2024 Honghe Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in November)
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8 Days in Yunnan: Kunming, Jianshui, Yuanyang. Who can resist the beauty?
8 days in Yunnan: Kunming, Jianshui, Yuanyang. A different experience every day! A super detailed guide to Yunnan. Save it now!
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🚩Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming, free time!
Enjoy the leisure time in Kunming and explore this beautiful city.
Day 2: Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces
Admire the magnificent scenery of Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces and marvel at the wonders of nature.
Day 3: Duoyishu Rice Terraces—Bada Scenic Area
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Duoyishu Rice Terraces, then head to Bada Scenic Area to appreciate the traditional culture of the Hani people.
Day 4: Qingkou Hani Folk Village—Tuanshan Village—Zhang Family Garden—Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge—Jianshui Ancient Town
Experience the unique customs of Qingkou Hani Folk Village, visit the ancient buildings of Tuanshan Village, admire the exquisite gardening of Zhang Family Garden, stroll along Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge to feel the charm of the ancient bridge, and finally explore the long history of Jianshui Ancient Town.
Day 5: Zhu Family Garden—Jianshui Confucius Temple
Admire the elegant layout of Zhu Family Garden, then head to Jianshui Confucius Temple to experience the solemn atmosphere of ancient Confucianism.
Day 6: Kunming Botanical Garden
Explore the rich vegetation of Kunming Botanical Garden and feel the vitality of nature.
Day 7: Dongchuan Red Land—Millennium Old Dragon Tree—Luoxia Valley
Admire the gorgeous colors of Dongchuan Red Land, explore the legendary story of the Millennium Old Dragon Tree, and then head to Luoxia Valley to enjoy the magnificent scenery in the afterglow of the sunset.
Day 8: Music Score Valley—Jinxiu Garden Colorful Slope—Damakan Viewing Platform
Enjoy the natural scenery of Music Score Valley, stroll along Jinxiu Garden Colorful Slope to feel the colorful charm of the land, and finally climb up to Damakan Viewing Platform to overlook the magnificent panorama of the entire scenic area.
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Tips:
🛫 Airport transportation: Kunming Airport offers convenient transfer services. Choose Easy Transfer for a worry-free experience.
🎉 Customs: Jianshui Ancient Town is full of scholarly atmosphere. Remember to respect local customs and feel the charm of the millennium.
📸 Photo spots: The beautiful scenery of Yuanyang Rice Terraces is like a painting. Jinjifeng Cong is a paradise for photographers!
☁️ November climate: The temperature difference between day and night is large. Dress lightly during the day and add clothes at night to keep warm and stylish.
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Sebastian]Bailey
Yuxi–Honghe–Kunming 8-Day Tour: A Detailed Guide to Avoid Pitfalls
Yuxi–Honghe–Kunming, 8 days of fun! A detailed itinerary to help you explore three cities in Yunnan. Save it now!
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🎉 Itinerary:
Day 1: Depart from Chongqing 🛫, arrive in Kunming 🌸
Start your trip to Yunnan. Check in to your hotel after arriving in Kunming and get ready for the next day's exciting itinerary.
Day 2: Fuxian Lake 🌊-> Luchong Scenic Area 🏞
Visit the tranquility of Fuxian Lake and the natural beauty of Luchong Scenic Area. Enjoy a leisurely day.
Day 3: Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge 🌉-> Jianshui Confucius Temple 🕍
Travel through history and experience the charm of Jianshui Ancient Bridge. Feel the solemnity and cultural heritage of the Confucius Temple.
Day 4: Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces 🌾-> Duoyishu Rice Terraces 🌳
Admire the unique rice terrace landscape of the Hani people. The Duoyishu Rice Terraces are even more beautiful, like a fairyland.
Day 5: Bisezhai Scenic Area 🏞
Explore the charming scenery of Bisezhai and feel the magic of nature and the weight of history.
Day 6: Dongfengyun Scenic Area 🌺-> Taiwan Farmers Pioneer Park in Shilin, Kunming, Yunnan 🌱-> Luoping Jinjifeng Clusters 🏔
A day full of fun, from the artistic atmosphere of Dongfengyun to the vitality of the Pioneer Park in Shilin, and the magnificence of Jinjifeng Clusters. Every stop is unforgettable.
Day 7: Haigeng Dam 🌊
Stroll along Haigeng Dam, enjoy the magnificent scenery of Dianchi Lake, and feel the well-deserved reputation of Kunming as the Spring City.
Day 8: Depart from Kunming 🌸 🛫, return to Chongqing 🎉
End your pleasant trip to Yunnan and return to Chongqing with fond memories and gains.
