Batad Rice Terraces (part 2)

(see part 1)

there currently aren't any roads to Batad, though one is currently under construction

this is the current path from the road down towards Batad

panoramic view of Batad

close up of the rice plants

Walking through the rice terraces

Batad Rice Terraces

About 15 km east of Banaue, Batad offers rice terraces which are stone-walled instead of mud-walled. The terraces are also arranged like an amphitheater around the main village, creating a much more impressive views than other rice terraces in the area.

Tappiyah Falls (also spelled Tappia)
The falls are a steep 1 hour hike from where you first enter Batad

Batad at night

Banaue Rice Terraces

The rice terraces in and around Banaue are a UNESCO World Site for the rice terraces that were hand constructed about 2000 years ago.

Banaue Viewpoint

Currently the only direct way there from Manila is a 9 hour overnight bus ride through Ohayami Trans, which can be booked online at Pinoy Travels for about 450 pesos each way.
Other lines run to Banaue via other cities such as Baguio, which are also worth visiting if you have the time.

rice terraces in nearby Hapao village

the view from Banaue town center

view of the back of Banaue town center