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Bada at sunset: the biggest sweep of terraces
Photo: Chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0

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Bada at sunset: the biggest sweep of terraces

Bada, Yuanyang

Bada has the largest spread of terraces and is the classic sunset platform. Photographers claim spots at the rail long before sunset and wait for a long time, and it gets cold fast once the sun drops.

What locals sayTravelers warn that plenty of fields at Bada may not be flooded, so check recent photos before spending your one sunset here.
Cost
Included in the terrace pass
Time
2 hours · before sunset
In Chinese
坝达梯田
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.