Shanbei Huayao Terraced Fields, Huaihua, Hunan

Located in Xupu county, Hunan province, on the northern slopes of the Xuefeng Mountains, the Shanbei Huayao Terraced Fields are among China's highest rice terraces, with a farming tradition spanning more than 2,000 years. Carved into the mountainsides, these spectacular terraces transform with the seasons, creating breathtaking scenery while bearing witness to the enduring heritage of the Huayao people, a branch of the Yao ethnic group in Hunan. Here, dramatic landscapes, living traditions, and centuries of agricultural ingenuity come together in one unforgettable destination.

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