Jiabang Terraces

Jiabang Rice Terraces, located in the northeast of Jiabang Township in the hinterland of Yueliang Mountain in the west of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, 80 kilometers away from the county seat, are one of the best rice terraces in China. The terraces are dotted with stilt houses unique to Miao villages. They are masterpieces left by the Miao people from generation to generation. The Miao people are a "rice and fish soup" ethnic group. The total area of Jiabang Rice Terraces is nearly 10,000 mu. They are mainly distributed in Dangniu, Jiaye, Jiache, Congkai, Pingyin, Jiabang on both sides of the 25-kilometer road from Dangniu to Jiabang, and Baibie and Baidang villages on the other side of the Jiache River. Among them, the most beautiful scenery is Dangniu Group 1, Jiaye Group 3, Jiaye Dazhai, Jiache Dazhai, Jiache Group 7 and other scenic spots.

Jiabang Rice Terraces are located in the northeast of Jiabang Township in the hinterland of Yueliang Mountain in the west of Congjiang County. They are considered to be one of the best rice terraces in China. The total area of the rice terraces is nearly 10,000 mu. They are mainly distributed in villages such as Dangniu, Jiaye, Jiache, Congkai, Pingyin, Jiabang on both sides of the 25-kilometer road from Dangniu to Jiabang, and Baibie and Baidang on the other side of the Jiache River.

The most beautiful scenery is Dangniu Group 1, Jiaye Group 3, Jiaye Dazhai, Jiache Dazhai, Jiache Group 7, etc. Among these terraces, there are scattered stilt houses, which are the masterpieces left by the Miao people from generation to generation. They stand in the countryside in groups of three or two, like stars dotted in the Milky Way.

Recommendation index: three stars. If it is summer or October, five stars.

Finally arrived at Jiabang, but couldn't find the scenic spot. There was thick fog everywhere, like a fairyland. After walking along the path for a while, I saw a terraced field in front of me. But the fog was too thick, visibility was only 10 meters. There seemed to be a mountain in the distance, and there seemed to be terraced fields on the mountain. We walked up along the cement waterway, which became steeper and steeper. Our shoes slipped and we had to be very careful. The higher we went, the thicker the fog became. I looked back helplessly, but found that the momentum of Jiabang was only visible from a high place. Although there was fog, it was still magnificent. It was still great when the weather was clear.

There is an episode in A Bite of China that is about the rice field fish in Guizhou. The location is actually the Jiabang Terraced Fields. In fact, fish are raised in the rice fields in Guizhou. When the rice is ripe, you can catch the rice field fish that are fed with rice flowers.

It turned out to be worthwhile. The driving pleasure, the comfort of the hotel and the process of finding the most beautiful terraced fields were all impressive. There is just one thing to remind you. Most of the valleys in Guizhou are oriented north-south, so the terraced fields in the cols will be blocked by the hillsides very early in the morning. Do not take the normal sunset time at 8 o'clock as the best time to shoot. Instead, 3-5 o'clock is the best time. At this time, the light will form shadows and layers under the layers of the terraced fields, which is very beautiful.

Needless to say, the scenery is like a paradise. When it rains, it is foggy and misty, and when it is sunny, it is like walking into a fairy tale world. The staff is very nice, and the contemporary people are also very nice! It is worth visiting! It is a good place to relax!

My favorite spot during this trip to Southeast Guizhou! The National Day was the harvest season, and the terraces at higher altitudes were still golden yellow. The terraces in the valley had been harvested and irrigated, waiting for the next round of planting. The 6 main viewing platforms each have their own merits, and it is difficult to say which one is the most beautiful, but it is generally recognized that No. 6 to No. 5 are the most suitable for hiking, and No. 1 has the highest probability of producing blockbusters. During this special period, we saw the various aspects of the terraces, and also encountered Dong people getting married. It was really worth the trip!

April and May are the water filling seasons of Jiabang Terraces. Although we didn’t wait for the early morning sun and the afterglow of the sunset, we saw the terraces surrounded by clouds and mist, which turned out to be as beautiful as a fairyland. It is worth checking in again, and you must save the tour route so that you won’t get lost.

Jiabang Rice Terraces are located in the northeast of Jiabang Township in the hinterland of Yueliang Mountain in the west of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province, 80 kilometers away from the county seat. It is one of the best rice terraces in China, with stilt houses unique to Miao villages scattered among the terraces. It is a masterpiece left by the Miao people from generation to generation.



Although the Jiabang Rice Terraces may not be as famous as the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan and the Longji Rice Terraces in Guangxi, the scenery here is equally good. It is also known as one of the most beautiful rice terraces in China. The key is that it does not require tickets!



The total area of Jiabang Terraces is nearly 10,000 mu. The terraces are connected and stacked on both sides of the 25-kilometer road from Dangniu Village to Jiabang Township. The most distinctive features are the stilt houses with unique Miao characteristics scattered among the terraces. The most beautiful scenery is the terraces near Dangniu, Jiaye and Jiache.



After leaving Zhaoxing Dong Village, we passed through Basha Miao Village and arrived at Jiabang Terraces.



Because there is no entrance fee, we drove directly to the mountain.



The Jiabang Rice Terraces are mainly composed of three villages. After entering the gate, there are Dangniu Village, Jiaye Village and Jiache Village. It is about seven or eight kilometers from Dangniu Village to Jiache Village, and there are rice terraces on both sides of the road.



If you come by bus, you can stay in Jiache Village at the highest point and then walk down. If you drive, you can stay anywhere along the way, just consider the convenience of parking.

