How do I get from Yuanyang to Kunming?

How do I get from Yuanyang to Kunming?

From Kunming to Yuanyang via Jianshui (建水), you need to take a train and then a distance bus. There are about 6 daily high speed trains (C train) and 1 normal train from Kunming Railway Station (昆明火车站) to Jianshui Railway Station (建水火车站), taking around 2.5 3.5 hours for the whole train journey.

How do I get to Yuanyang rice terraces?

How to get to Yuanyang Rice Terraces. From Kunming to Yuanyang Rice Terraces, you can first take a bus from Kunming South Bus Station to Yuanyang Xinjie Town. The buses depart at 10:20, 12:30 and 19:00. A single trip takes 6 to 7 hours and cost CNY 130 to 150 per person.

What is Yuan Yang Rice?

The Yuanyang Rice Terraces are the Hani ethnic minority’s masterpiece of ingenuity. In unique shapes and sizes with thousands of years of history, they form a mosaic of colorful fields — a manmade landscape of breathtaking beauty.

Why are terraces useful?

What are the benefits of a terrace system? Terraces reduce both the amount and velocity of water moving across the soil surface, which greatly reduces soil erosion. Terracing thus permits more intensive cropping than would otherwise be possible.

What do Ifugaos do for a living?

When the Ifugaos are not farming, they rely on traditional crafts such as woodworking, carving, and weaving as a way to earn a living, which they do during off seasons when they are not in the fields. Many of the Ifugao are weavers, renowned for their beautiful textiles and intricate patterns.

What language do Ifugao speak?

Tuwali
Tuwali is the native language of inhabitants of Ifugao which is known for its manually carved rice terraces along mountain slopes, and has been tagged as a heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Is balcony and terrace the same?

Terraces are constructed on their own from the ground or created on rooftops of a building. Balconies have to be attached to the side of a building. Balconies are small in size and are have minimal uses. Terraces are larger and can be used in many ways including gardens, entertainment spots, and restaurants.

Where in the Philippines can we find Ifugao?

northern Luzon
Ifugao, group of wet-rice agriculturalists occupying the mountainous area of northern Luzon, Philippines.

Is there a train from Kunming to Yuanyang?

From Kunming to Yuanyang via Jianshui (建水), you need to take a train and then a distance bus. There are about 6 daily high speed trains (C train) and 1 normal train from Kunming Railway Station (昆明火车站) to Jianshui Railway Station (建水火车站), taking around 2.5 3.5 hours for the whole train journey.

Is there a bus from Jianshui to Yuanyang?

After reaching Jianshui Railway Station, transfer to Jianshui Bus Terminal (建水汽车客运站), which is about 10 – 15 minutes’ driving distance from the train station, and take a coach to Yuanyang for about 3 hours. The buses start about every 30 minutes during about 07:15 – 18:40, so you could choose one according to your arrival time in Jianshui.

How long is the train from Jianshui to Kunming?

There are about 6 daily high speed trains (C train) and 1 normal train from Kunming Railway Station (昆明火车站) to Jianshui Railway Station (建水火车站), taking around 2.5 3.5 hours for the whole train journey. The train tickets vary based on different seat classes.

How to get to Yuanyang Rice Terraces by bus?

First, take a bus from Kunming East Bus Station (昆明东部汽车站) to Gejiu, then a bus from Gejiu to Yuanyang. If you come from Hekou to Yuanyang, you can take the bus from Hekou Passenger Transport Station (Hekou Bus Station) to Yuanyang, which runs twice a day at 06:00 and 09:10.

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