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The Banaue Rice Terraces (Filipino: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) [bɐˈnawe] are terraces that were carved into the mountains of Banaue, Ifugao, in the Philippines, by the ancestors of the Igorot people.
Banaue rice terraces, system of irrigated rice terraces in the mountains of north-central Luzon, Philippines, that were created more than 2,000 years ago by the Ifugao people. Although located in several villages, they are collectively known as the Banaue rice terraces.
Others are just as lovely but the Banaue Rice Terraces are the most famous of the lot. Banaue is some 216 miles (348 kilometers) from Manila (perhaps eight to ten hours with stops and...
The Banaue Rice Terraces are a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines and are considered to be the 8th Natural Wonder of the World by many Filipinos. The terraces are carved in the mountains of Ifugao and were most likely done by hand.
See the majestic rice terraces of Banaue in the Philippines. What else is there to see and do in this rustic province in the Cordillera region? Learn everything there is to know in this guide.
The Banaue rice terraces are hand-hewn and exhibit spectacular ancient engineering feats. They have been in existence for about 2,000 years without losing their importance to the Ifugao people and the Philippines as a nation.
The Banaue Rice Terraces are a National Cultural Treasure of the Philippines. They are believed to have been built 2000 years ago by the ancestors of the Igorot people and they represent the early human innovations.
The Banaue terraces constitute part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, ancient sprawling human-made structures from 2,000 to 6,000 years old. Found in the provinces of Apayao, Benguet, Mountain Province, and Ifugao, UNESCO has declared the terraces a World Heritage Site.
Find out exactly how to get to Banaue Rice Terraces in the Philippines and what to expect once you're there.
Banaue, Batad rice terraces with homes c. 2000. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are a World Heritage Site consisting of a complex of rice terraces on the island of Luzon in the Philippines.