Vietnam rice terraces
Deep step into golden harvesting season
The Artful Combination of Nature & Humans
Rice Terraces
Rice terrace is a unique form of cultivation in the mountainous regions of Northern Vietnam. In these steep areas, where arable land is scarce, local people have chosen moderately sloped hills and take water from the higher mountains to create terraced fields. Over hundreds of years, through the diligent labor and creativity of farmers, terraced fields have become cascading layers stretching endlessly along the mountains.
When is the best time to see rice terraces?
Harvesting season: Iconic beauty with bountiful & golden rice fields
Water pouring season: Giant mirrors reflecting tapestry of nature colors
Fellow season: Resting brown fields to ready for the next planting season
The seasons vary depending on the location and weather conditions each year. We will recommend the best destination for your travel time so that you can enjoy the rice terraces at their most beautiful.
From September to October, let's explore
Harvest Season in Vietnam Rice Terraces
Harvest season is the most sought-after time span with golden terraced rice fields, that you often see in the pictures along the road. The number of crop seasons varies in different regions of Vietnam (1 or 2 crops in a year), but rice simultaneously becomes golden in every Northern mountains in the period of August – October.
So “itchy feet”! Don’t miss out on the lively atmosphere and rich scenery in these regions during this time!
Photographing, trekking or living as a local
Let's see where to go & what to do
Mu Cang Chai
Overview
According to National Geographic magazine, Mu Cang Chai is one of the most beautiful rice terraces in the world that embraces iconic rice terrace shapes. Harvest season is the peak season there, but our team will take you from the crowds to our small village on the bottom of Khau Pha Pass! This is a community-based tourism project we have supported for many years with hospitable locals, well-preserved peaceful landscape and authentic cultures.
Golden time
September - October
What to expect
• Sightseeing & Trekking with a local guide
• Paragliding
• Enjoying motorbike pillions
• Immersing in farming life with the Thai and Flower H’Mong
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3 days 4 nights
3 days 2 nights
3 days 2 nights
Hoang Su Phi - Ha Giang
Overview
Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang is an unmissable spot if you want to admire the awe-inspiring natural landscape in harvest season, with overlapping terraced rice fields, winding roads, majestic mountains and ancient San Tuyet tea hills. The only ripening season in a year is also a chance for you to experience the lively atmosphere of diverse ethnic groups such as La Chi, Red Dzao, Long-Shirt Dzao, and Nung.
Golden time
September - October
What to expect
• Trekking through local trails, stunning rice terraces & mountains
• Venturing into hidden villages, home to dynamic ethnic communities
• Interacting with locals in their fields
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5 days 4 nights
Ha Giang’s backroads to ancient villages: a journey of wonder
Northeast Vietnam
8,300,000 VNĐ
5 days 4 nights
4 Days 3 Nights
Pu Luong Nature Reserve
Overview
Pu Luong Nature Reserve, that takes 3.5 drive hours from Hanoi, is also an ideal destination to admire rice terraces during the harvest season if your travel time is limited. Pu Luong is a flexible spot for connecting with other interesting ones like Mai Chau, Van Ho, Moc Chau,... boasting an array of amusing and authentic experiences.
Golden time
October
What to expect
• Trekking and cycling through rice fields and hidden villages
• Enjoying fantastic motorbike trip to a waterfall
• Soaking in natural hot springs
• Enjoying unique cuisine with a Thai family at Tan House, a CBT project we supported
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5 days 4 nights
3 days 2 nights
3 days 2 nights
Mai Chau Pu Luong from fertile valleys to pristine jungle
Northwest Vietnam
5,150,000 VNĐ
Sapa
Overview
Sapa is on the travel list of most travelers when they plan to explore the mountainous areas of Vietnam, but we believe that not everyone can find its authentic beauty now. This land boasts majestic terraced rice fields, hidden villages far from town, and vibrant local markets on certain days. In particular, we’re excited to share with you the photography trails from Sapa that can show their allure to every traveler.
Golden time
September
What to expect
• Capturing splendid photographing route Sapa - Mu Cang Chai, through various nature patterns
• Trekking with local guide through golden rice terraces to reach hidden villages
• Experiencing vibrant local markets of the Red Dzao, Black H’Mong, Tay,...
• Enjoying cable car in Fansipan
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4 days 4 nights
2 days 2 nights
2 days 2 nights
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