Best time to visit rice terraces in Sapa

Introduction Terraces in Sapa

Autumn Sapa terraced fields seem to glow with the iridescent yellow of the ripe rice season, then summer is the most beautiful time of the water season in Sapa. Around mid-May, all over Sapa's terraced fields are images of bustling ethnic people inviting each other to sow rice. This time is the rainy season, so the terraced fields containing water are sparkling and sparkling under the rays of the summer sky.

Sapa Terraces (Source: Internet)

The best season to see rice terraces in Sapa

If the pouring water season in Sapa brings full beauty and overflowing vitality, the ripe rice season will return to an unusually rich and peaceful beauty. Autumn wind, mixed with colorful sunshine. This is the time when the Northwest sky and earth change seasons, put on the bright yellow shirt of the ripe rice fields. See the new blooming stairs, do not miss the special moments: at dawn & at sunset to feel the full title of "10 magical angelic landscapes in the world" that many international newspapers have recognized. Priority calling tourists should experience once in a lifetime when coming to Vietnam.

Sapa ripe rice (Source: Internet)

Best place to hunt paddy in Sapa

1. Nam Cang village

Located about 30 km from the center of Sapa town, Nam Cang is covered by successive terraced fields creating a poetic scene depending on the time of the rice season of the year. In July, Nam Cang puts on bright green strips so that in August - September, he will replace himself with the brilliant yellow color of people at ripe. With the characteristics of windy weather and mild sunshine at this time, it is very suitable for long-term travel.

Nam Cang Village (Source: Internet)

2. Lao Chai - Ta Van village

Located about 10 km from the center of Sapa town, Lao Chai - Ta Van village are located adjacent to Muong Hoa valley and Ham Rong mountain, where the H'mong people live a lot on Sa Pa, so the area of ripe rice in Sapa is very high. This is also among the largest in Sapa, with thousands of fields recorded in the national monument of terraced fields. Visitors can immerse themselves in the daily life of the H'Mong people with many interesting experiences when hunting ripe rice.

Lao Chai - Ta Van Village (Source: Internet)

3. Y Linh Ho village

Linh Ho village is located on the road from Sapa town to Ta Van village, only 7 km from the town center. Here, visitors can see the houses made from rudimentary bamboo interspersed with terraced fields along the mountainside. This place is the main living place of Dao and Hmong people. Therefore, tourists will experience many details associated with the customary life of ethnic minorities besides enjoying the beauty of ripe golden rice fields. 

Y Linh Ho Village (Source: Internet)

4. Ta Phin village

Located only about 12 km from the center of Sapa town, Ta Phin village is a famous tourist destination and has many terraced fields, the second of Sapa, just behind Lao Chai and Ta Van. Visitors to this place will admire the wild beauty and full of brilliant golden color of the ripe rice season. The terraced fields in Ta Phin village are not as high as other places, but the small rustic houses mixed with ripe rice fields create a peaceful and poetic picture.

Ta Phin Village (Source: Internet)

5. Cat Cat village

The place to see golden rice is closest to Sapa town when it is only 2 km from the town center. Cat Cat village is a familiar tourist destination for many people when visiting Sa Pa This place is located at an altitude of about 1500m above sea level and is right next to the majestic Hoang Lien Son range. When coming here, visitors can not only see the aluminum folding terraced fields but also see the scenery of the village and the rhythm of highland life using heat and color.

Cat Cat Village (Source: Internet)

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