From the mountainside rice paddies of Indonesia to the stairway to heaven in Vietnam, terraced fields are more than just rice fields; they are also wonders.
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Terraced fields in Yuanyuang, Yunnan, China.They are the masterpieces of the Hani people who lived in the Ailao Mountains more than 2,500 years ago. The Ming emperor called them "skillful sculptors" for creating beautiful terraced fields on the mountainside. The Yuanyuang terraced fields have been recognized as a world cultural heritage and attract many tourists to visit. |
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Jatiluwih rice terraces in Bali, Indonesia.The name "Jatiluwih" of the rice terraces on the slopes of Mount Batukaru means "so beautiful". Here people use organic and traditional Balinese farming techniques. Recently, the Jatiluwih rice terraces were recognized as a world heritage site. |
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Rice terraces in Chiang Mai, Thailand.Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and also the top tourist attraction in the land of golden temples, attracting more than 14.1 million visitors each year. One of the tourist attractions in Chiang Mai is the "Kingdom of a Million Rice Fields". |
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Rice terraces in Maninjau, West Sumatra, Indonesia.Maninjau is a volcanic lake formed more than 50,000 years ago, the 11th largest in Indonesia. It has a peaceful, quiet atmosphere, an ideal setting for watching the sunset, and terraced rice fields on the slopes and marshes around the lake. |
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Terraced fields in Sapa, Lao Cai, Vietnam.Sapa is a town with majestic natural scenery and unique cultural features of the Northwestern people. In addition, Sapa also impresses visitors with its unique terraced fields located between Fansipan Mountain and Sapa town, which are likened to stairs leading to heaven. |
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Rice terraces in Mae-Jam village, Chiangmai, Thailand.The terraced fields on the hillsides around the village have been handed down for cultivation from generation to generation. |
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Rice terraces in Tegalalang village, north of Ubud, Bali, Indonesia.This is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Bali. In addition to the beautiful scenery, visitors to Tegalalang can also experience the unique culture of Bali. |
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Terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, Vietnam. Here rice is grown from May to October and is watered by the summer rains. Thanks to the pleasant climate, tourists can visit here at any time of the year, the most ideal time being from May to July. |
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Rice terraces in Banaue, Philippines. The rice terraces on the mountainside in Banaue are the highest and steepest in the world. Moreover, these are the oldest rice terraces in the world, built 2000 years ago. In 1995, UNESCO recognized the rice terraces in Banaue as a world heritage site. This is the 8th wonder of the world and has become a destination that attracts domestic and international tourists. |
According to Zing