Located in Longsheng county of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the Longji Rice Terraces are a     1     (典型的) example of how people seek a    2     (和谐的) relationship with nature. Lasting several     3     (朝代), work on the terraces took hundreds of years until its completion. These terraces are cleverly     4     (设计) with hundreds of waterways connecting with each other, along which rainwater moves down the mountains and into the crop fields. On the one hand, the flat terraces serve as a     5     (解决办法) to the lack of farming land in the region and help prevent the     6     (浅的) soil from being washed away. On the other hand, they also provide a perfect environment for some birds and fish feeding on     7     (昆虫) that can harm the rice crops. Although modern technology could help produce more crops, new generations continue to use ancient methods of     8     (农业) to maintain the terraces, because for the local people traditions hold much value and preserving the wisdom of their ancestors is a     9     (优先事项). As a highly     10     (推荐) scenic spot, the Longji Rice Terraces attract thousands of visitors who come to admire this great wonder created by people and nature working together.