Terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam 02 Jun 2017

Posted on 02 Jun 2017
Terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
Terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam
Terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam

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Light cast over the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam, causes the crop to change colour, from lilac to brown to emerald green, creating an otherworldly aerial view. Located in the Yen Bai province in northeastern Vietnam the rice terraces are best visited in September and October for harvesting season. Add a stop at the Mu Cang Chai rice terraces to any of Insight Guides' Vietnam Itineraries. 

This article was originally published on 2nd October, 2015

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