The Jiabang Rice Terraces are located in the northeast of Jiabang Township in the hinterland of Yueliang Mountain in the west of Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Prefecture, Guizhou Province, 80 kilometers away from the county seat. The terraces are dotted with stilt houses unique to the Miao people. The total area of the Jiabang Rice Terraces is nearly 10,000 acres, making it one of the most beautiful terraces in China.

From Basha Miao Village to Jiabang Terraces (80km), the road is all mountainous, and it is truly a "mountain road with eighteen bends". Be sure to pay attention to safety when driving. The journey takes more than 2 hours to reach Dangniu Village, and then another 9 kilometers to Jiache Dazhai, where you can enjoy the most beautiful terraced scenery along the way.



There are two buses from Jiang County to Jiabang Rice Terraces every day, and the journey takes about 3.5 hours. Staying for a day and watching the morning and evening scenery of the terraces is a good choice.

There are two buses from Jiache Village back to Congjiang every day. If you don't want to go back to Congjiang, but want to go to Rongjiang, you can take the bus and get off at the intersection of La'e Bridge and G321, and wait for the bus from Congjiang to Rongjiang. There are more than ten buses from Congjiang Bus Station to Rongjiang every day.

Entering Dangniu is the most beautiful start. Especially the fields of Dangniu Village are dotted with several wooden houses, which are particularly beautiful.

The 12 kilometers from Dangniu Village to Jiabang Township is the most essential section of Jiabang Rice Terraces. Since the TV series A Bite of China made Jiabang Rice Terraces shine, these small villages in the hinterland of Moon Mountain have become a paradise for travelers from all over the country. Jiabang Rice Terraces mainly consists of three villages. From the gate, all the way up the mountain, there are Dangniu Village, Jiaye Village and Jiache Village. The higher you go, the thicker the clouds and the better the scenery.

The road conditions on this trip to Guizhou were very good, and most of them were highways. However, the most difficult part was the Jiabang Rice Terraces, which was a winding mountain road for nearly two hours. The road was really narrow and had many sharp turns. If you are prone to motion sickness, you must pay attention in advance, otherwise you will get dizzy in minutes. In addition, the local area is repairing roads to develop tourism, and the roads are full of sand and gravel, with potholes and dust all the way.

After entering Jiache Village, you can see the terraced fields beside the road. The scenery is really beautiful. No wonder people still come here even though it is so difficult to walk. In fact, the most beautiful section of Jiabang Terraces is the rural road connecting Dangniu Village, Jiaye Village, and Jiache Village. You can see continuous terraces everywhere. We went there during the National Day holiday. Some of them have been harvested, and some are still yellow. Especially at sunset, the rice is shining with golden light. You must pay attention here, because there are mountains on all sides, so the sunset time will be advanced, and you can take pictures of the sunset at about 4 o'clock. Many terraces are open to you at will, but you must be careful not to damage other people's fields.

The Jiabang Rice Terraces are not only large in scale and magnificent, but also beautiful in lines. Whether in terms of lines or overall shape, the Jiabang Rice Terraces have absorbed the essence of the world's rice terraces. They are more beautiful than the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan, more spectacular than the Longsheng Rice Terraces in Guangxi, and extremely charming. In particular, the mountain villages and small villages located between the terraces complement the terrace environment and blend with nature, all of which reflect the harmonious beauty of human beings and nature, giving people a feeling of "a fairy mirror on earth, a paradise on earth". Anyone who has been to the Jiabang Rice Terraces Scenic Area will be amazed by the beautiful scenery of the Jiabang Rice Terraces.

The Jiabang Rice Terraces in the heart of Yueliang Mountain in Congjiang County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province are picturesque and breathtakingly beautiful.

A place worth visiting! If you come to Congjiang and don’t visit Jiabang Terraces, it’s like you haven’t been to Congjiang

I took a hike to the Jiabang Rice Terraces, but I didn’t get the same feeling as described in the book.

Jiabang Rice Terraces---Beautiful! There are no busy streets and high-rise buildings, and it is isolated from the world in the mountains.

The terraced fields are so famous that I don't need to say much. The scenery is so beautiful! Different seasons and weather have different flavors!

In fact, this is a group of terraced fields. It is best to have a motorcycle to travel back and forth on both sides of the road which is about 20 kilometers long.

Still like to toss in the dyeing workshop

Dyed a few pairs of socks, a few scarves, a few T-shirts

I still like the dirty blue that can't be washed off my fingers

I like this craft that continues between the hands.

I like this light bluegrass scent

Back in the mountains, my wild side is exposed

Follow your friends into the mountains to pick wild bamboo shoots and roast chicken

I love this piece of land embedded in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau

Love these warm and interesting people

Taozi, Sister Yanfen, Xiaohe, Sister-in-law, Brother Shitou, Sister Ou, Sister Yang. No matter where you are, I will always love you and always love Yuanzi of Lianghua.

Jiabang Rice Terraces are considered to be relatively large-scale rice terraces, stretching for hundreds of miles. Layers and circles of different shapes. The people here use their hard-working hands to build their lives and also draw a beautiful picture.

The golden terraces after harvest, like creamy matcha color flowing down

This is so beautiful, this is so beautiful...

I was worried that I would miss the most beautiful scenery of the terraced fields if I missed the autumn harvest. When I came here on National Day, the scenery I saw was really full of surprises. In fact, it is not all golden to be beautiful. After the harvest, the scenery filled with water is also super beautiful. Now this place has not been overdeveloped, and friends who are interested can hurry up and go there.

There is no ticket here.

