Videos about YunNan, China

The beautiful Old Towns of LiJiang and DaLi, YunNan province

Scenic films. With CHN Tourism ... With Lucas & Ann ...

SongZanLin Tibetan monastery, ShanGri-La, YunNan province

With Perfect Day Pursuit ...

The awesome ShiLin Stone Forest, YunNan province, with Sophie Kim

With Amazing Places on Our Planet ...

HaNi rice terraces, YuanYang, HongHe, YunNan province

With Little Chinese Everywhere ... The Hani rice terraces are a spectacular example of ancient agricultural engineering located in the Yuanyang County of Yunnan Province, China. These terraces are renowned for their beauty and cultural significance, as well as their sustainable farming practices that have been maintained for over a millennium. Historical and Cultural Background Origins and History The Hani people, an ethnic minority in China, began constructing these terraces around 1,300 years ago. They transformed the steep slopes of the Ailao Mountains into a series of stepped terraces, making the land suitable for rice cultivation. Cultural Significance The terraces are not just a testament to agricultural ingenuity but also a reflection of the Hani culture and their harmonious relationship with nature. The Hani people believe in a symbiotic relationship with their environment, which is reflected in their farming practices, spiritual beliefs, and festivals. Agricultural Practices Irrigation System A sophisticated irrigation system channels water from the forested mountaintops down through the terraces. This system ensures a stable water supply, critical for the cultivation of rice. Sustainability The Hani terraces are an example of sustainable farming, with practices that preserve soil fertility and biodiversity. Crop rotation and the use of natural fertilizers are integral parts of their agricultural methods. Natural and Scenic Beauty Visual Appeal The terraces are most visually striking during the planting season when the fields are filled with water, reflecting the sky and creating a mirror-like effect. During different seasons, the terraces change colors, ranging from the vibrant green of growing rice to the golden hues of the harvest season. Tourism The terraces attract tourists from around the world, especially photographers and nature enthusiasts. Key viewing points include Duoyishu, Bada, and Laohuzui, each offering breathtaking views of the terraces at different times of the day. UNESCO World Heritage Status Recognition In 2013, the Hani rice terraces were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This recognition underscores their cultural and historical importance, as well as their unique agricultural landscape. Conservation Efforts Efforts are underway to preserve this heritage site, focusing on maintaining the traditional farming practices and protecting the environment from modern threats such as tourism pressure and climate change. Conclusion The Hani rice terraces are a remarkable blend of human ingenuity and natural beauty. They represent the Hani people's enduring relationship with their land, showcasing a sustainable agricultural system that has thrived for centuries. As both a cultural treasure and a stunning visual spectacle, the Hani rice terraces continue to captivate and inspire visitors from around the globe.

A trip to LiJiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Tiger Leaping Gorge, YunNan province - don't miss it !

'Relax and hold on tight'. With Gone With The Wynns ... Bonus films - Tiger Leaping Gorge - with Amazing Places on Our Planet ... With DuckTravel ...

DaLi, YunNan province trip

With Willene Business & Lifestyle ... Bonus film - with Seiu Travel ...

DaLi walking tour, YunNan province

With Walk East ...

Wonderful DaLi, YunNan province

With Walk East ...

YunNan special - with Little Chinese Everywhere - don't miss it

Bright yellow canola fields and karst hills ... The HaNi rice terraces ... Above the clouds ... ShiPing Tofu (DoFu) ... YunNans's street food markets ... The Muslim minority in YunNan ...

LiJiang ancient town, YunNan province

With Walk East ... With Walk China ...

ShuHe ancient town, just north of LiJiang, YunNan province

"ShuHe Ancient Town, known as "ShaoWu" in NaXi language, was formed by the JuBao Mountain behind the village, which is shaped like a pile of peaks. It is also an important well-preserved market town on the Ancient Tea-Horse Road, a living specimen of the NaXi ancestors’ transition from farming civilization to commercial civilization, and a model of market town construction formed by opening up to the outside world and caravan activities. ShuHe Ancient Town, BaiSha Ancient Town and DaYan Ancient Town together form the World Heritage Site of LiJiang Ancient Town. Xu XiaKe once passed by ShuHe River when he visited JieTuo Forest in ZhiShan. "Ten Harmonies" is the ancient name of today's ShuHe." With Bob's Street Snapshots ...

KunMing city walk, YunNan province

With Walk East ...

Reunion dinner for Chinese New Year (YunNan)

With DianXi XiaoGe ...

KunMing city night walk, YunNan province

With REC ShangHai ...

