Quảng Ninh - At the end of October and the beginning of November, visitors to Bình Liêu not only hunt for the pampas grass season but also want to check-in with the terraced fields fragrant with ripe rice.

View attachment 1698 The rice fields in Bình Liêu, a mountainous district in the northeast province of Quảng Ninh, are nearing harvest time. The natural landscape here is "dyed" a green color, interspersed with golden hues stretching towards the horizon. Photo: Phương Anh

Ms. Phương Linh, a visitor from Hải Dương, happily shared: "I came to Bình Liêu around this time hoping to hunt for the pampas grass. But I was surprised to see the vast terraced fields changing colors. Just stopping the car by the roadside, my family could take many beautiful check-in photos." Photo: NVCC The rice fields whispering in the wind seem to sing the golden season song. Photo: NVCC There are some fields that ripen early, glowing golden in one corner of the sky, waiting for the harvest day. Photo: NVCC Bình Liêu is likened to a miniature Sa Pa of the Northeast with its majestic mountainous landscapes, rivers winding through villages, and terraced fields. Photo: Phương Anh Not only sightseeing, visitors can learn about the local culture while exploring the lives of ethnic minorities in Bình Liêu, such as the Dao Thanh Phán, Tày, Sán Chỉ... Photo: Tiến Thưởng Don't forget to enjoy local cuisine. This time, tourists can participate in the Culture - Tourism Week, the 2024 Golden Season Festival in Bình Liêu starting from October 25 (at the 25/12 Square, Bình Liêu Town). During the Golden Season Festival, there will be exciting activities held throughout October and November in Lục Hồn commune, such as: Experiencing the "New Rice Celebration" of the Tày people; Sports competition of ethnic minorities in Quảng Ninh province; Women's football tournament of ethnic groups in Quảng Ninh province... Photo: Đoàn Hưng