Hong Thai enters harvest season

Hong Thai commune, located at an altitude of 1,200 meters above sea level, enjoys a cool temperate climate. Every year, farmers cultivate only one crop of terraced rice. Around mid-October, the terraced fields of Hong Thai are covered in a brilliant golden hue as the rice ripens.

On the winding terraced fields, likened to “stairways to heaven,” Dao Tien, H’mong, and Tay ethnic people joyfully begin their harvest season.

The fragrance of freshly ripened rice mingles with the early morning mist, while the golden landscape and the radiant smiles of the farmers create a poetic picture of peaceful rural life.

The yin-yang tiled houses of the Dao Tien people nestle closely beside the terraced fields.

Farmers in Hong Thai take advantage of sunny days to gather in the fields for harvesting.

Locals thresh rice right in the fields, carrying each sack of paddy home to dry.

Homestays in Hong Thai offer beautiful views of the golden season.

The terraced fields of Hong Thai at sunset present a stunning sight.

Golden waves layer the mountain slopes.

Rice harvesting and threshing activities in Hong Thai are still done manually.

The scene of Khau Trang hamlet, Hong Thai commune during harvest season is truly picturesque.

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