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Attraction Recommendations:
🌟 Dongfengyun Scenic Area: A unique red brick art building complex, each with a different shape. A great place to take photos!
🌅 Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces: Want to see a spectacular sunrise and sunset? This is the place to be! The rice terraces are even more beautiful against the golden clouds.
🌊 Haigeng Dam: A wide long dam and a paradise for seagulls. Feel the dance of the wind and seagulls here. It's spectacular!
💧 Fuxian Lake: The third largest lake in Yunnan, with a depth of 155 meters! The lake is as clear as a mirror, as if it can reflect the world in your heart.
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Travel Essentials: 🎒 Yuxi–Honghe–Kunming November Travel Packing List
👕 Clothing: Lightweight jacket, down jacket, and long pants to cope with the temperature difference between morning and evening.
🎩 Accessories: Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect against the strong sunlight on the plateau.
💳 Documents: ID card, cash, and bank card. Don't forget to travel safely.
💊 Medicine: Cold medicine, stomach medicine, and medicine for altitude sickness to ensure a healthy trip.
📷 Others: Camera, power bank, and rain gear to capture beautiful moments and cope with the changeable weather.
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🎉 Come and experience the charm of Yuxi, the colors of Honghe, and the charm of Kunming! Like and save to start your trip to Yunnan~🌟
W.ll.@m Th0m@s
6-Day Autumn Tour of Honghe | Don't Miss the Beautiful Season.
First time in Honghe? Don't miss this carefully prepared 6-day tour guide to make your trip more exciting and leave no regrets!
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🎉 Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Kunming and gather at the hotel.
Arrange accommodation and get ready for an exciting trip to Yunnan!
Day 2: Jinpingshan Scenic Area -> Dongfengyun Scenic Area
Visit Jinpingshan to experience the beauty of nature, then head to Dongfengyun to enjoy the unique scenery.
Day 3: Bisezhai Scenic Area -> Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces
Explore the charming scenery of Bisezhai, then go to Yuanyang to admire the unique terraced landscape of the Hani people.
Day 4: Duoyishu Rice Terraces -> Aichun Blue Rice Terraces -> Luomadian Rice Terraces -> Bada Scenic Area -> Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge
Visit many beautiful rice terraces in one day to experience the wonders of nature, then head to Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge to admire the ancient bridge.
Day 5: Jianshui Ancient Town -> Zhu Family Garden
Stroll through Jianshui Ancient Town to experience the historical charm, then visit Zhu Family Garden to enjoy the beauty of classical gardens.
Day 6: Disband in Kunming
End your pleasant trip to Yunnan and look forward to seeing you again!
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🎒 Travel Essentials: For your trip to Honghe, you need to bring these!
👕 **Clothing**
The climate in Honghe in November is moderate, warm and comfortable during the day, and slightly cool at night. It is recommended to bring a light jacket, a thin sweatshirt, and comfortable sweatpants. Don't forget to bring a pair of comfortable sneakers so you won't get tired wherever you go!
🎩 **Accessories**
Hats and sunglasses are a must for outdoor activities, as they can protect you from the sun and make you look cool. The scenery in Honghe is beautiful, so a camera or phone charger is also essential to capture beautiful moments at any time. Oh, and sunscreen, so the sun won't hurt your skin.
🪪 **Documents**
ID cards and bank cards are essential for travel, so be sure to keep them safe. If you plan to visit multiple attractions, check in advance whether you need to buy tickets or apply for relevant documents to avoid delaying your trip.
🍫 **Food**
There are many delicious foods in Honghe, but when you go out to play, it is still recommended to bring some energy bars, snacks, and drinks. They can quench your thirst and replenish your energy, keeping you in good shape during your trip!
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IneffableEtherealWhimsy
3-Day Autumn Tour of Honghe: The Ultimate Guide!
How to spend 3 days in Honghe? This guide has all the answers! A super detailed guide to help you explore Honghe with ease and avoid any pitfalls!
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Must-visit attractions:
🌟 Yuanyang Hani Rice Terraces ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Qingkou, Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 1–2 days
The magnificent sunrise and sunset, with golden clouds as a backdrop, will leave you mesmerized by the charming terraced fields.
🌟 Jianshui Ancient Town ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: Nanzhuang Section, Lin'an Town, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 2–4 hours
The ancient buildings here are exquisitely carved. Strolling through the ancient town feels like traveling back in time, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of ancient architecture.
