The pen book consists of 17 articles that let readers discover and experience the cultural life and natural landscape of Hoang Su Phi – a district located in the west of Ha Giang province. The eyes of a travel blogger do not disappoint readers when writing about their “field”. Throughout the work, Hoai Sa is like an anonymous artist painting the scene of Hoang Su Phi – the “paradise of terraced fields” of the northern mountains. The terraced fields in the ripe rice season bloom with golden colors on the mountains and hills interspersed with ancient tea hills. The beautiful scenery here was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible heritage in 2012. Photo: Hoang Tuan. Many times when he set foot in Hoang Su Phi, Hoai Sa contacted, lived and worked with indigenous people of many ethnic groups Dao, Nung, Tay… This contributed to creating a chronicle for the work, but still There is no shortage of the youthful experience of a young man who studied in the West, returned to his country and devoted his love to his homeland. At the beginning of the book, the reader is immediately impressed with the image of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields, from the origin, the way to improve and harvest to the method of releasing carp into the field. Under the author’s pen, that expression of labor appears vividly and quickly conquers the reader. Hoai Sa fulfills the duty of a travel blogger in bringing readers to traditional customs such as the New Rice Festival of the Dao and Nung people; or the story of making Tet cakes from the rice grains on the terraced fields. The book is like a series of color documentaries with seemingly idyllic but eye-pleasing footage, revealing in the words a majestic picture of nature, worthy of the title “terraced paradise” “. Ha Giang land is known as the cradle of Shan Tuyet tea. Not to disappoint readers, Hoai Sa is surprised when he spends many pages of his diary writing about hundreds of years old tea trees “dwelling” on Nam Pien hill. For those who love to explore history, you can read the details of the author’s record of the fake ancient tombs of King Hoang Van Thung in the border areas, along with an unbelievable story when he died. Pen signed The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi. Photo: Wings Books. In the journal, the writing style of a travel blogger is most impressive. How to do tourism is mentioned many times. With her professional experience, Hoai Sa considers community tourism as a bright spot of Hoang Su Phi in the context of mass tourism that has not yet arrived here. The word “love” also appears in the title for no reason The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi . Reading the work, readers feel the heavy love that the writer has for this land. Wok Yen – the author of the inspirational story From Dao village to Erasmus scholarship – giving praise to Hoai Sa’s autobiography: “Every word makes me feel that the author has given this land a special love, he is not just a visitor to Hoang Su Phi, Nor is he merely a journalist who writes about Hoang Su Phi (although his concise and logical writing style comes from his experience in journalism), he is the one who diligently preserves each beauty of Hoang Su Phi in his words. , and with all my heart.” Above all, whether the writing is journalistic or travelling, The love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi is a must-read work not only for the “photographer” and photographers, but also for the general audience to see and better understand the “terraced paradise”.

Cultivating terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi. Photo: Duc Long Hoang Su Phi is a district located in the west of Ha Giang province. From Ha Giang city, it takes about 3 hours to reach Vinh Quang town – the capital of Hoang Su Phi district. Setting foot in Hoang Su Phi land, visitors will be immediately attracted by the terraced fields of harvest, golden sunshine like honey, beautiful scenery like in fairy tales. Then there are cultural festivals imbued with national identity, very strange, wild and strangely attractive. Hoang Su Phi land is located on the ground with an average altitude of 800m above sea level. Here, the terrain is strongly dissected, high mountains, deep valleys, many streams, primeval forests … very suitable for the development of various types of adventure tourism, discovery tourism. Hoang Su Phi also hides in her a unique cultural treasure of ethnic minorities such as Dao, Mong, Nung, Clao, La Chi. In addition, referring to Hoang Su Phi, people immediately think of terraced fields stretching like stairs to the sky. A rare masterpiece in Vietnam’s wet rice civilization was created by human hands to adapt to the soil, climate and irrigation conditions bestowed by nature. The terraced fields were formed in the process of natural improvement, expanding the wet rice cultivation area of ​​ethnic minorities living throughout the Hoang Su Phi strip of land. Through the survey, most of the ethnic groups living in Hoang Su Phi district have mastered the technique of terraced farming such as La Chi, Tay, Nung, Dao… However, each ethnic group has its own experiences. different techniques and experiences. Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in flood season (flood season) Hoang Su Phi has a strongly dissected terrain and steep slope, so the people cannot grow rice by shifting cultivation, but instead, they have to take advantage of low hills, wide areas, and moderate slopes. Right, taking advantage of both rain water and spring water leading from high altitudes to low fields to form terraced fields. The exploitation of terraced fields requires appropriate techniques and terrain. Depending on the terrain and topography of each region, the fields are wide, narrow, long, short, high, and low. In the past, through each production season, households who found that there was a shortage of arable land would choose in the family’s forest and shifting fields the most suitable location, closest to the water source, to develop into fields. Currently, because the land is less and less, the most fertile land has also been cleared into terraced fields, the choice of land does not require as many requirements as before. The government’s policy of land allocation and forest allocation also somewhat limits the choice of places to exploit for farming. Usually, if the previous year’s hill area is cleared and the land is still there, they will continue to do it, when the land runs out, they will find another hill to explore. When families have a need to explore new fields, they will gather together to do the work in exchange. The farming season of the Dao people in Ban Luoc and San Sa Ho communes usually starts right after the Tet holiday, while the La Chi people in Ban Phung commune open their fields in the rainy season, from April to September of the lunar calendar. Before proceeding to renovate the field, they also need to carefully calculate the length and width of the field, the low altitude between the fields, the location of the water channels, the way to conduct the water … effort, time consuming. Usually they will ask