Gaopo Terraces

Gaopo Terraces

The Gaopo Terraces are located in Gaopo Township, Huaxi District, Guiyang City. The terraces spread across the mountains from the foothills to the mountaintop, one after another, layer upon layer, varying in size and shape. Some resemble round plates, some look like gourds, some have the appearance of shoe soles, and others resemble divine turtles. In May, the Gaopo Terraces are like a fair maiden hidden away in a secluded boudoir. When morning mist rises, the hazy mountains and terraces resemble a fairy not yet fully awake, draped in a gossamer veil, gazing tenderly and silently. The vast terraces are like a grand painting crafted by an artist on a huge canvas, stretching from the foothills to the mountaintop, one piece after another, layer upon layer, in all sizes and shapes.

Gaopo Miao Ethnic Township: Gaopo Miao Ethnic Township is located at the southeastern tip of Guiyang City, 51 kilometers from downtown Guiyang and 31 kilometers from the administrative center of Huaxi District. It sits at the junction of Huaxi, Longli, and Huishui counties (districts), covering a total area of 120 square kilometers. The township governs 19 administrative villages, 121 villager groups, and 87 natural villages, with a total arable land area of 15,532 mu. As of the end of 2014, the township had a total population of 23,591, of which 71.2% were Miao, 3.2% were Buyi, and 25.6% were Han. The average elevation of the township is 1,500 meters, with the highest point being Emperor Slope at 1,712.1 meters.