The road in Lao Cai during the ripe rice season is causing a stir, making visitors think it's a 'paradise'.
The winding road hidden among terraced fields during the ripe rice season leaves many tourists passing by amazed by the surreal, picturesque scenery in Lao Cai.
Located on DT 156 route from Lao Cai city to Y Ty commune, the bend in A Lu commune (Bat Xat district, Lao Cai province) has recently become a "hot" destination on the internet because of its surreal, picturesque scenery.
Hoang Van Huy (living in Hanoi, currently working in tourism in Cao Bang - Ha Giang) said he took photos of the impressive bend during his trip to explore Y Ty on August 19.
While moving through this area, seeing the enchanting natural scenery, Huy used a flycam (unmanned aerial vehicle) to record beautiful moments from above.
According to the young man, near the bend there is a milestone marking the location 7km from Y Ty. If you have the opportunity to travel through this route, you can stop to take pictures at some beautiful terraced fields or check in at the "sunset tree" not too far away.
“I asked the locals and was told that around the end of August, the rice here will be ripe. Therefore, if you come here at this time, you can admire the road and the golden season at its most beautiful,” Huy suggested.
Although it was the first time he set foot on this bend, the 9X found the surrounding scenery overwhelming and unique. He commented that this place deserves to become a new destination attracting travel enthusiasts to experience a different golden season in the Northwest, in addition to familiar places such as Nam Cang (Sa Pa) or Muong Hum (Bat Xat) in Lao Cai.
To reach the bend on DT 156, if starting from Sa Pa town, visitors move in the direction of Ban Xeo, Muong Hum to A Lu commune.
Alternatively, visitors can also take the route from Lao Cai city to Kim Thanh and Trinh Tuong, then to Lung Po and to A Lu commune. Both routes have a total length of about 90km.
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Around August and September, many terraced fields in Bat Xat district begin to ripen, turning bright yellow, attracting many visitors. Not only is Y Ty a famous "cloud hunting" destination, visitors coming here at this time can combine exploring picturesque rice fields and enjoying the fresh, pleasant atmosphere.
However, this is also the time when many mountainous areas experience floods and landslides. Tourists need to pay attention to weather forecasts to have a safe trip and ensure convenient travel to tourist destinations.
In addition, the number of visitors to Lao Cai in particular and the Northwest in general during the rice harvest season is very large, especially on weekends, so visitors need to contact accommodation facilities in advance to book accommodation or hire a local tour guide to assist if needed.