YunNan vegetable feast

With DianXi XiaoGe ...

PuZheHei, SanSe, YunNan province

BaMei village ...

The exquisitely beautiful YuanYang rice terraces, YunNan province

A beautiful waterfall in YunNan - LuoPing JiuLong ...

The cherry blossoms on YuanTong Mountain, KunMing, YunNan province

The cherry blossoms in PingBa, GuiZhou ...

LaShiHai Wetland, near LiJiang, YunNan

云南丽江 | 拉市海 With Walk EastWalk East ...

Jade Dragon Snow Mountain

Near LiJiang, in YunNan province. With Walk East ...

Quinoa feast in YunNan province

With DianXi XiaoGe ...

LiJiang tour, YunNan province

With Walk East ...

YunNan food cooking tour

With DianXi XiaoGe ...

Beyond the Mountain - a visit to one of China's poorest areas- LiangShan in YunNan province

With filmmaker Ryo Takeuchi (He ZhiMeng 和之梦). Moving, uplifting, human spirit, humility, improvement, inspiring - don't miss it ...

YunNan coffee on a winter day

China's Fields of Gold

Vast rolling seas of golden canola flowers make the are around QuJing, LuoPing County, YunNan province, near the start of the Pearl River (China's third longest), a tourist hot-spot each autumn. A GCTN Travelogue ...

Small-pot rice noodles - the authentic YunNan street food delicacy

14 years ago this american sold his house and moved to DaLi, China

美國大叔賣掉房屋，移居中國14年：在百年老宅找到人生理想

Shangri-La, DaoCheng and YaDing, YunNan 香格里拉, 稻城, 亞丁 (Scenic China Special, 2018 - 4)

Exquisite lodges in the most beautiful locations on the Tibetan plateau

Experience the rich culture and breathtaking scenery ...

The amazing Tiger Leaping Gorge 虎跳峡 hike, YunNan province

Nightlife in LiJiang 丽江, YunNan province

Time-lapse LiJiang 丽江, YunNan province

LiJiang 丽江 old town, YunNan province

With Where's Poppy and Travelight ...

KunMing 昆明, provincial capital of YunNan

YunNan 云南 province, south west China

With Jordan Porter.

Street food tour in DaLi 大理, YunNan province

The Water Splashing Festival of the Dai ethnic minority

The annual Water Splashing Festival is an important festival of the Dai ethnic minority in YunNan province (and nearby countries) during the New Year celebrations of the Dai Calendar; the finale of three days. In Buddhism, the water splash is a symbolic washing of the past for a new beginning and is the offering of blessing and respect, as well as joy. Love this music ...

This is beautiful XiShuangBanNa 西双版纳傣族自治州, YunNan province

XiShuangBanNa located in the south of YunNan province, south China, is a charming international eco-tourism resort on the reaches of the Mekong river (known as the LanCang river in China), bordering with Laos and Myanmar, and adjacent to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia. Esteemed for its captivating tropical landscapes and exotic cultures of the 13 native minorities, this land is home to China's largest tropical rainforest and abundant biological resources, and the Dai Water Splashing Festival (which lasts for three days from April 13 to 15). The Six Famous Tea Mountains region, 六大茶山 (Liù Dà Chá Shān) produce some of the most highly regarded Pu-Er tea. There are daily flights from KunMing, DaLi and ChengDu.

YunNan food tour

With Mark Wiens ...

Around KunMing 昆明, YunNan province

YuanYang rice terraces, YunNan 雲南元陽梯田 (Scenic China Special, 2018 - 1)

A hiking trip to the beautiful Tiger Leaping Gorge 虎跳峡

The gorge is located about 60 kilometers north of LiJiang in YunNan province.

Da Mei (music) and ribbon dance

A beautiful song from YunNan province ... Filmed in JingShan Park, central Beijing, by BeijingBuzzz.

A drive around YunNan province

Plus drone footage ...

Awesome YunNan 云南 province

First, a beautiful time-lapse film by KevinWK. Don't miss it ... Plus, A trip to LiJiang (and Shangrila), YunNan ...

The amazing Stone Forest (ShíLín 石林)

昆明~石林…奇峰異石 Approximately 90 km (55 miles) from the provincial capital of YunNan, KunMing.

Tiger Leaping Gorge 虎跳峡 - the 28 bends ...

YunNan province. A beautiful film of a wonderful place - don't miss it ... Live more !

JinWan Village, MengXiu, YunNan province

Near RuiLi and the border with Myanmar.