elderly people who have experience in clearing fields to take care of the design of the fields. The selection of farming sites is carefully conducted by the local people. The area that meets the requirements must be a place where the soil is loose, fertile, without big rocks, formerly a primeval forest. The slope of the land is not large, it is possible to create a wide and long field. The most important thing when choosing land to exploit is that in the area or nearby there must be a source of water, a place where water can be brought to the field easily and without much effort. Once the calculations are done, get to work. The first is to create a field surface, the tools to exploit the field are very simple, only a hoe, a pickaxe, a wooden harrow and a knife. The process of clearing the field is started from the highest place to the lowest. Depending on the topography and slope of the hill, the height and width of the terraces are also different. Once the ground is available, they proceed to embankment and then bring water to soak the field feet. Usually, it is not until the next year’s crop that they start plowing. For the Red Dao people in Ho Thau commune, they subtract a small area of ​​forest around the field for each area of ​​the field to keep the land from landslides; while the La Chi in Ban Phung commune keep the top layer of soil. After clearing the field, they spread that layer of soil and cultivate it right away. In order for the fields to be shaped, shaped, can be cultivated and ensured productivity, the farmers in Hoang Su Phi have spent many days in the rain. The work of cultivating the fields is continued by the ethnic people here from year to year, from generation to generation, creating the slopes of the fields like monumental art paintings hanging on the hillsides. The industrious and creative labor of the people of Hoang Su Phi has helped to make life full and create a beautiful picture of nature. The golden rice mats in the shape of raspberries, streams, and winding rivers continue to stretch to the horizon. From his labor, the farmer drew a beautiful picture of nature from the song of breaking the ground. Developing tourism associated with the heritage of terraced fields Hoang Su Phi terraced fields in the ripe rice season. Photo: Duc Long Mr. Then Ngoc Minh, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Su Phi district said: The terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi not only ensure food for the people but also create an attractive tourist product, because of its high aesthetic value and high aesthetic value. rich in art. In recent years, not only encouraging, mobilizing and supporting farmers to get rich on terraced fields by measures, such as: Bringing new high-yield rice varieties into production, planting winter crops; At the Party Committee level, the government of Hoang Su Phi district also promotes tourism development based on the available potential as the National Monument of Terraced Fields. “In order to promote the full value and create different tourism products, in the coming time, Hoang Su Phi district will create many conditions to attract and promote investment in community tourism in the terraced fields or areas. specific products associated with people’s agricultural cultivation, such as: Water season; encouraging the planting of specialized crops or the same type of rice to have the same ripening time, harvest time… At the same time, the district also focuses on investing in transport infrastructure, projects related to terraced fields, Key projects with the emphasis on terraced fields such as paragliding grounds, check-in points, stopovers, terraces sightseeing spots …”, Chairman of the District People’s Committee Hoang Su Phi, Then Ngoc Minh affirmed. Up to now, Hoang Su Phi has over 3,720 hectares of terraced fields spread throughout 24/24 communes and towns. In 2012, terraced fields in 6 communes (Ban Luoc, San Sa Ho, Ban Phung, Ho Thau, Nam Ty and Thong Nguyen) of Hoang Su Phi were certified as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. family. By 2017, 5 more communes (Ta Su Choong, Ban Nhuong, Po Lo, Thang Tin, Nam Khoa) were added to the list of terraced fields in the heritage area. The whole district has over 2,196 hectares of terraced fields in the protected heritage area. From value and promotion, the image of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields is now not only limited to domestic but also international. For many years now, foreign tourists have known Hoang Su Phi through the path of travel and discovery, especially discovering and experiencing the heritage of terraced fields. However, for terraced field tourism in Hoang Su Phi to develop sustainably and create long-term livelihoods for local people, the locality wants the province to continue to have orientations to guide tourism development; pay more attention to the investment in facilities so that the locality can focus on developing tourism in the direction of agricultural tourism, community tourism combined with preserving the national cultural identity to attract tourists. .

Are you craving to immerse yourself in the mountainous spaces filled with terraced fields in Vietnam? Lao Cai is an ideal place, few places can compare. Coming to this northern mountainous province, you can see the natural beauty and discover the culture in many places such as Lao Cai city, town Sapa to the roof of Indochina Fansipan… For a memorable trip, visitors should experience another trekking trip through the forest to the border region of Vietnam to Kunming, China. Green landscape in summer in Nam Cang commune, Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province. Photo: VNE In addition, the American newspaper also introduced more world wonders: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, Philippines; Red Lotus Lake, Thailand; Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia; Komodo, Indonesia… Recently, the world’s leading travel website TripAdvisor has just announced the annual awards voted by users for 2021, including voting for world-famous destinations. In this ranking, Hanoi capital ranked 6th and Hoi An (Quang Nam) ranked 11th voted by tourists. According to visitors, the charming capital of Vietnam has existed for thousands of years. Besides preserving monuments such as the old town, monuments and colonial architecture, Hanoi is still developing more modern day by day. “Hanoi may not have kept its previous names like Thang Long or ‘flying dragon’ but Hanoi has never forgotten its glorious past, such as the sites of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Hoa Lo prison proves it”, comments by travelers on TripAdvisor. Lakes, parks, shady streets and more than 600 temples also contribute to the attractiveness of this city, which can be easily explored by taxi. Meanwhile, Hoi An ancient town is rated by tourists as “a well-preserved model of an important Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th-19th centuries”. TripAdvisor voters also advise tourists when traveling in Hoi An ancient town “let the skilled tailors here tailor you a few clothes according to your own measurements”.

