An aerial photo shows the panoramic scenery of Yuanyang Rice Terraces. [Liu Dong/Xinhua]

Hani Rice Terrace, located at Yuanyang County, Honghe Prefecture, Yunnan Province, has a farming history of more than 1,300 years. It is not only the material base for Hani people to live, but also an important carrier of Hani culture inheritance. In recent years, guided by the conviction that “lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets”, the locals have explored a new mode of keeping fish and duck while planting rice, striding towards happier and better life.

An aerial photo shows the home-stays for tourists. [Liu Dong/Xinhua]

An aerial photo shows the Hani Rice Terrace is on the edge of the forest. [Liu Dong/Xinhua]

An aerial photo shows the Hani Rice Terrace is surrounded by trees. [Liu Dong/Xinhua]

An aerial photo shows the Hani Rice Terrace is enveloped in clouds and mist. [Liu Dong/Xinhua]

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(Editors: Rachel, Christine)