Nam Hong shines in the golden harvest season

Nam Hong Community-based Cultural Village, in Thong Nguyen Commune, is home to a community made up entirely of Dao ethnic people. Every year, from late September to early October, Nam Hong dons a new coat, glowing with the golden hues of ripe rice.

Seen from above, layers of terraced rice fields stretch endlessly along the mountain slopes, at times flowing like soft silk ribbons and at others shimmering in the autumn sunshine. The golden rice blends with the lush green of the surrounding mountains and forests, while rooftops peek out from the valley, creating a landscape that is both expansive and poetic.

A visit to Nam Hong during the golden season is not only an opportunity to admire the terraced fields at their ripest, but also a chance for visitors to explore the daily life, culture and customs of the Dao people and savour traditional dishes made from local produce, each carrying the distinctive flavours of the mountains and forests. Nam Hong's beauty lies not only in the golden hues spreading across the mountain slopes, but also in the tranquillity and sincerity of village life.

Seen from above, layers of terraced rice fields stretch endlessly along the mountain slopes, at times flowing like soft silk ribbons and at others shimmering in the autumn sunshine.

The curving terraces wind their way along the mountain slopes, creating the graceful contours that define Nam Hong's golden harvest season.

Amid the pristine mountain scenery, visitors can immerse themselves in peaceful moments and capture the poetic beauty of Nam Hong.

The golden rice fields unfold against the lush green of the mountains and forests, while rooftops peek out from the valley, blending into a gentle and captivating landscape of Nam Hong.

From bungalows nestled along the terraced slopes, a glance into the distance reveals a sea of shimmering golden rice fields, offering a welcome escape from the worries and pressures of everyday life.

A gentle moment amid the terraced fields as the rice ripens.

In Nam Hong, visitors can discover more than golden rice fields stretching across the mountain slopes. They can also experience the simple rhythms of local life and savour the rich flavours of locally sourced produce.

Early morning in Nam Hong, as mist still lingers over the mountain slopes, the village awakens to the tranquillity and gentle beauty of a new day.

Hoang Tuyen