If plum flower season after Tet Holiday or extensive fields of white Blumea flowers at the end of a year make Northwest Vietnam busier and full of visitors, in early winter, Muong Hoa Valley (Sa Pa, Lao Cai), Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai), Hoang Su Phi (Ha Giang) are the most popular destinations to admire the full beauty of yellow rice paddies.
Muong Hoa Valley, Sa Pa
Sa Pa is full of yellow in grain season. Tourists visiting Sa Pa this period of a year will be overwhelmed by vast terraced fields. Yellow rice paddies stretch endlessly, which is an interesting place for tourists both domestic and international to take nice photos with golden rice fields of Muong Hoa valley.
If traveling to Sa Pa by train, tourists can rent motorbikes to move to Muong Hoa valley or even Cat Cat Hamlet, Ta Van hamlet, etc. How amazing it is to stand in the middle of extensive terraced fields and enjoy the fragrance of golden rice. Most likely, it is an unforgettable experience for each tourist.
Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai
Mu Cang Chai is a well-known place in Yen Bai Province. It attracts tourists not only majestic terraced fields but also grain season in October.
Going from Khau Pha Pass to visit Mu Cang Chai, tourists will be surprised by unlimited golden rice paddies, Thai’s and Mong’s stilt houses, along with pure streams. It’s much different from the hustle and bustle of the city. Moreover, It’s wonderful to enjoy famous five-colored “xoi” (xoi ngu sac) in Lim Mong, Khau Pha commune.
Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang
Ha Giang is famous for Dong Van stone plateau, Ma Pi Leng Pass, Quan Ba sky gate. However, From September to October, Hoang Su Phi is the only place in Ha Giang attracting tourists to directly observe the terraced fields of golden rice. Luoc Hamlet, San Sa Ho, Phung Hamlet, Ho Thau, Thong Nguyen, etc. are the best beautiful places of grain season visitors can’t miss out in Hoang Su phi