Banaue Adventure Tours, Batad Rice Terraces: Philippines Travel Diary
Our 2-day journey (Day 32-34) in Sagada and Buscalan was extraordinary. We saw the hanging coffins, and took spectacular shots of the Cordillera mountains. Our short stay in Buscalan spoiled us with the village people’s hospitality and rich culture, aside from the great-tasting coffee served in the morning. Our trip was made more special because we came face to face with Whang- Od, the oldest and the last mambabatok (tattoo artist) of the Butbut tribe.
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Today (Day 34), we were up for another thrilling adventure in the world-famous Batad Rice Terraces in the mountains of Banaue, Ifugao in Cordillera Administrative Region (Philippines). Also known as Hagdan-Hagdang Palayan, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site built by the Ifugao tribe by hand thousands of decades ago.
Beautifully situated at 1,500 meters above sea level, this stair-like rice paddies is believed to be around 2000 years old. Batad Rice Terracesis not just a must-visit Philippine destination, but also an intriguing piece of the Ifugaos’ history and origin.
Day 34: How do we Visit the Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces?
What is the Importance of Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces?
According to UNESCO, the rice terraces of Batad, Banaue are Philippine ancestors’ priceless contribution to humanity. It is popular not only because of its natural beauty, but also for the Ifugao’s notable culture it portrays.
And the best part? Rice terraces of Batad Philippines in the Ifugao province in Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are a tribute to the history and labor of over a thousand generations of small-scale Ifugao farmers. Working together as a community, these people made an incredible landscape through careful and sustainable use of natural resources. For decades now, this piece of natural wonder has made Cordillera Administrative Region one of the prime tourist destinations in the country.
There are three natural sites and six cultural sites in the country that every traveler must visit. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Philippines.
What are the Best Accommodations in Banaue?
As a tucked-away municipality in the province of Ifugao, Banaue used to be a place barely known by tourists. But after it was declared as a heritage site by UNESCO, it slowly caught the attention of local and foreign tourists. As tourism began to rise, accommodations in Banaue also grew, providing a comfortable stay to its guests from all over the world.
Google My Maps Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces Travel Adventures: Day 34
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Who Protects the Cultural Heritage Rice Terraces of the Philippines?
As an essential part of Philippine culture and heritage, the Ifugao community's traditional Ancestral Land Use Management Customs commits to protect Batad Rice Terraces. Such effort is backed up with the indigenous peoples’ ancestral rights, tribal laws, and traditional customs.
The preservation of the living rice terraces is rooted from everyone’s grasp on the richness of the Ifugao agro-ecosystem. Also, it is an expression of the entire community’s teamwork and collaboration – leading to its sustainability and maintenance.
What are the Top Things to do in Banaue?
Batad Rice Terraces in Banaue Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region showcase the Ifugaos' commendable skill, as they created such a wonder in the absence of modern tools or equipment. Come and learn about the amazing culture that lies behind the rice terraces in the northern part of the Philippines.
Google My Maps Philippines Travel Diary: Day 1 to Day 51
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Philippines Adventure Tours from Day: 1 to Day: 51
If you are also planning to visit the Philippines, here's a complete list of the destinations we visited and activities we did, which you might also want to include in your itinerary. Here is a complete overview of the Philippines Travel Diary experience for our 51 Days trip to the different destinations in the Philippines in 2017:
Day 1-2: Manila Adventure Tours
Day 3-4: Bantayan Island Adventure Tours
Day 5-6: Cebu City & South Cebu Adventure Tours
Day 7-8: Southern Visayas Island of Negros Adventure Tours
Day 9-11: Siquijor Island Adventure Tours
Day 12-14: Guimaras Island Adventure Tours
Day 15-17: Gigantes Island Adventure Tours
Day 18-20: Philippine Visa Extension & Food Tours in Metro Manila
Day 21-23: Puerto Princesa Adventure Tours
Day 24-25: El Nido Adventure Tours
Day 26-27: El Nido Motorbike Adventure & Puerto Princesa Island Hopping Tour
Day 28-29: Baguio City Adventure Tours
Day 30-31: Sagada Adventure Tours
Day 32-33: Buscalan, Kalinga Adventure Tours
Day 34: Banaue, Batad Rice Terraces Adventure Tours
Day 35-36: Pangasinan Adventure Tours
Day 37-38: Hundred Islands National Park Adventure Tours
Day 42-47: Metro Manila Adventure Tours
Day 40-41: Leyte Eastern Visayas Adventure Tours
Day 48- 50: The Bamboo Paraiso Beach Resort & Hundred Islands Adventures
Day 51: Best Tour in Pangasinan & Back to Manila