Ziquejie Terraced Fields 

Photo/Chen Ye

Ziquejie is in Shuiche Town, Xinhua County, Loudi. At Ziquejie Terrace you can see layers upon layers of terraces mapped on the hills like green waves rolling among the mountains. Visitors will be astonished that this was made by the ancient ancestors of the locals. 

The 80,000-mu (5,333-ha) terraced fields, rising one upon another at an elevation of 500 meters to 1,100 meters, are endowed with natural self-irrigation and endless spring water.

Here you can appreciate the remains of ancient paddy culture and enjoy the primitive simplicity of slash-and-burn cultivation and wood-block houses.

According to research, the Terraced Fields which originated from Qin and Han dynasties and developed in the Song Dynasty, have a long history of over 2,000 years. They are the crystallization created by Miao, Yao, Dong, and Han nationalities during their farming work. They are the remains of ancient paddy culture, and fishing and hunting culture. The fields reflect the greatness of the ancient Meishan farming civilization. It is approved as a state-level scenic spot in 2005. And in 2006 it was included in the world cultural and natural heritage list.