Overview

rice terraces in Yuanyang

Southern Yunnna is bordered with Lao and Myanmar, people live on both sides of the border are in the same ethnic groups. Starting from Kunming and drive southward to explore different minority ethnic groups to learn their cultures when visiting famous scenic sites including the Stone Forest, Yuanyang Rice Terraces and Jianshui Ancient Town. 

Best for: Muslims, Family, Couples

Duration: 6 days & 5 nights

Destinations: Kunming - Shadian - Yuanyang - Jianshui - Kunming

Travel Type: Private tour - FlexibleFree to customize

Highlights:
• UNESCO Global Geopark Stone Forest
• Visit Stunning Rice Terraces at Yuanyang
• Visit Jianshui Ancient Town

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Day
Departing at 13:05 from Kuala Lumpur Airport, you will land at Kunming Changshui International Airport at 16:55 after the 3h50m flight. Transfer to have Halal food dinner and check into hotel. Kunming is the capital city of Yunnan Province, also the political and economic center of the province, as well as the transportation hub to different parts of the province.

Meals: D

After breakfast at hotel, drive 83km to the Stone Forest (1.5 hrs), it is a UNESCO Global Geopark (World Heritage sites) featured with the tall and pillar-like limestone scattered and distributed on this area. After the lunch, transfer 3 hours to Shadian of Gejiu City, where has the largest Muslim community in the province. 

Meals: B, L, D  

Stone Forest

After breakfast, visit the Grand Mosque of Shadian and pray (in late 2023, it is under renovation). Then proceed to Yuanyang (2.5 hrs). In the afternoon, head for Laohuzui Scenic Area to see the sunset of rice terraces built by ethnic Hani people. Laohuzui literally means ‘the Mouth of a Tiger’, which can be regarded as the most iconic and spectacular place of Hani rice terraces in Yuanyang. 

Meals: B, L, D

If you can get up early, you will see the sunrise at Duoyishu Rice Terraces. If you come in the winter, the rice fields enshrouded in mist are filled with water, which will mirror the sun as it goes up gradually in the sky. Then go ahead to visit Bada, Qingkou Hani Village. In the afternoon, head for Jianshui, explore the old town and old city gate – Chaoyang Gate, first built in 1389, Ming Dynasty. 

Meals: B, L, D

Yuyang Rice Terraces

Visit Jianshui Confucian Temple, the China's second largest Confucius temple built during the Yuan Dynasty in 1285. Then proceed to Zhu Family Garden, it used to be the mansion of a wealthy merchant family. The courtyard house showcases amazing traditional architecture, flowers, trees and beautiful bonsais. After lunch, transfer back to Kunming. On the way, stop at Tonghai to pay a visit to Najiaying Mosque. 

Meals: B, L, D 

Drive to the West Hill, and take chairlift up to have a panoramic view of Dian Lake, walk through the Dragon Gate. You will see the stairs were painstakingly chiseled out along the cliffs by a Taoist priest and his followers in the Qing dynasty over 90+ years. After lunch, go to Shuncheng Mosque and pray, this is the largest Mosque in the city. Transfer to the airport and board your AirAsia flight back home (departing at 17:55).

Meals: B, L

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What's included

  • 1-on-1 Travel Consultant

    Your China based expert listens to your wishes carefully, provides professional advice, ensures unlimited itinerary revisions before done and 24/7 helpline service while traveling.

  • Private Local Guide and Driver

    Your guides are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and your drivers are professional, polite and patient. They are very flexible to accommodate your personal needs and happy to show you the local attractions, history, culture, foods and real life. 
    Private transfers from hotel to attractions, airport or train station are also included.

  • Accommodation to Suite Your Preference

    In each place, we hand pick hotels ranging from luxury 5 star, superior 4 star to comfortable 3 star. Luxury or cozy boutique hotels and budget guesthouses are also among your choices. You could decide where to stay to meet your taste and budget.

  • Gourmet Meals

    Most of the hotels we select offer both Western and Chinese buffet breakfast. Lunch and dinner included are arranged in selected restaurants to taste authentic Chinese cuisine and local specialties. Thus you may also have a unique food tour.
    Meals specified in itinerary as B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner.

  • Attractions and Activities Listed on the Itinerary

    Our China tour packages have included the (first/main) entry to all attractions and the expenses of activities on the itinerary (except the optional activities).

  • Internal Transportation

    Based on your needs, we could make bookings of internal transportation, including domestic flights, inter-city trains, long-distance bus, etc.

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