Na Hang Tua Chu bamboo forest in Pung Luong Commune, about 20km from Mu Cang Chai town, has an area of ​​over 1ha and is more than 60 years old. Opened to welcome guests from July 2020, the bamboo forest attracts visitors by its pristine beauty and has become a “check-in” point for backpackers as well as tourists from all over the world arriving in Mu Cang Chai. To get to this point we have to go on very small roads with steep, winding slopes. But the deeper we go into the forest, the more we feel the freshness of the air, the green of hundreds of thousands of bamboo trees reaching up to mingle with the clouds. With the beauty of the bamboo forest seemingly only encountered in the scenes of the swordplay movies, it has brought visitors very beautiful photography angles. That is why tourists have come in large numbers to see the scenery of Pung Luong bamboo forest. Along with the bamboo forest in Pung Luong, visitors can also explore and admire another bamboo forest that is older than that of the bamboo forest in Hang Sung village, Mo De commune. This bamboo forest is equally beautiful with the straight bamboo groves, which are arranged alternately with chairs, mats, swings… made from the main material of the trunk of the bamboo tree, creating a poetic image for the people Who loves the fresh space of nature. This bamboo forest is known to tourists because of the beautiful photos posted on social networking sites. The owner of the bamboo forest is a native and a Hmong ethnic, to have a vast green bamboo forest, it is impossible not to mention the care and protection of the people here. Mu Cang Chai bamboo forest is not only as beautiful as the scene in the movie but even more beautiful thanks to the fresh air of the Northwest highlands. Although the journey to the bamboo forest is quite arduous and difficult, you may lose your way, even feel tired because of the winding slopes, but one thing is certain that the scenery here will not disappoint you. . Some pictures of Mu Cang Chai bamboo forest: Photo: internet source nguồn https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

Glass beach in California, USA. GLASS BEACH, CALIFORNIA, USA The sparkling glass beach in California is the result of many years ago trash was dumped on the beach. It wasn’t until the 1960s that this stopped and the sea was full of everything from electrical appliances to bottles and cans. Over time, the crashing waves gradually erode the shape of these objects and become colorful pebbles. Since then the beach has become a major tourist attraction. However, now this place is under threat because tourists are bringing these colorful pebbles home. SOCOTRA ISLAND, YEMEN Separated from the African continent more than 6 million years ago, this remote island looks like something out of a sci-fi movie. Socotra’s incredible and unique biodiversity means that there are trees here that are more special than anywhere else in the world – especially exotic are the ancient dragon’s blood tree, the twisted tree and the bottle tree. BADAB-E-SURT, IRAN In the list of the world’s strangest tourist places, the beautiful natural travertine stone terraces in northern Iran are an amazing natural phenomenon that has evolved over thousands of years. . Travertine is a limestone formed from the deposition of calcium in the flowing water of two hot springs with different mineral properties. The unusual red color of the terraces is due to the high iron oxide content that creates an unusual fantasy scene. THOR’s Well, OREGON, USA In the harsh conditions at Thor’s Well, also known as the Spouting Horn, waves of water will enter the pit and then shoot up with great force. It can be viewed by following the Captain Cook trail from the Cape Perpetua Scenic Area visitor center – but for your own safety, be careful especially during high tide or during monsoons bronze. This is one of the strangest tourist destinations in the world that makes you think of the secret wormhole that created these special scenes. Spotted Lake, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA Spazed Lake has long been revered by the indigenous people of the Okanagan (Syilx) and it’s easy to see why they think it’s so sacred. In the summer, the water of the lake evaporates and the small mineral pools inside it are left to form each different color and the result is the spots on the lake as you see. The unique lake can be viewed on Highway 3, northwest of the small town of Osoyoos. However visitors are asked not to encroach on tribal lands. THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTH IRELAND As one of the world’s strangest tourist attractions, The Giant’s Causeway – the causeway of the giants of Northern Ireland formed 60 million years ago, a giant volcanic eruption spewed a block of basalt rock. melted, then solidified and contracted as it cooled, creating the cracks visible today. There are an estimated 37,000 polygonal columns at this World Heritage site, so geometrically perfect that local legend claims they were created by a giant. DRAWERS IN NASCA, PERU The animal figures and geometric shapes carved in ancient Nasca into the barren Peruvian Pampa de San José are one of the great mysteries of South America. Only visible from the air or from the metal observation tower next to the highway, some unexplained shapes are up to 200m in length and each is made in a single continuous line making it one of the most exotic tourist destinations in the world. PACK OF CHUM, LAOS Like in the legend, giant stone jars are scattered across Xieng Khouang province in groups from 1 to hundreds. Another popular theory is that giant cylindrical vessels were used in ancient funeral rites, although local legend holds that the jars were used to brew rice wine for the family. giants. During the 1960s, Northern Laos was bombarded by the US in a major aerial sweep and only recently some areas have been cleared and declared safe for visitors.

