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On hilly or mountainous terrains, farmers came up with a genius idea to grow crops thousands of years ago. They built terraced fields, allowing the slopes to conserve water for crops that need irrigation. In China, terraces are mostly seen in the southern hilly regions with abundant rainfall. The contours of terraces create stunning sinuous patterns.
Rapeseed terraces in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. /VCG Photo
Taihang Mountains in north China's Shanxi Province. /VCG Photo
Colorful terraced fields in Danzhai County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. /VCG Photo
Over 700 levels of terraced fields in Yunhe County, east China's Zhejiang Province. /VCG Photo
Terraced fields in Lianhe Village, southeast China's Fujian Province. /VCG Photo
Terraced fields in Xinhua County, central China's Hunan Province. /VCG Photo
Terraced fields on Longjin Mountain in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. /VCG Photo
Terraced fields shrouded by mist in Yuanyang County, southwest China's Yunnan Province. /VCG Photo
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(Cover image: Rapeseed terraces in Wuyuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province. /VCG Photo)
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