Around Banaue Banaue is surrounded by rice terraces that were notched into the rugged mountains thousands of years ago. They require constant maintenance to keep them in shape producing mountain rice. Read more...   Batad Batad is one of the most picturesque villages in Luzon. It is an easy day trip from Banaue and well worth the effort to get there. Jeepneys can be hired in Banaue to take you most of the way there. Read more...   Banaue and Batad Mountain villages Banaue is a great little town up in the mountains where many people go to see the rice terraces of northern Luzon. Read more...   blue plant Batad trail Here is an unusual blue flower that was hanging over the trail on the short cut to Batad near Banaue in the Philippines. Read more...   Bontoc to Banaue Emanuel bus lines The Emanuel bus lines run between Bontoc and Banaue for 100 peso. It is a pleasant trip over the mountain stopping at some vegetable dealers at the top. The cabbages are only 5 to 10 peso each so most of the passengers buy a dozen or so. Read more...