Yunnan Yuanyang Terrace Tour Guide

Terraces are everywhere in Yuanyang, Yunnan, which is very attractive to many tourists. This is an ancient farming mode, where you can grow crops. Now it is well preserved and has become a beautiful and spectacular scenic spot. The following is a detailed introduction for you.

Eight scenic spots in Yuan Dynasty.

This is my second visit to Yuanyang. The first time was more than ten years ago, Yuanyang was still trying to declare the World Heritage.

There is no decent road in the scenic spot, and of course there is no way to charge. This is a small town made up of many free-flowing villages. The center of the town is Xinjie Town.

In a blink of an eye, the small village of that year is now famous, not only successfully applying for the World Heritage, but also becoming one of the most famous scenic spots in Yunnan.

To tell the truth, before I arrived, my heart was uneasy.

I'm really afraid that the simple villagers and mushroom houses in Gu Zhuo have been completely submerged by the tide of modern life and no longer exist. Or it is completely commercialized and ostentatious. Fortunately, after the arrival of Yuanyang, these concerns are not over half.

Women still wear national costumes and still carry baskets on their shoulders, which contain today's harvest or babies to be fed; Men still get together, sit around and spend all their time on the wisps of smoke in the hookah; Shengcun, where we live, is still sunrise and sunset, with no neon shining and no promotion; Every market day is still in accordance with the ancient calendar, and the days gradually become rice grains in the terraced fields.

No one feels strange, no one feels bad, and no one thinks it should be changed.

In the era of surging women's rights, only women worked hard in the streets and fields; On the streets where cars are coming and going, chickens, ducks and buffaloes are still walking freely; Yuanyang just took off the hat of poverty-stricken county (May 17, 20 poverty alleviation), but with such a beautiful scenic spot today, people here are not in a hurry to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, but let everything take its course. Perhaps this is the way that Hani people have thought for thousands of years that people live in harmony with nature, never fishing in low water and never burning forests for hunting.

Of course, the only constant in this world is constant change, and nothing can stop it.

More bamboo baskets on women's shoulders have become plastic materials, many mushroom houses have been completely rebuilt, and even the town center has moved to Nansha. Xinjie is now an "old county". Men in the village may finally be willing to go out to work. When they heard that our drone was lost, they organized a team to look for it. Then ask the highest price accurately. Negotiation skills are enough to get Canada to release people immediately. It's good. Talk is better than nothing.

In Yuanyang, we suffered setbacks and made new friends, which became the longest stop in Yunnan so far. We saw many beautiful scenery, tasted new food and reached an agreement. This winter, we will come again!

When you go to Yunnan, you will see terraced fields. Although you must say "Yuanyang terraced fields", it is not only Yuanyang that has terraced fields.

Even my favorite terrace is not in Yuanyang, but Yuanyang people wisely define it as the "core zone" of terraces. So, as early as the first big woman who was carried into the front door, she stood up firmly and was proud from then on.

After we left Yuanyang, we did see many terraces that were no less beautiful than or even more beautiful than here: some were like a timid concubine who simply wanted to be unknown and isolated from the world, and even dared not stand on the side of the road to announce her existence; Some people are content to get favors; Also, with their own beauty, ready to challenge the status of Yuanyang.

In a word, Yuanyang can't come to Yunnan to see the terraces. However, it's best not to just come to Yuanyang and feel enough.

Terraces that were not suitable for growing rice have turned mountains into ten thousand mu of fertile land, which has made the life of Hani people stable and rich.

There are many theories about the history of Hani nationality. At present, the most common view in academic circles is the theory of long-distance migration, that is, the ancestors of Hani nationality originally lived in the Central Plains such as Nanjing and Shanxi, and were of the same origin as the Han nationality; Or the Qiang people who used to live in Gansu, Qinghai and Tibet. No matter where it originated, it drifted all the way to the present Red River area.

