7.4K views · 566 reactions | Stunning rice terraces in Yuanyang County, south #China's Yunnan Province Local Hani people crafted the beautiful paddies into the mountains 1,300 years ago. Rrice is harvested once a year. The whole area covers 850 square miles, and the highest field carved into the hillside sits 6,500 feet above sea level. Watch from our Youtube channel. Also don't forget to subscribe to stay tuned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD3hcNe_nM4 | People's Daily, China | Facebook

With a history of more than 1,000 years, the Yunhe Rice Terraces boast the largest cluster of terraced fields in east China, extending through mountains, hills, and valleys in Lishui of Zhejiang Province. #BeautifulChina | VideoChina

The Yuanyang Rice Terraces, China’s 45th world heritage site, are a symbol of harmony between nature and human. The Hani ethnic group has been cropping on the terraced field for over 1,000 years in SW China’s #Yunnan Province. | People's Daily, China

3.9K views · 247 reactions | BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- The terraced fields in Yuanyang County of Yunnan Province were included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2013. They were created by the local Hani, an ethnic group that mostly inhabits the area across the Ailao Mountains. New projects, new agricultural modes, new ways of life... Despite the sweeping changes taking place, the Hani people still proudly embrace their traditional culture. | FlyOverChina | Facebook

41 reactions | Clouds and mist encircle the terraced fields in Yuanyang County, southwest China's Yunnan Province, presenting a fairyland away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. | VideoChina | Facebook

The Hani rice terraces in Yuanyang County of southwest China’s Yunnan Province are glistening in the sunshine this month. Check out the video to admire this manmade landscape of breathtaking beauty. | Beijing Review