During the rice harvest season, cafes near Sapa's valleys and villages attract visitors with stunning views of the terraced rice fields, combined with lodging and dining options.
The golden rice season in Mu Cang Chai is just beginning in a few areas in early September, while the main viewing points and famous terraces remain mostly green.
In September, the terraced rice fields in Ta Phin and Ta Van ripen to a golden hue under the cool autumn sky, attracting visitors to capture the beauty of the harvest season.
A collision between two buses traveling in opposite directions on Highway 32 in Cat Thinh commune, Lao Cai province, resulted in the death of a male passenger.