Personally, I feel that if this statement is true, then these terraced fields are the answers that the Hani ancestors, who are in rags and suffering from wandering, are struggling to find, and are the reasons why Hani people have taken root here and never traveled far.

Without Hani, there would be no terraces; But if there were no terraces, perhaps the Hani people would have disappeared in the long river of history.

Why are there terraces?

According to the Hani legend, in the early years, because of greed, excessive demand and deforestation, birds had no dependence, and all animals were poisoned, leading to extinction. Finally, the gods punished him, and he was naked for a long time, which was the moment of genocide. Fortunately, the daughter of God, who was left behind in her early years, secretly taught the Hani people to live and respect nature because she refused to give up her living lover. Use ploughing instead of hunting, and solve the water problem by digging terraces. From then on, the Hani people began to pursue the principle of coexistence and mutual care with nature, and have been thriving ever since.

This story is beautiful. I watched it with great interest in the Lvchun County Museum for about twenty minutes. I can only pick up a little wisdom here, and friends who are really interested will go and have a look for themselves.

But I believe in natural science more. I found a more convincing reason in the popular science room at the entrance of Yuanyang Scenic Area.

Ailao Mountain stands tall, and the heat below is unbearable. A lot of water vapor evaporates every day. When it reaches the top of the mountain, it encounters cold air to form topographic precipitation, and then falls back to the ground. The cycle is endless.

The ancestors of Hani discovered and used this natural wonder to dig terraces on the mountain. Adjust the water flow with carved wood, make full use of precipitation, and grow rice that can make you eat and wear. In addition, fish, shrimp and crabs can also be raised in rice fields, and their excretions make rice get enough nutrition, thus attracting birds. The arrival of birds drove away the pests in the field, and the residue that fell into the lake became delicious for fish. Since then, all parties have been interdependent and happy.

The Queen Mother has her own views on the formation of terraces. After seeing terraced caves in Jiuxiang, she thought Hani people got inspiration from them. I wonder if the ancestors of the Hani nationality discovered the caves in Jiuxiang. Maybe, maybe not.

However, many things in nature actually lead to the same goal by different routes. With an invisible hand, everything has its own rules. Perhaps the ancestors of the Hani nationality felt this call. The so-called "man-made earth, earth makes heaven, heaven makes Tao, and Tao makes nature".

Summary of the Strategy of Yuanhani Terrace Scenic Area

First, scenic spot information

Now Yuanyangtai scenic spot needs tickets, but the entrance is in a state of turning a blind eye. There is no clear ticket checking place and no one is on duty. You didn't stop and drive in, and no one stopped you, so that on the first day we drove in without any notice. During the epidemic, we thought we didn't need tickets, and then drove more than ten kilometers under the guidance of the innkeeper to buy tickets for the next day.

But interestingly, once you enter the ticket office, you need to take your temperature, scan your health code and register your car. Really: you have to consciously check and sneak in and out at will. I hope the scenic spot can improve in this respect in the future.

May 23, 2000, Shengcun Inn. Photography/Black Fat Man

If you don't buy tickets, most terraces can still be enjoyed at will. Only two places need to show their tickets to enter, one is the multi-skill tree and the other is Bada.

A little black humor is that just after the ticket gate, Bada Scenic Area can see a blatant dirt road, which can bypass the ticket gate and enter the scenic spot. However, I hope you can buy a ticket generously and enjoy this beautiful scenic spot properly after seeing countless artificially paved roads and perfect facilities of observation platforms in the scenic spot.

The original ticket also includes the Tiger Mouth Scenic Area.

However, the scenic spot kindly deducted this part of the fee from the ticket. Tickets for scenic spots were originally in 70 yuan, but now they are in 35 yuan. This year, Yunnan Province implements the policy of half-price ticket, and only needs 35 yuan. There are additional discounts for purchasing tickets from its official APP, only in 28 yuan.

Attention! Tickets are valid for 72 hours. You can freely choose the visiting time within the valid time, but you can only go in once. Opening hours of the scenic spot: 6:00-20:00.

