Fall in Love with the Heavenly Palette of Colors
The southeast of Yunnan Province has another kind of beauty. It is not as popular as the middle and the northwest, but it is definitely worthy of a visit if you are interested in Chinese culture and the unique views hidden in a remote area.
Admire the classic ancient buildings in Jianshui and recharge your spirit with the spectacular sight of the sprawling Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The ingenious local people have created a splendid hill-farming culture and make their centuries-old living through their wisdom and hard work.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Skip the Crowded Spots and See a Less-Visited Stone Forest Area — Naigu Stone Forest
Walk through the peaceful Stone Forest as your guide tells you interesting stories.
Climb to a high viewpoint and overlook the awesome Stone Forest.
Feel the Vitality of Jianshui Ancient Town
Admire the fascinating traditional Chinese folk dwellings at Zhu Family Garden.
Visit Confucian Temple where Confucianism was developed and preserved.
See the hustle and bustle of local life around the wells in Jianshui.
FullyUnlock the beauty of the Yuanyang Rice Terraces at the Best Time — Spring
Enjoy spectacular views of the irrigated rice terraces at sunrise and sunset.
Walk through the rice fields, where you may see locals doing farm work.
Visit Hani ethic group villages, and see their mushroom houses and minority culture.
China Highlights' Special Discovery Experiences
Your guide will take you to taste the locals' famous fresh soy milk or Tofu in Jianshui.
We have arranged a hotel inside Yuanyang Rice Terraces Scenic Area, so you don't need to rush around.
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Beeindruckende Tage in Lijiang
Wir waren 3 N?chte in Lijiang, organisiert durch China Highlights. Wir haben den Jadedrachenschneeberg besucht, wurden in Baisha durch einen Naxi-Schamanen in die Bilderschrift der Naxi eingeführt, waren in der Tigersprungschlucht und sind durch die Altstadt von Lijiang gebummelt. Unser Guide Alice hat uns super geführt (englisch), ist auf unsere Wünsche eingegangen und wir hatten viel Spass und tolle Gespr?che miteinander. Ein tolles Erlebnis. more
Oct 2025, Ulrich
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A Very Memorable Visit to Shanghai.
We arrived in Shanghai on 30 Oct 2024 to the announcement that Shanghai would be hit by a severe typhoon on 1 Nov. But that did not faze our wonderful guide, Winnie! She reorganised our itinerary to max the time we had before the typhoon arrive which would have stopped all activities. Meeting us at 8.30am, she whisked us to Shanghai Tower - so that we could beat the morning crowd to get up to the observation deck on the 118th floor and take in the breath-taking view before the rolling fog reduced all visibility! Lunch was a v delicious meal of local treats at a famous local bistro after a tour of the Shanghai Museum. Winnie was so thoughtful, she even bought us a green bean soup each for us old folks to hydrate ourselves through the afternoon. Plus - a very pretty pumpkin pastry to celebrate Halloween! We spent the afternoon walking along the Bund with Winnie explaining the history and significance of the different buildings and a tour of the French Quarter after that. All these could not have been done the next day when the typhoon brought gusty wind and heavy rain. Because of Winnie's initiative and hard work on 31 Oct, we got to see the Shanghai we came to visit! Kudos to you, Winnie! more
Nov 2024, Navigate14411878263
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Great day in Suchzou and Tongli
Thanks to our guide Kenny! She was very welcoming and nice! Showed us Suchzhou in a very nice way. We visited the park, had a nice dinner in a restaurant that she chose for us (the food was great and atmosphere very warm) and visited Tongli water village. Her English is great, we understood her very well, and she was also very knowledgeable. Would totally recommend more
Nov 2024, Nidia
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Tour Map
Itinerary Quick Look
Here is a suggested itinerary. We are happy to customize a tour according to your interests.
Airport pick up. Relax for the rest of the day.
Explore the less-crowded Naigu Stone Forest. Have a relaxing walk in the historical town of Jianshui and enjoy an old-world evening.
Visit Jianshui Confucian Temple, Zhu Family Garden, and then take a private transfer to Yuanyang.
Take in awesome views of the rice terraces from Duoyishu Village. Climb to Tiger Mouth Pass to overlook an extensive panorama of tiered fields. Experience the folk culture of Qingkou Hani Ethnic Village.
Wake in idyllic surroundings and experience more of the Yuanyang terrace farmers' lifestyle, and then enjoy a comfortable and flexible private transfer back to Kunming.
Kunming airport transfer
Hotel Selection
—the Icing on the Cake
Boutique hotels are recommended to enrich your travel experience.
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