Hidden in southwest China’s Yunnan Province, a village straight out of a Studio Ghibli film is turning heads! 🍄 Over 60 whimsical ‘mushroom cottages’—with cozy thatched roofs and earthy brick walls—nestle among cascading rice terraces in Yuanyang County. Welcome to Azheke, a Hani ethnic gem whose name means ‘where bamboo forests flourish.’
Dubbed by experts as the best-preserved cluster of Hani architecture, this fairytale-like village sits within the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 2013. 🌍 The terraces, carved over centuries, reflect the Hani people’s harmony with nature—a living masterpiece of farming culture and ecology.
For travelers craving off-the-grid magic, Azheke offers a rare blend of culture and scenery. Think: golden sunrises shimmering on water-filled terraces, bamboo whispers in the breeze, and cottages that look plucked from a storybook. ✨ Perfect for your next ‘cottagecore’ adventure!
