Ta Leng, a commune in Tam Duong district, stands out with its enchanting terraced fields, winding like a giant ink painting, preserving the imprint of nature and the beauty of the Mong people's labor.

The majestic and enchanting golden season scenery

Ta Leng has long been a tourist attraction thanks to the majestic beauty of terraced fields when the rice is ripe. Every year, around September to October, this whole land transforms under the shimmering golden color of ripe rice. The terraced fields in Ta Leng are stacked from the foot of the mountain to the top, creating an image like steps to heaven, blending with the white clouds and cool air of the Northwest mountains and forests.

When looking at Ta Leng in the golden season, people not only see the magnificence of nature but also feel the beauty of the hard-working hands. This is a testament to the persistent efforts of the Mong people, who created the terraced fields with patience and passionate love for their homeland.

The talent and ingenuity of the Mong people

To have beautiful terraced fields like those in Ta Leng, the Mong people have to spend a lot of effort and time. From reclaiming land, filling the land to leading water from streams to each field, it is a process that requires meticulousness, patience and experience. The steep terrain of Ta Leng is very suitable for terraced farming, an effective way of growing rice that helps retain water and soil, preventing erosion.

The Mong people in Ta Leng not only grow rice to provide food but also consider this a way to express their love for the land and nature. The successive terraces are both a source of life and a cultural symbol of the Mong people, closely associated with customs, rituals and spiritual life. Thanks to that, the terraced fields here are not only beautiful but also have a sacred meaning, a great pride of the people.

Harvest Season: Joy and Feast

The rice harvest season in Ta Leng is not only the time to harvest food but also a unique cultural festival. The golden rice terraces when harvested will become the mark of a year of hard work and the fruits of nature. Ta Leng people are always eagerly waiting for the day the rice ripens to enter the harvest season and organize activities to pray for a good harvest, thanking the heavens for blessing them with a bountiful year.

For the Mong people, the golden season is not only a harvest season but also a festival for the whole community. Families gather together, join hands to harvest, collect rice and prepare for thanksgiving activities, as a way to show gratitude to nature. The image of children playing on the terraces of ripe rice, the joyful laughter of mothers and grandmothers when harvesting each bundle of rice, all add color to the harvest season in Ta Leng.

Ta Leng terraced fields not only have economic value but are also a precious cultural heritage of the Mong people. This is the main farming area, providing food and showing the attachment to the land through many generations. Every season, people hold a ceremony to pray for a good harvest, thank heaven and earth and ancestors, creating an opportunity for the community to gather, preserve and pass on traditional cultural values.

Sustainable tourism development in Ta Leng

The beauty of Ta Leng terraced fields not only attracts locals but also attracts tourists from all over the world. In recent years, Ta Leng has become an ideal destination for eco-tourism activities, where visitors can immerse themselves in nature, experience rice harvesting, visit villages and learn about the culture of the Mong people.

Developing tourism associated with preserving culture and natural landscapes is a direction that local authorities are encouraging in Ta Leng. Tours of the golden season and the flooding season all have interactive activities such as experiencing terraced fields and learning about local culture, helping visitors not only witness the beautiful scenery but also understand more about the meaning and value of terraced fields in people's lives.

Ta Leng terraced fields with their brilliant yellow color during the ripe rice season are a beautiful landscape of Lai Chau mountainous region, reflecting the hard work and resilient spirit of the Mong people.

Coming to Ta Leng, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy the vibrant natural beauty and explore the unique culture of this land. Ta Leng is an ideal destination for those who love nature and indigenous culture, where you can immerse yourself in the golden season, admire the golden rice terraces as if dyed by the sun, and feel the love of the land of the people here.