Green Dragon's Backbone Rice Terraces, Guangxi, China
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The Longsheng or Longji rice terraces in Guangxi autonomous region in southern China are marvels of farming ingenuity. First crafted roughly 500 years ago, the carefully cut levels climb like stairs up the hills. In late spring, farmers flood the terraces and plant the new crop. The name 'Longji' means 'dragon's backbone' and refers to the scale-like appearance of the terraces when seen from a distance. The Longsheng rice terraces are not far from Guilin, a city with a rich cultural heritage and an incredibly beautiful setting among the astonishing karst hills clustered near the banks of the Li River.
石像面容小知识
充满诗意的田园风光
小心脚下
不要把它们称为矮马
茶树梯田
壮观的火山景观
禽鸟派对
韦托雷印象
