Most commonly seen in parts of Asia, terracing is a type of landscaping that resembles steps, and is often used on hilly terrain. Below are 19 breathtaking images of the rice terraces of China and Vietnam:
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Longsheng, Guangxi, China
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Longsheng, Guangxi, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Mù Căng Chải, Yen Bai, Vietnam
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Longsheng, Guangxi, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Longsheng, Guangxi, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Cha Pai, Lao Cai, Vietnam
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Chapa, LÃ o Cai, Vietnam
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Congjiang County, Guizhou, China
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Mu Cang Chai, YenBai, Vietnam
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
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Longsheng, Guangxi, China
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Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China
