Hundred-Year Stone Terraced Fields

Chiayi Attractions

百年砌石梯田仍為村民所用
百年砌石梯田仍為村民所用

The stone terraces with a history of over a hundred years are located in the Guanghua (Dingbenzi) area of Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County. These terraces are a testament to the hard work of the early settlers of Dingbenzi. The terraces were constructed by the early residents who built the outer walls of each plot using stones to consolidate the soil, prevent soil erosion, and provide stable farmland for agricultural activities on the sloped terrain. After a century of wind and rain, these stone terraces remain robust, showcasing the wisdom and perseverance of the ancestors. Currently, these terraces are still used by local villagers for cultivating various crops.

Address:Zhujiao Township, Chiayi County 604

Hundred-Year Stone Terraced Fields Introduction

The century-old stone terraced fields are located in the Guanghua (Dingbenzi) area of Zhuqi Township, Chiayi County, and serve as a testament to the hard work of the early pioneers of Dingbenzi. These terraces were constructed by early residents for farming on the hillside, with each plot surrounded by walls made of stacked natural stones, aimed at stabilizing the soil, preventing soil erosion, and providing a stable arable land. Despite a hundred years of weathering, these stone terraced fields remain strong, showcasing the wisdom and perseverance of our ancestors. Currently, these terraces are still used by local villagers for growing various crops.

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