AS the National Day passed by, the best time for enjoying a nice rice terrace view is quickly approaching. Where can we enjoy a beautiful terrace view? You don’t need to go far as there are plenty to be found here in Guangdong.Shaoguan Wushan Terrace A poetic countryside Wushan terrace is located nearby Shanglijia Village in Shixia of Lechang, Shaoguan. Easily accessible, it lies on the provincial highway S247. Recently, rice growing on Wushan terrace has begun to ripen. The dazzling golden yellow not only symbolizes the coming harvest, but also engenders the terrace with an irreplaceable charm. As the wind blows, rice paddies turn yellow; peasants working in the fields become embellishments in the golden picture. Clear skies with white clouds and golden yellow terraces are all unique gifts of autumn. Peasants here hope to share their happiness with guests from afar. Bus: Take the train to Shanglijia of Shixia Village, Lechang Shaoguan Fuxi Terrace Elegant beauty Fuxi Terrace is located in Sheli Village of Renhua County, Shaoguan. Large-scale terraces lie in four small villages covering Kuzhuping, Xialishe, Shanglishe and Muying villages. You can see terraces and bamboo forests wherever you go in the mountains. Terraces hide in green mountains and blue waters, like splendid picture unfolding and opening up. Every autumn harvest, golden waves shine in between the morning fog and sunshine. A visit would surely be an unforgettable experience. Rice in Fuxi turns yellow after the Mid-Autumn Festival. Golden terrace views can be enjoyed for half a month after the festival. Other recommended spots around the area include Shuangfeng Village, Lianquan Waterfall, Danxia Mountain and Rucheng Spring. Bus: Take the bus to Shaoguan-Renhua-Fuxi. Then walk to Sheli Meizhou Pingshan Terrace Beautiful and fresh scenery Pingshan Terrace is located in Pingshan Village, Dapu Town of Meizhou. The terrace enjoys relatively comprehensive facilities compared with other terraces. Pingshan Terrace was established at the end of the Yuan Dynasty (1279-1368) and has over 600 years of history. Below the terrace are well-preserved local residences. From July to September is the season for rice. Around the National Day holiday is the best time to enjoy golden terrace views. After October, peasants harvest the fields and the cycle of growth must begin again. Bus: Take the train from Guangzhou to Dapu Town and then take the bus to Dadong Town (A Ding) |