Best locations to catch the sight of ripened rice terraces

Hoang Su Phi rice terraces in Ha Giang. (Photo: VOV) The best time for sightseeing the ripening rice here is September, when rice terraces turn yellow.

Amidst Ha Giang’s majestic mountain ranges, Hoang Su Phi rice terraces stand out as nature’s masterpiece. (Photo: VOV) 2. Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) Rice terraces in Mu Cang Chai lie along 2,200 hectare of the mountainsides. Tourist hot spots to admire the rice terraces include the Tu Le and La Pan Tan valleys and Khau Pha Pass.

(Photo: hanoimoi.vn) Tourists can take advantage of the photogenic landscape to snap some “keepers”.

(Photo: VOV) 3. Tu Le (Yen Bai) Rice terraces in Tu Le are not as majestic as those in Mu Cang Chai, but have their own charm. The aromatic, ripened sticky rice in Tu Le has a unique and tender flavor.

(Photo: VNA) During autumn, the yellow ripened rice terraces are mixed with patches of green from rice planted in a later season. For tourists, this is the ultimate time of year to visit the rice terraces.

(Photo:Anh Tuan) 4. Sa Pa (Lao Cai) As a tourist hotspot in the northwestern mountain region, Sa Pa attracts visitors not only for its pleasantly cool weather, but also for its rice terraces.

(Photo: VNA) Tourists can take their time enjoying the sight of ripening rice and be as one with nature.

(Photo: VNA) In Sa Pa, tourist services have been developed much earlier than most other destinations, giving tourists a wider selection of accommodations.

(Photo: VNA) 5. Bac Son (Lang Son) Rice ripening season in Bac Son is considered to have the most pleasant weather of the year, making it suitable for tourists to explore and enjoy the breathtaking mountains and forests.

(Photo: VOV) Bac Son’s rice terraces lie within marble mountain ranges, surrounded by villages of the Tay, Nung, and Dao ethnic minorities.

(Photo: VOV) Tourists coming to Bac Son can also explore ethnic minorities’ culture and culinary skill. 6. Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa) In recent years, Pu Luong has become a popular name among foreign tourists.

(Photo: laodong.vn) Trekking across Pu Luong allows tourists to hunt for the best sights of golden rice terraces while at the same time learning about local customs and culture.

(Photo: laodong.vn) 7. Tam Coc-Bich Dong (Ninh Binh) The best time to catch the sight of ripened rice in Tam Coc is during September and October.

(Photo: hanoimoi.vn) Tam Coc - Bich Dong is only 104 kilometers from the capital of Hanoi, which makes it perfectly accessible by common vehicles. Tourists coming here can enjoy the spectacular caves and the fragrant terraces of ripened rice.

(Photo: hanoimoi.vn) 8. Y Ty (Lao Cai) Y Ty commune in Lao Cai province is a destination not to be missed for those looking to experience the ripened rice season.

The curving rice terraces in Y Ty are sometimes compared to an Elysium paradise tucked within the mountain ranges and hidden behind layers of clouds. (Photo: baoquocte.vn)

Best locations to catch the sight of ripened rice terraces

11-09-2023 14:42

(VOVWORLD) - The beginning of autumn is the best time for tourists to experience Vietnam’s golden rice terraces during the ripening season. Every year from September to October, you can catch the sight of ripening, glittering, golden rice terraces in the northeast and northwest provinces as well as the Red River Delta.