Internet “Fact” and “Earth” pages often circulate incredible images showing terraced hills in Vietnam. Are these images real or fake? They are real. These images depict the Mù Cang Chai district of Vietnam, known for its stunning terraced rice hills. One image – or one vantage point – however, seems to be the most debated online. Let’s take a look at a photo posted recently by an internet “Earth” page. Terraced Hills, Vietnam pic.twitter.com/RnDUoLgLiv — Earth Pics (@ThatsEarth) March 23, 2015 Analysis The photo above appears to be an altered version of a popular vantage point of the Mu Cang Chai District in the Yen Bai Province. That particular photo looks as though it were skewed horizontally and filters applied. Some have suggested it could merely be a painting, but it is difficult to ascertain from the low quality of the image. Other images from this point of view, however, confirm that it is a real location. Take for example this high-res photo and compare it with this one. Each offers a slightly different vantage point with minor differences in details. You can see low-res versions of those images below. The blog Collecting Wonder cites the images from this vantage point [...]
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