We eat rice on a regular basis, whether it's mixed with chicken, beef, or used as the sticky glue-like substance in sushi rolls. Rice has been a long standing staple food among various regions of the world, especially in Asia. The popular cereal grain also relies on natural rainfall or irrigation to grow.
What's even more amazing is where the rice paddies grow. These incredible landscapes resemble abstract paintings from a distance. You won't believe how beautiful these rice fields are! Here are 20 of the most stunning rice fields you will ever see:
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