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.
Terraced fields in mountainous border villages in Muong Te district, Lai Chau province, are in the young rice season, with the vast green space creating a stunning view.
Mu Cang Chai, a remote district which is home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai, should top the travel list, according to US-based media site CNBC.