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1. Mu Cang Chai rice fields
Mu Cang Chai has long been a familiar destination for travelers and photography enthusiasts during the rice harvest season. Located in Yen Bai province, the rice fields in Mu Cang Chai district are mainly concentrated in three communes: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh.
The terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai are captivating from the time the rice seedlings are just sprouting until September and October when the fields turn a golden yellow. Standing on Khau Pha Pass, visitors can admire the majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains with its vast expanse of rice paddies. The stilt houses nestled amidst the gentle curves of the rice fields during harvest season make Mu Cang Chai a breathtakingly beautiful and enchanting landscape.
2. Moc Chau Mustard Flowers
Located about 200 km from Hanoi, Moc Chau is a favorite destination for many backpackers every winter. At that time, the entire plateau is covered in the pure white of mustard flowers, captivating travelers. Areas like Pa Phach village or behind the pine forest of Ang village are always bustling with convoys of vehicles searching for beautiful moments.
The Moc Chau valley is most beautiful in the early morning, when the night dew still lingers on the branches and leaves, and the fields of mustard flowers become most captivating. In the vast space, with its gentle fragrance, the vibrant red of the poinsettias or the deep brown of the soil add to the dreamy and magical atmosphere.
3. Moc Chau Tea Hills
Unlike the fields of canola flowers, the lush green tea hills create the charm of Moc Chau at any time of year. Because it is the main economic crop, throughout the town, visitors can find tea hills of varying heights, each with its own unique beauty.
Especially in December, when visiting Moc Chau, tourists can also admire the pristine white tea flowers, nestled among the green leaves, attracting countless bees and butterflies, unintentionally creating a very beautiful picture.
4. Buckwheat fields in Ha Giang
Widely cultivated in Ha Giang, especially along the road from Xi Man to Hoang Su Phi, the buckwheat fields are an unmissable destination for backpackers every late autumn and early winter. During this time, buckwheat and Ha Giang become a hot topic on travel forums everywhere.
Buckwheat flowers have a lifespan of about a month. When they first bloom, they are white, then turn pale pink, purplish, and deep red. Perhaps that's why, during the harvest season, the vast expanse of white and pale pink flowers makes the Ha Giang plateau look so vibrant.
5. Bac Son Valley, Lang Son
Bac Son is a district in Lang Son province, located about 160 km from Hanoi. It is known not only for its long-standing historical sites but also for its valley with beautiful rice fields.
To admire the panoramic view of the fertile valley, you have to make the effort to climb to the top of Bac Son mountain. Along the winding river are vibrant patches of rice paddies, interspersed with traditional stilt houses. All of these elements combine to enhance the picturesque beauty of this valley.
6. Ninh Binh rice fields
Located approximately 110 km from Hanoi along National Highway 1A, the Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area is a famous tourist destination in Ninh Binh. Visitors wishing to explore the inside of the caves must travel by boat along the Ngo Dong River, admiring the picturesque countryside created by the rice fields and the gently flowing river.
The most beautiful scenery is from late May to early June, when a vast area is covered with rice paddies of green and yellow, creating stunning patches of color.
