元陽哈尼梯田攝影輯 Yuanyang Hani Terraced scenic spot

元陽哈尼梯田 Yuanyang Hani Terrace Scenic Spot

Introduction about Yuanyang Hani Terrace Scenic Spot Location in Yuanyang County, the southwest part of Honghe Prefecture, the Scenic spot is adjacent to Jinping County in the east, Lvchun County in the south and Honghe County in the west. And in the north it faces Mengzi County, Gejin City and Jianshui City across the river. The lowest altitude of Yunyang County is 144 meters while the highest is 2939.6 meters; in general the landscape of the county can be summarized as “two mountains, two valleys and three slopes; one stream, one river and numerous terraces”. Due to its complex terrain, the climate in the Scenic area is unique and three-dimensional.

And this character can even be described as “four sides of the mountain are in four seasons, places mile apart enjoy different weathers”.

The scenic spot is about 370 kilometers away from its provincial capital Kunming, 122 kilometers away from its Prefecture capital Mengzi, and 182 kilometers away from the first tier national port Hekou. The scenic spot stands in the nodes between the mainland and the frontier. And it’s the traveling destination of sightseeing, photographing terraces, relaxing, spending vocation and experiencing ethnic cultures.

The scenic spot is divided into four landscape regions: Laohuzui terraced landscape, Bada terrace landscape, Duoyishu terrace landscape and Qingkou terraced landscape. The scenic spot has long history, unique natural landscape and rich cultural resources.

In 2007, the State Forestry Administration approved Yunnan Honhe Hani terraced Wetland Park as a national wetland park. This is the first national wetland park in Yunnan province.

In 2010, Hani rice terraces systems were officially included in the UN’S FAO Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Protection pilot.

In 2013, Honghe Hani terraced was listed in the seventh batch of national key cultural relics protection units by the State Council. In 2013’s the 37th World Heritage Committee meeting, Honghe Hani terraced (Yuanyang Hani terrace is the core area) was voted for by representatives from 21 member states and it was officially included in the world culture landscape heritage list.

In 2014, Yunayang Hani terraced landscapre was credited by the provincial government department and officially approved as a national AAAA level scenic spot.

Qingkou Terraced Landscape Qingkou terraced landscape, 4 kilometers away from Xinjie Yuanyang County, with an altitude of 1700 meters, is the best place to admire the beauty of the terraced landscape and also a second to none choice to experience the Hand custom. forest, river, village and terraced fields are four essential elements of Hani ethnic customs eco-friendly traveling village. Step into Qingkou ethnic village, you can have a deep and thorough understanding about Hani people’s daily life, working methons and their unique living houses.

The most attractive and magical scene is Qingkou occurs in late winter or the early spring when terraced fields, Could Sea and sunrise come together. And such kind of magical scene is forged in the morning when the north of Honghe valley is in vast could lead and its east peak emits purple rays. In such kind of magic scene, Valleys filled with vast could sea is in hand with acres of terraced fields. Once the glow of morning sunlight sprinkles on them, the could sea is like rolling gold waves and the terraced fields is like flashing dazzling lights. In this situation, the sky and the earth are in the same color, you seemed enter into a light world.

Baida Terraced Landscape “Baida�is a direct translation from Hand language and it means that Hani is the nearest place to the sky. Baida, 16 kilometers away from the Yuanyang Xinjie County, facing the west and back to the north, is one of the famous places to admire the beauty of sunset, Hani Terrace, could sea and villages. And the best time to visit is late afternoon when the sky is dotted with red clouds. Some photographers described this scene as a sunset feast.

Standing at Baida, you can see Jinko, Quanfu zhuang, Masu village, Zhulu and other contiguous 14,000 acres of terraced fields. Baida terrace is so huge, spectacular, slim and three-dimensional that you have to praise Hani ethnic as the real Earth sculptor. It differs from other landscapes in its Steep terrain, Majestic, tilting and many piles. It starts at the 800 meters height Masu River, climbs up along mountains, where the slope is steep, the terrace is steep and vice versa. Mountains connected and staggered to each other and they have been extended to more than 2000 meters high. With terraced ridge as the unit, three are more than 3700 steps of terrace. When thousands acres of terraced fields together, it seems like a ladder toward the sky.

Duoyishu Terraced Landscape Duoyishu terraced field got its name from its location-Duoyishu Village. Duoyishu Village is a beautiful village inhabited by Hani. It is the place where the official regulatory Department of soil and tile of the Ming Dynasty located in. Till now relics of the Tusi office of the Ming Dynasty and relies of the family temple can still be verified. Duoyishu terraced landscape is in the north of the Yuanyang County, 23 kilometers away from old city-Xinjie County. Surrounded by contiguous acres of terraced fields such as Duoyishu, Aichun, Dawanzheng, it is known for its breathtaking sunrise. Backed up by vast woodlands, it is facing piles of terraced fields and villages. Compared with the spectacular of Baida terraced landscape, it is more elegant. Raising head and looking ahead, you can have a view of the natural magical magnificent landscape that is dotted with acres of terraced fields, vast woodlands and endless clouds.

In Duoyishu Village, people are living harmoniously with mountains and mountains are theirs companions, so that everyone said this place is the real paradise on earth.

Laohuzui Terraced Landscape The Laohuzui terraced landscape got its name from its tiger mouth liked shape which is formed by its big altitude gap and steep terrain. Its altitude is 1400 meters, which is 800 meters higher than the valley region. With precipitous mountains, 24 kilometers away from Xinjie County, it has 6900 acres terraced fields. And it is in the Laohuzui terraced landscape that the World famous terraced fields’ sunset is enjoyed. In 1993, Laohuzui terraced landscape has been reported as one of the seventh new discovered cultural landscapes by the France magazines and newspapers.

Besides in March 1993, famous director Mr. Yan Layma, together with his fiancee came here and they were too indulged in pleasures to leave. So they had a wedding in a shed put up in the terraced fields and shot the document film “Mountain sculptor” to praise Hani terraced fields. When the film was broadcasted at abroad, it brought a huge stir. The Laohuzui terraced landscape is the deepest, most spectacular and magnificent terraced landscape.