Shangbao Terraces
上堡梯田
Hakka mountain terraces listed as part of a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. More than 10,000 mu of terraces climb from the valley floor to over 1,200 metres above sea level, and they are Chongyi's signature landscape.
The Shangbao Terraces are in Shangbao Township in western Chongyi. This is a national 4A-level scenic area. The terraces cover more than 10,000 mu, with a vertical drop of over 1,000 metres. The highest field sits at about 1,260 metres. In 2018, they were listed as part of the Mountain Terraced Rice Cultivation Systems of Southern China, a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System. The scenic area has several viewing platforms, and the clouds over the terraces look best early in the morning.
It is about 1 hour's drive from Chongyi county seat, on winding mountain roads. Check the scenic area's notices for admission fees.
Opening hours
Open all day (observation deck hours set by the scenic area)