It’s not everywhere in the world that you can find and visit the beautiful aesthetics and bountiful yield of a rice terrace. In our region, we are very much blessed to have several spots of stunning rice terraces for people and tourists all around the world to come and witness themselves. According to The Telegraph, herewith where you can see the world’s most beautiful and splendid examples of rice terraces:
1. Sa Pa, Vietnam
The Sapa region of Vietnam, close to the Chinese border, offers vast swathes of vivid green rice paddies to trek through.
2. Banaue, Philippines
Carved into the mountains of Ifugao some 2,000 years ago, these hand-hewn terraces are the rice bowl of the region, as well as a tourist attraction – and are often described as the ‘Eighth Wonder of the world’.
3. Chiang Mai, Thailand
A stunning destination in its own right, Thailand’s Chiang Mai is home to these rice fields, located close to several lavish hotels and resorts.
4. Ma Cang Chai, Vietnam
These steep fields, captured here basking in dappled needles of sunlight, are located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, 1,000 metres above sea level and sprawl over 2,200 hectares.
5. Ubud, Bali, Indonesia
Certainly, one of the better-known rice terraces in the world, thanks in part to their appearance in Elizabeth Gilbert’s best-selling memoir Eat, Pray, Love, these are indeed a sight to behold.
According to seasia.co
