The vibrant Mu Cang Chai during the rice harvest season.

02/10/2024 | 16:30

TPO – In early October, the terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, begin their harvest season, overflowing with the vibrant golden color of ripe rice. Despite the impact of floods and heavy rains, this place still attracts a large number of tourists with its captivating natural beauty.

Located more than 300 km from Hanoi by car, Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai province is now a familiar name to those who enjoy exploring and admiring the scenery of the mountains and forests.

The scenery in Mu Cang Chai is most beautiful in autumn, when the rice ripens to a golden yellow across the hillsides and valleys of the terraced rice paddies.

In 2019, the Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields were classified as a Special National Monument. Every year, a large number of tourists choose to visit this place to experience the golden season on the terraced rice fields.

Mu Cang Chai has many attractive photo spots for young, adventurous people. Ms. Thuy Hien ( Quang Ninh ) shared: “Mu Cang Chai is incredibly beautiful and peaceful. It's only for a short time each year that we can admire this beauty, so even during the rice harvest season, despite some rain, our group still planned a trip to experience it.”

In just a few days, the golden rice season in Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, will end. The terraced rice fields have turned golden, and in many places, people have already harvested the ripe rice.

Tourists can witness the diligent work of the local people.

Raspberry Hill in La Pán Tẩn, about 8km from the center of Mù Cang Chải district, is a popular destination for tourists visiting Yên Bái to admire the golden rice fields during the harvest season.

Throughout Mu Cang Chai district, you can see terraced rice fields stretching endlessly across the hillsides, layer upon layer.

Despite the impact of storms and floods, many tourists still come to Mu Cang Chai to witness the golden rice fields and experience paragliding to admire the panoramic view of the terraced rice paddies.

According to many accommodation, travel, and service businesses in Mu Cang Chai, the recent floods have significantly impacted most local establishments in terms of customer numbers and revenue. Besides accommodation, paragliding services, which are famous in the area, have also seen a decline in customers compared to previous years, with a sudden surge in cancellations of rooms and tickets.

Several homestays in Mu Cang Chai reported that, despite being in the peak tourist season during the rice harvest, some places have seen a sharp drop in visitor numbers, up to 60%. Although the roads and scenery haven't been significantly affected by the floods, many tourists are hesitant, leading to a considerable number of cancellations.

Phung Linh