Yuanyang Tented Escape

Kunming - Yuanyang Terrace Field - Jiangshui

6days / 5nights

$ 2,050 USD

Discover the soul of southern Yunnan

The rolling rice terraces of Yuanyang reflect the sky and the centuries-old artistry of the Hani people. Stay at the Vinetree Honghe Valley Tented Resort, a sanctuary that overlooks the ever-changing landscape — where sunrise, mist, and mountains become part of your room’s view. Continue your journey to Jianshui, an ancient town steeped in architectural grace and artisanal tradition, where pottery and courtyard life tell stories of quiet refinement.

Highlights

Start: KunMing

End: KunMing

Airports & Travel details

Step into Jianshui’s Ancient Elegance

Wander through Jianshui’s historic lanes and courtyards, from the Zhu Family Garden to hands-on pottery workshops, where you’ll shape your own piece of Yunnan’s artistic heritage.

Itinerary Summary

6days / 5nights

Activity Level 4

Boutique Hotels

Private trip

Day 1: Kunming – Stone Forest – Yuanyang

Travel from Kunming to the world-renowned Stone Forest, a surreal landscape of towering limestone formations. Explore this geological wonder steeped in Yi legends before continuing your scenic drive to Yuanyang.
Most Attractive Moment: Step into a world of ancient stone sculptures under the golden light, where myth and nature merge in timeless beauty.
Activity Breakdown: Stone Forest (2–3 hrs) • Drive to Yuanyang (4–5 hrs)

Day 2: Yuanyang – Vinetree Honghe Valley Tented Resort

Greet the day with the breathtaking sunrise over the rice terraces, where light ripples across the mirrored paddies. In the afternoon, settle into the Vinetree Honghe Valley Tented Resort, enjoy an elegant afternoon tea, and get to know your mountain retreat.
Most Attractive Moment: Sip tea as clouds drift through the valley — the terraces glowing gold beneath your feet.
Activity Breakdown: Sunrise & Sunset Viewing (3–4 hrs) • Resort Afternoon Tea & Orientation (2 hrs)

Day 3: Yuanyang – Immersive Terrace Experiences

Spend a full day engaging in the resort’s curated activities — from terrace hiking and fish catching to hand-pounded glutinous rice cake making, bamboo weaving, and embroidery. As evening falls, join a bonfire barbecue or relax in the infinity pool beneath a star-filled sky.
Most Attractive Moment: Laughter by the fire, the terraces glowing softly in moonlight — a night where nature and comfort blend seamlessly.
Activity Breakdown: Terrace Hiking (2–3 hrs) • Handicrafts (2 hrs) • Bonfire & Pool Experience (2 hrs)
Note: Activities are subject to seasonal and weather conditions.

Day 4: Yuanyang – Jianshui

Catch one last sunrise over the terraces before heading to Jianshui, one of Yunnan’s most beautifully preserved ancient towns. Stroll through the old streets, lined with wooden gates and quiet courtyards, soaking in its timeless rhythm.
Most Attractive Moment: The morning mist lifting off the terraces — a gentle farewell to the highland dream.
Activity Breakdown: Sunrise Viewing (1 hr) • Drive to Jianshui (3–4 hrs) • Old Town Walk (1–2 hrs)

Day 5: Jianshui – Heritage & Pottery Craft

Explore the Zhu Family Garden, a splendid example of Qing-era architecture with intricate courtyards and carved lattice windows. Then, visit a local pottery workshop to shape your own keepsake guided by local masters.
Most Attractive Moment: Feel the earth take form beneath your hands — a simple, grounding act connecting you to Jianshui’s heritage.
Activity Breakdown: Zhu Family Garden (1–2 hrs) • Pottery Workshop (2 hrs)

Day 6: Jianshui – Tuanshan Village – Departure

Take the nostalgic sightseeing train to Tuanshan Village, one of southern Yunnan’s best-preserved ancient settlements. Explore its cobbled alleys, ancestral halls, and carved wooden homes before your onward departure.
Most Attractive Moment: The rhythmic sway of the train through rice fields and red earth feels like traveling back in time.
Activity Breakdown: Sightseeing Train & Tuanshan Visit (3–4 hrs) • Transfer for Departure

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High Altitude Reaction:

1. the average altitude in Yunnan is 1894 meters. Kunming: 1890 meters. Dali: 2050 meters. Lijiang: 2400 meters, Jade Dragon Mountain: 4506 meters. Shangri-La: 3280 meters. We strongly suggest our consumers thoroughly prepare for high-altitude reactions and intense ultraviolet rays. By preparing these, you can take high-altitude reaction medicines or bring some Oxygen Can before you depart.

2. If you suffer any diseases, please advise your doctor before you depart.

There are various kinds of heart disease, high blood pressure, blood diseases, cerebrovascular diseases, diseases of the respiratory system, and so on.

3. We don’t suggest our guests take showers in the first two days in a high-altitude area. If they get cold, it may easily lead to pulmonary edema and encephaloma.

4. Please don’t drink any alcohol, especially any strong liquids, since alcohol will lead to a high severe altitude reaction.

The price excludes：

1. Other personal expenses during the journey.

2. Our accommodation prices are for twin rooms (two people live in one room, with a separate bed/one bed). There will be an extra cost if consumers require a separate room for each person.

3. Chinese Visa Fees.

4. The extra expense is due to transportation delays, cancellations, wars, natural accidents, and strikes.

5. Meals (lunch and dinner)

Accommodations

We pick suitable and tasteful hotels for your requirements.

Transfer

We provide your own private and comfortable vehicle.

Guide/Driver service

Professional driver and Chinese/ English speaking guide.

Activities

All the activities listed in this program.

Local Knowledge

Our staff are locals with true love and knowledge of our hometown.

Entrance tickets for the sightseeing places listed in this program.

Tickets

Personalized Consultant Service

we provide one-on-one professional consultant service to all travelers to meet your demands.

Insurance

Travel accident insurance and Travel Agency’s Responsibility insurance.

How’s the weather? What should we wear?

Yunnan is dominated by the subtropical monsoon climate. Integrating low latitude, highland, and monsoon, the climate in Yunnan has four characteristics: first, there is a slight difference in annual temperature but a significant difference in daily temperature. Second, there is a big contrast between the rainy and dry seasons. Third, the climate alters according to the change in altitude. Fourth, the frost-free period is extended.
When you travel to Yunnan, the best advice for your wardrobe is to bring all kinds of clothes. A jacket, scarf, raincoat for the rainy season, and sunglasses are essential.

How’s the accommodation?

We believe that staying in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of the journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic culture, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you the most unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.

How’s the road?

Because the significant landscape in Yunnan is mountainous, the mountain area has bumpy roads and steep slopes. Even on the expressway, there are always sharp turns. So we strongly suggest our guests fasten their seat belts before they depart.

How’s the meal?

Most hotels will provide breakfast in both American and Chinese. During the travel, we will recommend featured local dishes and street food for our consumers. We also encourage our consumers to explore the local food they like since eating is essential for a journey. Our guide will suggest a suitable restaurant to our consumers.

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Accommodations

Being in a beautiful boutique hotel is one of the most essential parts of a journey. We strongly advise guests to choose hotels with comfortable service and tasteful design. Due to the diversity of ethnic cultures, Yunnan has some extraordinary hotels that can bring you unforgettable memories. We offer various accommodation choices, from famous international brands to local boutique resorts.