Tucked away in the remote reaches of China’s Yunnan Province lies the red earth terraces of Dongchuan. These rolling hills of copper red and vivid green sit under a boundless blue sky like a painting out of nature. Its signature brownish red soil comes from rich deposits of iron and copper. The warm and humid climate of the area slowly exposed the iron to oxidation over years to create the rust-red tint you see today. Locals terraced these hills to grow a variety of crops and complement the earthy red with splashes of budding green, earning the place the rightful nickname, “God’s palette”.
Dongchuan Red Land is reputed as the “God’s Magic Palette” or just the “Wonderful Vistas of Color” by its fans.