🌟 Zhu Family Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Address: No. 16 Hanlin Street, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture (near Shuyuan Street)
Opening hours: 08:00–19:00
Duration: 1–2 hours
This late Qing Dynasty gentry residence includes ancestral halls and temples. The orderly architectural complex showcases the artistic charm of ancient architecture.
🌟 Duoyishu Rice Terraces ⭐⭐⭐
Address: Shengcun Township, Yuanyang County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Opening hours: 06:00–20:00
Duration: 2–3 hours
The terraced fields here are as spectacular as a print, making it an extraordinary photography destination for enthusiasts.
🌟 Jianshui Seventeen-Arch Bridge ⭐⭐⭐
Address: Baituan Highway, Jianshui County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture
Opening hours: All day
Duration: 1 hour
This multi-arch bridge features magnificent pavilions, resembling a giant ship sailing on the water.
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Tips:
- The weather in Honghe is pleasant in November, with cloudy days perfect for travel. It gets a bit chilly at night, so bring an extra layer 🧣.
- For photo ops, we recommend the Jianshui Ancient Town Train and Wulong Lake Park. Don't miss the beautiful scenery 📸!
- The Honghe Mengzi Airport is about to open, making travel even more convenient. Come experience the flight journey ✈️.
- Wear comfortable shoes while exploring, as Honghe's terrain is varied. Protecting your feet is important 👟.
- Tasting local cuisine is a must on any trip. Try the unique dishes of Honghe 🍜!
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Come to Honghe and experience a different kind of charm. Let every trip become an unforgettable story. Discover more exciting adventures! 🌈🌟
Cox Emily Em
What is the charm of traveling through Yunnan by train?
Longing for a small-town lifestyle, this time I chose the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, embarking on a new journey by train🚂, away from the crowds, to the charming small towns of southeastern Yunnan. I started a unique and colorful journey of 4 days and 3 nights.
Day1 Kunming: Arriving directly in Kunming, I experienced the leisurely life of the locals at 📍Cuihu Park in the spring city. Then I went to 📍the Military Academy to watch the hourly guard-changing ceremony and to learn about half of Kunming's modern history, reminiscing about the once glorious years. There's also the 📍Lu Han Mansion, which witnessed the Yunnan Uprising, a Gothic-style bright yellow French building, great for taking photos outside and revisiting history inside.
Day2 Jianshui: This is a treasure of a small town, far from the hustle and bustle, with a long history and culture, still retaining more than 50 ancient buildings.
📍Ancient Town: The ancient town, full of life, is worth visiting for its Chaoyang Tower, Confucian Temple, and Zhu Family Garden.
📍Narrow Gauge Train: A tourist train, with vintage carriages, artistic retro stations, and beautiful scenery of countryside and ancient buildings along the way; it's recommended to book a seat early, find a window spot for photos, and the fruits at the station are also very cheap. It passes through Shuanglong Bridge Station - Xianghui Bridge Station - Tuanshan Station.
📍Purple Pottery Street: A bustling night market, very popular at night, where the small town's atmosphere is evident, and there are many pottery galleries along the street, with a variety of colorful ceramics to dazzle the eyes.
Food: Jianshui roasted tofu, barbecue, steam pot feast.
Day3 Mengzi: My impression of Mengzi is that it's a city with low prices, off the beaten path, rich history, a border town, and a small city with ethnic characteristics. It is the junction of the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway and the Gejiu Stone Railway, where multiple cultures blend, and the architectural features are also unique, making it super suitable for sightseeing and photography.
📍Bisezhai: An important stop on the Yunnan-Vietnam Railway, with French architectural style, one of China's oldest train stations, and also home to Yunnan's first coffee shop and post office. Here you can find the same camera positions as in the movie 'Youth', and it really achieves a model of operation and sightseeing integration.
📍Pioneer Bookstore is located next to Nanhu and the former site of the Southwest Associated University, gathering representative works of the teachers and students of the university and local handicrafts of Mengzi;
The Dashuzhai Night Market and Nanhu Night Tour in Mengzi are also must-visit places for visitors.
🌟Mengzi is the birthplace of Crossing-the-Bridge Noodles.
Day4 Mile: This city, sharing its name with Buddha, inevitably has its own unique legends. Now Mile can be directly reached by high-speed rail, making travel convenient.
📍Dongfengyun Art Town: Red brick kilns of various sizes, blending wine culture and Yi ethnic fire culture, full of exotic charm. The design here is really for photography, any angle is a great shot, and if you come after May, there's also a large field of lavender.
📍Taiping Lake Park: A park created through ecological restoration on a karstified land. Nestled between mountains and waters, with dense forests and clear waters, it is a colorful land all year round.
