Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

By Duy Sinh   March 30, 2021 | 08:22 pm PT
Quang Ngai Province's terraced rice fields resemble vivid paintings come harvest season.
Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

In March, rice terraces lining National Highway 24B near the central province's mountainous district Son Ha turn a lush shade of gold.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

Along with the main staple of rice, local farmers cultivate highly profitable areca, the fruit of which commonly sell for VND30,000 ($1.3) per kilogram.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

Buffalo are left to graze on stalks following a day of rice harvesting.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

As large plowing machinery cannot enter the terraces, farmers rely on buffalo to till their fields.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

Golden terraced fields line the Rin River, which cuts through Son Ha District.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

About four months ago, these rice terraces reflected a light red, golden brown hue due to the influx of alluvial sediment following heavy rains.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

The winter-spring rice crop in Quang Ngai's mountainous areas were planted at the end of last year.

Farmers across upland areas often employ small mechanical plows to prepare the soil for sowing.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

Terraced fields are typically located far from the foot of a mountain to ward off landslides.

Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai

Quang Ngai Province has five mountainous districts, including Son Ha, Son Tay, Tra Bong, Ba To, and Minh Long.

 
 
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