Yuanyang Rice Terraces


Advertisement
Asia » China » Yunnan » Yuanyang
June 13th 2012
Published: June 13th 2012
Edit Blog Post

I was planning to leave Jianshui and catch a bus to Yuanyang straight after watching the NBA finals but I started talking to a Taiwanese girl, Carol at the hostel and before I knew it, it was almost 4pm. I caught a taxi to the bus station and then had to wait an hour before my bus left for the town of Nansha, at the base of the mountains which contain the rice terraces. The interesting trip throug... Read Full Entry



Photos are below
Photos: 48, Displayed: 21


Advertisement




13th June 2012

Great blogs!
Looking forward to covering the same region as your last few blogs. Enjoyed Yunnan when we visited in 2005 - have just booked tickets for 8 weeks in South West China in February 2013. Hopefully I'll get to see the sunrise over the rice terraces.
14th June 2012

Hi Linese,
Thanks for reading my blogs. Although I wasn't in Yuanyang in the right season the place was still beautiful and has some great walks. I'm sure you will get to see the sunrise when you're there and don't forget to check out the monday market in Sheng Cun. I hope you enjoy the southwest of china as much as I have. Jason
13th June 2012

English or Chinese?
I would like to know if you travelled in those areas in China speaking English or Chinese? How did you manage that? I need that information. Thank you. Graciela from Argentina.
14th June 2012

Hi Grace
No, I don't speak any Chinese and I have found getting around quite easy. I highly recommend that you travel independently to get a better experience, also take a guidebook which has the Chinese characters for the towns you want to visit, and even better a small Chinese phrasebook with the characters. If you want to ask questions seek out young Chinese in their early 20's, preferably other tourists that generally come from the east and are well educated. I have found they are very helpful and get a kick out of practicing their english. You will also pick up some words along your travels that come in very handy. And above all, be confident and you will have no problems.
13th June 2012

Majestic
Great photos! Yuanyang is a breathtaking place. look at the view, it's simply amazing. I've been to the Philippines and saw something just like this. But their terraces was plenty, and some are very steep which makes it look more fascinating. www.hctny.com/
14th June 2012

Love These Photos
Been to China so many times yet there is still so much to cover. I love all those human interest shots. The spontaneity in your travels make it truly a heat experience for you!
15th June 2012

EXQUISITE EMBROIDERY
Jason, The market shots are great...clothes of every colour...to think they do the exquisite embroidery as they sit around and chat...very eclectic. I picked up a pile of embroidery one trip in Yunnan...mainly Yi, Bai & Miao...makes insane cushions...if you have a small corner in your pack...worth considering.

Tot: 0.094s; Tpl: 0.012s; cc: 13; qc: 21; dbt: 0.0744s; 1; m:domysql w:travelblog (10.17.0.13); sld: 1; ; mem: 1.1mb