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Why Travel with Discover Beijing Tours
Unique Experiences
Enjoy a premium trip that goes beyond the typical tourist attractions.Well-Selected Local Guides
Knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and attentive — your personal local guides will share interesting stories, insider information, and even create unexpected highlights!Your Booking is Risk-Free
Cancel up to 24 hours before the travel date in advance for a full refund
Kunming 4 Day Private Photography Tour:Dongchuan Red Land, Jianshui and Yuanyang
Embark on a 4-day Yunnan adventure from Kunming: explore the vibrant Dongchuan Red Land, wander the ancient streets of Jianshui, and marvel at the UNESCO-listed Yuanyang Rice Terraces. Immerse yourself in stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural charm with a relaxed itinerary, included meals and seamless private transfers.
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Day 1: Kunming → Dongchuan Red Land (Lunch Included)
Morning: Kunming Departure & Scenic Drive to Dongchuan
Leave Kunming and take a scenic drive to Dongchuan Red Land, a stunning natural landscape famous for its rolling hills dyed in vibrant shades of red, orange, and brown by iron-rich soil. With 2 carefully designed itinerary steps for the day, you’ll have plenty of time to soak in the rural scenery along the way.
Midday: Authentic Yunnan Lunch
Enjoy a hearty local lunch featuring Yunnan’s distinctive flavors, such as crossing-the-bridge noodles and wild mushroom stir-fries, fueling up for your first exploration of the red land.
Afternoon: Dongchuan Red Land Exploration
Wander through the iconic red soil fields dotted with white cotton plants and golden wheat, capturing postcard-perfect photos at classic viewpoints like Jinxiagou (Golden Stream Valley) and Lazi Village—this landscape has been shaped by centuries of farming and natural erosion, creating a palette of colors that changes with the seasons and sunlight.
Evening: Arrival at Dongchuan
Check into your pre-booked hotel in Dongchuan for a restful night, ready to continue your Yunnan adventure tomorrow.
Meals: Lunch included
Day 2: Dongchuan → Jianshui Ancient City (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Dongchuan Departure & Drive to Jianshui
After breakfast, depart Dongchuan and head to Jianshui, a quiet ancient city with over 1,200 years of history dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty. The 2 itinerary steps for the day are designed for a relaxed drive, letting you enjoy the changing scenery from red hills to lush green farmlands.
Midday: Flavorful Jianshui Lunch
Taste local Jianshui specialties for lunch, such as tofu pudding and braised pork with rice noodles, dishes that have been passed down through generations of local families.
Afternoon: Jianshui Ancient City Exploration
Wander through the well-preserved ancient city streets lined with gray-tiled courtyard houses, carved wooden doors, and old banyan trees. Visit the Jianshui Confucius Temple, one of the largest and most well-preserved Confucian temples in southern China, built in the Yuan Dynasty to honor the great thinker and educator—this temple is a testament to Jianshui’s long-standing emphasis on culture and education.
Evening: Arrival at Jianshui
Settle into your pre-booked hotel in Jianshui, and you can optionally stroll the night market for local snacks like grilled tofu before bed.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Day 3: Jianshui → Yuanyang Rice Terraces (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Jianshui Departure & Drive to Yuanyang
Start your day with breakfast, then leave Jianshui for Yuanyang Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site carved into the Ailao Mountains by the Hani people over 1,300 years ago. With 5 detailed itinerary steps, you’ll get to explore the most iconic sections of this breathtaking landscape.
Midday: Rural Hani-style Lunch
Enjoy a Hani ethnic minority-style lunch in a mountain village, savoring dishes like bamboo tube rice and sour fish soup, cooked with fresh ingredients from the terraces.
Afternoon: Yuanyang Rice Terraces Exploration
Explore the terraces’ classic viewpoints, including Duoyishu (famous for sunrise views) and Bada (known for its vast, layered terraces). These terraces are not just farmland but a masterpiece of ecological engineering—the Hani people have developed a sophisticated water management system that uses mountain springs to irrigate the fields, creating a mirror-like effect when filled with water that reflects the sky and clouds.
Evening: Sunset Viewing & Check-in
Watch the sunset paint the terraces in golden light, then check into your pre-booked hotel in Yuanyang to rest after a day of exploration.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Day 4: Yuanyang → Kunming (Breakfast + Lunch Included)
Morning: Yuanyang Terraces Sunrise & Exploration
Wake up early to catch the sunrise over the Yuanyang Rice Terraces—when the first rays of sunlight hit the water-filled fields, the entire landscape glows with shades of pink, gold, and blue, a sight that draws photographers from all over the world. With 4 itinerary steps for the day, you’ll also visit Laohuzui (Tiger’s Mouth), a viewpoint that overlooks the most dramatic and layered section of the terraces.
Midday: Farewell Yunnan Lunch
Enjoy a final Yunnan-style lunch before heading back, sampling more local favorites to cap off your scenic journey.
Afternoon: Drive Back to Kunming
Take a scenic drive back to Kunming, reminiscing about the red hills of Dongchuan, the ancient streets of Jianshui, and the stunning terraces of Yuanyang along the way.
Evening: Tour Conclusion
Arrive in Kunming and be dropped off at your designated location, wrapping up your unforgettable 4-day Yunnan scenic adventure.
Meals: Breakfast + Lunch included
Tour Only Without Hotel| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person | $ 1,464.91 | $ 472.83 | / |
| 2 Adults | $ 1,464.91 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $ 747.23 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $ 641.69 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $ 641.69 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $588.92 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $536.15 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $ 504.49 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $ 472.83 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $472.83 | / | / |
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person | $ 1,654.89 | $346.18 | / |
| 2 Adults | $ 905.55 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $ 869.66 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $ 736.68 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $ 736.68 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $683.91 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $ 631.14 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $ 599.48 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $ 557.26 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $ 557.26 | / | / |
| Group Size | Adult(Age:11-80) Price/p.p | Child(Age:4-10) Price/p.p | Infant(Age:0-3) Price/p.p |
| 1 Person | $ 1,739.32 | $ 367.29 | / |
| 2 Adults | $ 947.76 | / | / |
| 3 Adults | $ 916.10 | / | / |
| 4 Adults | $ 778.90 | / | / |
| 5 Adults | $778.90 | / | / |
| 6 Adults | $ 726.13 | / | / |
| 7 Adults | $ 694.46 | / | / |
| 8 Adults | $ 694.46 | / | / |
| 9 Adults | $ 610.03 | / | / |
| 10 Adults | $ 610.03 | / | / |
There are discounts in the off-season, please call us!
Free cancellation
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DepartureOur tour guide will hold a sign with your name on and meet you in the lobby of your shanghai hotel
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Departure Time7:30/8:30/9:00am
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Return Time5:00/5:30/6:00pm
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IncludedLunch x 4Breakfast x 3Entrance feeHotel pick up and drop offPrivate guidePrivate air-conditioned comfortable car
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Not IncludedSingle supplement charge of accommodationAccommodation if you choose the option to have tour onlyGratuities
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