The last 20 kilometers were too difficult to walk on, with many bends, the road was bad, and I was hungry. Fortunately, there were beautiful scenery along the way, otherwise it would have been too difficult to endure.

I got up early in the morning to watch the sunrise, but I was destined to miss it. However, Jiabang, shrouded in clouds and mist, was also very different.

The village at the foot of the mountain is in perfect harmony with nature! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you can quietly feel the tranquility.

While appreciating the beauty of the terraced fields, I also marveled at the hard work of the Miao people. The terrain becomes more and more rugged as you go up, and it is so difficult to carry out daily irrigation, pear fields, sowing, weeding, pest control and harvesting.

The sun could never break through the clouds, and the fog was lingering again. Against the backdrop of the sunset glow, the white clouds covered the green mountains and terraces, making it look like a fairyland!

The location is really remote. It takes more than 2 hours to drive up the mountain. It is a winding mountain road with sharp turns. The vehicles are also driving very fast. If you are not an experienced driver, it is recommended not to drive there by yourself. There are buses from Congjiang County to Jiabang on the road. Rice-fish, rice-duck and rice are the specialties here.

However, when we went there, the crops had just been harvested and there was not enough water in the rice fields, so it was not the best time to see it. You have to wait until April and May every year when the terraces are filled with water. Under the sunlight, the terraces reflected a silvery-white light, and the scenery must be beautiful.

On the way back, I found many hikers camping here, setting up tents and preparing all kinds of pots and pans. They said that if the weather is good, you can see the beautiful starry sky at night, but if the weather is bad, it will be dark and scary.

You can go to the high sunrise viewing platform to see the panoramic view, or go to the fields to have a look! Walk around and have a look.

The 10,000 mu terraced fields are so spectacular! It's a pity that there were so few people that no one took a photo with me.

I have always been curious about the irrigation system of the terraced fields. This time I finally saw it clearly. In ancient times, bamboo was used to guide water, and now pipes are used. The harvested crops are piled up and dried high.

You must try the rice field fish and the miniature pig. They are not expensive. Two meals with five dishes cost only 120 yuan in total for two people!

The sunrise is spectacular and beautiful!

Although the season is not so suitable, the scenery of the terraced fields is still very shocking. There are two famous flowers here, rice fish and rice duck.

In the early morning, I rushed to the shooting spot in the dark, waiting for the sunrise. When the sky changed color, I was confused. The sun was not rising where I expected. I quickly put away the tripod and ran in the direction of the sun. I was impatient and stepped into the paddy field with a clang, getting soaked. I set up the tripod in a panic at the valley. Unfortunately, the clouds were too thick and there was no sunrise. When the sun was stronger, the clouds were bright white, and against the blue sky, it was particularly clear. The shadows of the blue sky and white clouds were reflected in the paddy field where the rice was harvested, which was quite interesting.

The goal in the morning was to go down to the fields to take some portraits. The ridges were buried under the fallen rice, making it difficult to walk. The two models finally walked to the designated place. The light was too strong, so we didn't take any good pictures. On the way, we met villagers who were killing small fragrant pigs. Fragrant pigs are very small, and they only weigh about 30 to 40 kilograms after being raised for a year. The meat is delicious and the price is relatively high. The local method of harvesting rice is unique. First, the rice ears are pulled out one by one, and they are half dried on wooden racks, and then threshers are used. After a short nap at noon, we drove to Jiaye and Dangniu. There are several viewing points along the way, and generally those with cars parked or pavilions are worth seeing. The next morning, in order to make up for the regret of sunrise and sunset the day before, we got up early. Hard work pays off. A red line appeared on the skyline and slowly spread out. The lights of the car left a winding light path under the slow shutter. Until the sun jumped out of the hills, the terraces of far and near, high and low, and the undulating terraces were covered with gold. The tree next to the terrace has become a money tree.

I saw some rice field fish caught by a local young man on the roadside. The uniform price in restaurants here is 60 yuan per catty.

Walk down the country paths to better feel the great wisdom of the Chinese working people.

The Jiabang Terraces are 8 kilometers long and mainly include Dangniu Village, Jiaye Village, Jiache Village and Jiabang Village. The most beautiful section is on the road from Jiaye Village to Jiache Village, less than 800 meters away from Jiache Village.

At the beginning of the year, I went to Yunhe Rice Terraces in Lishui. The scale of Yunhe Rice Terraces was indeed small. After seeing the rice terraces in Jiabang, I really felt the shock of the rice terraces! !

Please forgive me for not being able to capture the beauty of the Jiabang Rice Terraces with my phone. Please go and see it with your own eyes if you have the chance.

Actually, I originally wanted to give up the Jiabang Rice Terraces attraction. I always felt that there were not many people who went there on their own, and there was not much information available. I always felt that something would go wrong. After personal experience, I can tell you responsibly that this Jiabang Rice Terraces free travel route is feasible~

The local people are very simple and honest, it is better to go there in April, May or early September.

It is called Jiabang Terraces, but in fact it is a township called Jiabang, which has several natural villages separated by many terraces. However, during the National Day, many rice fields have been harvested, leaving only a few glutinous rice fields.

We took the driver's car to the viewing platform to see the terraces. I have never seen such beautiful terraces up close along the way. It is so beautiful that it is simply stunning! Large tracts of water-filled terraces reflect a golden luster under the setting sun. There are also some terraces that have not yet been harvested, in which the mature rice is bent by the ears. On the way, many tourists couldn't help but stop the car to watch and take pictures. Such a grand and beautiful scene, it would be a great pity if there is no aerial photography equipment! I am secretly glad that I brought a drone. After the drone took off, it was amazing to observe the magnificence of the terraces from an aerial perspective! The ancient ancestors took advantage of the special local terrain and creatively opened up the terraces as a crop planting site, which fully demonstrated the wisdom of the working people.

