Fields of Tra Su

 

A peaceful sceen in the fields of Tra Su and Tinh Bien keeps the hustle and bustle of the city at bay. According to the locals, the floating season is part of life. As recently as 2000s, the waterr flooded the fields by the end of November.

The water would recede, the picture-like life in the flood season was very bustling. However, gradually the flood season was only in memory, like last year the flood went less with Covid-19 so there was not an opportunity to take pictures.  

This year, early October, but the flood has not yet returned, the water level has not yet flooded the fields on the Cambodian border.

A Resort in Hoa Binh Province

A cottage looks down at terraced rice fields covered with thousands of trees. Forty-one cottages paint the architectural beauty of Vietnam's ethnic minorities with earthen walls, palm leaves and roofs. 

Seen from above, the resort looks like a small village, hidden in the green mountains. 

Fansipan

 

From the station area, taking the cable car, through the rose valley, you will come to the field of purple primrose. This flower is planned on an area of 15 hectares, the most blooming in May. By the end of August, early September, the flowers are still being planted continuously but not as much as in summer.

Coffee Shop

 

Once coming to Dalat, a city of dreaming, you would like to visit this shop because of its location in the middle of the forest among the hillsides surrounded by green pine forests, and its place that few shops own.  

The first impression is the poetic slope from the main gate leading down to the shop. the end point will be a wooden platform with seats for guests who like to snap some photos of the hill view. The inside of the restaurant is quite spacious, decorated in a classic style, combined with natural green space.

Pu Luong Retreat

 

 

Pu Luong Retreat belongs to Ban Don, in the territory of Pu Luong Nature Reserve (Thanh Hoa), which looks like to a miniature Sa Pa, terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai, with a system of streams and waterfalls. 

"Raspberry" Terraced Fields

 

The "raspberry" terraced fields in Han Chong Village, La Pan Tan Commune have become a typical symbol of Mu Cang Chai, attracting any visitor who sets foot in this highland. Sang Nhu is home to many terraced fields of various shapes, with lines that look like horseshoes, shoe toes or eyes. With a personal perspective, you may likes to record journeys and trips and tries to convey landscapes and images to viewers in the most authentic and intimate way.

Fields in Phuong Nam Village

When Phan Quoc comes to Cao Bang, he plans to film beautiful scenes in Trung Khanh, Tra Linh, Ngoc Khe, Ngoc Con, the ripe rice season in Phong Nam valley... then continues to move to Mu Cang Chai (Yen Yen). Bai) to hunt scenes of the ripe rice season. 

However, near the end of June, the Covid-19 epidemic took place complicatedly in localities, the whole country got thousands of new cases of Covid-19, compared to the time of the outbreak at the end of April. 

Therefore, Quoc decided to help many people to join hands to fight the epidemic. He said he did not want to leave Cao Bang because he might not be able to return to the province.

Rice Fields

 

 

 

The photo above captures the vast green, golden fields beside the stream flowing through the picturesque Cao Pha valley. 

 

The photo is part of the photo series "Symphony of Upland Rice" taken by Photographer Tuan Anh over the past two years.

Hang Pagoda

 

Hang Pagoda seats on Sam mountain in Chau Doc city, offering a tranquil landscape and many legends to hand down. 

Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City is about 200 m high above sea level and has a convergence of many spiritual destinations and famous monuments such as Ba Chua Temple of Sam Mountain, Tay An Pagoda, Thoai Ngoc Hau Tomb. 

Located on Tan Lo Kieu Luong street, about 2 km from Tay An pagoda is Phuoc Dien pagoda, also known as Hang Pagoda. It was founded by Mrs. Tho (real name Le Thi Tho, born in 1818).

Ha Giang Rice Fields

 

From Ha Giang City, you take about 3 hours to go to Vinh Quang Town, Hoang Su Phi District. After that, you drive another 30 km to Ban Phung Commune. The road to Ban Phung is bumpy and dangerous with many dangerous bends, but in return, the feeling of fatigue disappears when you see the rural houses of the La Chi people.

Sapa

Sa Pa takes a lead in the most beautiful photo spots, according to the votes of global travelers on Booking.com. 