Traveling through Yunnan by train, connecting several characteristic small towns with the simplest mode of transportation, to experience different small-town lives.
GENEVIEVE BARBER
There is a kind of life called Yunnan, which is leisurely
Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, located in the southeast of Yunnan, as early as the Western Han Dynasty, this place was the southwestern frontier of the Chinese land.
On this land, there are ethnic minorities such as the Yi, Hani, and Miao, who drink the water of the Red River together, take pride in the beautiful mother river, different ethnic groups and different cultures, take root and sprout on this land, the blending of ethnic cultures, has bred the leisurely posture that Yunnan and Honghe have.
Having seen the movie 'Youth', I am familiar with the Bisezhai train station in Mengzi; I have heard of Confucius' teachings and understood the Confucius Temple in Jianshui; China's only city glass plank road, there is a city view integrated Pingbian Drip Water Miao City, there is a paradise-like Jinping Butterfly Valley, there is a magical Alu Ancient Cave in Luxi.
The leisurely culture of the Red River allows this place to inherit the food culture, Jianshui's purple pottery, grass buds; Mengzi's rice cakes, crossing the bridge rice noodles, sweet pomegranates, Shiping's tofu; Pingbian's clam wine, bear bile wine, Red River cigarettes; Lvchun's Ma Jade tea, Luxi's Dongshan ham; Yuanyang's Nansha dry bar, terraced red rice,; Hekou's pineapple, banana, litchi.
The leisure here is also the leisure of Yunnan, come to Yunnan, come to the Red River to take a look, experience the leisure that Yunnan brings to you.
Aron Leuschke
I've been to Yunnan many times, and I've permanently collected this small town that hasn't been commercialized!
🚶 Honghe travel recommendation
For the first time to Honghe, I suggest going to these three essence places: Mile, Mengzi and Jianshui.
1️⃣ Mile
I like Mile too much, it has the laziness of Southeast Asia🌴, and its own style. Dongfeng Yun kaleidoscope makes every visitor unforgettable, Taiping Lake Park has beautiful scenery that you can stroll around all day without getting tired, and if you're tired, go to Huquan Ecological Park to soak in the hot springs, you will know how leisurely and comfortable the locals live.
🟡 Recommended attractions: Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area, Taiping Lake Park, Dianxi Wetland Park
🥘 Recommended food: Hongfu Soy Milk Chicken Hot Pot, Old Baizhi Braised Chicken Shop, Traditional Mile Cuisine
2️⃣ Mengzi
Mengzi City is the capital of Honghe Prefecture and the birthplace of Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles. During the Republic of China, the Southwest United University left a deep impression here📖, there is the Bisezhai train station that has filmed 'Fanghua', and the old site of the Southwest United University. Must-eat food is Crossing the Bridge Rice Noodles, and pomegranates are also highly recommended.
🟡 Must-visit attractions: Bisezhai🚂, Old Site of Southwest United University Mengzi Branch
🥘 Recommended food: Fire House Rice Noodles, Shiping Drunken Shrimp Barbecue, Yang's Mother's Dipping Water Rice Noodles
3️⃣ Jianshui
Jianshui is both ancient and modern, you can go to Jianshui Ancient City to eat grilled tofu and chicken feet, and take a look at the Ming and Qing architecture. The Jianshui small train near the ancient city will take you to the Republic of China, the meter track🛣️ is very impressive. The super-realistic art architecture of the Ant Workshop is amazing, I keep exclaiming, Jianshui is so good to visit.
🟡 Recommended attractions: Jianshui Ancient City, Jianshui Small Train, Ant Workshop
🥘 Recommended food: Tiled House, Yao's Barbecue, Old Duck Brother's Braised Flavor, Small Tree Corner Barbecue
🚄 5-day 4-night itinerary
Recommended order of play: Mile→Mengzi→Jianshui, all within 1h by high-speed rail.
◻️ day1 Mile: Keyi Town——Dianxi River Wetland Park——Jinping Mountain Scenic Area
◻️ day2 Mile: Dongfeng Yun Scenic Area——Taiping Lake Park——Huquan Ecological Park
◻️ day3 Mengzi: Bisezhai——Old Site of Southwest United University——Pioneer Bookstore——South Lake Park
◻️ day4 Jianshui: Jianshui Ancient City——Jianshui Small Train——Buddha Seal Lotus Island——Zitao Street
◻️ day5 Jianshui: Ant Workshop——Beishan Pottery Village
After the Yuanyang terraces are irrigated next year, I want to go to Honghe again, this place with few people and a lot of fireworks, it's worth coming again.
leilanimoon88
Hong He so beautiful place in Yunnan province China, I really love to at evening time around this park, it's very big park. in this city have very beautiful mountain view.
