hani rice terraces
states: [china]
category: cultural
year: 2013
location: Southern Yunnan Province
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 23.0932777778, 102.7799805556
last visited: 2023
unesco id: 1111
world heritage site: 1111
The Hani Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage site in China, are a breathtaking network of cascading fields carved into mountainsides by the Hani people over 1,000 years. These intricate terraces, sustained by an ancient irrigation system, blend agricultural ingenuity with stunning natural beauty. Reflecting a sustainable harmony between humans and the environment, they showcase a living cultural landscape.
