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Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields - A brocade painting in the middle of the sky

29 August 2024 | 06:02:00 AM

Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields (Ha Giang Province) are famous for their colourful, winding like giant, magical brocade painting in the middle of the sky. With its majestic scenery, Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields are not only an attractive and famous tourist destination but also a special natural and cultural symbol of the northern mountainous region.

 

Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields are located in 24 communes, of which terraced fields in 11 communes are ranked as National Monument, including: Ban Phung, Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ho Thau, Nam Ty, Thong Nguyen, Ta Su Choong, Ban Nhung, Po Lo, Thanh Tin and Nam Khoa (Hoang Su Phi District). In particular, Ban Phung is considered to have the most beautiful terraced fields. In 2011 and 2016, terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi, Ha Giang were officially recognized as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hoang Su Phi is famous for the majestic and unique beauty of its endless terraced fields. The combination of nature and human ingenuity has created Hoang Su Phi, which is considered a special work of art, a giant brocade painting, captivating and captivating. With steep terrain, the creation of terraced rice fields is not only a technical feat but also a testament to the creativity and attachment to nature of the local people.

Every early morning, when the dawn light filters through the thick layers of clouds, Hoang Su Phi appears under the mist like a giant oil painting with elaborate lines. Each layer of terraced fields is a meticulous drawing by "farmer artists" not only for cultivation but also to create unique traditional cultural marks of this land.

Each season of the year, the beauty of Hoang Su Phi changes dramatically, bringing visual experiences of colourful images. In spring, Hoang Su Phi is a vibrant, multi-coloured picture, a blend of colour palettes with the lush green of fresh tea hills, hundreds of blooming flowers, budding trees… During the water pouring season, the terraced rice fields turn into giant mirrors, reflecting the clear blue sky, creating a colourful picture. Autumn, the season of ripe rice, is also the time when terraced rice fields cover in bright, brilliant yellow tones, sparkling under the sunlight. The distinct change of colours between seasons has made Hoang Su Phi especially vibrant in the majestic natural landscape of mountains and forests.

The unique feature of terraced fields in the Ha Giang Plateau lies in their scale and the ingenuity in construction and cultivation as well as their aesthetics and artistry. More than just a tool for local people to produce food, each layer of the field is meticulously crafted with carefully calculated heights and slopes to optimise harvesting and protect the soil from erosion.

Photo: ductoan

Not only possessing unique landscape beauty, Hoang Su Phi also carries profound cultural value. This is a symbol of agricultural development, a testament to the cultural life of the local community. They have built and maintained the terraced rice field system for many generations to serve their daily life, and above all, to preserve and promote their cultural identity.

With its stunning natural beauty and rich cultural identity, Hoang Su Phi offers visitors the opportunity to admire the natural beauty from many different angles, highlighting the charming lines of each rice field that changes shades over time. To feel the grandeur and wonder of this construction, experience a walk through the narrow paths beside the fields or admire the panoramic view from the top of the mountain. Don't forget to visit the small villages of the indigenous people to feel the rhythm of life, unique culture, learn about local customs, participate in traditional festivals or enjoy the unique cuisine of the ethnic groups here. All will certainly bring to travel enthusiasts impressive, rich and meaningful experiences.

Remarkably, Hoang Su Phi still preserves many unique and diverse traditional cultural values ​​of the ethnic groups in the district, expressed through festivals and traditional folk cultural rituals of the ethnic communities here. The highlight of which is the Cultural Tourism Week "Through the heritage of Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields" which will take place this September.

Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields are a special work of art, not only possessing captivating natural beauty but also a symbol of ethnic culture in the mountainous region, an important part of Vietnamese cultural heritage. The harmonious combination of mountainous terrain and the skillful hands of humans has created endless terraced rice fields, covered in green and brilliant yellow tones on the majestic mountain and forest background, creating a colourful brocade painting.

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