Y Ty and Sapa in Lao Cai Province, Hoang Su Phi in Ha Giang Province and Mu Cang Chai in Yen Bai Province are well-known for having the most beautiful terraced fields in the northwestern region.
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The terraced fields in these areas have been recognised as the national heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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Sapa terraced fields were ranked the 7th among the nicest terraced fields in Asia and the world.
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The Y Ty rice fields are often ripe earlier than others in the northwestern region. Locals start to harvest rice from mid-August.
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The terraced fields give tourists an atmosphere which is very different from the daily hustle.
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Besides the paddy fields, visitors will have a chance to explore the cultural identities of local ethnic people along with their specialties.
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Bac Son rice fields turn yellow amid harvest season
Each year the arrival of the ripening rice season in Bac Son Valley in Lang Son province sees the area boast a romantic beauty with yellow being the prominent colour visitors can enjoy.