One of the seven wonders of the world.... is in the philippines?

Philippines
March 25, 2007 9:34pm CST
Yup! Rice Terraces in Benguet, located in the Northern part of Luzon, Philippines. For 2,000 years, the high rice fields have followed the contours of the mountain. The fruit of the knowledged had been handed down from one generation to another and the expression of sacred tradition. they have helped to create a landscape of beauty that expresses the harmony between humankind and the environment. Look at its picture. Isn't that a real wonder? only in the Philippines!!!
5 responses
jdalaqui
@jdalaqui (1073)
• Philippines
25 Nov 12
IS this really a rice terraces in Benguet? or are you referring to the rice terraces in Banawe Ifugao. Ifugao is not Benguet nevertheless, it is part of cordillera region, I am from Benguet but have not heard of that rice terraces you have mentioned. Anyway, that's good news if there is.
jeanniemay
@jeanniemay (1798)
• Philippines
6 Mar 08
May I make a correction GS, the rice terraces which was considered the 8th wonder of the world and now a UNESCO heritage site is located in Banaue, Ifugao. It is like about 12 hours away from Benguet. I'm not quite sure. When I went there, I went to Sagada and to Banaue via Bontoc road. If you will be going from Manila via Ilocos region route, I think it will be faster. It has lost it's status due to erosion in the site and non-protection. Still, if you visit the place, you will be amazed by it's history and touched by how people in the old times made an effort to make it real.
divinister
@divinister (309)
• Philippines
26 Mar 07
Have you been there? Im a Filipino but Ive never been there. Ive been to Baguio City 5 times already but never had a chance to go to the rice terraces of Benguet. How many miles is it from Baguio City?
romel_ece
@romel_ece (1290)
• Philippines
26 Mar 07
Yes, in fact Philippines has a lot to offer in the whole world. Our country is really a God given nature and being humans we must try our best to nurture and protect them.Mabuhay Philippines Mabuhay!
rabbi45
@rabbi45 (13)
• Philippines
26 Mar 07
I think it's not 7th because there are only 7 original wonders of the ancient world. And many other places also claim that their place is the 8th including the Banaue Rice Terraces.