Have your head in the clouds in Vietnam mountain commune

After the golden rice season ends, the highland commune of Y Ty in Lao Cai Province is covered in a sea of white clouds.

Unlike crowded Hanoi and Ha Long Bay, remote northern mountainous areas remain untouched by mass tourism, offering pristine trekking conditions.

Mu Cang Chai, a rural district in Yen Bai Province with iconic rice terraces, will host a paragliding festival from September 20-22.

September 04, 2019 | 01:52 pm GMT+7

The famous terraced rice fields in Vietnam’s northern highlands are shining pools reflecting the sun as farmers get another crop underway.

June 20, 2019 | 10:39 am GMT+7

U.S. magazine Condé Nast Traveler has chosen rice terraces in Yen Bai Province as one of "the most colorful places" on the planet.

April 19, 2019 | 09:53 pm GMT+7

Increased bookings on Hostelworld show Ha Giang’s rising stock among international travelers, making it a hot 2019 destination.

February 25, 2019 | 07:15 pm GMT+7

Moc Chau is popular with visitors for its beautiful landscape, but so is the scenic route to it.

February 12, 2019 | 02:44 pm GMT+7

The terraced rice fields in Hoang Su Phi are dyed a golden yellow with hints of green, right now.

October 03, 2018 | 10:13 am GMT+7