For this journey of discovery, travelers can start with Indonesia and, more precisely, with the center of Bali. South of Mount Bratan is the rice fields of Jatiluwih, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The massive plantations are carried out according to a traditional method transmitted for centuries from generation to generation. Moreover, it will be ►
For this journey of discovery, travelers can start with Indonesia and, more precisely, with the center of Bali. South of Mount Bratan is the rice fields of Jatiluwih, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The massive plantations are carried out according to a traditional method transmitted for centuries from generation to generation. Moreover, it will be the perfect opportunity for travelers to participate in the Jatiluwih festival, which takes place every year from June to September when the red rice harvest is done. They will then enjoy cultural parades, concerts, and photographic exhibitions. The next destination is in the Philippines. The rice fields are located in the municipality of Banaue and were built more than 2,000 years ago in the Ifugao Mountains. In addition, these landscaped slopes are now a World Heritage Site. In this exceptional place, the harvest is done in August, the perfect time to visit. Tourists will be treated to an incredible show that highlights the rice plant that turns golden before turning yellow. In China, Longsheng's rice terraces are stunningly beautiful. These are located northeast of Guilin and were built by farmers during the Yuan Dynasty. For this excursion, tourists can climb through rice fields along stone steps winding through wooden farms on stilts and tea rooms. The ideal season to visit this incredible place is March to November. In China, tourists will also be able to discover the Yuanyang. The rice terraces were carved into the mountains by the Hani minority centuries ago and are on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Those who wish to go there for the rice harvest must do so from November to April. Further afield, curious tourists can take a tour of the rice fields of Bac Son in Vietnam. Breathtaking panoramas await them. The framing caused by the limestone mountains covered with vegetation is simply extraordinary. It is the ideal place to make a getaway in the middle of nature. For this, travelers will have to tour Mount Na Lay to admire the colossal carpet of rice. Then, they can start a walk around the villages of the Tay and Nung ethnic groups. Moreover, there are other rice fields to visit, including those in Ta Pa, Hoi An, Y Ty, Tam Coc, Pu Luong, and Hoang Su Phi. Travelers will be spoilt for choice. Despite what some people might think, there are rice fields on other continents of the world, including Madagascar. This food is essential for Malagasy; therefore, there are many rice fields at various strategic points of the country. Nevertheless, tourists passing through this place could be surprised by those in the Betsileo region of Fianarantsoa. In Europe, the medium long and round grain rice variety is produced in Portugal in the rice terraces of Comporta. These have existed since 1925 and continue to enchant the landscape with a magnificent contrast of colors. In this place, small planes bomb the seed fields at low altitudes, making it a very atypical rice crop. In addition, tourists should know that this territory is highly protected. So, they must do them on foot or by bike for visits. It will allow travelers to make the most of the country and the peaceful atmosphere. A little further, there are the rice fields of Camargue in France. In this region, farmers grow at least 60 varieties of rice: round rice for desserts and paellas, mid-length rice for risottos, and long, red, or black rice. Thus, each year, the harvest is done in September and October before starting the various preparation processes that lead to their marketing. ◄
