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牛街螺丝田

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Niujie spiral fields: free, and best in afternoon light

Niujie, Luoping County

Round hills terraced from bottom to top, so the canola curls around them like a golden fingerprint. There is a free viewing platform; come in the afternoon, when the sun is behind you and the terrace lines stand out.

What locals sayMost posts say it looks like a giant golden fingerprint, and costs nothing to see.
Cost
Free (parking about ¥10)
Time
1 hour · Afternoon
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牛街螺丝田
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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.