Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
红河哈尼梯田
terraces in Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan, China
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Honghe Hani Rice Terraces1:44
Welcome to the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, an extraordinary masterpiece that reflects the genius and tenacity of the Hani people. Located in the Honghe prefecture of Yunnan province, these terraces are often described as 'stairs…
Listen in the app2The Hani Ingenuity — Carving the Mountains1:53
The story of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces began in the Tang Dynasty, around six hundred eighteen AD, when Hani farmers first started carving these slopes. Migration from the Tibetan Plateau was a matter of survival, and the Hani…
Listen in the app3Azheke Village — The Mushroom Houses1:57
Nestled among the terraces is Azheke, one of the most well-preserved traditional Hani villages. The village is famous for its 'mushroom houses'—traditional dwellings with thick thatched roofs made of rice straw and walls made of…
Listen in the app4A Culinary Tradition — Red Rice and Fish1:47
The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces are not just beautiful to look at; they are a productive ecosystem that provides a unique diet for the local people. The most important crop is the 'red rice,' a special variety that is the only…
Listen in the app5Hani Fashion — The Language of Embroidery1:50
The Hani people are famous for their traditional costumes, which are often rich in color and intricate in detail. Most Hani clothing is dyed a deep blue or black using natural indigo, which serves as a backdrop for vibrant…
Listen in the app6The Water Guards — A System of Fairness1:54
The survival of the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces for thirteen hundred years is due to a remarkably fair and efficient social system for water management. Because water is the most precious resource in this vertical landscape, its…
Listen in the app7Sunrise at Duoyishu — The Mirror of the Sky1:43
For many visitors, the highlight of a trip to the Hani Rice Terraces is witnessing the sunrise at Duoyishu. This area is famous for the way the morning light interacts with the water-filled paddies between March and May. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:29
As you prepare to leave the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, take a final look at the green waves of rice stretching toward the horizon. We have explored a landscape that is both ancient and alive, a masterpiece built by hand over…
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What is Honghe Hani Rice Terraces?
Honghe Hani Rice Terraces is a place with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Heritage |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 14 min 17 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 23.1172, 102.7377 |
| Last updated |