In our top spot are these vibrant rice terraces in China's Yuanyang County, which have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2013 – and no wonder. Built on red-soil mountains over 2,500 years ago and reaching up to 6,561 feet above sea level, the rice terraces fill with cascading spring water from the forests above, creating a unique scene in shades of green and brown.

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