Azheke Village

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 #leaveyourmark

Cross the mountains to see the most beautiful village rated by National Geographic! Surrounded by mountains and terraces Located above the terraces at an altitude of 1800 meters, not only is the beauty of the earth's palette World Cultural Heritage 'Yunnan Honghe Hani Terraces' And the Hani traditional village-Azheke that has continued for 200 years Hi, I am Sari A photographer who drives from Qingdao to Yunnan for the winter, discovers a small village with a story every day. Friends who like nature and humanities must not miss Yunyang Terraces

Azheke Yuanyang is not only famous for its terraces Why not take a look at the Hani ancient village in Azheke as seen in the movie 'Forever Young' Ticket price: 30 yuan (half price for seniors over 60 and students) Business hours: 8:00-18:00 Visiting route: Just follow the path Features: Mushroom houses, the viewing platform at the bottom of the valley offers a chance to capture the beauty of the gorge Cuisine: Any small shop offers authentic Hani flavors TIPS: 1. The village is small, and the touring time is 1-2 hours; 2. There are old mushroom houses in the village, as well as newly built ones, but all are distinctive; 3. This is a famous poverty alleviation project site, where the income from each ticket sold is shared among all villagers, somewhat like a collective; 4. There is a saying on the ticket: Do not give snacks or money to the children in the village, to avoid fostering a habit of gaining without working. I admit this is not a travel destination for everyone, as the saying goes, 'One man's meat is another man's poison.' You may not love it, but please don't disparage it, just reserve your opinion.

Azheke is the filming location for 'Forever Young'. It boasts the famous Yuanyang Rice Terraces. The name Azheke is somewhat peculiar; it means a place that is lush and prosperous in the Hani language. It is a poverty alleviation point, yet it possesses an unspoiled simplicity that poverty has not tarnished. The ticket bears this message: 'Do not give money to local children to prevent them from gaining without working.' This instantly adds a layer of respect for this place! 🚄Transportation: First, arrive in Kunming from all over the country. Route A: Kunming—Jianshui (train), Jianshui—Nansha Town (30R), Nansha Town—Xinjie Town (20R), carpool from Xinjie Town to Duoyishu (15R)/Azheke (20R). Route B: Kunming—Gejiu (train), Gejiu—Nansha Town (20R), Nansha Town—Xinjie Town (20R), carpool from Xinjie Town to Duoyishu (15R)/Azheke (20R). 🌿Attractions: 1️⃣Duoyishu Rice Terraces: Where you can watch the sunrise and the stunning terraces under the sunrise. 2️⃣Blue Terrace Viewpoint, about 6 kilometers from Duoyishu, where you can see the sky-like blue terraces on a clear day. The view of the terraces here is broader than that of Duoyishu. 3️⃣Azheke Village: A 210-year-old ancient village, where the mushroom-shaped buildings are traditional Hani houses. The village is full of winding stone paths, and transportation of heavy objects relies on mules, donkeys, or human strength. An elderly lady carrying a heavy basket tried her best to answer my questions in her broken Mandarin. Stone paths, rice terraces, water mills, swings, green trees all make up this tranquil place like a paradise. The elderly and children, the crisscrossing paths, the sound of chickens and dogs, all contribute to a very comfortable atmosphere. The hometown that Huang Xiaoming takes Zhang Ziyi back to in 'Forever Young' is Azheke. 🏡Accommodation recommendation: Near the viewing platforms of Azheke or Duoyishu, for the convenience of watching the sunrise and sunset.

Sunrise🌅: Starts at 8:00, the golden edge appears at the Duoyishu Viewing Platform. The Moji Weather app shows sunrise at 7:30, but due to the sea of clouds, the golden edge appeared half an hour later than expected. It's all about luck, Sunset🌇: Bada Viewing Platform and Dawazhe Viewing Platform. Personally, I find Dawazhe more stunning than Bada. Bada is too crowded, and it's really hard to get a good photo spot without getting there early, as it's packed with people. Dawazhe is only accessible by small car, more suitable for self-driving tourists, or you can ask locals to drive you there. It's closer to the terraces, and you can manage without a telephoto lens. Hiking🚶🏻‍♀️: Dayutang-Full Fortune Village-Bada. In theory, all paths on the ridges are connected, and as long as you're going in the right direction, you can get through. There's no clear path from Dayutang to Full Fortune Village, but there is a clear path from Full Fortune Village to Bada Viewing Platform. It depends on how far you want to walk, each section is about 4 kilometers.⭐ If you're not good at balancing, please don't consider the section from Dayutang to Full Fortune Village, as it's all ridges. The path from Full Fortune Village to Bada is more established. Additional charge for scenic spots outside the scenic area: Azheke ancient village, preserving the village gate and mushroom houses. The village implements a profit-sharing system, and you can see local elders living in the village, working and chatting in the fields. It's very comfortable when there are few people. Winnowing Basket Feast🍜: Yuanyang produces red rice, so the rice is red. The winnowing basket feast is a spectacle during the New Year, and we also found a place to experience it, featuring local specialties. 🏨Accommodation in Yuanyang: 1️⃣Duoyishu is close to the core of the scenic area, but it's often damp. You can choose to stay at Love on the Road Inn or Idle Guesthouse for a slightly different experience. The advantage is that you don't need to drive to see the sunrise. 2️⃣If you don't want it too damp, you can choose Dayutang, which is a bit further away. Ha Wowo Peach Garden Homestay is a newly opened guesthouse, but you'll need to drive to see the sunrise. 3️⃣Chujian Yuanshan Guesthouse is also in the middle, and you'll need to drive to see the sunrise. 🍛Yuanyang Cuisine 1️⃣Must recommend, Hani Hotpot's old duck soup. It's best to book in advance. Freshly killed duck stewed with bamboo shoots is delicious. If you don't book in advance, you might miss out and only get chicken soup and stir-fried dishes. 2️⃣Tianshang Jiayuan in Dayutang offers local specialty stir-fries. The taste is quite good, with local flavors, and they can also prepare a winnowing basket feast. That's about it! If you have any questions, see you in the comments section! I wish everyone can see the sunrise and sunset. Goodnight💤