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If you want to photograph the terraced fields in the early morning, it's best to stay in the old county town (Xinjie Town). Good accommodations generally cost over 150 yuan. Alternatively, Shengcun is a popular destination for photo opportunities, with locally owned farmhouses and youth hostels offering affordable options. However, car rentals and dining options are less convenient than in Xinjie. If you visit Yuanyang during the Spring Festival, accommodations are limited due to the large crowds, so it's best to book in advance.
The hotel is surrounded by a great environment, and you can enjoy the four scenes of Yuanyang: "Terraces", "Sea of Clouds", "Sunrise" and "Village" from your room.
Address: Xinjie Town, Old District, Yuanyang County (former government seat)
Contact: 0873-5624858
Reference price: 288 yuan (standard room)
The family-style hotel is clean and tidy. The owner is friendly and professional. When you check in, each guest is given a hand-drawn map to show you how to plan your itinerary for the next day. The balcony is great, from which you can watch the terraced rice fields and the sunset.
Address: Next to the old bus station in Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County
Contact: 0873-5622343
Reference price: 65 yuan (standard room), 25 yuan (ordinary room)
The location is very good. You can see the Hani terraces and the sea of clouds, as well as the Hani people's mushroom houses. You can watch the sunrise over the Duoyi Tree from the balcony during the day and the stars at night.
Address: Duoyishupugao Village, Shengcun Township, Yuanyang County
Contact: 15987371311 (English), 15126399443
Reference price: 130 yuan (double room)
As the first youth hostel in Yuanyang, the hostel also has a bar, restaurant, internet access, movie viewing area, tourist information center, etc.
Address: Pugao Village, Duoyishu Village Committee, Xinjie Town, Yuanyang County
Contact: 13769498158
Getting there: Take a local rural bus from Xinjie Town to Pugao Laozhai (Pugao Laozhai), a one-hour drive. When you get off the bus, you'll see a yellow four-story building on the roadside.
Reference price: 70-110 yuan