The terraces are everywhere, layer upon layer, and in an orderly manner. If you look closely, you will see that the terraces have gentle curves, there is water in the fields, there is light in the water, there are shadows in the light, and there are people in the shadows; and the small wooden houses in the fields, there are the sounds of chickens and dogs beside the houses, there is fog on the roof, there are mountains in the fog, there are trees in the mountains, and birds are singing among the trees...

        

If Guizhou has no sunny days for three days, then the Jiabang Rice Terraces are just like this: the sun rises in the east and the rain falls in the west. You can experience sunny, rainy and cloudy weather several times in one day. Everything in the next minute is unpredictable. The so-called plan is completely useless here. In order to record its various aspects, you have to completely relax and quietly press the shutter for more than ten hours to feel it with your heart. There is no other way.



People who watch the sunrise in the early morning will feel lost. The abundant water vapor in the rainy season makes the mountains shrouded in clouds and mist. The cold tones make you believe that the mountains and rivers in traditional Chinese paintings are by no means artistic processing; the real sunlight did not penetrate the water vapor until ten o'clock in the morning, sprinkling raindrops while willfully sprinkling slightly scorching sunlight; the sun at noon can finally get rid of all the water vapor and shine on the snail terraces wantonly. The temperature of 25 degrees combined with the super strong ultraviolet rays creates a very contradictory atmosphere; the sun is only arrogant for two hours, dark clouds press down and heavy rain follows, the momentum is quite like the atmosphere of White Snake flooding Jinshan Mountain; when evening comes, everything returns to calm again, and the cold ink style comes into view again.

It is said that the Screw Terraces can be seen at Wanlong Villa. We parked the car at the entrance, but the trees blocked our view and we couldn't see anything.

When I walked into Wanlong Villa, I asked the front desk whether I could go to the villa platform to see the terraced fields, and the front desk readily agreed.

Walking up the protruding viewing platform built by Wanlong Villa, the Screw Terraces appeared before my eyes.

Unfortunately, the screw terraces were being harvested, so we couldn’t take photos of the most beautiful moments. Therefore, we didn’t move forward.

Although it is not as famous as Guangxi Longji and Yunnan Hani due to transportation constraints, it is definitely not inferior, and its scale is even larger.

It belongs to the type that is hidden in the mountains and unknown to anyone. This is the evaluation of photography enthusiasts.

The Jiabang Rice Terraces are the best embodiment of the Miao people's "rice and fish soup" lifestyle. The rice fields are built on the hillside, showing different beautiful lines along the changes in the mountain terrain. The Miao people's unique stilt houses are scattered among them, complementing each other. Working at sunrise and resting at sunset, the Jiabang people enjoy their simple and unsophisticated life here.

Jiabang has abundant rainfall all year round and its terrain is low, so water vapor is not easy to dissipate, and you can often enjoy the beautiful scenery of "sunrise and clouds rising".

The quaint Miao village blends harmoniously with nature. We walked through the terraced fields, moved by the magnificent scenery and impressed by the farmers who were not afraid of hardships. The sun penetrated the clouds, and the scenery became more colorful.

On a whim, I flew the drone into the clouds and took pictures of the Jiabang rice terraces from a height of 500 meters.

Flying towards the deep mountains, the clouds and mist float above the terraces like magic, just like a paintbrush of God, not following the rules, but just embellishing them at will, yet wonderful beyond words.

Taking a photo next to the clouds, the clouds look like a curtain, or like a handkerchief of a girl in the boudoir, holding a pipa and half covering her face, or more like a fairy in a long skirt, riding the clouds and mist, and coming to the mountains on the wind.

Very beautiful, very beautiful, but the service is not perfect yet, but the degree of freedom is very high, suitable for self-driving, but the car is not easy to park...

The Jiabang Rice Terraces are very spectacular. If the Xiaoqikong Rice Terraces are the workmanship of nature, then the rice terraces are the crystallization of human wisdom in the fight against nature. The endless terraces are like waves, some are golden yellow, and some are lush green. Locals say that the golden one is rice and the green one is glutinous rice. In early September, rice has begun to be harvested, but it is only a prelude. Large tracts of terraces have not been harvested, and they are spread there in golden color. If you go too early, the golden color of the harvest will not be there. If you go too late, the rice has already been harvested, and only bare stalks are left. We were lucky enough to see this magnificent scenery again.

I read a lot of travel guides before going there. It is said that the terraces are flooded in April and May, and have a beauty similar to a mirror in the sky. We were not lucky enough to see it, but I imagine that the scene must be magnificent.

Actually, August is not a very good time to view the terraces. The best time to view them is from mid-to-late September to early October when the rice is ripe, and during the irrigation period from May to June. What we saw on this trip was lush green, but that’s okay. The development of the Jiabang Terraces is not as high as that of the Longji Terraces. There is still no entrance fee for now, but I heard from locals that they will start charging in a while.

It took three hours of bumpy ride to reach the Dangniu intersection. After entering the gate of the scenic area, I walked for a long time and saw a sign on the side of the road indicating that there was a photography spot down the road, so I decided to leave the main road and take the small road.

After descending, terraced fields of various sizes came into view. We met local villagers, walked along the ridges of the fields, and climbed the mountain along the drainage outlet.