A scene outside the window of Yuanyang Shengcun Inn on May 2 1 2000. Photography/Black Fat Man

Second, the way of sightseeing.

The scenic spot is very large, so driving or renting a car is the best way to see every famous terrace. You can also stop and look for the beautiful scenery you think. It's ok to ride the next best thing, but it's not labor-saving, because it's mostly uphill and downhill, mostly gravel roads.

If you want to finish it on foot, you need extraordinary physical strength and plenty of time. However, tickets are only valid for 72 hours, which means that hikers need to walk through two scenic spots in three days.

From Duoyishu Scenic Area to Bajing, the whole journey is about 8 kilometers, and the uninterrupted walking time is about 2 hours, depending on individual circumstances. If you like, you can try hiking.

Third, the best viewing season

The best time for viewing terraced fields is1from the end of October to the beginning of April 165438+ every year.

Because there were no seedlings in the field at that time, only water. At that time, the sky and clouds were reflected by the water, as if a colorful sky curtain covered the earth like a broken mirror. So that during the peak season, it was crowded here, but after the peak season, it was deserted immediately. It seems that only the terraced fields at that time were worth seeing. When we came, we were also persuaded by many friends for the same reason: the terraced fields at this time are not beautiful.

But to be honest, it is relative whether it looks good or not. When the field is full of green, yellow or dark green seedlings, it is also a rare good scenery. At least we're all glad you came.

Of course, Yuanyang in winter is also necessary, after all, it is really the most beautiful time. Make an appointment with a favorite friend

Yuanyang tourist route recommendation

Schematic diagram of Yuanyang scenic spot. Production/Black Fat Man

1. Tourist Service Center in Scenic Spot: Buy tickets and learn some important background knowledge about Hani Terrace.

There is a cultural landscape exhibition of Hani terraces on the right side of the ticket gate, which is worth seeing to let you know the general situation, cultural value and application of Hani terraces.

2. Qingkou observation deck: it is about 500 meters in front of and behind the visitor center, and there is still a distance from the real Qingkou deck.

You can see some terraces and part of Hani town from here, but the landscape is not very good. Walking down the steps from here, you can walk to Qingkou Village, Bada Village and Quanfuzhuang.

3. Hani Township and Hani History and Culture Museum: Behind the observation deck of Qingkou Village, walk about 1.5km. ..

Hani Town is built for tourists' shopping, leisure, dining and entertainment. Although it has the appearance of a mushroom house, it is not a soul. The Hani Museum of History and Culture is open from 9:00- 17:00 and closed on Monday.

4. Duoyishu Scenic Area/Dayutang Village: After visiting the museum, continue to drive along National Highway 245 to the depths of the scenic area. After about 850 meters, you can see the fork in the road.

If you continue to drive along National Highway 245 (turn right), it is an uphill section, and you will arrive at Duoyishu Scenic Area.

Turn left, turn into Dashengduan Township Road, and you will see Dayutang Village immediately. No matter which road you take, you will bid farewell to the asphalt road, and the road surface will be covered with small pieces of granite, which will be more uneven. Our choice is to go down first because the inn is along this road.

Yutang village is worth seeing. Although we bid farewell to the old and dangerous houses through the reconstruction of our counterparts in Shanghai, the village still retains its original articles of association and living habits. It is suggested to read some background information of Hani religion before coming, which will make the tour more interesting.

5. Quanfuzhuang observation deck: 3.6 kilometers from Dayutang Village to Sheng Da.

Fuzhuang observation deck is very close to the terraced fields, overlooking Qingkou terraced fields, especially at sunset, and the scenery is very beautiful.

6. Mali Village Tea Factory Parking Area: After Quanfuzhuang, walk 1.2km along the Sheng Da section and you can reach it.

7. Bada Scenic Area: Mali Village Tea Factory Parking Lot Extension1.2km. ..

You need to show the tickets for Bada Scenic Area, which means Bada is naturally one of the most magnificent places in the whole scenic area, and in fact it is. In the deep valley, terraces are arranged as densely as Longlin, covered with tall bodies, endless and magnificent.

