Hengshan Rice Terraces Introduction
Hengshan Terraced Fields are located in the midstream of Dakeng River and are a famous terraced landscape in Sanzhi. Departing from the Sanzhi urban area towards Hengshan, a picturesque rural scene unfolds, with fields of farmland standing along the mountain slopes, as roads and rivers intersect. The layered terrain presents a stunning landscape resembling geometric patterns, showcasing the beauty of the terraced fields that change with the seasons, whether it's the desolate beauty during fallow periods or the lush green scenery during the production season of water bamboo shoots. Hengshan, formerly known as Hengshan Kan, is a hilly area with noticeable elevation differences. In early times, Sanzhi was by the mountains and faced the sea, with limited flat land. In order to cultivate more rice, the ancestors developed terraced fields along the terrain, forming the famous terraced landscape of Sanzhi today. Nowadays, the Hengshan Terraced Fields no longer cultivate rice but have become the home of water bamboo shoots. From September to November each year is the production season for Sanzhi water bamboo shoots. Travelers can visit the Hengshan Terraced Fields during this period to enjoy the fields swaying in the autumn breeze, as well as harvest bamboo shoots and savor the distinctive flavor of bamboo shoot dishes, enjoying the delightful experience of rural tourism.
