Aerial view of golden Jiabang rice terraces, Guizhou province

This photo, taken on Sept 4, shows the golden Jiabang rice terraces in Congjiang county, Guizhou province. Rice fields here have entered their prime season, and visitors who fancy a view of golden terraces can witness the sight through October. After that, crops are harvested and the terraces are transformed into a mirror-like landscape when farmers irrigate the land. It is a protected area of agricultural heritage and famed as one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the country.[Photo by Wu Dejun/Asianewsphoto]