Honghe Hani Terrace

Honghe Hani Terrace is located at the Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomy, which is in the southeast part of Yun Nan province, China. People of various nationalities in Honghe County, Yuan Yang County, Lu Chun County and Jin Ping County built this spectacular agriculture and zoology wonder, which covers an area of more than a million Mu, according to the special geography and climate there. There you can experience four different seasons in one mountain on a day and find water source at even very high mountains. The Honghe Hani Terrace is a combination of both human cultures and natural resources. Yuan Yang County, which is now applying for the approval of world heritage, has a terrace area of more than 170,000 Mu. The Terrace enjoys an enduring history which can track back to 1300 years ago according to the current historical date. Xu Guangqi, a famous agriculturalist in Ming Dynasty, listed the Terrance as one of the Seven Farm System in Chinese cultivation system. The Terrance runs along the whole Ai Lao Mountain, which is located at the south bank of Honghe River. It has a surprising high value for history, science and aesthetics study. Hani, famous for their technique of terrace cultivation, have a special and deep worship for forest. And their festival, rituals, clothes, music, dance and literature are all centered on the terrace. They are also famous for their particular manner for the use of water. All their behaviors show their understanding of nature. Hani also have a very friendly relationship with people of other nationalities, which also shows the union of our people.