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.