Dazai, the magnificent rice fields

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Want to experience something outside of the ordinary? Then make Dazai terraces, or Jinkeng Rice Terraces a stop on your trip. This is a chance to encounter a different part of Chinese culture. Here you will find the Pingan Village housing the Zhuang Minority. One of many minorities you can find in China. Why are they special? The Zhuang women are famous for not cutting their hair. We have some insider knowledge that most of the women wear hair extensions underneath their natural hair to make it that long, smooth and rich, but it is an impressive sight nonetheless. As a tourist attraction, they will take down their hair and display it for a few yuan. Another tourist attraction is to watch these women wash their hair in the ice-cold river. Besides the Zhuang women, you will experience breathtaking awe-inspiring nature.


The rice terraces are a beautiful sight. When the sun hits them just right the flooded terraces reflect the sunlight and creates the most beautiful piece of art. As you all know photos can never reflect the amazement experienced in real life. But I do believe it will work as a teaser to get you to put Dazai on your trip throughout China.  


Inside these rice fields and plateau, you will sleep, wander and live. There are two villages. The first village at the foot of the mountain is Dazai. The housing and hosting here is simple but quaint. The people do not speak English but with sign-language and a lot of laughter you can get your messages through. Importantly, expect no luxury. You have traveled into a minority in China. They do not have the luxury you can buy in big cities. You will not find an AC, and you are lucky if the power can be switch on at night. You will not have internet, but what on earth would you need internet for here. 


From here you can set out exploring the rice terraces and walk the gorgeous countryside. For the hardcore traveler, you can continue around an hour uphill to the Tiantouzai Village.  This location gives you a panoramic view over the valley. Spent a few days here doing soul searching or just enjoy the awe-inspired nature and find your perfect spot for happiness. 



You can trek around here for a few days. Most people do the 7-hour trek through the rice terraces to Ping’an where you can either stay the night before trekking back, you can take a car or simply do a 180 degree turn and walk back.



 * All photos are private and taken by me. 
Location: China

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