The 'unforgettable' golden season in Son La

Every autumn, Ngoc Chien, Son La province, is lit up by the golden color of ripe terraced fields. The golden season here is also associated with traditional festivals, attracting tourists.

Every year in late August and early September, Ngoc Chien commune puts on a brilliant yellow coat when ripe rice spreads across the terraced fields. The scenery is like a vivid autumn painting in the middle of the mountains and forests, breathtakingly beautiful to anyone who has the chance to visit.

Every year in late August and early September, Ngoc Chien commune puts on a brilliant yellow coat when ripe rice spreads across the terraced fields. The scenery is like a vivid autumn painting in the middle of the mountains and forests, breathtakingly beautiful to anyone who has the chance to visit.

Located nearly 180 km from the provincial center, Ngoc Chien commune is at an altitude of over 1,800 m with a cool climate all year round, an ideal land for growing sticky rice. The terraced fields winding like golden silk, combined with the morning mist and mountain slopes create a poetic natural landscape, making visitors feel like they are lost in a pure fairyland.

Located nearly 180 km from the provincial center, Ngoc Chien commune is at an altitude of over 1,800 m with a cool climate all year round, an ideal land for growing sticky rice. The terraced fields winding like golden silk, combined with the morning mist and mountain slopes create a poetic natural landscape, making visitors feel like they are lost in a pure fairyland.

Tan sticky rice - a prominent specialty of Ngoc Chien, the fragrant, sweet rice grains not only increase the income of the people but also become the "soul" of the golden season. In the bustling atmosphere of the harvest day, the laughter mixed with the scent of new rice spread throughout the village, creating an unforgettable impression for every visitor.

Tan sticky rice - a prominent specialty of Ngoc Chien, the fragrant, sweet rice grains not only increase the income of the people but also become the "soul" of the golden season. In the bustling atmosphere of the harvest day, the laughter mixed with the scent of new rice spread throughout the village, creating an unforgettable impression for every visitor.

An indispensable highlight in the spiritual life of the people in Ngoc Chien commune is the New Rice Offering Festival, held from late August to early September.

An indispensable highlight in the spiritual life of the people in Ngoc Chien commune is the New Rice Offering Festival, held from late August to early September.

Ngoc Chien ripe rice season has become a local tourism brand. The growth of tourism has led to the demand for accommodation, cuisine , transportation... helping people's lives to constantly improve and increase income (average income per capita reaches 42 million VND/year).

The ripe rice season in Ngoc Chien has become a local tourism brand. The growth of tourism has led to the demand for accommodation, cuisine, transportation... helping people's lives to constantly improve and increase income (average income per capita reaches 42 million VND/year).

Thanks to support from the national target program and the consensus of the people, Ngoc Chien commune achieved new rural standards by the end of 2023. Notably, the multidimensional poverty rate is now only 7.4%, a sharp decrease compared to previous years.

Thanks to support from the national target program and the consensus of the people, Ngoc Chien commune achieved new rural standards by the end of 2023. Notably, the multidimensional poverty rate is now only 7.4%, a sharp decrease compared to previous years.

Mr. Nguyen Son Lam - Chairman of Ngoc Chien Commune People's Committee - shared: "The ripe rice season and the New Rice Offering Festival are the most beautiful times of the year, attracting a lot of tourists to visit. Currently, we are developing community tourism associated with agriculture and indigenous culture as a sustainable direction. In the long term, the commune will continue to improve infrastructure, improve service quality and preserve cultural heritage to make Ngoc Chien an attractive destination in the Northwest region".

Mr. Nguyen Son Lam - Chairman of Ngoc Chien Commune People's Committee - shared: "The ripe rice season and the New Rice Offering Festival are the most beautiful times of the year, attracting a lot of tourists to visit. Currently, we are developing community tourism associated with agriculture and indigenous culture as a sustainable direction. In the long term, the commune will continue to improve infrastructure, improve service quality and preserve cultural heritage to make Ngoc Chien an attractive destination in the Northwest region".

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