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Dongchuan Red Land

Dongchuan Red Land Tourism

Dongchuan Red Land Tourism

Type of destination: Tourist Attraction
Ideal visit duration: 2-3 days
Dongchuan Red Land is located in the Dongchuan District, approximately 250 kilometers northeast of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan Province in China. Known for its vibrant and colorful terraced fields, Dongchuan offers some of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world. The red soil in the area, rich in minerals and oxidized iron, gives it a distinct reddish-brown color, especially striking at sunrise and sunset. Local farmers have cultivated these lands for generations, creating a patchwork of colors with their crops and the red earth. Different crops and plants change the hues and patterns throughout the seasons, delivering an ever-changing mosaic that is a photographer's paradise. The scenic area covers several villages, with key viewing spots such as Damakan, Jinxiuyuan, and Luoxiagou, where visitors can observe the harmonious blend of nature's artistry and human agriculture. The place is not only a sight to behold but also a testament to the resourcefulness and adaptability of the local farming communities who thrive in such unique geological conditions.
Top 5 Reviews on Dongchuan Red Land
Yamco
Wrote on 13th May, 2024
It was ok
The landscapes are beautiful, and good views. However, you will probably see more color in the fall. Many of the fields were covered with plastic - as they plant they are now putting plastic down the..
FaizalP61
Wrote on 11th Jan, 2020
Perfect for photography
Stayed overnight at Red land at Kunming Jindong Hotel in Hongtudi Village near Huashitou Village in the heart of the redlands. Hotel arranged a car and driver from mid afternoon till sunset and an ..
DON_SCOTT2000
Wrote on 2nd Jan, 2020
Perfect for Photographers
If you are looking for 5-star hotels and experience, don't bother going there yet. The best you could find is probably 2-star's. Dirt roads, farms and beautiful scenery are what you will find there. H..
jesschua61
Wrote on 20th Nov, 2019
Dongchuan Red Land on a cloudy afternoon
Though still a laid back town, yet the colourful fields are truly amazingly. A place photographer would love to go.
Au_and_Family
Wrote on 11th Nov, 2019
The Heavenly Dongchuan Red Land
Dongchuan Red Land is a place of beautiful and colorful terraces. We have a rental car with a driver cum guide to bring us there. We saw many colorful terraces as we were driven to see Shuipingzi Ric..
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