Rice fields in China and Japan
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Rice fields in China and Japan

Beautiful Terraced Rice fields in China and Japan
Beautiful Terraced Rice fields in China and Japan is just a paradise for photographers

These picturesque terraces are Rice fields in China and Japan, where rice cultivation is hilly or mountainous terrain. Terraces of rice fields are widspread in the east, south and south-east Asia, and in countries such as China, Japan, and the Philippines. Meanwhile, The Filipinos Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Located approximately 1500 meters above sea level, the terraces cover 10,360 square kilometers of mountainside. Besides, an ancient irrigation system from the rain forests above the terraces feed them. By the way, if to “unfold” the steps, they will encircle half the globe. However, terraced farming is also popular throughout the Mediterranean basin, as well as in some parts of Africa. In particular vineyards, olive trees, cork oak, etc. In addition, in the Andes, farmers have used terraces for over a thousand years for the cultivation of potatoes, corn and other indigenous cultures.

Beautiful Terraced fields
Terraced rice fields

In agriculture, a terrace is a piece of sloped plane that has been cut into a series of successively receding flat surfaces or platforms, which resemble steps, for the purposes of more effective farming. This type of landscaping, therefore, called terracing and commonly used farm on hilly or mountainous terrain. Noteworthy, terraced fields both decrease erosion and surface runoff, and may be used to support growing crops that require irrigation, such as rice. The rice terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the significance of this technique.

Meanwhile, Terraced paddy fields are used widely in rice, wheat and barley farming in east, south, and southeast Asia, as well as other places. Drier-climate terrace farming is common throughout the Mediterranean Basin, e.g., in Cadaqués, Catalonia, where they were used for vineyards, olive trees, cork oak, etc., on Mallorca, or in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Rice fields in China and Japan

Patterns of rice fields
Patterns of rice fields
Impressive view of terraced fields
Impressive view of terraced fields
Picturesque rice fields
Picturesque rice fields
Hills covered with terraced fields
Hills covered with terraces
Resembling a painting, terraced fields
Resembling a painting
Green landscape of terraced rice fields
Green landscape
At the seaside, terraced fields
At the seaside
Paradise for photographers – terraced fields
Paradise for photographers
Stripes of terraced fields
Stripes of terraced fields
The terraces located approximately 1500 meters above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers of mountainside
The terraces located approximately 1500 meters above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers of mountainside
Rice fields
Beautiful fields
Meanwhile, terraced paddy fields – used widely in rice, wheat and barley farming
Meanwhile, paddy fields – used widely in rice, wheat and barley farming

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