Discover the breathtaking beauty of the Hoang Su Phi rice terraces, a stunning agricultural landscape located in the western part of Ha Giang province. Recognized as a National Heritage site, these intricate terraces cascade down steep mountainsides, showcasing the incredible ingenuity and hard work of the local ethnic communities, primarily the Dao, Nung, and La Chi people, who have cultivated this challenging terrain for centuries.

While geographically distinct from the main Dong Van Karst Plateau loop, Hoang Su Phi offers some of Vietnam's most spectacular terraced rice field scenery, rivaling even Sapa. The landscape transforms dramatically with the seasons, from water-filled planting season (around May-June) mirroring the sky, to lush green during summer growth, culminating in a spectacular golden yellow during the harvest season (typically September-October).

Visiting Hoang Su Phi, especially during the golden harvest season, is an unforgettable experience perfect for photographers, trekkers, and cultural explorers. Explore remote villages, undertake guided treks through the terraces, stay in local homestays, and witness the stunning beauty of this agricultural masterpiece. It offers a different, perhaps less ruggedly dramatic but equally captivating, side of Ha Giang province.