China's terraces have a long history. They are built on the mountains and are the result of farmers' long years of work.
The terraced fields are arranged from high to low. The flowing lines are distributed among the field ridges, forming a wavy cross-section, which is highly ornamental.
Especially in spring, the countless terraced fields among the mountains seem to be a charming symphony , intoxicating.
Under the illumination of light, the terraces are like countless broken mirrors scattered on the earth. They have reflected the clear sky for thousands of years, recording every moment of sunrise and sunset, and clouds rolling and relaxing.
The terraces descending layer by layer are like a carefully carved work of art. If you stretch out your hand, you will see the appearance of heaven.
Yunhe Terraces
Coordinates: Located in Chongtou Town, Yunhe County, Lishui City, Zhejiang
Terraces appearance: ★★★★
Irrigation period: April to June
Yunhe Rice Terraces is the largest terrace group in East China and is known as the “China The most beautiful terraced fields.”
The unique geographical environment has created a unique natural landscape of the terraces. The diffuse clouds, flying clouds, green mountains and green trees, and the whirling bamboo shadows make it look like a Taoyuan wonderland.
The terraces are like a chain, winding up from the foot of the mountain, layer upon layer, at random heights. Their lines are like flowing clouds and flowing water, free and smooth, spectacular in scale, magnificent in momentum, and the majestic atmosphere harmonizes with the delicate and clean dots and lines, forming a charming The world of chic curves.
Ziquejie Terraces
Coordinates: Shuiche Town, Xinhua County, Loudi City, Hunan Province, China.
Appearance of the terraces: ★★★★★
Irrigation period: March to May
Ziquejie terraces are a globally important agricultural cultural heritage and a world irrigation engineering heritage.
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The purple magpie terraces are built according to the mountain situation. They are as small as a dish, as big as a basin, as long as a belt, and as curved as the moon. They have various shapes and are ever-changing, just like a fairyland in the sky or a fairyland on earth.
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Such a large area and steep slope of terraced fields does not even have a mountain pond. It relies entirely on a natural irrigation system, which can be called a wonder in the world.
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Longji Rice Terraces
Coordinates: Longsheng Autonomous County, Guilin City, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
Terraces appearance value: ★★★★
Irrigation period: mid-April to late June
Longji Terraces Known as the "Crown of Terraces in the World", it is famous both at home and abroad for its majestic momentum, flowing lines, changing charm and unique folk customs.
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The terraces are neat and orderly, with colorful lines. The shape of the lines is mainly curves, which give people a dynamic beauty.
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Every April and May of the lunar calendar, the terraced fields all over the mountains and fields are filled with water, and the sunlight shines on them, making them as bright as broken mirrors shaken off by God.
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Yunnan Yuanyang Terraces
Coordinates: Southern Ailao Mountain in Yuanyang County, Yunnan Province
Terraces appearance value: ★★★★★ ★
Irrigation period: after the Xiaohan period of the lunar calendar
Yuanyang terraces are the most important place in the world of the Hani people The greatest masterpiece left by generations, the Hani Rice Terraces were successfully included in the World Heritage List at the 37th World Heritage Conference.
The sunrise at Duoyishu, the sunset at Lahuzui, and the sea of clouds at Qingkou are all fascinating scenes.
Tens of thousands of acres of terraced fields, hidden in the vast forest and covered by the sea of clouds, form a picturesque, beautiful, magical and magnificent landscape.
Gaoyao terraces
Coordinates: Gaoyao Village, Danzhai County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
Appearance of the terraces: ★★★★
Watering period : In late May
Gaoyao Rice Terraces, one of the ten most beautiful terraces in China reputation.
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More than a thousand acres of terraced fields follow the mountain tops, layer upon layer, extending from the top of the mountain to the foot of the mountain.
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Every April and May is the season for watering the terraces in Guizhou. After watering, the terraces will shine with silver light, highlighting their graceful outlines.
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Ming'ao terraced fields
Coordinates: Ming'ao Township, Yongjia County, Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province
Terraces appearance value: ★★★★
Irrigation period: May-June
Ming'ao terraces, hidden deep in Zhejiang In the South Yongjia Mountains, the reputation is not as great as that of the Hani Rice Terraces in Yunnan, but its beauty is not inferior.
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After more than 1,000 years of farming by dynasties, Ming'ao's terraces have become works of art carved by humans on the earth.
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Looking from a distance, the terraces with different postures outline beautiful curves under the sunlight. There are no dazzling colors, only simple and bright lines.
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Nanuo terraces
Coordinates: Nanuo Township, Yuanjiang County, Yunnan
Terraces appearance: ★★★★★
Irrigation period: December to March
Nanuo terraces are the only terraced fields in central Yunnan. A place famous for its terraced landscape.
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Nearly 10,000 acres of terraced fields are built along the towering Ailao Mountain from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain. They are layer upon layer, with winding ridges and ditches, and row upon row, connecting the terraces into one level. The breathtaking "ladder to heaven".
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The terraces are "embroidered" on the mountain ridges, and the villages are embedded in the terraces. They are endlessly changing and beautiful throughout the year.
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Samaba Ten Thousand Mu Terraced Fields
Coordinates: Baohua Township, Honghe County, Yunnan
Terraces Appearance: ★★★★
Irrigation period: December to April
Ten thousand acres of Red River Sama Dam The terraced fields scenic area has a history of more than 1,300 years and written records for more than 600 years. It is a globally important agricultural cultural heritage and a world cultural heritage.
There are more than 16,000 acres of terraced fields here, with more than 4,300 terraces connected end to end, ranging from 600 meters to 1,800 meters above sea level.
Villages, large and small, are nestled among the terraces and trees. The Samaba terraces are integrated with the villages, like a beautiful landscape painting.
See different scenery of terraced fields in different seasons
This spring is a good time
Feel the magical magic of nature
Enter the beautiful picture of the countryside
If you have the chance, you must go and see the beauty of the terraced fields!
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