Visiting Ha Giang in the fall, most tourists have as their destination Hoang Su Phi district, where the magnificent and splendid terraced fields have been recognized as a "National Monument" since 2012. Surely you will forget the way back when standing in front of the picture of golden terraced fields stretching to the end of the sky.
Due to the high terrain, the rice fields in Hoang Su Phi often have steep slopes and are located precariously on the mountains. Although terraced fields are everywhere in the high mountains of the North, the scenery here has a very unique beauty. You will be satisfied with the new, majestic and vast views but also full of poetry and lyricism.
The rice season in Hoang Su Phi is planted once a year, lasting from September to October. This is also the time when the weather is very pleasant, ideal conditions for tourists to enjoy the Northwest scenery at the change of seasons. The special thing about Hoang Su Phi is that the rice plants here have longer stems and the terraced fields are also located at a higher altitude than in Mu Cang Chai, which also has beautiful terraced fields in Yen Bai province. In Hoang Su Phi, the fields from the foot to the top of the valley are golden yellow, like a brilliant golden spiral creating a beautiful natural painting.
The development of tourism in recent years has added to Hoang Su Phi many cultural tourism services imbued with local identity. Vinh Quang town center is where the places to eat and stay for tourists are concentrated. This is also the place that provides means of transportation or information about tourist attractions in Ha Giang.
The rice-growing areas are all villages located at high altitudes, 30-40km from Vinh Quang town. The higher you go, the more amazing scenery you can admire, with mountains, clouds, and golden rice fields blending together. A little tip: try waking up early and moving to Ban Phung, you will be able to immerse yourself in the peaceful and poetic scenery. Sitting on the high hill, watching each house blend with the green and yellow color of rice fields, the crisp laughter of children, the early morning crowing of roosters blending in the dreamy smoke from the kitchen... All create an unforgettable impression in the hearts of visitors.
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+ Journey
The road to Hoang Su Phi is divided into two directions: from Highway 2 through Tuyen Quang to Ha Giang or from Bac Ha (Lao Cai) through Xin Man. Both roads are about 300km from Hanoi and are difficult to navigate with winding roads along narrow mountains and very few vehicles.
-If you go by motorbike, you can follow the route: Hanoi - Ha Giang City - Bac Quang - Tan Quang - Hoang Su Phi - Xin Man - Coc Pai - Lao Cai - Hanoi.
- By car: Take a bus from Hanoi to Ha Giang. There are many bus companies at My Dinh bus station, prices range from 260,000 - 300,000 VND/person. At Bac Quang intersection, change buses and go another 58km, you will reach Vinh Quang town, the district capital of Hoang Su Phi district.
+ Destination:Hoang Su Phi is a mountainous border district, located in the west of Ha Giang province, right at the foot of the majestic Tay Con Linh peak. This mountainous district is strongly divided by many high rocky mountains and streams, creating an extremely majestic natural landscape, especially suitable for those who like to walk and sightsee.
+ Landscape:Terraced fields are found in most communes and towns of Hoang Su Phi district, but are mostly concentrated in Ban Luoc, Ban Phung, Thong Nguyen, Ho Thau, Nam Ty, and San Sa Ho with a total area of nearly 765 hectares.
+ Accommodation
- Tourists will eat and stay in Vinh Quang town. Currently, hotel and motel services here have also developed a lot, tourists can be completely assured of the quality of service. Hotel prices range from 200,000 - 400,000 VND/room. If staying on the weekend, tourists have the opportunity to admire the colorful highland market in the town. Besides, there are also many food and beverage services for tourists.
-In addition, if you want to fully immerse yourself in the life of the highlanders, the homestay model is an extremely interesting choice. This model has developed quite strongly in Hoang Su Phi. Suggestion: homestay in Ban Phin Ho, Ban Nam Hong, Lang Giang village in Thong Nguyen commune. The homestay locations have the advantage of being located right in Hoang Su Phi district, very convenient for sightseeing trips to admire the golden rice season and the beautiful natural scenery here.
Article and photos: Tuan Duong
