Season of ripening rice in Y Ty Commune
The border commune of Y Ty, in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is well-known as an ideal place to enjoy the dazzling beauty of terraced paddy fields and clouds
as it is located on a rocky mountain with an altitude of more than 2,000m, leaning against Nhiu Co San mountain.
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Located in the heart of the spectacular Nhiu Co San mountain range, Y Ty Commune is situated at an altitude of over 2,000 metres above sea level in Bat Xat District, Lao Cai Province. The place is praised as the best terraced rice fields not only in Vietnam but also in the world. Photos: VNA
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Between late August and early September is the harvest time. It is also the time when the rice fields change colour into yellow. The whole field is covered with the honey-yellow color of the ripen rice and extending to the infinity.
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Rice terraces valley in A Lu is a sight not to miss when visitors come to Y Ty. Photos: VNA
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Enjoying the sunset in Choan Then Village.
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Between late August and early September is the harvest time. It is also the time when the rice fields change colour into yellow. The whole field is covered with the honey-yellow color of the ripen rice and extending to the infinity.
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VNA

Harvest season begins in the mountains of Y Ty Commune
Located in the northwestern edge of Lao Cai Province's Bat Xat District, the Y Ty highlands are more than 2,000m above sea level, which gives it a mild climate all year round,

Yellow season arrives in Vietnam's northwestern region
Autumn has arrived and brought the best season in the northwestern region. The forests, mountains and terraced rice fields are covered with a new brilliant bright yellow coat.