The magic rock in La Pan Tan. Photo: Thai Sinh. I was told by many people about the sacredness of the magic rock located in La Pan Tan commune, where there are beautiful terraced fields, which in 2020 was ranked as a special national scenic spot by the Prime Minister, in 2020. Especially the Raspberry Hill makes many people fascinated by the wonderful creativity of the people here. I have been wandering around the land of Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) for many days, heard many stories about the magic rock but did not know where it is located, until today, the Secretary of the Youth Union of La Pan Tan commune was named: Mr. Lu A Tu led him up to see and tell the stories that his own family had come to beg for with many inexplicable mysteries. It turned out that the magic rock was located next to the road from the headquarters of the People’s Committee of La Pan Tan commune to the Mam Xoi hill. From the concrete road to the place where the god resides, it is only about 50m, passing several terraced fields and a small stream. Miraculously, around the rock are terraced fields, absolutely no other rocks, as if this rock was lifted by some magical hand from another place to put it neatly here. The rock is vertical, almost as high as a two-story house leaning against the strip of land like a dragon’s body, and the rock is the dragon’s head slithering from the top of Ta Xa mountain down to the stream to drink water. People come to give thanks to the god rock. Photo: Lu A Tu. An old story has it that, in the rainy season of that year, the rain was so heavy that it lasted for a whole month, it rained continuously and persistently, causing the soil to loosen, and thunder and lightning were so intense that no one dared to step foot out of the house. On one night, there was a huge thunderclap that shook the whole mountain and forest, the sleeping children cried and cried, the old people crouched as if the mountain had collapsed, the sky was as black as kitchen ash suddenly lit up, looking up at the top of Ta Xa mountain. saw a flash of light along with the sound of thunder, and the thunder lasted for half a chicken without stopping. Early the next day, people looked up at the top of the mountain and saw a huge gap, then last night lightning struck the mountain top and split the rock, half drifted down to Pu Nhua which was the wife’s island, half drifted down the Hang. When Sung met the mountain, he stopped by the stream, which is the husband island. The Mong people call it Na Chi Khua Pao De. That is, the parent rock or the magic rock. Lu A Tu sat down on a stone by the stream and told me, his daughter’s name is Lu Thi Tuyet Nga, born in 2016, when she was over a year old, the stunted person couldn’t eat or sleep and cried all day, walking unsteadily with shaky steps… I don’t know what the disease is, no matter how much medicine I take, I can’t get rid of it, and even inviting a priest to worship doesn’t do anything. The new couple discussed taking the baby to the rock to ask for a name, like asking for a god’s adoption. As a union cadre, Tu didn’t really believe in such things, but his parents urged him so he and his wife took their child to carry a thread to make their ass. Three days before taking their daughter to ask for the health of the magic stone, the couple ate, drank, slept very pure, bathed the child with fragrant leaves, they chose a beautiful time to take their daughter to the place where the divine rock resides, place thread on the rock, the couple and the child knelt down to pray: My name is Lu A Tu from Ta Chi Lu village, today with my wife and my wife brought our daughter, Lu Thi Tuyet Nga, to ask Na Chi Khua Pao De to accept it. My daughter is adopted. God of stone, please give my child good health, grow up fast, walk as steady as a stone… The vows of the couple Tu are very long with sincere hearts and praying to the stone god to protect their daughter. After making offerings, they tie a thread to their daughter’s wrist and call her Goat. Goat, Hmong means stone. Since that day, Lu Thi Tuyet Nga is the adopted child of the stone god Na Chi Khua Pao De. Unexpectedly, after that day of worship, the girl ate well, slept well, her steps were steady, no longer shaking and falling like before. To repay the favor to the god rock, from the 2nd to the 5th day of the lunar new year, Lu A Tu and his wife choose a day to bring a chicken or a piece of pork to the foot of the rock to give thanks. The people knelt at the foot of the god rock. Photo: Lu A Tu. Vang A Sao, an officer of the Mu Cang Chai Protection Forest Management Board, from Pung Luong commune, said: Any family who comes to ask for a stone has the god of health, luck, rice and cattle… they have to pay the ceremony for three years. The stone god ceremony is simple, just a chicken, or a piece of meat. That piece of meat must be kept from the family’s Tet slaughtered pig, not meat bought at the market. Any family that can do business should bring a pig about 15-20kg to give thanks… The old people come to the ceremony to stick talismans on the stone for good luck. Photo: Lu A Tu. According to Lu A Tu, from the 2nd to the 5th day of the Lunar New Year, hundreds of people from all over Mu Cang Chai district come here to celebrate, some 200 people a day. They built a kitchen along the stream bank around a rock several tens of meters long, they slaughtered chickens and pigs to make offerings around the rock to worship. After the ceremony was over, they ate and drank at the foot of the rock… Looking at the foot of the rock, I saw that there were many bowls and rice bowls left behind and a few handfuls of unlit incense, Lu A Tu pointed to a small altar attached to the stone niche and said: People worship here, people worship on the ground, You can worship anywhere around this god rock… The sacrifices of the deceased shamans were brought by the family members and left on the rock. Photo: Thai Sinh. Looking up at the side of the rock, there are wooden slats like altars or stairs that have been left on it for a long time. I asked why there were items placed on it, Tu explained that: It was the altar or the sacrifices of the shamans, after the shamans died, the family carried those things on their backs. the stone, as if returning it to the magic stone, or having the magic stone bring it to the dead in the afterlife, or the things of the god stone, just return the god stone… The dress of the person who came to the ceremony left behind. Photo: Thai Sinh. I looked down at the stream and saw many new dresses and shirts as if someone had brought them up and left them here. Tu explained that many sick people want to be healthy, they wear two shirts or skirts each, one new and one old, and place at the foot of the rock to pray. After praying, they wear a new dress or shirt, and the old dress and shirt are left behind. The dress and shirt worn carry the power of the magic stone, that person will be healthy and less sick. The mountain wind blew those skirts and dresses down the stream that I saw. Tu bent down and lifted a dress from the stream to show me, the dress sent back to the magic rock with the belief that it would give them health. On the way back, Lu A Tu continued: My father was told by the elders that that year, a couple brought a son about 6-7 years old, who was sick and crippled, his studies were not going anywhere, so he came to ask for help. The stone god of health and wisdom. They worshiped at the foot of the rock, when they bowed their heads to the rock, the boy saw an old man with white beard and white hair appear from the rock to help them up. Suddenly, the old man was nowhere to be seen, and when he returned home, he told his parents. After that day he was healthy and studied very well, was appointed as an official… Another miracle is that the stream at the foot of the magic rock never dries up, March is in the middle of the dry season, all over the mountains and forests of Mu Cang Chai are dry, many streams are dry at the bottom, especially the stream at the foot of the rock. Not big, but the water is abundant all year round.

