{"id":9147,"date":"2019-06-02T02:13:19","date_gmt":"2019-06-02T02:13:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/?p=9147"},"modified":"2024-01-31T03:07:29","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T03:07:29","slug":"beautiful-rice-terraces-cebu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/queencitycebu.com\/beautiful-rice-terraces-cebu\/","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Rice Terraces In Cebu You Should Not Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"

Never in a million years, would I, a girl born and raised in the beautiful city of Cebu, think I\u2019d see rice fields so breathtaking in my own backyard. Cebu, known for beaches, mountain peaks, and good food was never known for rice terraces. Discovering that I need not pay a plane ticket and travel to Banaue to see these rice paddies, was a welcome surprise.<\/span><\/p>\n

Barangay Butong, Argao<\/h3>\n
\"Barangay

Photo from Bisaya Traveller<\/p><\/div>\n

There, hidden in Barangay Butong, Argao, are rice fields sculpted through time, and well irrigated by natural spring from under a Balete tree. Who would\u2019ve thought, right? The city of Cebu is now not only a beach getaway, but you could also get a glimpse of Banaue\u2019s prided terraces here. Pictures of these beautiful rice fields are in the municipality — proving that they do exist. There\u2019s also something more intimate and special about discovering a hidden gem before the whole city does. You just feel a tad bit closer to nature — something we all need to feel once in a while given our hectic work schedules.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Rice<\/a>

Photo by bisayatraveler.com<\/p><\/div>\n

How to get there<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting to this tucked in treasure in Argao, can be difficult — but I strongly think it\u2019s well worth it. Like many travels, the journey to Argao, starts with a bus ride to Argao. You can take a bus that\u2019s heading to Oslob, and get dropped off at Argao\u2019s bus stop. From the bus stop, you can hail a tricycle or a motorcycle to bring you to Barangay Butong. Be advised, the road to Butong can be steep and bumpy, but as I said, the breathtaking sight makes the not-so-easy ride worth it. <\/span><\/p>\n

During the ride to the rice terraces, you get to see a ton of beautiful sights too. You could see mini terraces and picture-perfect landscapes. When you get to the terraces, you\u2019d be shocked by how big it actually is — almost as big as a football field. <\/span><\/p>\n

Upper Becerril, Boljoon\u2019s Rice Terraces<\/span><\/h3>\n
\"Upper

Photo from Out of Town Blog<\/p><\/div>\n

Another hidden terraces gem is found in Upper Becerril Boljoon. The terraces in Boljoon are an absolute must see. It snatches your breath away and relaxes your soul in more ways than one. Needless to say, the rice paddies in Boljoon are one of the most beautiful hidden escapades in Cebu City. If you loved the one in Argao, you\u2019ll definitely swoon over this too! <\/span><\/p>\n

After seeing the paddies in Upper Becerril, you can also head to the waterfalls in Dayhag — where you can also see other rice fields that\u2019ll surely mesmerize every traveler. The rice paddies in Dayhag are Instagram worthy — decorated with a rustic looking cottage, this magical view will definitely make your well-curated Instagram feed better.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to get there<\/strong><\/p>\n

Getting to Boljoon\u2019s rice paddies starts at the South Bus Terminal too. You take a bus heading to Oslob and get dropped off at Boljoon\u2019s bus stop. From there, you can hail and haggle a motorcycle to bring you to the beautiful paddies. Like in Argao, heading to the terraces in Boljoon can be uncomfortable, but absolutely worth it. <\/span><\/p>\n

Exploring the beautiful city of Cebu can sometimes lead you to discover new spots — much like these two, that make you realize how magical and mesmerizing it feels to see these hidden gems. Stumbling upon these well-kept sights was indeed a welcomed surprise. Never would it ever cross my mind that Banaue\u2019s replicated paddies would sit in the busy city of Cebu.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did we miss to list the other rice paddies in Cebu? Comment it down or message us so we can update this article.<\/p>\n

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