Get butt out of bed early to grab the sunrise. -- Jiejie, you're too funny! I know you're right, though. I guess we'll just do one night in the terraces, thanks to advice from you and Maykita. If we can hike and photograph both in the afternoon and the morning, then we should be able to get a good overview of the terraces.
I'm looking into transportation and lodging options for Chengyang. It looks like a place we'd enjoy visiting. Thanks for the suggestion.