We had noodles at the inn in Dangniu Village, and returned to the main road, continuing on our way. Along the way, we passed terraced fields filled with rice seedlings, naturally grown jungles, and scattered villages.

The result of the labor all over the mountains is so hard and great that it is difficult to describe in words.

The morning light and the terraces in the clouds were different from the previous day.

Clouds rose from the mountains and gradually dissipated as the sun rose.

The road to Jiabang is really broken, with potholes everywhere, and it is impossible to drive fast. It was very tiring to drive all the way down. Fortunately, the terraced fields have a nice view. Although I don't live there and can't take pictures of the morning and sunset, and it's not the flooding or golden season, the green is still very pleasing to the eye.

We went there in mid-to-late August. The early rice had already turned yellow. The entire terraced field looked yellow-green. The color was very vivid.

The yellow-green place is the one I look forward to most during the entire 10-day trip. It is large in scale and has beautiful lines.

I like the rural scenery very much. It's like a paradise.

The Miao stilt houses and terraced fields are well-arranged and very interesting. The Miao's "rice and fish soup" is a specialty here. If you are interested, you can try it. Of course, the rice field fish is basically carp, and the famous Guizhou Kaili sour soup fish (Qianhu Miao Village) is the same.

Tickets: None. It is said that the road is not good (it is under repair now). When the road is repaired, tickets will be required.

Tour duration: 1 day.

It should be noted that the road conditions from Libo to here are very bad, especially when passing through Congjiang County, where large trucks have destroyed the road thoroughly. I wonder where the local leaders are and whether they are just walking on their own.

The moment I saw the Jiabang Terraces Archway, I knew I had arrived. It was indeed a deep mountain. Walking back, the mountains seemed isolated from the world. But along the way, I heard the birds singing, the air was fresh, and the scenery was beautiful. I was excited because I had finally arrived at the place I had been afraid of.

The tourist attraction is still under development and has not been commercialized. Locals say that it is very beautiful in April and May and before the Mid-Autumn Festival. The road to the observation deck is very slippery, so you must walk carefully. The mountains are stacked one after another, worthy of being deep in the mountains. The screw fields are even more beautiful when the rice is golden yellow, showing a sense of layering, and the terraced fields are as beautiful as a painting.

It is said that this terraced field is the most distinctive terraced field village in Southeast Guizhou. On the top of the mountains, people fought against nature and cultivated the land for survival little by little with human power, forming villages one after another. This cultural feature of Guizhou is rare in the world.

The beauty of Jiabang Terraces is a kind of pristine and natural beauty. It is really worth recommending.

No tickets are required at the moment. Stop the car and walk to the ridge of the field. The grand and beautifully lined terraced fields are spread out before your eyes. The layers of terraced fields are endless, and the stilt houses unique to the Miao village are dotted in the vast fields. The small houses in the terraced fields are integrated with nature, showing the beauty of harmony, and are called "Screw Terraces".

It took about 5 hours to drive from Guiyang. The green terraces, blue sky and white clouds and the ancient Miao village are really pleasing to the eye!

Looking around, the fields spread out between heaven and earth like a canvas, and the ancient Miao stilt houses are quietly spread out among these lines, like a paradise far away from the world. After returning to the inn, it suddenly started to rain. Watching the rain, drinking tea, and listening to the gurgling stream on the viewing balcony, it was still a fantasy. Although I couldn't see the stars that can only be seen on sunny days, I still felt comfortable and satisfied away from the hustle and bustle. I really like this corner of Qiannan hidden in the mountains and unknown to people. I will definitely come again, and I must stay for a few more days.

The Jiabang Ten Thousand Mu Terraces have become one of the best terraces in China under the cultivation of the local Miao people for generations. Due to its remote location (it was not accessible by road until the end of the 20th century), it is unknown to the world and is still a niche attraction. Looking around, the fields are spread out between the sky and the earth like a canvas, and the ancient Miao stilt houses are quietly spread out among these lines, like a paradise far away from the world. Looking at such a magnificent landscape, it is really hard to imagine how the ancient Miao people opened up the mountains and cultivated fields one by one, and created such a shocking scene with the hard work and sweat of generations. I really want to praise the wisdom and hard work of the Miao compatriots.

I was very lucky today and saw two rainbows! The first one was taken on the roof of the inn. The rainbow was just over ten meters away, as if it was within reach.

The most famous terraced fields in Jiabang look beautiful no matter how you take photos. I went down to the edge of the rice field and took photos of rice flowers. I got up at 6 o'clock in the morning and there was no sunrise to see, only the "fairy air" climbing around the mountain. The fairy air also matches the blue sky and white clouds. It was the first time I took photos of the starry sky and the first time I took photos with a mobile phone. We are very satisfied with the results!

Jiabang Rice Terraces are not well known to the public, perhaps because they are located deep in the mountains and have no access to roads. In fact, Jiabang Rice Terraces are not far from Libo, but because there is no direct road access, you can only go from Libo to Rongjiang to Jiabang Rice Terraces. Starting from La'e Bridge, which is 50 kilometers away from Jiabang, the whole way is a mountain road with poor road conditions and constant turns, which made me a little carsick. The whole journey took us about 7 hours.

After crossing the Lawo Bridge and entering the country road, a large area of terraced fields appeared in front of us. This is where the Miao people have been farming for generations. The terraced fields are built on the mountain, and present different beautiful routes with the changes in the mountain terrain. The simple stilt houses of the Miao village are scattered among the terraced fields, which form a corresponding interest and complement each other's scenery.

