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Traveling to Hà Giang during the ripe rice season is a favorite choice for many travelers when autumn arrives. As the terraced fields are dyed golden by the vibrant ripe rice, it's even more enticing for tourists to visit the picturesque landscapes of Hà Giang.
The Ideal Time to Visit Hà Giang during the Harvest Season
Exploring Hà Giang during the ripe rice season allows you to admire the majestic terraced fields in Hà Giang when the rice is ripe and golden. The ripe rice season in Hà Giang is from September to mid-October according to the Gregorian calendar. During this time, Hà Giang is covered in bright, warm shades of yellow.
If you're longing to breathe in the sweet scent of ripe rice and capture photos of shimmering golden fields, then you should visit Hà Giang around this time. From mid-October onwards, locals will swiftly harvest the rice, so don't miss the opportunity to witness the most beautiful moments of the ripe rice fields.
In September, Hà Giang immerses itself in the shimmering golden waves of terraced fields during the ripe rice season - Photo: Internet
Transportation Options to Hà Giang
Motorbike
Hà Giang is approximately 300km away from Hanoi, with challenging roads consisting of narrow, winding paths along the mountains and minimal traffic. Many adventurers opt for motorbikes as their mode of transportation to Hà Giang. However, the autumn weather in Hà Giang often brings rain, making the mountainous roads difficult to navigate. If you're not confident in your riding skills, it's best to prioritize traveling by bus for safety.
Bus
Traveling by bus - an exciting experience that allows you to easily admire the rolling hills and winding roads - Photo: Internet
Starting from Hanoi, you can catch a bus to Hà Giang from various bus companies at My Dinh Bus Station, with ticket prices ranging from 260,000 to 300,000 VND per person. The journey takes about 8 hours, so it's advisable to take a night bus and sleep on board to arrive in Hà Giang early in the morning.
Flying from Saigon
If traveling from Saigon, you should schedule your car departure time from Hanoi and book a flight ticket from Saigon to Hanoi (flight prices range from 650,000VND to 1,200,000VND, excluding taxes and fees), with a flight duration of approximately 2 hours. Most buses from Hanoi to Hà Giang at night follow the Nội Bài - Lào Cai expressway route. Travelers should contact the bus company in advance and arrange to wait at the intersection between the Thăng Long - Nội Bài expressway and National Highway No. 2 (about 1km from Nội Bài airport) for convenient pick-up to Hà Giang.
Accommodation in Hà Giang
Homestays, a popular accommodation choice among travelers in Hà Giang - Photo: Internet
During the ripe rice season in Hà Giang, travelers can stay at guesthouses, homestays, and unique hotels in Hà Giang located in the charming town of Đồng Văn. Depending on your financial situation and personal preferences, you'll find a suitable place to stay. Here are some recommendations for quality accommodations in Hà Giang:
- Bụi Homestay (Gateway to Đồng Văn town, junction to Lũng Cú, Hà Giang)
- Chúng Pủa (Mèo Vạc town, Hà Giang)
- Dao Lodge (Nâm Đăm village, Quản Ba commune, Hà Giang)
- Homestay Bản Châng (Team 4, Châng village, Phương Tiện, Hà Giang)
- Coffee Phố Cổ Đồng Văn Guesthouse (Đồng Văn town)
- Thiên Hương Guesthouse (23 3/2 street, Đồng Văn town)
- Cao Nguyên Đá Hotel (Đồng Văn town)
Best Spots to Admire the Ripe Rice Season in Hà Giang
Hoàng Su Phì
Hoàng Su Phì is renowned for having the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, blanketed in golden hues across the hillsides whenever the rice ripens - Photo: Internet
Travelers visiting Hà Giang during the golden season should not miss the opportunity to explore Hoàng Su Phì – the best destination to admire the ripe rice season in Hà Giang. Located approximately 80 km west of Hà Giang city center, Hoàng Su Phì boasts pristine natural landscapes, numerous historical and cultural sites of national significance, and notably, stunning terraced fields resembling paintings.
To reach Hoàng Su Phì, you can rent a motorbike in Hà Giang city, pass through Thanh Thủy border gate, and head towards Tây Côn Lĩnh. Another route for motorbike enthusiasts is to travel in the opposite direction of National Highway 2, heading straight to Tân Quang, then turning onto DT177 road.
The sight of locals harvesting ripe rice under the sun captures the hearts of travelers from all corners of the world - Photo: Internet
Most areas in Hoàng Su Phì are adorned with terraced fields, but the most stunning ones are found in villages like Bản Phùng, Bản Luốc, Hồ Thầu, Thông Nguyên, Nậm Ty, and Sán Sả Hồ. These terraced fields have been cultivated by ethnic communities for centuries, replacing slash-and-burn agriculture. The rice plants in Hoàng Su Phì grow tall and robust, turning shimmering gold under the sunlight when harvested, providing abundant livelihoods for families in the villages and adding warmth and richness to the land of Hà Giang.
Lũng Cú Flagpole
Around September and October, the terraced fields in Lũng Cú are flooded with golden ripe rice, creating picturesque scenes. Lũng Cú becomes even more enchanting with the precious labor of ethnic people and the cheerful laughter of mountain children playing in the fields.
When visiting Hà Giang, every traveler desires to check in at the Lũng Cú Flagpole - a sacred symbol of Vietnam's sovereignty - Photo: Internet
Travelers ascending the Lũng Cú Flagpole will be rewarded with the majestic and romantic landscapes of Hà Giang during the ripe rice season. It will undoubtedly be an extraordinary experience on your Hà Giang journey.
Tây Côn Lĩnh Peak
In addition to Hoàng Su Phì and Lũng Cú, Tây Côn Lĩnh Peak is also an ideal spot to admire Hà Giang's rice fields changing colors. Standing atop Tây Côn Lĩnh Peak - the roof of the Northwest, you will fully appreciate the vast and majestic scenery of the Northwest mountains. Below, Cao Sơn Valley shines with the warm golden hues of the ripe rice terraces.
So now you've got quite a bit of information about traveling to Hà Giang during the ripe rice season! Hopefully, the insights shared in this article will help you have a meaningful and memorable trip. Don't forget to contact Mytour via Mytour to book your Hà Giang tour quickly!
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