The latest survey was conducted by 20,934 respondents in 28 countries and territories, including 500 Vietnamese. Survey participants are of adult age, have traveled or worked in the past 12 months and have travel plans in the next 12 months. 

Top 10 most beautiful destinations, according to international visitors say that Vietnam's poetic scenery satisfies their passion for photography

Da Nhim

The photo depicts fanciful grassy hills in the mist in Da Nhim, Lac Duong, about 40 km east of Da Lat. 

In addition to losing green space, Da Lat is deserted this summer and the tourism industry is affected by Covid-19. As of the morning of July 31, Lam Dong province had 47 Covid-19 patients in 8 districts and cities. All gateways to the center of Da Lat city are locked and strictly controlled. 

There are no leisurely pedestrians, no hawkers in public places, and no tourist convoys running around Da Lat.

Suoi Vang Dam

 

Golden sunshine reflects on the area of Suoi Vang Dam (or Ankroet Dam), surrounded by pine forest in Lac Duong district, about 15 km from Da Lat. 

This dam, built of split stone, 97 m long, 10 m high, is an indispensable attraction in the journey to discover Dan Kia - Suoi Vang valley. 

Visitors choose Da Lat as a place to visit, relax and enjoy the fresh, cold air. But now Da Lat is losing its green areas, from illegal exploitation of forest resources, and the cold in the plateau is also losing its specificity.  

When the city became crowded, some chose to go further to the suburbs to photograph the white misty plateau.

Da Sar in Dalat

White clouds float on pine hills in Da Sar, Lac Duong district, about 20 km from Da Lat. 

International and domestic tourists choose Da Lat as a must-visit place to relax and enjoy the fresh, cold air. But now Da Lat is losing its green areas, from illegal exploitation of forest resources, and the cold in the plateau is also losing its specificity.  

When the city became crowded, some chose to go further to the suburbs to capture photographs of the white misty plateau.

Vegetable Garden in Dalat

Vegetable garden in Xuan Tho commune in a morning full of dew and rays of sunshine through pine trees. In addition to losing green space, Da Lat is deserted this summer and the tourism industry is affected by Covid-19.  

As of the morning of July 31, Lam Dong province had 47 Covid-19 patients in 8 districts and cities. All gateways to the center of Da Lat city are locked and strictly controlled. There are no leisurely pedestrians, no hawkers in public places, and no tourist convoys running around Da Lat.

Pine Hill

 

Dawn on a pine forest and greenhouses in Tuy Son village, Xuan Tho commune. To have an opportunity for  you to capture painting-like photos, you have to wake up early at dawn, then up to 7 am is ideal period for taking photos.

Tuyen Lam Lake in Dalat

 One of the ideal places to hunt for dewing in Da Lat is in the flooded forest of Tuyen Lam Lake. This is the largest freshwater lake in Da Lat, about 7 km from the city center in the direction of National Highway 20 to Prenn Pass.  

A young photographer capturing the moment of a new day on Tuyen Tam lake brings an interesting feeling. A corner of the forest appears as beautiful as a painting, thanks to the early morning sunshining through the foliage. This is also the only flooded forest in Dalat.

Bai Tu Long Bay

Cruise programs often combine many outdoor activities such as exploring Thien Canh Son cave in Cong Do reserve on Bai Tu Long Bay. Visitors climb nearly 100 stone steps to reach the mouth of the cave. From there, they can see the corner of the bay surrounded by green trees.

In addition, many cruise ships have routes through Sung Sot cave, Sang Toi cave, and Titop island.
 

Than Tho Lake in Dalat

 

A herd of gallant horses is grazing under the rays of the sun through the green pine trees at Than Tho Lake. 

This is a tourist attraction located in the middle of the wild pine forest, associated with the sad love story of "two grave pine hill", about 6 km from the center of Da Lat, along the road Quang Trung

Golf Course Cu Hill

 

 

 

Dalat is in middle of Covid-19 pandemic. Thus, all non-essential services have to be closed down. In such a situation, the golf course next to Xuan Huong lake, with a view of Da Lat PEdagogical College in the distance is deserted.  

 

Photos of the mountain town shows that Da Lat has less and less "green areas" when many buildings, restaurants, and hotels are in shade, and the city becomes more crowded. A regret for Dalat lovers.