Banaue Rice Terraces
Banaue Rice Terraces, Agricultural terraces in Ifugao Province, Philippines.
The rice terraces span 4,000 square miles across mountains at 1,500 meters elevation, forming steps that extend for 12,500 miles through north-central Luzon.
The Ifugao people constructed these terraces using basic tools around the first century CE, demonstrating advanced engineering through an intricate irrigation system.
The cultivation of rice in these terraces involves specific ceremonies and community cooperation, following traditional methods passed through generations of Ifugao farmers.
Visitors can reach multiple viewpoints throughout the terraces, with the village of Batad offering direct access to the most maintained agricultural sections.
The terraces contain an ancient irrigation system that captures water from mountaintop forests, distributing it through precisely carved channels to each level.
Location: Banaue
Location: Ifugao
Part of: Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras
GPS coordinates: 16.93472,121.13472
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:11
Southeast Asia contains geological formations, coral reefs and ancient temples. The destinations include Lake Toba volcanic lake in Indonesia, Wat Rong Khun Buddhist temple in Thailand and the historical city of Luang Prabang in Laos. The region contains the Banaue Rice Terraces, Komodo National Park and Belitung Island.
The Philippines display rice terraces in Ifugao mountains, coral reefs in Tubbataha National Park, and cave systems in Samar. Mayon Volcano shows its geometric shape, while Chocolate Hills of Bohol extend across the landscape. White sand beaches line the coasts of Boracay and Palawan.
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