The essence of Jiabang Terraces is concentrated in Dangniu Village, Jiaye Village and Jiache Village, and Jiache Village is located at the highest point of Jiabang Terraces, and the area near it is also the best place to overlook the panoramic view of Jiabang. However, Jiabang Terraces are located in the hinterland of Yueliang Mountain. Its unique topography and landforms determine that the largest terraced field here is no more than one mu, and the smallest is said to be only as big as a winnowing basket. Such terraces often have hundreds or thousands of mu on one slope, and each terrace is of different shapes and forms.

The most beautiful time for the terraced fields should be the irrigation season. When the water is not yet planted, the fields are like silver mirrors when calm, and waves are caused by the breeze. If the weather is good, the sunrise and sunset glows the terraced fields into an attractive red, which is absolutely a favorite for photographers. However, due to geographical reasons, there is no best viewing point for sunset in Jiabangdi.

Jiabang Terraces have been developed since 2010, and no admission fee has been charged yet. I heard that admission fee may be charged in the future.

Jiabang Rice Terraces are for you. The beautiful lines and layers of rice terraces going up the mountain are really stunning. In the morning, the sun dyed the rice terraces golden. Although it was a bumpy ride, it was worth it.

Jiabang Terraces is a general term for a whole area of terraces, about 20 kilometers long. From top to bottom, there are several iconic villages such as Jiache Village, Jiaye Village, Dangniu, and other small villages. The scenery of Jiabang Terraces is indeed beautiful. It is in the undeveloped stage, but the transportation is really inconvenient and the road is difficult to walk. You should be mentally prepared before going. Generally, accommodation is in Jiache Village. I stayed in Dangniu. Dangniu should be the only good hotel there, and it is closest to Dongpeng Terraces, which is the most beautiful terraced field. From Jiache to Dangniu is the most beautiful section, with various terraced fields. There are more than 20 kilometers, and there are no villages except Jiaye in the middle, which caused me to almost starve to death after more than an hour of hiking. And because it is in the deep mountains, the altitude is high, and the weather is changeable, it is normal to have heavy rain suddenly. It rained several times along the way, fortunately I brought a raincoat. The road to Dongpeng Village is a small forest trail, and it is downhill. Due to the terrain and weather in Guizhou, it is very slippery. It feels like no one has ever walked this road. I was alone in the deep mountains and forests, and there was no one. I fell several times and crawled... before I got to the terraced fields. The photos I took were not as beautiful as what I saw. I took a beautiful video. Anyway, I think it is worth it. I saw the terraced fields while hiking. There are all kinds of terraced fields, which are really beautiful.

A paradise hidden deep in the mountains. The terraced fields have graceful lines, and the setting of clouds and green mountains makes them even more beautiful, spectacular and charming.

It takes about three hours to drive from Congjiang. There are many shell holes on the road. Cars with low ground can pass, but it is tiring to drive. The scenery is nice and beautiful.

April and May are the months when the terraces are filled with water. You can see the terraces reflecting the light of the sky and the shadows of the clouds like a mirror. The rice planting season has just passed, and the rice seedlings are planted in the paddy fields. The terraces are green rice waves. The road is located halfway up the mountain, passing through the middle, and the broad mountains become fertile fields. In the distance, the terraces are surrounded by Miao stilt houses, and the mountain villages and small villages complement the terraces and blend into nature, like an isolated paradise.

It’s a 3-hour drive from Dong Village, but it’s not too far.

Since this scenic spot has not yet been developed, the road has not been fully repaired.

I have climbed over several mountains, and the roads I took were all bumpy and full of potholes.

The bumps were so strong that I felt my internal organs were about to be shaken out.

But, in front of the beautiful scenery, all the hard work is worth it...

This is a small and beautiful place hidden in the mountains.

It was raining a little when we went.

Layers of clouds and mist slowly rise from the edge of the terraced fields.

Slowly, slowly...

These beautiful terraces and the Miao stilt houses beside them are all shrouded in clouds.

From a distance, it seems vague and ethereal.

Let you feel like you are in a fantasy world while you are intoxicated

The unique stilt houses of Miao Village are scattered among the terraces.

Like planets dotted in the Milky Way

Walking along the edge of the field, looking around

The fields beneath my feet spread out like a canvas between heaven and earth

From the top of the mountain, layer by layer

Each layer is filled with a pool of water

Fish in the rice fields swim among the rice seedlings

Hidden in the mountains, it is one of the three largest terraced fields in China.

Not as famous as Longji and Hani

As the saying goes,

This is what everyone is talking about when it debuts.

It is hard to imagine that the Miao people in ancient times

How to create fields layer by layer

This effort of generations

In exchange for this magnificent landscape

The village beside the terraced fields is very original

Still maintaining traditional farming life

Go out early and come back late, rice and fish soup

There are some farmhouses near the terraces.

The rice field fish is exceptionally delicious

The terraced fields where rice seedlings have just been planted are gleaming with white light, green and white, and the graceful lines are something we have never seen before. The Jiabang Terraces are a masterpiece of the local Miao people. They are built on the mountain, and present different beautiful lines as the terrain changes. They are large in scale and magnificent, and are the essence of terraced fields in the world. The mountain villages and small villages between the terraced fields complement each other in the harmonious beauty of nature, which is unparalleled.

The local villagers are simple and kind. This place is relatively backward, with primitive ecology and yet to be developed. But if it is developed commercially, who will farm? If the terraces are abandoned, they can no longer be called Jiabang Terraces. The inner contradictions and entanglements are also groundless worries. The sickle terraces and screw terraces are vivid. Different directions, different views. In short, the beauty here is beyond words. Being in it will make people linger. I strongly recommend everyone to try the fragrant pork in Jiache Village, not to mention how fragrant it is!

