Rice Terraces in Banaue
Banaue, Ifugao – The world-renowned Banaue Rice Terraces is dubbed as The Eight Wonder of the World. Because it appeared on the old twenty peso bill, most people believe that Banaue Rice Terraces is included in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Batad, Hungduan, Mayoyao Central, Nagacadan and Bangaan (Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras). Banaue Rice Terraces is not included in the UNESCO list but it is a National Cultural Treasure.
When thinking of traveling the Philippines, the first things you’ll find while researching are amazing beaches, blue lagoons and wide eyed miniature monkeys, called tarsiers.
When my wife and I were looking for a place to chill out on our honeymoon, that’s exactly what we found. However, being a backpacker by nature, I also looked for something off the beaten path. That’s how I found a place that locals refer to as “The 8th World Wonder” – the Banaue rice terraces.
Banaue is in Luzon Island in the north of the Philippines, in an area called Ifugao. It has one of the most amazing mountain views you’ll ever see. These mountains are the home of 2,000-year-old rice terraces, and is, in my opinion, a place you shouldn’t miss if you visit the Philippines.
The area has several villages that have become tourist attractions. Banaue is the region's biggest town and the gateway to all other places, while Batad, Sagada, Hapao and Cambulo are a few of the villages in the area. If you enjoy trekking, it's possible to walk for a few days between these villages. (Ask locals for recommended routes.)
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Magnificent nature and view. There are lots of thungs to talk about: the indigenous people, wonderful souvenirs and arts and crafts and also the food and the actusl journey. Love it!
The terraces are very large in size, with all the rice grown in the mountains and fields. People who like the pastoral scenery can come, and if you grow up in the countryside and have similar terraces, you may not have that much interest.
The Banawe Terraces are not as beautiful as expected. There are not many tourists coming. There are many Western tourists. Chinese tourists come very little. There are not many travel notes and strategies before coming. It is not as good to see the terraces in China.
the oldest rice terraces in earth is waiting for us to visit after a long trip from Manila. Morning and afternoon sightseeing are all beautifully breathtaking. The nearby lake is also amazing. we could drink the water there too. local food are amazing, must try their bamboo rice and grilled fish.
The viewing area of this terraced field is on the top of a highway. If you take a bus from Biyan, you will definitely pass this road. It is recommended to tell the driver to get off at the first viewing spot when you arrive, and then walk along the road to see the complete viewing attraction. Walking to town saves the most time.
I feel that the terraces here, the surrounding grass grows too fast, and the green covering every level of the terraces has a strong green grass as a baking. The color of the terraces does not seem so thick, and the photos taken are like old rural areas. But I believe in the harvest season, yellow wheat will be more obvious, more beautiful, so choose the season to go.