As autumn brings cool weather to the highlands, the rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai in Lao Cai Province take on a majestic and poetic beauty.

Their gentle, winding curves resemble ribbons of silk stretching across the mountain slopes, creating a stunning natural landscape. This is the most beautiful time of year in Mu Cang Chai, attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors for sightseeing and photography.

At this time of year, Mu Cang Chai becomes a favorite destination for photographers and visitors who love exploration. Every viewpoint and every moment of the day reveals a different beauty. Photo: VNA

The rice terraces follow one another like gentle waves stretching to the horizon. Photo: VNA

The golden rice season attracts large numbers of visitors. Photo: VNA

Mu Cang Chai’s rice terraces have long been famous for their majestic natural scenery and picturesque landscapes. Photo: VNA

The gentle, successive curves of the rice terraces resemble golden ribbons stretching across the mountain slopes, creating a natural landscape that is both majestic and poetic. Photo: VNA

Sang Nhu rice valley in Mu Cang Chai seen from above. Photo: VNA

The family of Le Nguyen Viet from Hai Phong takes photos to capture memories during their visit to the Mu Cang Chai rice valley. Photo: VNA

Sang Nhu rice valley in Mu Cang Chai has become a popular check-in destination for young people. Photo: VNA