Stunning rice terraces of Hoang Lien Son mountain range
VOV.VN - The golden hue of ripe rice in the terraced fields at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range has captivated visitors with its picturesque beauty.
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| Hoang Lien Son mountain range in the northwestern region is known as the roof of Indochina and attracts visitors with its eye-catching terraced fields and majestic mountain landscapes. |
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| Picturesque villages are inhabited by Mong, Dao and Giay ethnic minority people. |
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| Ripe rice season in Lai Chau begins in late July and early August of the lunar calendar. |
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| Due to difficult terrain, most of the area’s agricultural land can only support one crop per year. |
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| In recent years, villages have welcomed thousands of visitors during ripe rice season. |
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| Visitors can savour the scenic views of terraced fields and join the locals at harvest time. |
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| The mountain sloped have been carefully formed into terraced fields thanks to the hard work of locals. |
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| In harvest season the locals work together as they busily reap the rice crop. |
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| The rice is harvested by hand. |
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| After harvest, the crop is transported to roads and processed in threshing machines. |
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| Other locals harvest rice traditionally by using threshing it manually into a large wooden crate. |
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| Farmers now plant high-yielding rice varieties that bring improved economic efficiency. |
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| Strong men are chosen to transport rice from paddy fields to houses. |
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| Many traditional rice varieties have become trademarks in the region and the country. |
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| Some people use horses to transport the rice. |
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| Having a rest under a canopy of green leaves to the intense sunlight |
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