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Rice fields in the middle of Cat Tien primeval forest

According to VnExpress December 24, 2023 06:36

The landscape known as "European fields" in Dong Nai is the destination of many tourists when visiting Cat Tien forest.

Ta Lai field, hundreds of hectares wide, located in Ta Lai commune, Tan Phu district, next to Cat Tien National Park, has long been called "European field" in Dong Nai by tourists.
Not only fields, the area also has hundreds of straight oil trees in the middle of immense rice fields creating a beautiful picture. To enter the fields, visitors go from National Highway 20 across the Dong Nai River to the center of Ta Lai commune about 20 km.
The rice harvest season in Ta Lai field is usually at the end of the year, many locals build huts to watch for rats and elephants destroying the rice. "Visiting the field, tourists can see elephants coming out of the jungle or some wild animals," said a local.
Blue smoke in the afternoon at the end of Ta Lai field. After harvesting, people still keep the habit of burning stubble to prepare for the new crop.
Many tourists come to check in. Mr. Lam, from Bien Hoa City, commented that besides the vast primeval forest, the Cat Tien forest rice fields are "rare".
After the rice is harvested, the dry fields create squares of plots.
The sun shines through the oil trees on the dry season fields.
When spring comes, Chau Ma people continue to plant seeds for the new season. In the photo, two girls are returning from the forest through the fields, next to a flock of white storks circling around looking for food, creating a peaceful scene.
An ancient oil tree in the middle of a green rice field
To facilitate harvesting and mechanization in agricultural production, the local government has concreted the road from the commune center to the fields near the forest edge.
In addition to visiting "European-like fields", visitors can also enjoy the culinary specialties of bamboo-tube rice and grilled chicken of the Chau Ma ethnic group in Ta Lai village.
Traditional brocade weaving of the Chau Ma people in Ta Lai village. For many years, people in this area have strongly developed community tourism. In addition to visiting Cat Tien forest, tourists can learn about the culture of the indigenous people.
Chau Ma people beat gongs to welcome tourists when they visit their Long House in Ta Lai village.
According to VnExpress
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Rice fields in the middle of Cat Tien primeval forest