[2024 Danzhai Attraction] Travel Guide for Gaoyao Terrace (Updated Nov)
Terraced Fields
Address:
Danzhai, Qiandongnan, Guizhou, China
Opening times:
Open year round, 24/7Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Recommended Attractions Around Danzhai
🍂Dear friends, you must visit Danzhai in Guizhou in early autumn! This place is a hidden gem.
✨ Gaoyao Terraces✨
The picturesque Gaoyao Terraces look like a giant golden tapestry in early autumn. The layered terraces shimmer under the sunlight, creating a dazzling spectacle. From the viewing platform, it feels like you're in a beautiful painting. Walking on the ridges, you feel the soft soil underfoot, see the heavy rice ears in front of you, and hear the farmers' songs, immersing yourself in the joy of harvest.
✨ Wanda Danzhai Tea Garden✨
This place is shrouded in mist all year round and is known as the 'Hometown of Selenium-Rich Zinc Tea in China.' In early autumn, the tea trees are lush, and the air is filled with a faint tea fragrance. You can pick tea leaves by hand, experience the fun of tea making, taste fresh tea, and enjoy the gifts of nature, with a refreshing and sweet aftertaste. Find a sunny afternoon, sit quietly in the tea room of the tea garden, and enjoy the tranquility and comfort.
✨ Paiting Waterfall✨
Known as the 'First Waterfall in Eastern Guizhou.' In early autumn, the water volume is abundant, cascading down from a height with a deafening roar, like a symphony of nature. Standing in front of the waterfall, feeling the cool splashes, all worries seem to flow away with the water. The area is undeveloped, retaining its original natural appearance, making it a great place to cool off and enjoy the scenery. The surrounding mountains and forests are also a paradise for hiking enthusiasts.
✨ Danzhai Mercury Mine Site✨
Once known as 'Little Hong Kong of Danzhai,' it is one of the well-preserved mercury mines in China in terms of architectural style and industrial facilities. Although it has ceased production, the site remains as a unique cultural heritage. Walking through it feels like traveling back in time to the industrial boom era. It is an important place for studying China's industrial history.
✨ Danzhai Wanda Town✨
When you come to Danzhai, you must visit Danzhai Wanda Town. It is the transit station of the Danzhai trip, based on the traditional architectural features of the Miao and Dong ethnic groups, integrating folk intangible cultural heritage and modern tourism facilities. You can stroll along the lakeside trail, experience bamboo rafting, leisure pedal boats, and other water activities, taste local delicacies, and enjoy a leisurely time.
💕Early autumn in Danzhai is full of charm. Whether it's the golden waves of rice in Gaoyao Terraces, the misty tea fragrance in Wanda Danzhai Tea Garden, the roar of Paiting Waterfall, the historical imprints of Danzhai Mercury Mine Site, or the leisure of Danzhai Wanda Town, you can feel the tranquility and beauty of nature. This autumn, come to Danzhai and experience the unique charm of early autumn!💃
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Gao Yao Terraces - A Paradise Untouched by the Mundane
🏞️ Hidden in the magical land of Guizhou lies a breathtaking terrace field yet to be discovered by the masses - the Gao Yao Terraces. Located in Danzhai County, it is as famous as the well-known Jiabang Terraces, but still retains its original tranquility and beauty.
🌾 The terraces here cascade from the foot of the mountain to the top, with a total of 48 layers and a height difference of over 500 meters. Standing on the viewing platform and looking into the distance, it feels like being in a flowing landscape painting.
🌿 The terraces are not only a visual feast but also a crystallization of the wisdom of the local Miao people over thousands of years. Fish are raised in the terraces to prevent pests, eliminating the need for pesticides, ensuring ecological balance. The rice and rice flower fish produced are delicious and healthy.
🏡 Entering the Gao Yao Miao Village, you will see traditional wooden houses with tiled roofs and stilted buildings, and you can also taste authentic Miao cuisine. The villagers are warm and hospitable, making you feel the strong human touch.
🌟 Autumn is the best time to visit, when the golden rice fills the terraces, creating a stunning view. If you want to escape the hustle and bustle and experience true rural life, the Gao Yao Terraces are definitely worth a visit!
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