Banaue Rice Terraces

Ifugao, Cordillera Region, Luzon

The Banaue Rice Terraces are often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World." Carved by hand into the Cordillera mountain slopes more than 2,000 years ago, they were built by the Ifugao people using only simple tools and indigenous engineering methods.

The terraces continue to be used for rice and vegetable farming today, sustained by a centuries-old irrigation system that channels water from nearby rainforests — a living cultural landscape and testament to Ifugao resilience.

• Location: Ifugao, Cordillera Region, Luzon
• Altitude: Up to 1,500 meters above sea level
• Known For: 2,000-year-old hand-carved rice terraces
• Best Time to Visit: April–May (green terraces) / June (harvest season)