Tour Code：Yunnantour112
Length of Travel: 3 Days tour
Tour Route：
Day 1：Kunming- Yuanyang Rice Terraces- Bada Terrace
Day 2： Duoyishu- Shengcun Market- Double Dragons Brige
Day 3: Jianshui Ancient City- Jianshui Confucius Temple- Zhu’s Family Garden (Zhu Jia Huayuan)- Jianshui County- kunming
Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide Introduction: If you’re looking for a tailored Kunming multi-day tour that combines natural wonders and ancient culture, this 3-day private tour from Kunming to Jianshui and Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces is your ideal choice. Led by a professional Kunming multi-day tour guide, you’ll immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Yuanyang’s world-famous rice terraces and explore the time-honored Jianshui Ancient City. This Kunming multi-day tour package is designed to offer a relaxed and in-depth travel experience, with all key arrangements handled by your dedicated Kunming multi-day tour guide, allowing you to fully enjoy the beauty of southern Yunnan.
Tour Overview (Curated by Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide)
Join this exclusive 3-day private tour organized by our Kunming multi-day tour guide team to discover the natural masterpiece of Yuanyang Rice Terraces and the cultural gem of Jianshui Ancient City. Under the guidance of your Kunming multi-day tour guide, you’ll take leisurely walks to capture photos of Yuanyang Rice Terraces from multiple vantage points, witness the stunning sunrise and sunset over the terraced fields, and dive into the daily life of local Hani communities by visiting villages and markets. Your Kunming multi-day tour guide will share fascinating insights into the Hani people’s traditions and ecological wisdom. Additionally, you’ll explore the 1,200-year-old Jianshui Ancient City, including iconic attractions like Double Dragon Bridge, Jianshui Confucius Temple, and Zhu Family Garden. This Kunming multi-day tour includes an English-speaking Kunming multi-day tour guide, entrance fees to all attractions, daily lunch, and private transportation. Optional 3 or 4-star local accommodation with daily breakfast is also available for booking through your Kunming multi-day tour guide.
Detailed Itinerary (Planned by Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide)
Day 1: Kunming → Yuanyang (Guided by Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide)
1. Departure from Kunming & Transfer to Yuanyang Rice Terraces
Your Kunming multi-day tour guide will meet you at the lobby of your Kunming hotel on time. Then, you’ll board a private vehicle for a 5.5-hour journey to Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Sit back and relax as your Kunming multi-day tour guide introduces the scenery and local customs along the way. Yuanyang Rice Terraces, a world-renowned natural and cultural treasure, was hand-carved by the Hani people over a thousand years ago and is still in use today. Long before ecological protection and land conservation became global concepts, the Hani rice farmers had already practiced these principles for centuries. Recognized as a “land sculpture,” this site has been officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List, and your Kunming multi-day tour guide will share more about its historical and cultural significance.
2. Exploration of Qingkou Village & Bada Terrace
Upon arrival, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will help you select the most interesting sites to explore, starting typically with Qingkou Village. As a key area for the application of the World Cultural Heritage, Qingkou Hani Village maintains a complete ecosystem consisting of four elements: forests, water systems, mountain villages, and terraces. Follow your Kunming multi-day tour guide to wander around the unique Mushroom Houses, learn about the Hani people’s distinctive ethnic customs, unique production methods, and lifestyle. In the afternoon, spend your time at Bada Terrace, which is the largest in area among Yuanyang’s terraces and offers the best view of the sunset. After enjoying the stunning sunset scenery, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will arrange for your transfer to the hotel in Yuanyang.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Yuanyang (if you have selected the accommodation option with your Kunming multi-day tour guide).
Day 2: Yuanyang → Jianshui (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch) | Guided by Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide
1. Sunrise Viewing at Duoyishu
Early in the morning, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will meet you at the hotel lobby and take you to Duoyishu Village to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over the rice terraces. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture this magical moment under the guidance of your Kunming multi-day tour guide.
2. Experience Local Life at Shengcun Morning Market
After sunrise, follow your Kunming multi-day tour guide to Shengcun Morning Market to experience the vibrant life of local ethnic minorities. If you wish to make purchases, your Kunming multi-day tour guide can assist you in negotiating prices. Afterwards, return to the hotel for breakfast. Then, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will lead you to stroll around the Duoyishu area, where you can enjoy the scenery of the terraced fields stretching from the top of the mountains to the bottom, and discover various Hani and Yi ethnic villages along the way.
3. Visit Double Dragon Bridge in Jianshui
After lunch, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will arrange for your transfer to Jianshui, a 3-hour relaxing ride. Upon arrival, your first stop is Double Dragon Bridge. First built during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), this bridge now has 17 arches and 3 pavilions, making it the largest ancient multi-arch bridge with the highest artistic value in the region. It integrates the characteristics of traditional Chinese bridges and perfectly combines structural techniques with plastic arts, embodying the superb skills and wisdom of the local people in southern Yunnan. Stroll around the bridge area with your Kunming multi-day tour guide; if you want to stay longer to wait for the sunset, just inform your guide. Afterwards, your Kunming multi-day tour guide will arrange for your transfer to the hotel in Jianshui.
Accommodation: Overnight stay in Jianshui (if you have selected the accommodation option with your Kunming multi-day tour guide).
Day 3: Jianshui → Kunming (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch) | Guided by Kunming Multi-Day Tour Guide
1. Walking Tour of Jianshui Ancient City
Meet your Kunming multi-day tour guide at the hotel lobby and start your day with a walking tour of Jianshui Ancient City. Built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), Jianshui is known as the “hometown of grain and sugarcane” and is a fascinating place that blends Central Plains culture with border culture. Boasting over 100 ancient temples, 50 ancient bridges, and 56 cultural relics under state protection, Jianshui has earned the reputation of “the Museum of Ancient Constructions,” showcasing the splendid ancient Chinese culture and art. Your Kunming multi-day tour guide will lead you to explore the main attractions of the ancient city.
2. Visit Jianshui Confucius Temple
Spend some time exploring Jianshui Confucius Temple with your Kunming multi-day tour guide. With a history of over 600 years, this temple is the third largest Confucian temple in China, after those in Qufu and Beijing. Walk through the halls and courtyards with your Kunming multi-day tour guide, who will explain the symbolic significance of the architecture, including the memorial archways, pavilions, palaces, and memorial temples. You’ll also learn about Confucius’ life story and various historical and cultural facts related to Confucius and Confucian culture.
3. Explore Zhu’s Family Garden (Zhu Jia Huayuan)
Continue your tour with a visit to Zhu’s Family Garden, guided by your Kunming multi-day tour guide. This large-scale Qing Dynasty residential complex is known as the “Grand View Garden of the Southwest Border.” It features about 42 courtyards (large and small) and 214 rooms. Stroll around the halls and gardens, and admire the steep ridge eaves, painted beams, intricate ceiling murals, and exquisite and elegant decorations under the introduction of your Kunming multi-day tour guide.
4. Visit Chaoyang Gate Arch & Return to Kunming
Your last stop is Chaoyang Gate Arch. Built in 1389, this arch is the symbol of Jianshui, an ancient military town on the southeast border, and an emblem of this historic and cultural city. It also serves as a public cultural center of Jianshui County. After lunch at a local restaurant arranged by your Kunming multi-day tour guide, you’ll board the private vehicle and head back to your hotel in Kunming, concluding this wonderful 3-day Kunming multi-day tour.
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