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Most popular viewpoint for
the Banaue Rice Terraces

It's a 10-minute ride up the road to Bontoc from the Banaue town center and has a spectacular vista. Be sure to stop also at the other roadside viewpoints along the way - each offers a different and exciting perspective.

Best photo months

From mid-March to mid-May, it's harvest time. The Banaue Rice Terraces landscape will be a combination of vivid greens and golden yellows.

Accommodations

The town of Banaue has a variety of inns and guest houses to suit most pocketbooks. The Banaue Hotel has the best facilities and is reasonably priced.

Batad & Bangaan

The region has other worth-visiting rice terraces, including those of Batad and Bangaan. Learn about them:

Batad and Bangaan Rice Terraces

Temperature

This mountainous area is much higher in altitude than most of the country. Nights can be sweater-cool even on hot and humid days

Ethnic festivals

The region has many festivals. The Imbayah in Banaue town is the biggest one. It's held every several years. View photos:

Imbayah Festival photo gallery

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