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China Eco-tourism Seasonal Recommendations

Dec.~Feb. Destination Route
Dragon's Backbone Rice Terrace Sunrise, Longsheng, Guangxi

Dragon's Backbone Rice Terrace
The 66sqkm rice terrace located in Ping'an and Jinkeng of Longsheng in northeast Guangxi, first built in the Yuan dynasty and completed in the Qing dynasty by minority Zhuang people,spans an altitude from 300m to 1100m. Stunning minority Yao & Zhuang villages scattered along the slopes...More

 Kaili to Yangshuo
Nujiang Gorge,Yunnan

Nujiang Gorge
Lying in a narrow strip of land bordering Myanmar, sandwiched by Gaoligong and Biluo Mountain ranges, the gorge runs through one of China's remotest areas, which is rich in ethnic minority cultures. With awe-inspiring scenery of steep cliffs, onrushing rivers and waterfalls, it's the first choice for those adventure-hunting domestic and foreign travelers now..More about Nujiang Gorge

 Kunming -Liuku-
Fugong-Gongshan-
Bingzhongluo
Luoping Rapeseeds Flowers

Luoping
Lying in the underdeveloped eastern part of Yunnan, dominated by karst features. Early spring, the blossoming rapeseed flowers draws flocks of tourists and photographers. Sprawling farmland covered in golden rape stretches right up to the horizon, forming a sea of yellow buds and filling the air with the refreshing smell of spring. More

 Kunming <-> Luoping
Yuanyang Rice Terrace in fog
Yuanyang
Renowned for its rice terrace crafted out by bare hands of the Hani minoriy people 1000 years ago.It's a self sustaining ecosystem. Only one harvest in a year, planting is from March to Oct/Nov. The Hani people have repeated this for more than a thousand years. From winter to early spring, the empty terrace is irrigated with water from the forest above.   More
 Kunming<-> Jianshui<-> Yuanyang

China Eco-tourism Destination Guides

Sacred Mountains

Holy Lakes

Majestic Monasteries

Tibetan Towns

Minority Towns/Villages

Rice Terraces

Stunning Gorges

Nature Reserves

Ancient Towns
By region: Tibet | Sichuan | Yunnan | Xinjiang | Qinghai | Gansu | Guizhou | Guangxi

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 Jinkeng Yao Village, Longsheng, Guangxi
Yuanyang Hani Rice Terrace
Songzanlin Monastery,Shangri-La (Zhongdian), Yunnan

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Sichuan Map: Chengdu to Kunming Route Map | Yading Trek Map | Minya Konka Trek Map | Sigunian shan Map | Songpan Trek Map | West Sichuan Travel Circuit Map
Yunnan Map: Meili Snow Mt. Trek Map | Tiger Leaping Gorge Trek Map | Yuanyang Rice Terraces Tour Map | Yunnan International Borders Map
Qinghai Map: Overland Qinghai-Tibet Route Map
Xinjiang Map: Kanas Trek Map
Guangxi Map: Longsheng Tour Map | Li River Cruise Map | Yangshuo Tour Map | Sanjiang Tour Map
Guizhou Map: Southeast Guizhou Travel Map | Zhaoxing Tourism Map

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