Song Moc village is green in the middle of the mountains and forests Song Mooc village (Dong Van commune, Binh Lieu, Quang Ninh) is located halfway up the high mountain range of Phieng Che – Cao Ba Lanh. With a total natural area of ​​over 375 hectares, Song Moc only has about 69 hectares of agricultural land. This feature has created a village in the middle of mountains and forests with poetic beauty, bearing all the characteristics of Binh Lieu highland. Amidst the green color of the mountains and forests, there are terraced fields. The journey from the beginning of the village to the Song Moc House junction, visitors start to descend, going down to start discovering Song Moc B village along the winding road on the hillside. From here, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the gentle Moc B River with the yin and yang roofs hidden in the green anise and cinnamon forests. Coming to Mooc B River especially in the summer, visitors can enjoy the fresh air, the new green color of the trees and the bustling atmosphere in the planting season, the terraced fields in the pouring season… Among the terraced fields are the roofs of the wall, which are kept and preserved quite intact by the people. The terraced fields winding around the traditional houses are always a must-see destination in the journey to discover the land of River Mooc B. On the journey down, many sections, you can go through the roads, in the middle of the tall, shady anise forest. When you come here for the first time, you certainly can’t forget the feeling of enjoying the fresh air, the scent of cinnamon, anise, mixed with the kitchen smoke emanating from the traditional houses of the indigenous people. An experience not to be missed is to visit the colored yin and yang tiled roofs of the Dao ethnic people halfway up the slope. It seems small, but when you come in, you will see a large space with a spacious yard, a cool feeling when entering the door of the house. And the image you are most likely to see is sisters and mothers in Dao costumes who are attentively embroidering colorful brocade clothes. A familiar image that tourists can see when visiting the house of the Dao ethnic people in Song Moc B village. Visiting Mooc River B, visitors will learn about the daily life of the Dao people. The people here still keep a lot of beautiful customs and traditions, festivals such as the Wind Abstained Festival (April 4), Han New Year (March 3)… Currently, Song Moc village is also a destination, in The journey connects to beautiful routes when the road is quite convenient, the distance from Mooc River to points such as: to Hoanh Mo border gate (about 10km), Khe Tien (distance about 3km), Cao Son flower garden (about 3km). 10km), Khe Van waterfall (20km)… Mooc B River is an extremely attractive destination, a stopover to explore and relax for every visitor. https://dulich.petrotimes.vn/

Hoai Sa (Hanoi) is an English travel blogger. He has 7 years working at Vietnam News Agency, currently working in the diplomatic service. With an interest in experiential travel, especially to places few people go to, especially mountainous areas, and cultural tourism. As a former British student, he wrote the book Four seasons, a thousand miles of England (2018) was well received by the study abroad community. Although she has been to many regions in Vietnam, she was impressed with Hoang Su Phi so Hoai Sa stopped here and delved deeper to write the book. Love story of the mountain – Horizontal and vertical Hoang Su Phi Ph . The author shares more about the journey and the process of writing the book. Written from admiration to Hoang Su Phi – Since when did Hoai Sa come to Hoang Su Phi? What brought you to that land? – Originally a travel blogger in English (address captainessy ), writing for foreigners who come to Vietnam for the first time in the style of experiential tourism, nature, I often go to mountainous areas in all three regions of the country. For a long time, I have known the beautiful Hoang Su Phi terraced fields and is a heritage recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The terraced fields in Sa Pa, Lao Cai, and Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai, I have all gone through, but the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, as many photographers call it, I have not been. It was not until 2018, when I visited two terraced fields in Ban Phung and Ban Luoc in Hoang Su Phi, that I decided to write about this place out of admiration for their beauty. Book Love Story of the Mountain – Horizontal and Vertical Hoang Su Phi. Photo: HS – What things about Hoang Su Phi left a special impression on you? – Like most people from afar, my first impression must be the majestic beauty of Hoang Su Phi terraced fields. Tourism potential in Hoang Su Phi is huge. But the longer I stay, the more I realize this is a land rich in cultural identities of ethnic minorities. More than 10 ethnic groups here, most are Nung, Dao, Tay, H’Mong, then less are Kinh, La Chi, Cao Lan, Hoa… all retain their identity. One of the reasons for that is that the roads are difficult, making the storm of urbanization and the storm of development slow to pass. Taking advantage of this, some localities here have done community-based tourism, in a sustainable direction, and resonated in Ha Giang. The commercialization, the erosion of national cultural traditions is not as great as in Sa Pa or Dong Van. – In your opinion, what is the difference that makes this land special? – Ha Giang is best known for two things: It is the headland of the country and has the Dong Van rock plateau (a part of which is still remembered as Ha Giang as a major battlefield during the Border War). The strangeness of a name like Hoang Su Phi itself makes people feel different. In Ha Giang, only Hoang Su Phi is a district with a 3-letter name, originally in Chinese, Hoang Thu Bi, meaning “golden bark”. This place belongs to the Bac Ha Plateau, separate from the rocky plateau to the east of Ha Giang. When talking about the road in Ha Giang, in the past, people have a saying: “Nhat Su Phi, second Bac Me”, to talk about the difficult road to Hoang Su Phi, contributing to the “little-known” character of the district. As mentioned, terraced fields are what outsiders hear about Hoang Su Phi. But it is also a product of labor, agricultural culture here, besides a lot of labor and other cultural beauty associated with forests and mountains. Rice, for example, plays an important role for the people of Hoang Su Phi, participating in all kinds of festivals, because it is “spiritual” in the spiritual life of the people. This is reflected in the article about the New Rice festival of the Nung people and the story of making banh day on Tet of the Dao people. Author Hoai Sa in Thong Nguyen terraced fields. Photo: NVCC. The poetic stories of the mountains – The title of the book “Love Story of the Mountain” evokes beauty and poetry. Is that land just a dream? That land has many poetic stories. The love of the couple built on the fields, in the hills of Shan Tuyet tea… are well known in Hoang Su Phi. Although it is not a rich district, it is in that “not rich” that many interesting cultural and labor rays are reflected. For example, there is a story about a mountain artist who can play 5 musical instruments in the poor commune of Tan Tien, often representing the commune to take exams in the district. Or like the Ceremony of Gratitude for the youth of the Dao Ao Dai is a joyful occasion for the whole village. But of course not only that. In Hoang Su Phi, I realized many concerns about my hometown and development. This is recorded in the writing about Nom script of the Dao people, when the younger generation is no longer interested in learning this script, and it is increasingly disappearing. Or it is also a story about thinking between developing hot tourism and preserving traditional values. Saying that is not to disparage or “show the way for deer to run”, but to emphasize that this beautiful land always has many ways to build and develop life, based on its advantages. . Dao women in Ao Dai in Ban Luoc festival. Photo: HS – Through the book, what did the author do to help readers understand more about this land? Why did you choose the form of expression as “the fairy tale” and not the travel diary? – The book consists of 17 separate but not discrete articles because it is always throughout the beauty and wonder of Hoang Su Phi’s people, culture, profession, customs, festivals, and experiences in the visits. destroy the two peaks of the northeast at Hoang Su Phi. They are arranged alternately so that the reader experiences one sensation after another continuously. Moreover, the book is written from the point of view of people from far away coming to Hoang Su Phi, so it is aimed at people from far away who have little understanding of this western Ha Giang. – To have the material to write this book, how many trips did the author have to visit and explore the land and people? – The author encapsulates the content of the book in 10 trips to Hoang Su Phi over 2 years. Most of that time, the author stayed at homestays of indigenous people scattered in the communes. These homestays have a family atmosphere, close friends with strangers. Thanks to that, the stories about Hoang Su Phi seemed to flow naturally. The character who teaches Nom Dao in the book is also such a landlord. Almost everywhere I went to learn about topics, I was also enthusiastically welcomed and instructed by the natives, especially the Red Dao brothers and sisters. In Ban Luoc commune of the Dao Ao Dai, I stayed with the leader of the commune, so that I could immerse myself more deeply in the commune tourism festival during the golden season. The times to go to the terrace to collect rice, go up to the tea hill with the gardener to pick shan Tuyet leaves, give a true sense of the typical local profession.

