Hagdang-Hagdang Palayan ng Banawe
Banaue Rice Terraces is also called as Payew are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people.
The Banaue Rice Terraces are 2,000-year-old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Located approximately 1,500 metres above sea level, they are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces.
How to go in Banaue Rice Terraces?
From Manila, the most convenient way is to take the 10 p.m. bus from either Dangwa Bus, Auto Bus , Victory and Florida bus transport. During peak seasons or Holy Week, it is usually necessary to reserve tickets a week or 3 days in advance whenever possible. The trip usually takes 8-9 hours. In Baguio, one can catch a bus or mini bus near Rizal Park. This will take you from Baguio down to Carmen, making a left turn at the junction going to Nueva Vizcaya, heading east, then a turn from San Jose going up north making your way to Solano or Bayombong. This trip also takes 9 hours.
Aside from a direct trip, one can also travel 5-6 hours from Baguio to Sagada, boarding either at Slaughter House or at the back of Centermall, at the Dangwa Terminal. The trip usually starts around 6 a.m., taking the Haselma Highway route. Once in Sagada, one can stop over for a tour of the local mountain scenery, or else rent a jeep going to Bontoc, which should take 1-2 hours.
Bontoc is a transportation hub; from here, one can travel to various places via jeep. Jeeps here have limited schedules, so it is recommended to inquire with the locals. The trip to Banaue usually leaves between 8 and 10 a.m. and takes 1.5 to 2 hours
