Banaue
Philippines · Cordillera · 1400 m
Description
Banaue is a mountain town in the Cordillera Highlands of northern Luzon and is regarded as the cultural heart of the Ifugao people. It is best known for its up to 2,000-year-old rice terraces, which were carved by hand into the steep mountain slopes and rank among Asia's most remarkable cultural landscapes. Still cultivated by the Ifugao today, the terraces are a testament to extraordinary engineering and sustainable farming, while the rice terraces of Batad and Bangaan are recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras. Spectacular viewpoints, traditional mountain villages, scenic hiking trails, wooden Bulul guardian figures, and the living traditions of the Ifugao offer fascinating insights into a centuries-old way of life. Banaue is one of the Philippines' premier destinations for nature lovers, hikers, and cultural travelers.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – February
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Highlights
- Banaue Rice Terraces (UNESCO)
- Batad Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Batad to Tappiya Falls Hike(Day trip)
- Banaue Viewpoint
- Bangaan Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Bangaan Viewpoint(Day trip)
- Tam-an Village
- Tam-an Weaving
- Ifugao Museum
- Ifugao Wood Carving & Bulul Figures
- Hapao Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Hungduan Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Mayoyao Rice Terraces(Day trip)
- Banaue Public Market
- Guihob Natural Pool(Day trip)
- Mount Amuyao(Day trip)