Referring to Lao Cai tourism, for many years, people have been too familiar with famous places such as Sa Pa and Bac Ha. However, in recent years, many tourists to Lao Cai are not afraid to travel hundreds of kilometers to the new tourist destination, the beautiful small land of Y Ty. And what surprised us even more, the first stop of many tourists is not the colorful Ha Nhi village, Thien Sinh Bridge, the heritage valley of terraced fields or Lao Than mountain, but the schools. by Y Ty. So what’s so attractive about the schools here? There is a miniature Y Ty in… school c After the cold winter, we returned to Y Ty on spring days full of sunshine and blue sky. In March, Y Ty is still cold but there is no cold feeling anymore, all over the mountains and forests are lit up with a pink color of peach blossom, white of pear blossom, and pure plum blossom. Located at an altitude of 1,600 m – over 2,000 m above sea level, the land of Y Ty is blessed with a year-round cool climate and beautiful scenery. Passing Mo Phu Chai slope, everyone burst into joy when they first saw the sea of ​​white clouds floating like in paradise. A surprise came to us when we visited Y Ty Ethnic Minority Semi-boarding High School, Y Ty Primary School, Y Ty Secondary School. Indeed, few people can imagine that in a remote and difficult upland land like Y Ty, there are such beautiful schools. Looking at the school from the street, I saw the ravishing rose climbing fence and the fragrance spreading in the wind. Entering the school, we were immersed in the brilliant color of azaleas. Ly Xa Xo, a student of grade 8C, of ​​Ha Nhi ethnic group, shared: “At school, I not only have a beautiful flower garden, but also many other spaces like a miniature Y Ty, including: Ha Nhi park house, image of Ha Nhi village, model of Thien Sinh bridge, Lao Than mountain, stone wall… When tourists visit the school, we will introduce the beauty of those cultural spaces so that they can better understand the beauty. In addition, the members of the shock art team also performed folk songs and ethnic dances of Ha Nhi, Mong, Dao, flute, and flute dance. Cam also creates brocade products for tourists. If there are foreign tourists, we will introduce Y Ty in English.” The poetic scene of the two schools was shared a lot on social networks, causing any delegation who came to Y Ty to come back to the school to experience and take souvenir photos. Ms. Pham Kim Lien, a tourist from Thai Nguyen expressed her satisfaction when she visited Y Ty Primary School for Ethnic Minority Minority Affairs: “Compared to the lowland, the school here has a more beautiful landscape because there are many flowers in bloom, especially in the countryside. azalea flowers. This is what I along with my friends in the delegation found very impressed when coming here to visit.” “The rendezvous season of love ” The story about how to do tourism at Y Ty Kindergarten is a typical example. Although the weather was rainy and foggy, but nearly 12 noon, the truck of teacher Nguyen Quang Dai and his students in Thanh Ba district, Phu Tho province arrived at the gate of Y Ty Kindergarten and urgently delivered nearly 100 new tarpaulins to the teachers. Teacher Dai said that this is a gift that he and his students have mobilized organizations and individuals to support school sites in remote villages and partly thanks to the teachers to transfer to students’ families for use in the winter. cold. Walking around the main school site of Y Ty Kindergarten, Mr. Dai was introduced by the teachers to the model of “Tourism School” with beautiful scenery, accommodation services and tobacco baths for tourists by the teachers. do it yourself. “I was really surprised because in the remote highlands, there is a beautiful school like a park, the teachers are also very active and creative, building an educational environment, calling for many organizations and individuals to come and support. households contribute to help poor students”. Teacher Ha Thi Ben, Principal of Y Ty Kindergarten smiled: “The school has been building the model of “Tourism School” for three years. Thanks to that, ethnic minority students are bold, confident, and communicative. Through the model, the school’s teachers and students want to build this place into a “love season rendezvous”, aiming to call for the contribution of tourists to support highland students with less difficulties. For the 2019-2020 school year, the school has mobilized more than 1,000 working days from parents and welcomed dozens of volunteer groups to visit and donate many valuable artifacts and convert to cash of more than 340 million VND. The construction process is donated, the total value is more than 800 million VND. The school year 2020-2021 has not ended, but the school has also called for more than 900 million VND to socialize education. As a result, preschool students in villages and hamlets all have spacious schools, warm blankets, warm clothes, shoes in the cold winter, and food to improve their meals. In addition, through the model of “Tourism School”, teachers also connect volunteer groups to support preschool schools in some other communes such as Sang Ma Sao, Nam Pung, Den Sang, etc. “.. Pictured in the article: The Tourism School model creates a good learning environment for Y Ty students. Turn the school into an attractive tourist destination n Back to the story at Y Ty Secondary School for Ethnic Minority Minority Affairs, when we arrived, Principal Nguyen Van Thanh was with teachers, teachers and students actively taking care of the flower garden, cutting the extracted and grafted flower branches. Plant more to make the school garden more beautiful. In another corner, the students in the Tour Guide Club are listening attentively to the teacher teaching communication skills with tourists. The students were excited to practice as soon as a group of tourists visited the school. According to Mr. Thanh, in the 2020-2021 school year, the school has 570 