Hengshan Terraces Introduction
Hengshan Terraced Fields is located in the midstream of Dakeng River and is a famous terraced landscape in Sanzi. Departing from the city center of Sanzi towards Hengshan, a picturesque rural scene unfolds, with terraces of fields standing along the hillside. Roads and rivers intertwine amidst this layered terrain, creating a geometric pattern of stunning scenery. Whether it’s the desolate beauty during the fallow season or the lush greenery during the season of water bamboo shoots, travelers can appreciate the beauty of the terraced fields changing with the seasons. Hengshan, formerly known as Hengshan Keng, is a hilly area with significant elevation differences. In the early days, Sanzi was situated between the mountains and the sea, with limited flatland. In order to grow more rice, the ancestors carved out terraced fields along the terrain, forming the well-known terraced landscape of Sanzi today. Although Hengshan Terraced Fields no longer grows rice, it has become the hometown of water bamboo shoots. The harvest season for Sanzi water bamboo shoots is from September to November. Travelers may consider visiting Hengshan Terraced Fields during this season to enjoy the rippling fields of water bamboo shoots swaying in the autumn breeze, along with the opportunities for bamboo shoot picking and tasting unique local dishes, enjoying the leisure and joy of rural tourism.
