4 places to see ripe rice season in the North

The period from mid-August to October is the right time for tourists to visit the 4 locations below and admire the majestic and poetic beauty in the golden season.

However, the time from when the rice is ripe to when it is harvested is only about 2-3 weeks. Tourists should also pay attention to this before starting their trip.

Sa Pa (Lao Cai)

Rice ripening time: From mid-August to early September.

A famous tourist destination in the Northwest mountains, in autumn, Sa Pa (Lao Cai) attracts tourists not only because of its cool weather but also because of its golden terraced fields.

This destination was also voted by the American magazine Travel + Leisure as one of the top 7 most beautiful terraced fields in Asia and the world.

The villages of Ta Van, Ta Phin, Hau Thao, Su Pan, Nam Cang, Trung Chai... are places with the most beautiful terraced fields for tourists to enjoy the ripe rice season.

Enjoying the sweet aroma of new rice and watching the winding terraced fields dyed in brilliant yellow is an unforgettable experience for many tourists.

Besides, accommodation services in Sa Pa have developed early. After watching the ripe rice fields, you can stay here for a night and continue to explore interesting destinations the next day.

Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai)

Rice ripening time: From September to early October.

The photo of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields was once selected as one of the most beautiful photos in the world by the famous National Geographic magazine. Notably, the people here still use traditional farming methods to preserve the pristine beauty of this land.

The vast terraced fields, surrounded by mountains and hills, create a majestic beauty that attracts tourists. There are many attractive places for you to admire the terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai such as Tu Le valley, La Pan Tan, Khau Pha pass.

Since mid-September, the number of visitors coming to hunt for the golden season has been quite large. This is also the time that many people consider the most beautiful to see ripe rice.

Besides the rice fields, visitors are also impressed with the specialties and other fun activities in Mu Cang Chai.

Bac Son (Lang Son)

Rice ripening time: From August to October.

Bac Son in the ripe rice season is also the time when the weather is considered the most beautiful of the year, convenient for tourists to explore and admire the poetic and majestic beauty here.

The Bac Son rice fields are nestled in the limestone mountains, surrounded by villages where the Tay, Nung and Dao people live. In addition to experiencing the beautiful scenery of the ripe rice season, this is also an opportunity for visitors to learn more about the culture of the ethnic groups here.

The best place to see rice fields as well as hunt for clouds, sunsets and sunrises in Bac Son is Na Lay peak. The peak is not too high and dangerous, so some tourists choose to climb the mountain in the afternoon, camp overnight to see the golden season from early morning.

In addition to setting up a tent to rest, you can choose a motel or homestay near the foot of Na Lay mountain or in Quynh Son community tourism village.

Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa)

Rice ripening time: From September to October.

Located in a nature reserve, Pu Luong rice fields are an ideal destination for an autumn trip because of their poetic scenery and cool weather.

To see the ripe rice and check-in the beautiful scenery of Pu Luong, you can visit Ban Cong commune, the core area of ​​the conservation area such as Don village, Hieu village, Kho Muong village... Visitors can also choose to trek through Pu Luong to both hunt for ripe rice and learn about the culture and customs of the local people.

In addition, Pu Luong is also famous for many high-class resorts, designed close to nature. If you cannot come during the rice harvest season, this place is also quite suitable for a short weekend getaway.

The dishes in Pu Luong are rated by diners as rich, quite delicious, and suitable for the palate. The prices here are not too expensive. You can choose specialties such as grilled wild boar, grilled fish, hill chicken, monkey snails, bitter bamboo shoots, bamboo rice, rice wine...

According to Zing