Banaue Rice Terrace is a type of irrigated rice field in the Philippines that has been operating for about 2000 years. This ancient rice field is similar to terraced rice field system in Indonesia.
Seen from its shape, Banaue Rice Terrace is exactly the same as the rice terraces in Indonesia that we often encounter in Java and Bali. What distinguishes between Banaue Rice Terrace in the Philippines and rice terraces in Indonesia is the age of Banaue Rice Terrace.
Due to its 2000-year stand, Banaue Rice Terrace is referred to as terraced rice field in the world.
If traced from geographical conditions, Banaue Rice Terraces are located in the Ifugao Mountain region of the Philippines and have a height of 1,500 meters above sea level.
The people of the Philippines seem very satisfied and proud of the terraced rice fields that had been nominated as the candidate of this eighth world wonder. Filipino people themselves also really hope that Banaue Rice Terrace could be one of the wonders of the world because it will raise the name of their country on the world scene.
Looking from historical records, the Banaue Rice Terrace was once made by the ancestors of the Philippines by using simple equipment.
And the most amazing of these sites is the extraordinary existing irrigation system. Apparently, the inhabitants who inhabit this site have previously made the irrigation system in such a way that the source of irrigation comes from the forest above the rice fields.
Until now, terraced rice fields are still used by residents around Mount Ifagao as a land to plant a variety of plants.
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But one thing to be aware of by the surrounding population is the danger of erosion threats that could at any time damage the rice terraces are unique and only one in this Philippines.
And in order to avoid any damage that could occasionally befall any of these Philippine state assets, the local government has been providing continuous reconstruction efforts to keep the Banaue Rice Terrace sustainable.
Thanks to the emergence of Banaue Rice Terrace as one of the prima donna tours in the Philippines, now many tourists, especially foreign tourists who visit to meet their curiosity.
The fresh mountain air and the original terrain of the mountains have made travelers especially those with adventurous souls can test their adrenaline by going through unusual accesses visited by tourists in general.
Make sure you visit Banaue Rice Terrace located in the Ifugao Mountain area of the Philippines, and feel the sensation of its beauty.
You can also compare this terraces with the existing terraces in your area of residence if you are a native Indonesian traveler living in a mountainous area. Although it looks the same, but certainly has some difference is not it?
Philippines can be one of the tourist destinations that fit for you Indonesian citizens because the distance is close enough and cultural history is almost the same to be a consideration for you. Please visit Banaue Rice Terrace and enjoy other attractions in the Philippines.
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