Admiring the Ta Van terraced rice fields during the rainy season.

TPO - These days, the terraced rice fields in Ta Van, Lao Cai - a nationally recognized scenic spot - are entering the rainy season. The fields shimmer like mirrors, reflecting the golden sunlight, interspersed with the green of young rice seedlings and glimpses of houses, creating a peaceful scene characteristic of the highlands.

The Ta Van terraced rice fields, covering an area of ​​over 700 hectares, are recognized as a national scenic spot and are one of the most ideal trekking routes in Vietnam.

Located about 10 km from the center of Sa Pa National Tourist Area, Ta Van commune is a familiar stop for tourists visiting the Muong Hoa Valley, Cat Cat Village, and Y Linh Ho. At this time of year, the terraced rice fields are in the water-filling season (also known as the irrigation season), becoming a highlight that attracts tourists.

During the planting season, the terraced rice fields curve and layer amidst the mountains and forests, their shimmering water creating a striking scene against the backdrop of clouds and sky.

The rice paddies lay right beside the house, water overflowing the fields, reflecting the roof and the small courtyard. Amidst this scene, all movement slowed down, leaving a feeling of peace.

Terraced rice fields are constructed along the slopes to take advantage of the limited land and steep terrain of the highlands. This farming method not only helps to naturally channel water from the higher ground down to each plot, creating an irrigation system suitable for the mountainous terrain, but also contributes to increased agricultural productivity.

The terraced rice fields are gradually covered in the vibrant green of rice seedlings as the highlanders begin planting rice from mid-May.

Viewed from above, the rice paddies stretch out, shimmering with water, interspersed with patches of newly sprouted green, signaling the start of a new planting season.

Tourists can explore the rice paddies, walking along small dirt paths between the terraces. Besides admiring the natural scenery, visitors can also experience rice planting with the locals, participate in cultural activities, and enjoy bonfires in the village. According to Chảo Láo Lở, a tour guide in Tả Van, from now until the end of the rainy season, which lasts about a month, the terraced rice fields change their appearance daily. Water covers the terraces, sparkling in the sun like silver; as the villagers begin planting, the fields gradually turn green with young rice plants.

The Ta Van terraced rice fields, covering over 700 hectares, are recognized as a national scenic spot and one of the most ideal trekking routes in Vietnam. Besides its spectacular natural landscape, Ta Van commune also impresses with its sustainable tourism model, featuring over 60 homestays built in harmony with the environment, preserving the pristine charm of the village. On July 15, 2025, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) included Ta Van village in its list of six of Asia's most beautiful "villages in the clouds," alongside famous destinations in China, Bhutan, the Philippines, and India.

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Source: https://tienphong.vn/ngam-ruong-bac-thang-ta-van-mua-nuoc-do-post1841164.tpo