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.
Kindly advise the daily time table for buses from Gejiu to Yuanyang Xinjie. Many thanks.