Getting There - For evening walk
Attractions - Hong He lake #summervacation #themepark #awesomepic #2023travelwish
VrajLife
【Honghe】The largest mosque in Asia is so beautiful!
Before, I heard that the largest mosque in Asia was actually in a small town in Honghe, and I was just curious and wanted to go see it. I didn't expect to find it so beautiful after I went there, and I stayed for an afternoon without wanting to leave.
The location is in Shadian, Honghe, one day away. You can navigate to the Shadian Mosque. It is very close to Jianshui, less than half an hour by car. You can also take a look when you go to Jianshui. It is very convenient to take a taxi from the train station and it only takes more than ten minutes. Personally, I think it's worth a visit.
The mosque has five prayer times every day. It is recommended to go around 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm in the afternoon. There will be sunlight in the main hall in the afternoon, and the light and shadow will be beautiful. The evening light is also good.
Non-Muslims and women are not allowed to enter the main hall. Visiting is only allowed in the outer corridor, and do not wear too revealing clothes. Please wear long sleeves and long clothes as much as possible and respect others' beliefs.
The security guards are very friendly, they can chat with you and even guide you on where to take photos. However, during prayer time, they will ask for silence. Overall, it is a beautiful and exotic mosque worth visiting, and you can also take beautiful photos there.
AuroraDreamweaver52
A Zhe Ke is a stunningly authentic village in the Honghe area of Yunnan. While here, we learned that locals will hold an annual banquet called the Long Street Banquet - every family will cook a dish or two, dress up and gather together with their neighbours to eat and celebrate.
📍A Zhe Ke, Yunnan, China
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Michaela (@uncoveringcities)
In the depths of the terraced clouds, like the village of Wonderland, it is the Akeke, the Red River Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, the most primitive and primitive Hani village. If you have seen the movie "Nothing to Ask about West", you will definitely feel familiar. In the film, Huang Xiaoming returned to Yuanyang with his face injured Zhang Ziyi, avoiding the crowd to recover. The Hani's mushroom house appeared in the camera again and again, and the simple people healed Zhang Ziyi's wounded heart, that is, the Akeke. Approaching the Akeke, there is only one stone road that can be walked in. For hundreds of years, the Hani people in the village have entered and exited through this road. The inconvenient transportation has made the Akeke full of tradition and history. Stepping on the stone road, quietly listening to the village's one breath and one suck, as if talking to the ancestors.
Ling Chik.
The architectural style of Chaoyang Tower is a fusion of architectural styles of the Yuan and Ming dynasties. It is a landmark of Jianshui Ancient City, an important landmark for water tourism, and a symbol of the preservation of the important towns of southern Anhui in the past six centuries. There is a couple of praises: "Dongyu Boyun, male is eight hundred miles away from southern Xinjiang; the strong Zhuangshan River is called the first floor of the government." Chaoyang Building has been listed by the State Council as a national key cultural relics protection unit. The large number of historical photos displayed in the Chaoyang Building opened up another door to my impression of Yunnan. This door is different from the beautiful imagination of the south of the clouds. Let me be clear about the difference in history of Yunnan Province as a border province in the southernmost province of China.
旅行啦文龙.
I have been longing for Yunnan. When I arrived here, I felt that it was not just the scenery I had never seen, but also the strange history of the border. Just like the Chaoyang Tower, I knew that there would be such a stop during the trip. I thought it was a normal attraction, and it would even be an influential restaurant. When I look here, I know that in the center of Jianshui Ancient City, regardless of the modern traffic, I am ignoring the magnificent architecture that has come from history.
旅行啦文龙.
Shuanglong Bridge is located in Xisanli, Jianshui City, where the Jianshui train will stay for half an hour.
Shuanglong Bridge, also known as the Seventeen-hole Bridge, was built in the Qing Emperor Qianlong period. The origin of the name "Shuanglong": the two rivers of the collapse and the Lancang River merge together, and there is a bridge that locks the "double dragon". name.
is the largest and most artistically valuable porous arch bridge in Yunnan ancient bridge. The famous bridge expert Mao Yisheng once included the Jianshui Shuanglong Bridge in the most in the monograph of "An Ancient Bridge in China". Among the famous masterpieces of more than 10 ancient bridges, and in the "History of Chinese Ancient Bridge Technology", a special project was introduced to introduce the Jianshui Shuanglong Bridge and the 17-hole bridge of Beijing Summer Palace.