Goodbye Jiabang Rice Terraces! May the people there live a prosperous and healthy life!

The drizzle and mist made the world chaotic. The 25 kilometers from here to Jiache Village was like a wonderful landscape painting. The Miao people who were sowing in spring were scattered on the ridges. The men were plowing the fields and the women were bending over to plant rice seedlings. It was a beautiful painting of fireworks on earth, full of the beauty of primitive farming.

Key point: There is a traffic guide in my picture ~ it was given by the two flower housekeepers ~ take it, no thanks

I have always longed for the life in a farmyard, living at the foot of a mountain, with grass when I look down and the sky when I look up, it feels like a paradise...

Unexpectedly, this trip to the Jiabang Terraces in Guizhou gave me an unexpected experience of farm life: a simple mountain village, honest farm owners, healthy and pollution-free farm meals, vegetable fields, streams, valleys...

I couldn't stop sighing along the way. The scale of the terraced fields is so incredible! The total area is close to 10,000 mu, stretching for 25 kilometers. I couldn't stop taking photos here. The scenery often changes in an instant. From a close distance, it is still. The terraced fields have stood here for a hundred years. From a distance, the clouds change rapidly, and the beauty seems to be an illusion.

Living in Lianghua Renjia is like living in a villager's home. The house is rebuilt from an old stilt house. The owner lives on the first floor and the guests live upstairs. You can experience the real rural residence and interact with the locals. There are many stories that sound very attractive... Danzhai is located deep in the village. We never thought that there would be a homestay in the old village, and it can also have a good view. Later, I learned the origin of Lianghua Renjia and I couldn't help but become a fan instantly and admire it.

Danzhai is built on the mountain, so you can see the terraced fields and the small village across the distant mountain from the house. The moment I opened the window, I was completely shocked by its beauty. The beauty and magnificence of the Jiabang Terraced Fields are in full view.

The terraces rise from the Jiache River Valley around the mountain ridge, like a "ladder to heaven" connecting heaven and earth, with a height difference of nearly 200 to 300 meters. The terraces are hundreds of meters long, but each part is completely different in size and shape, which is a feast for the eyes.

The terraces go up layer by layer, and the secluded Miao village at the waist of the ladder adds a touch of embellishment to the scenery. The village and the terraces are interdependent and reflect each other. In the morning and evening, you can see farmers carrying tools down the mountain to work, one step at a time. The Miao people are creating their own lives with their hands, and at the same time, they are creating this visual feast for tourists.

If the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan are magnificent, the Jiabang Rice Terraces are more beautiful, exquisite and charming. In particular, the mountain villages and small villages in the fields complement the terraces and blend with nature, reflecting the harmonious beauty of human beings and nature.

It is very shocking. Just think about how hard people worked to create such a picturesque scenery.

When I first saw the terraced fields of such a huge height and area, I was also excited. The guide said that the best time to travel to Jiabang is April and October, but after seeing it with my own eyes, I still think the most beautiful season is the early morning of April, when the terraced fields merge into one with the sky after being filled with water. Although I love the green all over, I still prefer the majestic and magnificent scenery.

Jiabang Rice Terraces is also well-known among Guizhou's non-mainstream tourist attractions. It is one of the three major rice terraces in China, along with Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan and Longji Rice Terraces in Guangxi. However, compared with the former two, there is no charge for admission here, and everything remains in its natural and original state. The advantage of such attractions is that they save tickets and reduce the huge flow of people, but they may also cause troubles in food, accommodation and transportation due to insufficient development.

Because there is no dedicated viewing platform, you can only pay attention to the beautiful scenery along the way. The mountain is winding, and the scenery in front of you is different every time you walk a section. If you see something worth recording, just pick up your camera to keep this moment.

The terraced fields spread from the top of the mountain to the depths. Two villages were located on the top and the side of the mountain. The mist was lingering in the mountains. The paddy fields were as quiet and charming as a mirror. Unfortunately, there was no wide-angle lens to record the three-dimensional landscape from top to bottom. In addition, the sun never showed up, and everything seemed to be in chaos.

The terraced fields are really large in scale and have very beautiful curves. It is said that because there are no fields to plant in the mountainous areas, they can only be cultivated in the form of terraced fields. Water can be added to the fields to raise fish and frogs. I really have to admire the wisdom of the working people.

The terraced fields have been famous for a long time, but few people go there.

The life of working from sunrise to sunset is perfectly preserved in this place. In this place, life is simple, people are simple, time passes slowly, and I finally understand the saying, the years are quiet and good.

It's a good place to stay for 2-3 days if you have time. The road here was really bumpy. We were going to Zhaibian from Kaili, but they told us there were no cars. Then we went from Kaili to Rongjiang, but they told us there were no cars either. So we quickly checked China-TravelNote and Baidu for other methods. As a result, we found out that we could go from Kaili to Rongjiang and then to La'e. Then we took a van to La'e (we must go to Jiache Village because the road is difficult to walk). There are really few buses, so you must think carefully if you want to come. Finally, I took a van with Ergouzi in La'e. The first driver said we were going to Zhaibian and dropped us at the gate of Dangniu. We could walk in within half an hour. The second driver only asked us for 30 yuan and sent us to Jiache Village. It turned out that there are still good people. Finally, we took the second driver's car to come in. The next day, we walked from Jiache to Jiaye to the gate of Dangniu for more than four hours. What do you mean by half an hour? The weather seemed to change, but I took a lot of photos on the way and was very glad. At 1:00 pm, we waited for the bus back to Congjiang at the gate. Finally, the train from Congjiang to Guiyang was worth coming. You must come here before it becomes very popular~

Oh, I recommend staying at Lianghua Space. Very considerate service!!! The boss is super nice!!! The house below is lower!!

