Located inside the Trang An Landscape Complex, a world heritage site, Tam Coc-Bich Dong is home to one of the most scenic rice fields in Vietnam, with a romantic waterway and karst mountains. Green paddy fields along Ngo Dong river are among tourist attractions in Tam Coc-Bich Dong tourism site It is home to about 500 flora species, 73 species of birds and 41 species of other animals and boasts a diverse ecosystem The site attracts tourists thanks to its green, clean and beautiful environment Foreign visitors can experience various activities at the tourism site Foreign tourists on boats drifting on romantic river VNA … [Read more...] about Tam Coc-Bich Dong blanketed with green rice fields
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Poor one-crop rice fields may be converted into golf courses
Poor one-crop rice fields may be converted into golf coursesBy Dao Loan A golf course in Dalat City - PHOTO: DAO LOAN HCMC – The Ministry of Planning and Investment is preparing a draft Government decree on the construction of and business conditions needed for golf courses, including a proposal to convert low-income one-crop rice farms into golf courses if these farms are eligible for conversion for other purposes. The proposal is in line with golf course development regulations. Specifically, land for national defense and security, rice cultivation, industrial parks and urban areas, natural forest land and riverside and coastal land must not be used to construct golf courses. However, one-crop paddy fields with low productivity that are eligible for the conversion of their land use purposes can be allocated to golf course projects. Also, the regulation was stated in Decision 1946/2009/QD-TTg, approving the planning of Vietnam’s golf courses up to 2020, issued in … [Read more...] about Poor one-crop rice fields may be converted into golf courses
When rice fields sparkle in Vietnam’s northern highlands
For a long time, the mention of Mu Cang Chai evoked images of a far away, remote, untouched place for many travelers; so much so that the name was used as a synonym and idiom for something very far away, almost unreachable. Well, today, it takes just seven hours on the road to reach the mountainous district in Yen Bai Province, northwest of Hanoi. And it is well known for the beauty of its terraced rice fields during the harvest season, when they turn golden yellow and glitter in the sunshine. This season lasts from late September to early October. But, a lesser known fact is that the fields are equally eye-catching when they are waterlogged. The watering season lasts from early May until late June when local farmers let rainwater flowing into their terraced fields from the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The fields then turn into huge, undulating reflecting pools, and are an arresting sight. The district last year received high applause from U.S. travel site Insider, which called it … [Read more...] about When rice fields sparkle in Vietnam’s northern highlands
Up in the air: Paragliding over Vietnam’s watery terraced rice fields
Mu Cang Chai, the remote mountainous district of Yen Bai Province, will see its iconic terraced rice fields reflecting colorful paragliders flown by 70 local and foreign pilots during a festival next weekend. A far-flung retreat that has escaped the claws of urbanization and tourism claws, Mu Cang Chai is said to be at its most beautiful from late September to early October when the fields are dyed yellow during the harvest season. But a few months before during May and June when farmers flood the fields to prepare for a new crop, a spectacular sight emerges, with natural mirrors reflecting everything above them. Next weekend, those giant mirrors will reflect colorful paragliders flown by 70 local and foreign pilots during a festival held by Yen Bai's tourism department and the Vietwings Hanoi Paragliding Club. Over 100 flights will be available for those who want an aerial view of the flooded fields between May 18 and 20. For those who love adventure, the experience should not … [Read more...] about Up in the air: Paragliding over Vietnam’s watery terraced rice fields
The glamorous ‘queen’ of Trang An stands tall in northern Vietnam
As part of the Trang An Landscape Complex, Hang Mua (Dancing Cave) is a must-see for visitors to Ninh Binh Province thanks to its unique location that offers an extraordinary panoramic view from above. Hang Mua has recently emerged as one of the top destinations for foreign visitors due to its remarkable service quality and untouched natural beauty. The beautiful panoramic view of Tam Coc from the top of Mount Mua. Photo by Hang Mua Ecolodge Hang Mua is located at the foot of Mount Mua, which looks like a large overturned bell with a width of 800 meters (2,624 feet). Visitors can climb to the peak on white stone steps which are sometimes referred to as a mini version of the Great Wall of China. On both sides of the stairs, there are handrails that are elaborately decorated with dragon or phoenix symbols inspired by the Tran Dynasty. Legend has it that the Tran king ordered the construction of Thai Vi Temple, and often visited Hang Mua to enjoy dancing and singing, hence the … [Read more...] about The glamorous ‘queen’ of Trang An stands tall in northern Vietnam