Honghe Hani Rice Terraces
| Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani Rice Terraces | |
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| Name as inscribed on the World Heritage List | |
The terraces in Yuanyang County
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| Location | China |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | iii, v |
| Reference | 1111 |
| UNESCO region | Asia and Pacific |
| Inscription history | |
| Inscription | 2013 (37 Session) |
The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces are the system of Hani rice-growing terraces located in Honghe Prefecture, Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China. The terraces' history spans around 1,200 years. The distribution has four counties: Yuanyang, Honghe, Jinpin and Lüchun. The core area of the terraces is located in Yuanyang County. The total area measures 1,000,000 acres, with the declaration area being 16,603 ha.
In 2013, the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces were listed as a World Heritage Site.
Coordinates: 23°05′36″N 102°46′48″E / 23.09333°N 102.78000°E
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