Wandering along the Moon River, one can admire the sea of rapeseed flowers in the ancient Fengyan terraced fields from the Qing Dynasty
Spring is a restless season, with peach blossoms and willows turning green, and a myriad of flowers vying for beauty. As the spring breeze blows, the fertile fields for thousands of miles suddenly burst into a sea of flowers, painting a myriad of springtime scenes across the human world. Distant mountains hold a hint of indigo, streams carry affection, villages are quaint, fields are vast, all interwoven into a beautiful and fresh pastoral painting. The rapeseed flowers that cover the hills and fields are dazzlingly golden, exuding a faint fragrance that refreshes the heart and spleen, while orioles sing and swallows dance, willows turn green and peach blossoms red, creating a paradise on earth.
The ancient Fengyan terraced fields are located in Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County, Hanzhong City, Shaanxi Province, covering more than 12,000 acres. They are over 250 years old and rely on the natural flow of water from the streams of Huanglong, Cigou, Lengshui, and Longwang for irrigation. The babbling water flows all year round, making it the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced field discovered in the Qinba mountain area.
Standing above the terraced fields, one is struck by the impressive scene. The Fengyan terraced fields are the largest and best-preserved Qing Dynasty terraced fields discovered in the Qinba mountain area to date. In 2010, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields were named one of the 'Top Ten New Discoveries' in Shaanxi Province's third national cultural relics survey. Here, with natural landscapes as the backdrop, ancient terraced fields as exhibits, and local customs as an accompaniment, it is an open scenic area that protects and displays the traditional agricultural civilization and production methods.
The ancient terraced fields of the Ming Dynasty, covering ten thousand acres, are located in Huanglong Village and Yanping Village of Xuanwo Town, Hanyin County. They were built during the Qing Dynasty and integrate 'mountains, water, fields, houses, forts, villages, temples, and agriculture' into one, embodying 'robustness, elegance, curiosity, freshness, and grandeur'. The ecological environment here is beautiful, with dense terraced fields, primitive shapes, crisscrossing paths, smooth lines, tall mountains, long waters, and staggered plank houses, fully showcasing the natural beauty, simplicity, form, and cultural beauty of the terraced fields.
In March, the ancient Fengyan terraced fields will dazzle your eyes.
Tips: It is recommended to drive yourself and enjoy the journey at your own pace.
Recommended spots in the Fengyan terraced fields include: the Cloud Sea Wonder Viewing Platform, Fengjiang Terraced Fields Viewing Platform, Old Jun Pass Glamping Tent for tea and coffee while admiring the scenery, Old Jun Pass Visitor Center for hot air balloon experiences, paragliding, 24-degree RVs, viewing Fengjiabaozi, admiring the tulip sea, Yanping Flower Qi Yue Homestay overlooking Yanping terraced fields, Yanping Village Tian Di Tong Hui No. 7 Viewing Platform, Yanping Village No. 8 Viewing Platform, Cigou Village Nanshan Nan Homestay, Cigou Village Wu's Flower House, Tianfeng Village Huanglong Scenic Area, and Xuanwo Town for mountain delicacies. These spots can be arranged according to your own time schedule.
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