students, including 394 part-boarding students. Currently, Y Ty commune has a lot of potential for tourism development and is in the process of becoming a tourist town of the province, so it is very appropriate for the school to choose the “Tourism School” model. This model contributes to improving the rate of attendance, helping to educate students to love their homeland and villages, to maintain a sense of national identity, to guide students in their careers, and to teach them knowledge and skills to travel abroad. calendar to build the homeland. Every week, students participate in cleaning the school and the center of the commune so that the roads and Y Ty market are always clean and beautiful. For the past two years, the school has cooperated with a gardener in Sa Pa as a place to place and take care of more than 100 pots of roses, azaleas, and Arhat conifers, turning the school into a beautiful flower garden that attracts tourists. sightseeing. Every teacher, teacher and student is always conscious of contributing efforts to make “Y Ty Secondary School” more beautiful. In the coming time, along with landscape renovation, Y Ty Secondary School of Ethnic Minority Affairs will coordinate with Bat Xat High School No. 1 and University of Foreign Languages ​​to implement a project to teach communication English to Ha Nhi students in the form of online, helping them improve their foreign language ability to communicate with foreign tourists… Plans and plans are still ahead, but surely with faith and aspiration, dynamism and determination , teachers and students of Y Ty Secondary School of Ethnic Minority Affairs will turn dreams into reality. When we said goodbye to teachers and students from schools in Y Ty and returned to the city, Ly Xa Go, an 8th grader, smiled like a wild azalea: “I hope you guys will come back to visit” Du School. I am very proud of the beautiful land of Y Ty and being a tour guide of the school. I will try my best to study to become a professional tour guide in the future. develop tourism in their homeland”.

The attractive beauty of Ha Long Bay. Photo: VNA Titled “Journey through Vietnam, from North to South”, the article writes that Vietnam is enchanted with its long coastline, craggy cliffs, terraced fields, bustling metropolises contrasted with ordinary villages. weird. The juxtaposition is wonderful and beyond the usual itineraries, this Southeast Asian country is also a destination for many exciting adventures. The article selects 11 unique tourist destinations for visitors to learn before planning their travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, all of which are unique tourist attractions or landscapes from the unspoiled mountains in the region. North to the tropical Mekong Delta, high humidity in the south. The first place mentioned is Sapa, a peaceful “oasis” with a cool climate in the North. Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, the tropical heat of Southeast Asia cannot reach here, so Sapa has long been a resort and destination for tourists to escape the sweltering heat. Sapa is located at the foot of Mount Fansipan, the highest mountain in the country and from a small village, now Sapa has become a town with a surrounding tourist infrastructure system. Despite the fact that tour companies, hotels and restaurants here compete to attract guests – something not everyone likes, Sapa is still really one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam. It is due to the attractiveness of the landscape here when visitors can walk all day with narrow paths running through green terraced fields or indigo-indigo fields cultivated by the Hmong and Dao minorities. work. Not far from Sapa is the town of Bac Ha, with the largest market in the North taking place every Sunday and this is one of the most exciting highland markets in the country. Continuing the journey, DPA leads readers to Ha Giang with narrow, steep and winding passes, surrounded by pyramidal mountains, below are canyons and stretching valleys. Exploring Ha Giang by motorbike with the “easyrider” takes at least 3 days. From Ha Giang, the article takes readers to Hanoi capital amidst the chaos of thinking. Peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake contrasts with the hustle and bustle of the Old Quarter. The city over 1,000 years old is calm and bustling, interwoven between modern and traditional lifestyle. Visitors can learn about the country’s history through the many museums in the capital. A corner of Cat Ba town tourist area. Photo: An Dang/VNA The points also introduced by DPA to German readers are Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island with turquoise water; Phong Nha-Ke Bang with caves stretching over 350 km. It is also the dreamy, charming ancient capital of Hue nestled on the Perfume River, or the ancient town of Hoi An – which used to be one of the most important ports in Southeast Asia and still retains the characteristics of the old town. destroyed in the war. In addition to the above points, there are Da Lat, Ho Chi Minh City – one of the most dynamic cities in Asia, and the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s rice and fruit granary, where Cai Rang floating market is located. The largest city in the region is Can Tho. In addition to the above 11 tourist destinations, the German press also provides information on the climate environment and time to travel to Vietnam, in which visitors can come to Vietnam at any time of the year. Summer is usually warm throughout the country, while Hue and the central coast always have heavy rains in winter. The northern mountainous region often turns cold at night, with some places having ice and snow, while the southern region has almost no rain during December to April. In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vietnam has allowed It has so far been less affected by the epidemic, but still imposes some restrictions on international travel and bans entry for foreign visitors.

