Sa Pa
Rice in Sapa will usually ripen yellow between the last week of August and mid-September. The prominent ripe rice spot this year is Nam Cang. The ripe rice points are usually Ta Van, Hau Thao, Ta Phin, Ta Giang Phong, Muong Hum. Currently, Sa Pa rice is ripe and harvested by people until mid-September.
Y Ty
The ripe rice area in Y Ty includes areas from the A Lu side (direction from Bat Xat to enter) leading to Thien Sinh Valley and then continuing to the side of Den Sang, Den Hang, Muong Hum connecting to Sa Pa.
Depending on the year, the rice ripens early or late, but in Y Ty, it will be most beautiful from the last week of August to the week of September 3. The thing is that at this time of year, there are often rains and floods, so the road to Y Ty has severe breakdowns, unable to move in. Remember to pay attention to the weather before you go. The Pig is in its beauty and will be harvested in the 3rd week of September.
Around October, you can combine climbing and hunting clouds at Y Ty.
Mu Cang Chai
Rice in Mu Cang Chai ripens later, usually from mid-September to the first week of October. Along the way from Nghia Lo to Mu Cang Chai, you will pass through Tu Le field, go up Khau Pha pass to look down on Cao Pha Valley, Lam Thai and Lam Mong villages. Further to the center of the district are the communes of La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, De Xu Phan... Along the way to Mu Cang Chai, you will pass through Muong Lo and Tu Le rice granaries that are still green. In the 3rd week of September, Mu Cang Chai will be in full bloom.
In the ripe rice season, Mu Cang Chai usually has an annual paragliding program to see the Cao Pha valley.
Hoang Su Phi
The ripe rice season of Hoang Su Phi is around the 3rd week of September and lasts until the end of October. In Hoang Su Phi, the beautiful spots to take photos of ripe rice are Ban Phung, Ho Thuu, Thong Nguyen, Nam Ty, Ban Luoc, San Xa Ho. This year, Ban Phung, rice will ripen from September 10.
The trip will be very beautiful if you combine climbing Tay Con Linh mountain, watching Hoang Su Phi ripe rice, strolling on the buckwheat fields in Suoi Tau and going to the Bac Ha fair.
Bac Son
Bac Son rice field is too famous, but Bac Son rice field often has different planting times, so it is often like a picture with many colors. The time to go to Bac Son to see rice is also quite comfortable, from July to November, you will always be able to see the beautiful ripe rice.
Ban Gioc Waterfall
Probably few people pay attention to this land also has ripe rice, rice fields at the foot of Ban Gioc Waterfall usually ripens around mid-October. You can choose to go to Ban Gioc Waterfall to see rice before or after 5-7 days from the middle of the month.
Mai Chau
One of the beautiful spots in the ripe rice season is Mai Chau. Since September, the whole Mai Chau valley has been fragrant with the aroma of ripe rice. A new day begins when the sound of the crested bird singing on the first rice plant. Opening the door is a dreamy scene. The dew still lingers on the dark green of the field, the taste of moist soil, of fragrant glutinous rice, of the throne grass rushes into the sense of smell.
Pu Luong
In September-October every year, rice in Pu Luong Nature Reserve ripens, attracting travel and photography lovers. This year, rice is expected to ripen from the beginning of October, the terraced fields in Pu Luong are gradually ripening from the outer area of Ban Cong commune to the core area of the conservation area such as Don village, Hieu village, Kho Muong village... In addition to hunting for the golden season, visitors on the way from Hanoi can visit Mai Chau (Hoa Binh), trekking Pu Luong mountain, Bat cave, bathing in Hieu waterfall...
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