The terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai are breathtakingly beautiful during the rainy season.

TPO - These days, the terraced rice fields in the communes of Mu Cang Chai, Pung Luong, Lao Chai, and Khao Mang in Lao Cai province are entering the rainy season. Streams of water flow down from the high mountains, winding through the fields, creating a majestic and poetic natural landscape.

Báo Tiền Phong•25/05/2026

Video of the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai during the rainy season.

Every year, towards the end of May, when the first rains of the season begin to appear, the scenic region of Mu Cang Chai dons the shimmering beauty of the rice paddies. Across the high mountain slopes, terraced rice fields stretch out, winding softly like golden silk ribbons, creating a unique natural landscape in this highland region.

The rainy season is the time when people in the highlands channel water from streams and headwaters to their fields to prepare for the new planting season. From above, each rice paddy sparkles in the sunlight like giant mirrors reflecting the clouds, sky, and mountains.

This is also the time when people begin working in the fields for the new planting season, carrying with them the hope of a bountiful harvest. Although many types of machinery have now been introduced into production, because most of the terraced fields are located on high mountain slopes, with steep and narrow terrain, the people here still mainly use buffaloes for plowing.

Water cascades down, creating a magnificent landscape on the terraced rice fields of Lao Chai.

Besides its unique natural beauty, the rainy season also reflects the diligent labor of the local people.

The terraced rice fields shimmer like mirrors reflecting the sky, showcasing the beauty of the highland mountains and forests.

From early morning, on the high slopes of the fields, the villagers were busy plowing, building embankments, and channeling water in preparation for planting.

Amidst the highland clouds, the terraced rice fields during the rainy season appear as a masterpiece created by nature and man together over generations.

The brown hues of the newly formed soil blend with the green of the mountains and forests and the silvery sheen of the water, creating a mesmerizing landscape that leaves anyone who sets foot there in awe.

The terraced rice fields, nestled amidst the lush green forest, are in full bloom during the watering season, creating a scene that is both majestic and poetic.

The beauty of the rainy season not only captivates tourists but also contributes to honoring the cultural values, labor, and unique identity of the scenic region of Mu Cang Chai.

The rainy season in Mu Cang Chai is not only a production season but also a season for tourism and exploration . In recent years, it has become an attractive destination for tourists and photographers from both within and outside the country.

Everyone longs to witness the magnificent beauty of the terraced rice fields during the rainy season, to immerse themselves in the peaceful atmosphere amidst the mountains and forests, and to experience the simple life of the highlanders.