(TITC) - Hoang Su Phi (Ha Giang Province) has long been famous for its beautiful and magnificent terraced fields. This majestic land is sure to be one of the ideal places for nature lovers and who are passionate about discovering the beauty of the Northern mountains.
Located in the west of Ha Giang Province, about 300 km from Ha Noi, Hoang Su Phi is a natural masterpiece with charming beauty that captivates people’s hearts. The highlight of this place is the layered terraced fields, covering the hills like an impressive work of art painted by skillful human hands. The harmonious blend of nature and culture brings a strange attraction to anyone who sets foot in this land.
Each season has its own unique beauty, which makes Hoang Su Phi so special. Spring is the time when unique cultural festivals of the local people take place. In the joyful atmosphere of the first days of the year, Hoang Su Phi is full of life. Appearing in the midst of the vast forest are immense green terraced fields, lush tea hills, peach and pear flowers blooming all the way, petals flying with gentle fragrance in the wind…
In April and May, the spilling water season for preparing to grow rice, under the summer rain, the terraced fields are like giant mirrors in the majestic nature, reflecting the clouds and sky, reflecting the bright rays of the morning sun, creating a scene that moves people's hearts.
Coming around September and October, is the time when Hoang Su Phi puts on the brilliant colours of the golden ripe rice fields that dye the hills, bringing along the smell of the familiar scent of ripe rice. The rich and poetic beauty of the ripe rice season, along with the romance in the autumn weather, have created an attractive Hoang Su Phi.
In particular, visitors to Hoang Su Phi in the ripe rice season will have the opportunity to participate, explore and learn about the cultural identity of the ethnic groups here through the Gau Tao Festival and Culture and Tourism Week “Through the heritage of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields”. Countless exciting activities and events are organised to give visitors truly impressive and different experiences such as: Mong ethnic culture festival; paragliding performance “On the Golden Stairs”; product display and fair space; cultural, arts programmes, traditional folk games, ecotourism activities, experiences…
For those who love the cold of the Northern mountain, November and December are the ideal times to start the journey to hunt clouds in the "foggy land" Hoang Su Phi. In winter, dense fog covers the hillsides, terraced fields seem to be hidden under the clouds, evoking a feeling of peace in the mountains.
Local farmers are real life artists who have created a magnificent panorama of Hoang Su Phi with spectacular natural beauty on the majestic space of the Northern highlands, stand out are the beautiful terraced fields. All create a magnificent beauty, blending between nature and people, captivating anyone who comes to this land.
Hoang Su Phi terraced fields spread in 24 communes, of which terraced fields in 11 communes are ranked as national scenic site, including: Ban Phung, Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ho Thau, Nam Ty, Thong Nguyen, Ta Su Choong, Ban Nhuong, Po Lo, Thang Tin and Nam Khoa. In particular, Ban Phung is considered to have the most beautiful terraced fields. In 2012, Hoang Su Phi rice terraced fields were officially recognized as National Relic Site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
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