After entering, you can walk about 700 meters along the scenic trail with complete facilities. It is not difficult to walk. The farther you go, the more beautiful the scenery will be. There were not many people when we arrived. It should be affected by the epidemic. However, judging from the signs reminding tourists not to compete for camera space and not to climb over the guardrail, it is definitely hard to find here in the peak season. You'd better come early.

Dam scenic spot is a famous place to watch the sunset scenery, but I think the first ray of sunshine at sunrise should be beautiful on the terraced fields and mountains behind. Unfortunately, tickets can only enter each scenic spot once, and tourists have to make a tangled choice on when to enter the scenic spot.

8. Shengcun: The most prosperous place in the whole scenic spot.

There are some small shops, restaurants and inns, and we also chose an inn here.

In fact, it is also a good place to see the sea of clouds. We can see the beautiful sea of clouds from the roof of the inn and even from the room.

The sea of clouds in dry season can only be seen in the morning after the night rain.

9. Eagle Mouth Observation Deck: Starting from Shengcun, drive 3.8km along the feast section and Zhulu section.

The Eagle Mouth Observation Deck is also said to be an excellent place to watch the sunset.

However, there is no parking area here like other observation platforms. Only one or two cars can be parked on the narrow gravel slope by the roadside. Fortunately, when I came here, there was no one at all. Almost abandoned facilities and "No Watching Here" signs seem to be rejecting tourists. I soon found the answer. There is a strong wind of 10 almost all the time here. My camera tripod hung up, and my camera bag became heavy, so I couldn't stand still. After a few minutes, I felt my temperature was evacuated. I wanted to grit my teeth and wait for the beautiful sunset, but I had to escape after ten minutes.

10. Mali Village: A little further along the Eagle Mouth is Mali Village.

It is said that it used to be a famous scenic spot, but now it has been slowly forgotten like an eagle's mouth.

There is a parking lot in the center of the village. Residents in the village are five yuan, and people outside the village are eight yuan, but it seems that no one is on duty at all.

It's worth seeing here. The village is relatively primitive and complete, from which you can walk on the terraced fields of Luomadian. If you are physically strong, you can also walk to the Qingkou terrace.

1 1. Hani Four Seasons Observation Deck: On the way from Shengcun to Duoyishu along the feast section, you will pass the Hani Four Seasons Observation Deck first.

Strangely, most tour guides and navigation software do not include this place. The scenery here is just average, but the platform is quite large. But you can see the village next to the terrace at close range, which should be Walnut Village.

12. Huangcaoling observation deck: between Hani Four Seasons and Duoyishu.

After the four seasons, Hani will pass the Huangcaoling observation deck on his way to Duoyishu. The signboard here is very small, there is no parking lot, and it is easy to be missed, but the scenery is actually quite good.

13. Duoyishu Scenic Area: more than 4 kilometers from Shengcun to Duoyishu.

Like Bada, there are magnificent terraces here, and you need to show your tickets. The ticket inspector here is estimated to be the first to get up for all employees in the scenic spot.

Contrary to Bada, this is the best place to watch the sunrise.

My personal suggestion is that you'd better bring a pair of headphones, listen to some light music and enjoy the gentle morning light together, otherwise the sound of drone whistling overhead will more or less interfere with your mood of enjoying the beautiful scenery.

14. Tiger Mouth Scenic Area: the saddest place.

Tiger Mouth Scenic Area, once the king. But last year, a flash flood triggered a landslide, covering nearly 6,000 acres of terraced fields and completely destroying the scenic spot. I don't know how many years and months it will take to recover. In fact, this is our dissatisfaction with the seemingly magnificent scenery of Yuanyangtai.

In fact, Hani terraces pay attention to four elements: rivers, terraces, forests and villages. Only when these four things are perfectly and harmoniously unified can it be a complete ecosystem.

