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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 becomes even more enticing for tourists to visit the picturesque landscapes of Hà Giang.
The Ideal Time to Visit Hà Giang during the Harvest Season
When traveling to Hà Giang during the ripe rice season, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning terraced fields in Hà Giang as the rice ripens 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 yearn to savor the sweet taste of ripe rice fragrance and capture stunning pictures of shimmering golden fields, then visiting Hà Giang around this time is a must. From mid-October onwards, locals swiftly harvest rice, so seize the opportunity to witness the most beautiful moment of ripened rice paddies.
As September unfolds, Hà Giang immerses itself in the shimmering golden waves of ripe terraced fields - Photo: Internet
Transportation options to Hà Giang
Motorbike
Flying from Saigon by Plane
If departing from Saigon, it's advisable to time your car departure in Hanoi and then book a flight 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 traveling from Hanoi to Ha 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 Route 2 (about 1km from Nội Bài Airport) for convenient pickup to Ha Giang.
Accommodation in Ha Giang
Homestays, a type of lodging highly favored and appreciated by many tourists in Ha Giang - Photo: Internet
During the ripe rice season in Ha Giang, tourists can stay at various accommodations such as guesthouses, homestays, and unique hotels in Ha Giang located in Dong Van town. Depending on financial conditions and personal preferences, travelers can choose suitable places to stay. Here are some recommendations for quality accommodations in Ha Giang:
- Bụi Homestay (Dong Van town entrance, intersection to Lung Cu, Ha Giang)
- Chúng Pủa (Meo Vac town, Ha Giang)
- Dao Lodge (Nam Đam village, Quan Ba commune, Ha Giang)
- Homestay Bản Châng (Team 4, Chang village, Phuong Tien, Ha Giang)
- Coffee Phố Cổ Đồng Văn Guesthouse (Dong Van town)
- Thiên Hương Guesthouse (23 3/2 street, Dong Van town)
- Cao Nguyên Đá Hotel (Dong Van town)
Best Places to Enjoy the Ripe Rice Season in Ha Giang
Hoang Su Phi
Hoang Su Phi is renowned for its most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, covered in golden hues across the hillsides every harvest season - Photo: Internet
Visitors exploring Ha Giang during the golden season should not miss the chance to discover Hoang Su Phi – the best spot to admire ripe rice fields in Ha Giang. Located about 80 km west of the city center of Ha Giang, Hoang Su Phi boasts a pristine and picturesque natural landscape, numerous historical relics, nationally ranked heritage sites, and especially stunning terraced fields resembling paintings.
To reach Hoang Su Phi, you can rent a motorbike in Ha Giang city, pass through Thanh Thuy border gate, and then cross Tay Con Linh mountain range to arrive. Another route to travel by motorbike to Hoang Su Phi is to go in the opposite direction of National Highway 2, straight to Tan Quang then turn onto DT177 road.
The sight of local farmers harvesting ripe rice under the sunshine captures the hearts of travelers from all corners - Photo: Internet
Most areas in Hoang Su Phi are adorned with terraced fields, but the most beautiful ones are found in the following villages: Ban Phung, Ban Luoc, Ho Thau, Thong Nguyen, Nam Ty, San Sa Ho. These terraced fields have been cultivated by local ethnic communities for hundreds of years, replacing slash-and-burn cultivation. The rice plants in Hoang Su Phi grow tall and robust, turning golden under the sun during harvest, providing a prosperous life for households in the villages and adding warmth and richness to the land of Ha Giang.
Lung Cu Flagpole
Around September and October, the terraced fields in Lung Cu are adorned with golden ripe rice flowing down the steep slopes. Lung Cu at this time is as picturesque as a painting, with the vibrant beauty of nature enhanced by the valuable labor of the local ethnic communities and the laughter of children playing in the mountainous fields.
Visiting Ha Giang, every traveler wishes to check in at Lung Cu Flagpole - a sacred symbol of Vietnamese sovereignty - Photo: Internet
Travelers climbing up Lung Cu Flagpole will be rewarded with the majestic and poetic scenery of Ha Giang during the ripe rice season. It will undoubtedly be a fantastic experience on your Ha Giang adventure journey.
Mount Tay Con Linh
In addition to Hoang Su Phi and Lung Cu, Mount Tay Con Linh is also an ideal spot to admire the moment when Ha Giang's rice fields change colors. Standing atop Mount Tay Con Linh - the roof of the Northwest, you will fully feel the vast and rich landscape of the Northwest mountains and forests, while below lies the warm golden valley of Cao Son with its terraced fields during the ripe rice season.
So there you have it, you've got quite a bit of information about Ha Giang ripe rice season tourism! Hopefully, the insights in this article will help you have a meaningful and memorable trip. Don't forget to contact Mytour through Mytour to book your Ha Giang tour quickly!
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