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“Terraces form a circular pattern around the village Popular trekking destination Most beautiful during harvest season (August–November) Reflect traditional Ifugao culture and lifestyle”
Batad Rice Terraces are located west of the main Banaue Rice Terraces, forming the most visually spectacular section of the UNESCO-inscribed "Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras." This site is recognized as a living cultural landscape created by the indigenous Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World."
The small village is dramatically surrounded by circular, amphitheater-like rice terraces, which completely encircle the community. The shape and sheer steepness of the slopes are astounding, showcasing the agricultural ingenuity and precise stonework (built without mortar) and water management skills of the Ifugao people. Mountain streams and ancient irrigation channels feed each terrace, ensuring healthy rice growth throughout the cycle.
Reaching Batad is an adventure in itself. Tourists typically take a motorized tricycle to the Batad Saddle viewpoint, followed by a steep, challenging hike (30-45 minutes) down a cobblestone path to reach the village proper. This trek up and down the terraces around the village usually takes 2–3 hours and is ideal for those who enjoy rigorous hiking and immersive learning about traditional local life.
A popular extension to the terrace trek is a visit to Tappiya Falls, which requires an additional 45-minute hike down. The falls offer a rewarding swim in their cool, natural basin after a challenging walk.
The agricultural cycle is key to the scenery: for the most breathtaking landscapes, aim for the planting season (around March/April) when the terraces are flooded like mirrors, or the harvest season (around June/July) when golden rice stalks fill each terrace, creating perfect photography opportunities from elevated viewpoints outside the village.
Batad Village meticulously preserves the Ifugao people’s traditional way of life, including hand-planting rice, wearing traditional clothing, and performing ancient agricultural rituals. Visitors can experience and learn these customs firsthand by staying in homestays and dining at small eateries that offer authentic local dishes and produce, providing a genuine cultural exchange alongside the natural beauty.
How to Get There
- From Banaue town, it takes 1–2 hours on foot or by horseback to reach Batad Village. Some parts of the trail are steep and mountainous, so physical preparedness is recommended.
Travel Tips
- Wear proper hiking shoes and bring water. Carry an umbrella or raincoat during the rainy season, and hire a local guide for safety on the trails.
Admission Fee
- Domestic visitors: Approximately PHP 50
- Foreign visitors: Approximately PHP 100
- Guide fees apply for trekking around the village
Opening Hours
Open daily: 06:00 – 18:00
Batad Rice Terraces
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Batad Rice Terraces, Batad Village, Banaue, Ifugao, Cordillera Region, Northern Luzon, Philippines
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