The Honghe Hani Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are a breathtaking example of a cultural landscape in Yuanyang County, Yunnan, China. These terraces span over 1,000 years of history and cover an area of about 1 million acres across four counties. The Hani people have cultivated these terraces for over 1,300 years, creating a unique social-ecological system that is deeply integrated with their culture and livelihood. This intricate terrace system not only supports rice cultivation but also forms a distinct vertical structure that includes forests, villages, and water systems, showcasing an extraordinary harmony between humans and nature.