Located primarily in the mountain areas in the North of Vietnam, the terraced rice fields are called the “Stairway to Heaven” by many people. These are the result of really amazing work over a hundred years by local hill tribes, mostly the H’mong people. Every year, between September and October, the terraced rice fields put on a show of picturesque harvest colours. The curving terraces, although man-made, appear to be in complete harmony with the landscape, creating a hypnotic patterning across the hills and valleys. | ||
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Mù Cang Chải, a rural district in northern Vietnam’s Yên Bái Province |
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Different from rice cultivation on the plain, the Vietnam terraced rice fields can be cultivated with only one crop per year, normally from June to October. Starting in September, the fields start changing colour from green to yellow in preparation for the new harvest.
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Than Uyên District |
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Hoàng Su Phì District, Ha Giang Province | |
Hoàng Su Phì is among the most untouched areas of Ha Giang Province of Vietnam. The district was separated from the mainstream society until very recently. Hoàng Su Phì is a rural district of Ha Giang province in the northeastern region of Vietnam. Hoang Su Phi is famous for its rice fields terraces, especially on the road between Hoang Su Phi and Xin Man, where those terraces are classified as a National Heritage by the Vietnamese Government. | |
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Sa Pa, Lào Cai Province |
Established as a hill station by the French in 1922, Sapa today is the tourism centre of the northwest. Sapa is oriented to make the most of the spectacular views emerging on clear days; it overlooks a plunging valley, with mountains towering above on all sides. Views of this epic scenery are often subdued by thick mist rolling across the peaks. |
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