In Yuanyang, these four elements have been successfully halved, leaving only terraced fields and villages that can attract tourists the most, and there are not many forests, which may not be a good thing for soil and water conservation. Of course, I'm not sure that's why the tiger's mouth collapsed, and I'm not sure that there are more forests in Yuanyang than now.

However, after leaving Yuanyang, we did see different terraces. There are trees in the field and a river by the field, which is really much more beautiful. Because I am not in Yuanyang, I will write a separate article another day.

Experience in Yuanyang and some feelings and suggestions

Yuanyang gave us the impression that the law and order was good. In order to find the lost drone, we once wandered around the entrance of Mali village after dark, and the car stayed there for a long time without any trouble.

Most villagers are simple. We lost the drone, and some villagers enthusiastically took us to the village Committee. The village Committee also tried its best to help us at once. (Although someone finally asked for money after finding it, I feel that since I lost the drone, I certainly have to pay for my mistakes. He is too demanding, and I don't want to wait for him with drones in the future, so I would rather buy new ones and bear more economic losses.

The innkeeper who lives with us is very kind and takes pains to cook local specialties for us every day.

I know pomegranate flowers can be eaten for the first time, and I taste this complicated and delicious preparation for the first time. It takes at least three days to fry a pomegranate flower, from picking and preparing ingredients to removing stamens, blanching, soaking and frying one by one, and finally it becomes our delicious food. We are very touched by the charge for a bowl of noodles.

Moreover, it took us a day to find the unknown scenic spot they found themselves, and we didn't take a penny. I will stay at her house every time I come. In order to avoid the suspicion of advertising, I won't say the name of the inn. Friends in need, if you can accept them, come from luxury hotels or country inns. Talk alone.

Tofu is charged by the piece in the market. My grandmother just buried herself in baking tofu for us, without looking at how much we took, and often asked us to remind her how many pieces were left, so she shyly added a few more corn kernels. These scenes, which are hard to find in a metropolis like Beijing, warm our hearts again and again.

Most of the scenic spots in the whole scenic area have obvious signs, which are easy to be found. Huangcaoling and Eagle Mouth are exceptions.

The road conditions in the scenic spot are not bad. The road surface is a regular small stone road, which is a bit bumpy and consumes a lot of fuel. But walking is not a big problem. The biggest advantage of this kind of pavement is that no one can drive fast unless the vehicle is scrapped 10 years in advance and smashed into pieces. They don't have to worry about speeding, thus protecting villagers and poultry and livestock to the greatest extent.

However, the road leading to Yingzui Village and Mali Village is very poor, not only narrow, but also bumpy. It seems that those two places were really kicked out of the circle of friends by Yuanyang.

Before you come to the scenic spot, you must fill it up with oil. There is no gas station in the whole scenic spot, and the nearest gas station is in Xinjie Town.

If you want to hike in the terraced fields, a pair of good shoes is essential. I can only walk on the ridge most of the time. Be careful. First, don't destroy the terraced fields that farmers have worked so hard to build with their hands; The water in the field next door was waist deep, and I saw the snake with my own eyes. It should be a harmless snake, but if you accidentally touch it, you will definitely be shocked.

Most of the observation platforms in the scenic area are at the top of the mountain and halfway up the mountain. There will be no wind on the observation deck, but there will be a strong crosswind suddenly in the valley. Not to mention drones, even helicopters may blow up. Don't ask me how I know this.

Mountains are high and valleys are deep, and the weather is changeable. Sunrise and sunset can not be seen every day, so it is better to prepare for a few more days. On the day we left Yuanyang, we went to the museum because of the power failure. Don't do such stupid things again, my friend. You'd better go to the museum when you get to Yuanyang. No one can move out of the terrace anyway. The electricity in the museum stopped, but w.

If you want to hike in the terraced fields, you must protect yourself from the sun and bring plenty of drinking water. Don't fantasize about passing by 7 1 1 convenience store when hiking.