Jianshui and Yuanyang in 4 Days: Old Town, Railway and Rice Terraces
Give Jianshui two coherent heritage days, then change base once for a weather-led overnight in Yuanyang's living Hani terrace landscape.
Photo: Chiu Ho-yang · Source · CC BY-SA 2.0
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DAY 1
Jianshui Railway Station → Chaoyang Gate · 7.2km
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About 16 min by road in the 20 August 2026 AMap model; the high-speed station is outside the old town, so keep luggage and hotel access in the transfer plan
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Jianshui Living Old-Town Heritage DayJianshui Living Old-...
DAY 2
Lin'an heritage railway station → Tuanshan · 17.2km
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About 26 min by road in the 20 August 2026 AMap model; the named Route 19 result was 14.9km / 1 hr 3 min with 975m walking, but its stop and timetable require a live check
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Heritage Train or Independent Bridge-and-Village CorridorHeritage Train or In...
DAY 3
Chaoyang Gate / Jianshui old-town base → Yuanyang Rice Terraces visitor centre · 119.1km
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About 2 hr 57 min by road in the 27 August 2026 AMap model; this is a mountain base change, not a casual Jianshui side trip, so confirm the vehicle, luggage and arrival before departure
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Yuanyang Orientation and Overnight SetupYuanyang Orientation...
DAY 4
Yuanyang Rice Terraces visitor centre → Duoyishu viewpoint · 16.3km
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About 27 min by road in the 20 August 2026 AMap model; your actual lodging transfer differs, so verify the pickup, road, viewpoint and post-sunrise continuation in writing
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