What is there to see in Ban Luoc during the ripe rice season? It is the place with the largest terraced fields in the national scenic spot of Hoang Su Phi. Come with us to explore the breathtakingly beautiful ripe rice season here!
Where is Ban Luoc?
Ban Luoc is a commune in Hoang Su Phi district, located in the west of Ha Giang province.
- North borders Tu Nhan commune
- The east borders Ngam Dang Vai commune and Nam Dich commune.
- The south borders Nam Dich commune and Ho Thau commune.
- West borders San Sa Ho commune
Ban Luoc Commune is divided into 10 villages, the terrain is located entirely on the northern area of Chieu Lau Thi mountainside. This is the core area of the national scenic terraced fields of Hoang Su Phi with large terraced fields stretching endlessly.
What’s interesting about Ban Luoc in the ripe rice season?
In 2011, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ranked the terraced fields of 6 communes: Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Ho Thau, Nam Ty, Thong Nguyen as national scenic spots.
Ranked nationally for its overwhelming beauty associated with the long-standing cultural and historical values of this place. The custom of cultivating rice on terraced fields of the Dao and Tay people has created masterpieces for the western sky of Ha Giang.
The rice is ripe, flocks of birds are chirping and returning home. A whole “sea” of rice sways in the wind, shimmering under the pouring sunlight. The golden color of abundance makes the beholder exclaim in joy. Like an artistic painting created and painstakingly painted by the hands of farmers.
Coming to Ban Luoc, you will feel the simple life, far away from the noise of the city. Looking down from above, small houses are hidden among the rice fields heavy with grain.
If you have time left, you can also visit the provincial historical site of Suoi Thau Temple. The temple is located on a mountainside in Suoi Thau 2 village. Locals consider this a sacred place, a place to worship gods with thrilling stories that are still told to this day.
Some experiences of exploring Ban Luoc in the ripe rice season
- You should bring warm clothes because the air up here in the early morning and late afternoon can be quite cold.
- Snacks are almost non-existent here so you can bring your own to avoid hunger.
- Homestay room prices range from 50,000 VND – 80,000 VND. But it is best to visit during the day and then return because the accommodation services here are not yet fully developed.
- Prepare enough batteries for your camera and phone to take lots of virtual photos because you just need to raise the camera and you will have beautiful photos.
Conclude
Coming to Ban Luoc in the ripe rice season will be a wonderful experience for every tourist from afar. Not only is it about watching the rice, but it is also about the story of the wild life of the people, immersing in the peaceful mountains. Above are just a few sketches of Ban Luoc that we want to share with you. Hopefully you will have the opportunity to come here to have your own feelings about this land!
