The spectacular landscapes of terraced rice fields have fascinated domestic and foreign visitors and photographers.  

Below are several photos of the majestic fields along Muong Hum – Sang Ma Sao – Y Ty – Thien Sinh route in Lao Cai’s Bat Xat district, in Ta Van of Lao Cai’s Sa Pa town, and Yen Bai’s Mu Cang Chai district. The photos were taken by photographer Nghiem Dinh Chinh from Hanoi.

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From a bird’s-eye view, Sang Ma Sao Primary School and residential areas look like spots in a large nature picture. Mountainous areas in the North are attractive to tourists and photographers, especially in the irrigation season.
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When it rains for the first time in summer, local farmers also start bringing water into their fields and making preparations for a new crop.
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A peaceful view of Sang Ma Sao terraced rice fields with buffalos and cottages
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Terraced rice fields in Muong Hum are ready for the new crop.
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Muong Hum terraced rice fields seen from above... In May and June, terraced rice fields in the Northwest are filled with water from the summer rain. The best time to plant rice in the area depends mostly on rainfall.
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After the fields have been soaked, softened, and ploughed, local farmers start planting rice.
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An image of H’mong people reflecting in the water makes a beautiful picture.
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When coming to those areas, tourists will also have an opportunity to experience rice planting. At present, tge H’mong, Tay, and Giay ethnic minority groups are still preserving traditional rice cultivation methods.
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Rice planting season in Ta Van, 8km away from Sa Pa town... Ta Van is home to the H’mong and Giay ethnic people.
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Houses on terraced rice fields in Thien Sinh valley... Houses, built with clay to make them warm in winter and cool in summer, are special cultural features of the ethnic minority people in the area.
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The legendary beauty of the Thien Sinh field at sunset... Terraced rice fields in Yen Bai province’s Mu Cang Chai in the irrigation season are not-to-miss tourism destinations.
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Farmers farrowing their farms in San Nhu of Mu Cang Chai. Terraced rice fields look like a multicolored painting with the grey of the alluvium and the greenish color of young rice sprouts.

Source: Vnexpress

Translated by Tran Hoai