Oh right! The bugs here are so scary! The boss said spiders are edible! Oh my god!

There are minibuses that go directly to Jiabang Terraces from the high-speed rail station. There is one at 11:30 in the morning and one at 14:30 in the afternoon. If you go there on holidays, it is recommended to book tickets in advance. If you pay, you will be given a seat. The journey takes about 2 hours and the fare is 60 yuan. You can enjoy different villages of different sizes along the way! Starting from Dangniu Village, you can enjoy the terraces with different scenery all the way. The villagers here are very simple. The older people in the village speak Miao language. Although they don’t understand the greetings, they are still very friendly and give you a warm smile. If you want to live a pastoral life, you might as well come here and give you the slow-paced life you want! It’s a little regrettable that I went there on May Day. I didn’t book a room, otherwise it would be ridiculously expensive. It is recommended to book a room in advance during holidays. The winding mountain road has many bends and is urgent. Drive carefully and be sure to fill up the gas in the county town! It is recommended to eat local chicken and rice field fish, but it’s different to be able to eat authentic ones!

A very primitive and simple Miao and Dong area, with winding mountain roads. We arrived at the Jiabang Terraces and Jiache Village at noon. It is recommended to stay in Jiache Village and hike to enjoy the terraces and Miao villages along the way the next day.

The scenery is beautiful, but the journey is difficult. We drove for about 80 kilometers, and it took us more than 3 hours to reach the destination without stopping! The car went up and down the mountain again, and the mountain road was winding and bad. You can imagine the pain during the journey. I feel that I don’t have the courage to go in again in the next one or two years.

Entering from the entrance of the scenic spot, there are three villages, Dangniu, Jiaye and Jiache, from near to far. The terraced fields are spread out along the top and bottom of this road, and the scale is quite large. The three villages are relatively scattered, about 20 kilometers apart. It takes a certain amount of time and physical strength to hike, so it is more feasible to charter a car. The scenery is more concentrated and beautiful in the section from Jiaye to Jiache. The chartered driver will stop at various scenic spots for us to take pictures, and then send us to Jiache Village before ending the trip and returning. In general, the people here are still very warm and simple.

The terraced fields filled with water outline soft and beautiful lines on the canvas of the earth. The water surface sparkles like a mirror, and the scenery in front of the eyes amazes the tourists.

The terraces are built according to the terrain and vary in shape and size.

The 60-kilometer mountain road leading to the Jiabang Rice Terraces is not easy to walk. Personally, I think the scenery is not as good as the Longsheng Rice Terraces in Guilin and the Yuanyang Rice Terraces in Yunnan.

I was very impressed. I didn't know there was such a terraced field behind the Miao village. Although it was harvest time when I went there, I could see the terraced field from the window. It was great.

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A very beautiful terraced field, with its own unique features compared to the Yuanyang terraced fields

When I heard that this was an undeveloped tourist destination, I became curious.

After nearly four hours of bumpy ride, the narrow mountain road almost reached the edge.

The excitement at the end actually fermented a hint of despair

The Qingming Festival here is more lively than I can imagine

It has the same optimistic stance as Day of the Dead.

The excitement easily dispelled the sadness

Already arrived in the mountains

But it is hard to see the weary birds flying into the forest

This is a bit sad, isn't it?

The kid played whack-a-mole with me between the three windows.

Whenever I raise the camera, he hides away shyly.

Feeling that there was no movement, I anxiously poked my head out to look around.

Look, I'm still playing this game with him.

I can hide once again with peace of mind.

Hey hey is our secret code

The mountains and ridges have always been in my imagination through pictures in Chinese textbooks.

This time my imagination was defeated

Apart from this idiom, the most direct feeling I can express is "It's so beautiful"

And intoxication is also a very appropriate word at this time

After going through so much hardship and bumps, we suddenly saw a small archway on the side of the road, with Jiabang Terraces written on it. An old man came over kindly and asked us to register our vehicle information. Yes, it is free here now. It is said that the road into the mountain will be developed and charged after it is repaired. After asking the old man, I learned that it is the season for harvesting terraces, and the fields that have just been harvested are also beginning to release water to the fields. In other words, Jiabang may not be her most beautiful time at this time, but it is the most diverse season. Fortunately, our trip to Jiabang was able to perfectly avoid the crowds again. We only encountered a small number of tourists in two days. A considerable number of them were "old masters" and "female masters" carrying long guns and short guns, which can be regarded as proving the charm of Jiabang from another perspective. In the local area, a complete set of traditional rice harvesting and drying methods are still preserved. They harvest glutinous rice, bundle it into bundles, and then dry it on the "rice drying rack", which is called "rice drying". Every autumn, golden rice ears hang in the woods of Zhaitou, and "rice drying" becomes a landscape. When we went there, the rice had not been harvested yet, and the rice drying racks were still half empty. Coupled with the rainy weather, it was a bit more bleak. Perhaps it was the high altitude, or it was almost noon, the clouds on the sky and the fog in the canyon were gradually stratified as if Pangu opened the sky. The wind blew over with humid water vapor, and the sea of clouds that was originally full in the mountains slowly receded, like a white dragon full of auspiciousness, cruising towards the horizon. The terraces and distant mountains in front of us revealed their true appearance, and the process of the clouds and fog dissipating itself was full of magical shock.