Located at an altitude of nearly 1,500m above sea level, Xim Vang commune is about 30km from the center of Bac Yen district and is home to more than 570 households of the Mong ethnic minority. Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

Xim Vang is considered to have some of the largest and most beautiful terraced rice fields in the highlands of Bac Yen. Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

According to Son La newspaper, to date, Xim Vang commune has more than 320 hectares of terraced rice fields, mainly concentrated in the villages of Song Chong, Hang Cho, Trong Tau… Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

The rice harvest season in Xim Vang usually lasts about a month, from mid-September to mid-October each year. Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

The photo shows a terraced rice field in Xim Vang, taken in early October 2024. Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

The recent storms and floods did not significantly affect the Xim Vang terraced rice fields; however, tourists planning to visit Xim Vang in the near future should check the weather forecast to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

Besides admiring the terraced rice fields during the harvest season, visitors to Bac Yen can also experience mountain climbing, cloud hunting, camping, or watching the sunrise on the "dinosaur's spine" in Hang Dong... Photo: Phan Bao Ngoc

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