Getting away from the noise and bustle of life in the prosperous places with the modern images of the big cities like Hanoi, admire the beauty of rice seasons through trips in the uplands.
Terraced fields are a type of farming that is relatively common, presenting in many countries, especially the countries of Southeast Asia, such as Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and a number of provinces in Southern China. In Vietnam, terracing system is the mode of production of many ethnic groups living in the northern mountains like La Chi, Ha Nhi, Mong, Dao, Nung and so on. Every ethnic group has their own processes of establishment and development on different terraces. Habits, ways of farming as well as the rituals and beliefs of agriculture are not the same. In Ha Giang province, farming methods on terraced fields are concentrated in the western mountainous districts of the province of which, the most typical rice terrace is of the peoples living in Hoang Su Phi district.
In Hoang Su Phi, people have one crop per year. The time period around May (water season) or September (ripe rice season) is the best time to travel in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang. Hoang Su Phi is a district in the west of Ha Giang, about 100km from Ha Giang city. Hoang Su Phi is a district that has a relatively complex terrain. It is divided strongly by high and average mountain ranges, and is lower towards flowing directions of Chay River and Silver River, creating three main types of terrain including high mountains, average and low hills as well as narrowed valleys. Hoang Su Phi district is located on the upstream of Chay River, the largest and oldest river. Due to long-term tectonic and weathering process on the rocks, this place has formed diverse land resources.
Like in Mu Cang Chai, people in Hoang Su Phi also grow rice on terraced fields. Until harvest, visitors will admire the yellow rice fields from the foot to the top of the valley like a bright yellow spiral. The terraced rice fields appear in almost every township in Hoang Su Phi district. However, the most focus is still on Phung, San Sa Ho, Nam Ty, Ho Thau, and Thong Nguyen villages. For a long time, the terraced rice fields are not only the culture but also the beauty, the pride of Hoang Su Phi.
Besides, when traveling to Hoang Su Phi, visitors will be immersed in the natural scenery of majestic mountains or relax comfortably in the fresh air of various ranges of mountains. Moments listening cheerful gurgle of the stream will also help you forget all worries and chaos of everyday life in stifling urban places.
On the other hand, Hoang Su Phi is also a great destination for the community tourism. The most notable destination is Pan Hour – ecotourism area by Thong Nguyen stream. In the peaceful and romantic space of this land, the innocent and youth of Dao girls, learning about the cultural life of ethnic Dao here will definitely leave an unforgettable impression on the trip in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang in the mind of tourists.
