Inn (花窝窝客栈): Photographer-friendly boutique stay

Travel Tips

  • During peak season (Nov–Mar), more buses may operate; book tickets 1 day ahead.
  • Rural minibuses to terraces can be crowded; consider carpooling (~50–100 RMB/person).
  • Mountain roads are winding; motion sickness medication is recommended.

Yuanyang Xinjie Bus Terminal is a key hub for accessing the terraces and Honghe Prefecture cities, ideal for independent travelers.