China's National Land Day, which falls on June 25, calls on people's attention in land preservation and sustainability. This year marks the 32nd anniversary with the theme to encourage restraint in the use of land.
Terraced fields are fields built on hillsides or mountain slope. It is an effective way to ensure grain production by taking a good use of the natural terrain. Meanwhile this form of land can also help combat the soil and water erosion in the area.
Terraces with different characteristics can be found from the northwest to the southern part of China. Here is the collection of the unique landscapes.
Terraced fields in Yibing City, southwest China's Sichuan Province.
Terraced fields in southeast China's Fujian Province.
Longji terraces in Guilin City in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
Ziquejie terraces in Loudi City in central China's Hunan Province.
Yunhe terraces in lishui City in east China's Zhejiang Province.
Hani terraces in southwest China's Yunnan Province.
Terraced fields in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
Terraces in Chengde City in northern China's Hebei Province.
(All photos via CFP.)
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