17 Tremendous Terraced Rice Fields

February 17th, 2011

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Like rice? Rice is a staple in many countries. Terraced paddy fields are very common in rice farming where the land is hilly or mountainous.
Terraced rice fields helps to decrease erosion and work well for rice crops which need to be grown in a flooded area. Terraced paddy fields are built into steep hillsides by intense physical labor, sometimes by using a water buffalo to help in the wetlands. While terraced rice fields are a common sight in third-world countries, it is an uncommon sight for many of us. We loved these pics – 17 Tremendous Terraced Rice Fields.

Terrace rice fields in Yunnan Province, China. Photo #1 by Jialiang Gao

Banaue, Philippines – Terraced Rice Fields. Photo #2 by Jeff Werner

Yuanyang sunset rice terraced mountain. Photo #3 by Takeaway

Banaue rice terraces Photo #4 by Jon Díez Supat

Fields of Gold - Boracay Island & Rice Terraces (Philippines)

Fields of Gold – Boracay Island & Rice Terraces in Philippines. Photo #5 by momo

Reflections of the clouds at sunset over the rice terraced mountains of the Hani people in Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China, in wintertime, when the paddies are left filled with water until planting in Spring. Photo #6 by Takeaway

Bay-yo Rice Terraces, Bontoc, Mt. Province. Photo #7 by Shubert Ciencia

Terrace fields amidst Himalayan ranges, near Rishikesh. Photo #8 by Ekabhishek

Mountain of Rice – Philippines. Photographers noted, “These rice terraces that follow the contours of the mountain had been here for roughly 2,000 years. Dubbed as the eight wonder of the world, these rice terraces are carved out of rocky mountainsides in most of the Cordillera Provinces — following sacred traditions and skill passed on to generations. On the average, these rice terraces are 1,500 meters above sea level.” Photo #9 by Storm Crypt

Hamanoura (Saga) rice terraces in Japan. Photo #10 by kanegen

Terraced Fields in Machu Picchu, Peru. Photo #11 by Christophe Meneboeuf

Evening sun in terraced paddy fields. Photo #12 by takuma kimura

Rice terraces in early morning mist, Guangxi Province, China. Photo #13 by miquitos

Terrace rice fields in Yunnan Province, China – shot 2. Photo #14 by JialiangGao

Banaue rice terrace – Philippines. Photo #15 by Agricmarketing

Rice Terraces in Longsheng near Guilin China. The photographer noted, “The rice terraces have been in use for hundreds of years by the Yao ethnic people of this region.” Photo #16 by Jack French

Rice terraces While trekking around the Annapurnas. Photo #17 by Eric Montfort

TheReviewer says:

February 25, 2011 at 7:25 pm

what a feat of engineering and so very beautiful!

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March 4, 2011 at 11:29 am

I love the website layout ! How did you make it. It’s really great.

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March 15, 2011 at 2:57 pm

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bush goddess says:

May 18, 2011 at 5:23 pm

SImply beautiful.
The fluid contours are sensuous and voluptuous, revealing the abundance in every crevice and opportunity.
This form of farming is deigned ‘primitive’ by those who have mechanisation but this is so sophisticated
reflecting ancient wisdom.
Thank you

dharitri says:

August 27, 2011 at 11:30 pm

Very beautiful and thanks as I could see terraces built in different ways.

nanette says:

September 23, 2011 at 4:26 pm

Great pictures… so big and vivid colors.. I really really love viewing the compilation of rice terreces from different countries made by different people:)) tns so much^^

Bob says:

February 18, 2012 at 9:58 am

Went to Bali a few years ago and witnessed these things first hand. A spectacular sight and ingenious use of very limited space to produce large quantities of food. And when you consider that these practices were have been in use for hundreds and even thousands of years it makes you realize that we westerners could learn a thing or two from them, both in technique and ethics.