The Brilliant Golden Rice Season in Pu Luong This June!

In June, Pu Luong enters the ripe rice season. The weather is cool, and golden terraced rice fields stretch as far as the eye can see, creating a naturally enchanting landscape.

Located in the northwest of Thanh Hoa province, Pu Luong is a nature reserve covering an area of 17,600 hectares. The mountainous region of Pu Luong enjoys a cool climate, surrounded by primary forests interspersed with stunning terraced rice fields, especially picturesque during the rice harvest season.

Pu Luong has entered the first rice harvest season of the year. There are two rice seasons here: from May to June and from September to October.

The terraced rice fields in Pu Luong are of a low type, gently sloping, surrounded by mountain ranges. In the morning, the area is often covered in clouds and mist floating around the mountains, creating a fairy-tale-like landscape.

The rice harvest scene viewed from above

In Don village, most of the rice fields have already turned golden, and some are being harvested by the locals. Travelers can join the locals in harvesting rice on the beautiful terraced fields.

A sea of golden rice fields embraces the road to Don village

At this moment, the rice fields in Pu Luong are turning a lovely golden color. In many fields, locals have begun harvesting. The rice is cut, tied into small bundles, and laid on the stubble to dry in the morning dew.
The village youths are tasked with carrying the bundles home. It’s a simple, peaceful scene that typifies the ripe rice season in Pu Luong.

After the harvest, the locals sit down to rest, sharing laughter and cheerful conversation

Walking along the paths lined with ripening rice fields and breathing in the scent of maturing rice brings a sense of calm and harmony with nature that reflects the peaceful life of the people of Pu Luong.

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Besides visiting the terraced rice fields, Hieu Waterfall is a must-see destination in Pu Luong. The waterfall consists of multiple terrace-like levels, with crystal-clear water where stream fish can be seen.

In summer, the water at Hieu Waterfall is cool and clear, and it becomes warm in winter

Travelers should try local specialties such as Co Lung duck and stream fish, along with dishes from Thai ethnic cuisine. Attending bamboo singing and dancing performances is also a cultural experience to enjoy with the local people.

A hearty meal with Pu Luong’s specialties

Pu Luong is about 160 km from Hanoi, around 4 hours by car. The journey is easy and well-marked. Currently, Pu Luong is in the rainy season, so travelers are advised to check the weather before going.