(Baonghean.vn) - The terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai district were recognized as a National Monument in 2007. This is one of the most unique landscapes in Vietnam and is becoming a tourism strength of Yen Bai province. From mid-September to mid-October is the time when the terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai begin to ripen. And this is also the beginning of the Autumn Festival in this special land.
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| The terraced fields in La Pan Tan are called 'golden raspberries' because of their raspberry-like shape. |
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| Mu Cang Chai is famous for its terraced rice fields stretching from Tu Le, Nga Ba Kim, La Pan Tan, De Xu Phinh, Che Cu Nha, Lao Thua Chai... During the rice harvest season, visitors have the opportunity to admire the golden layers of rice spread across the valleys. |
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| A corner of terraced fields in La Pan Tan commune. |
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| Peace on the valley of terraced fields. |
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| Children standing in the field to take shelter from the rain. |
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| Stunning images of Vietnam's most unique rice fields. |
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| The people living in Mu Cang Chai are mainly Mong people. And in their language, Mu Cang Chai means 'village of dry trees'. It is a hard-working, diligent community, with their hands and labor, they have created masterpieces from the most unique terraced rice fields in Southeast Asia. |
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| Mother carrying her child back home |
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| The joy of Mong women before harvest season in Mu Cang Chai. |
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| In Mu Cang Chai, the rice ripening season starts from mid-September and lasts until mid-October. And people thresh the rice by hand right in the fields. |
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| Collect straw after harvest. |
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| Terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai are becoming more and more known for their unique beauty during the rice ripening season. |
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| At this time, many people come to Mu Cang Chai to admire the beauty of the ripe rice season. |
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| During the Autumn Festival in Mu Cang Chai, visitors have many opportunities to experience a unique space and come into contact with friendly local people. |
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