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The rice terraces of Longji, Guangxi, China. Villagers have literally carved these terraces out of the mountain sides by hand over the past 800 years. This is one of the most spectacular views in China; depending on the time you go, the fields are cloaked in different colors; in the spring, the terraces are a lush green; in the fall, the terraces are bright yellow; in the winter, the rice has been harvested and the terraces are flooded with silver pools of water -- sunrise and sunsets are one of the most awe inspiring sights you will ever see: it's like looking into a thousand mirrors reflecting the sun...