Heartbreakingly beautiful golden season in the Northwest

The most beautiful season in the Northwest is when the entire mountainside is covered in a uniform golden color for about half a month, before the harvest season begins. Right from the beginning of the month, patches of gold appear on the fields, mixed with lush green. That color change, along with the cool air, attracts people to the highlands, creating a bustling atmosphere during the tourist season.

Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season also attracts tourists with destinations that have become “identifying marks”. The most prominent is Mam Xoi hill in Cao Son commune - a familiar check-in spot. Less known is “little Mam Xoi hill”, which is quieter, suitable for tourists who like to take photos in private space.

The terraced fields here have a very unique appearance, stretching along the mountainside with soft curves that are hard to find in any other region. Under the warm autumn sunshine, each layer of clouds drifts like a layer of light, warming the entire wild and romantic rocky mountain space. In particular, dawn and dusk are the two most beautiful times to admire and record the golden season moments.

The most impressive are Mam Xoi Hill and Mong Nguu Hill. Looking down from above, the terraced fields are layered and winding like a painting, especially when the rice turns golden yellow, it is even more brilliant. If choosing the time, I like the morning from about 6:30 to 10:30 - the sunlight is still gentle, creating clarity for the frame. In the afternoon, around 16:30 to 17:30, when the sunset falls, the yellow color of the rice blends with the sky, making the scene deeper and more romantic.