Every year, at the end of May and the beginning of June, when the first rains of the season appear, the Mong ethnic people in the highland district of Bac Yen (northwestern province of Son La) enter the planting season. Seen from above, the terraced fields stretching across the mountain slopes look like silk ribbons, creating a charming landscape painting. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA

As the late Autumn brings a slight chill in the air, the highlands of Bac Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Son La are covered in golden hues. The rice terraces, heavy with grain, cascade down the hillsides and valleys, signaling prosperity and peace for the local Hmong people. The beauty of the season is also the attractive time for nature explorers and lovers.