The first tourist destination mentioned by the article is Sa Pa (Lao Cai), where there are beautiful terraced fields. (Source: DT) Titled “Journey through Vietnam, from North to South”, the article writes that Vietnam is enchanted with its long coastline, craggy cliffs, terraced fields, bustling metropolises contrasted with ordinary villages. weird. The interweaving is amazing and beyond the usual itineraries, this Southeast Asian country is also a destination for a plethora of exciting adventures. The article selects 11 tourist destinations for visitors to learn before planning their travel after the Covid-19 pandemic, all of which are unique tourist attractions or landscapes from the unspoiled mountains, from the North. to the tropical Mekong Delta, high humidity in the south. The first place mentioned is Sa Pa, a peaceful “oasis” with a cool climate in the North. Located at an altitude of 1,600 meters, it has long been a resort and destination for travelers fleeing the sweltering heat. Sapa is located at the foot of Mount Fansipan, the highest mountain in the country and from a small village, now Sapa has become a town with a surrounding tourist infrastructure system. According to the article, Sa Pa is really one of the most favorite tourist destinations in Vietnam. It is due to the attractiveness of the landscape as visitors can walk all day with narrow paths running through green terraced fields or indigo-corn fields cultivated by the Hmong and Dao minorities. Not far from Sa Pa is Bac Ha town, with the largest market in the North taking place every Sunday, which is one of the most exciting highland markets in the country. Continuing the journey, DPA leads readers to Ha Giang with narrow, steep and winding passes, surrounded by pyramidal mountains, below are canyons and stretching valleys. Exploring Ha Giang by motorbike with the “easyrider” takes at least 3 days. From Ha Giang, the article takes readers to Hanoi capital to see the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the old quarter. The city over 1,000 years old is calm and bustling, interwoven between modern and traditional lifestyle. Visitors can learn about the country’s history through the many museums in the capital. The destinations also introduced by DPA to German readers are Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island with turquoise water; Phong Nha-Ke Bang with caves stretching over 350 km. It is also the dreamy, charming ancient capital of Hue nestled on the Perfume River, or the ancient town of Hoi An – which used to be one of the most important ports in Southeast Asia and still retains the characteristics of the old town. destroyed in the war. In addition to the above points, there are also Da Lat, TP. Ho Chi Minh City – one of Asia’s most dynamic cities and the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s rice and fruit basket, home to Cai Rang floating market and the region’s largest city, Can Tho. In addition to the above 11 tourist destinations, the German press also provides information on the climate environment and time to travel to Vietnam, in which visitors can come to Vietnam at any time of the year. Summer is usually warm throughout the country, while Hue and the central coast always have heavy rains in winter. The northern mountains often turn cold at night, with some ice and snow, while the southern region has almost no rain from December to April.

Tram Tau hot mineral spring eco-zone (Yen Bai). As a highland district of Yen Bai province, Tram Tau is favored by nature with soft terraced fields and natural hot mineral sources good for health. Now, tourists can combine sightseeing, eco-tourism and relaxation when coming to Yen Bai. In April, when the banyan flowers cover the Northwest mountains and forests, and the orange groves ripen on the hillsides, backpackers or those who love to travel are eager to discover new lands, places they have never been to. About 100 km from Yen Bai city center, Tram Tau district is far away, but the unspoiled natural scenery, majestic mountains and picturesque terraced fields are factors that draw tourists everywhere. country every time I come here. Cu Vai village, Ta Chi Nhu peak (Ha Ho commune), Hang Te Cho waterfall (Lang Nhi commune) are names that make many backpackers want to immediately pack a backpack and hit the road. Contributing to the map of Vietnam’s terraces, besides famous places to see beautiful terraced fields such as Hoang Su Phi (Ha Giang), Y Ty (Lao Cai), Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai), terraced fields Tram Tau has been named by the community and is a search term that is searched a lot, but equally attractive is the Tram Tau hot mineral spring ecological area. After the winding and dangerous roads, the typical sleeve bends in the Northwest mountainous region, through Nghia Lo town, about 2 km from the center of Tram Tau district, Tram Tau hot mineral spring ecological area is located completely. in the green rice fields, between layers of mountains and immense clouds, surrounded by the peaceful and simple roofs of indigenous people. The system of outdoor hot spring swimming pools over 600 m2, located close to the green rice fields with a view overlooking the lyrical natural scenery, makes Tram Tau hot spring area like a gentle highlight among the majestic mountains. . This source circuit flowing from the ground has created more attraction for Tram Tau, turning this place into an eco-tourism resort. Fluctuating between 43 – 450C, the sulfur content is not too high, relaxing in the warm water helps visitors recover health, shake off fatigue after a day in the car through long and winding roads. elbow. Although it is about to enter the first days of summer, in Tram Tau, the feeling of spring is still around. The sound of birds chirping, the sound of a buffalo muzzle in the distance, the sound of insects chirping, and the cool air… make anyone want to immerse themselves in the natural scenery and feel the four seasons of the year. The dawn dispels the morning dew, the gentle sunlight through the floating clouds and the chilly autumn breeze. It will turn cold in the afternoon, making those who forget to bring a light jacket shrunk closer together. The smell of baked potatoes, the smell of steamed sticky rice in the pot spread throughout the kitchen can make anyone’s stomach boil in the late afternoon. Located on Yen Bai – Nghia Lo – Mu Cang Chai road, Tram Tau can be a stopover in the next travel schedule of tourists, but it can also be a suitable destination for a short trip. From Tram Tau, you can go to Mu Cang Chai to watch rice or conquer the top of Ta Xua mountain to hunt for clouds, or explore attractive places such as Phu Luong mountain, climb Ta Chi Nhu mountain with the flower season like a purple carpet. stretched and covered the mountain slopes. Come to Tram Tau, wander in the villages, chat with H’Mong and Thai girls, learn and experience the cultural life of the people here, enjoy typical dishes such as: Five-color sticky rice, coriander, black Chung cake, bamboo shoots, stream moss, fried bee bamboo shoots, black chicken, drink Shan Tuyet Phinh Ho tea. Currently, Tram Tau is still quite pristine, with little human intervention in the natural landscape, so it is beautiful all year round. In May and June, Tram Tau terraced fields enter the pouring season. The rice season ripens in September and October, when the rice turns yellow, Tram Tau reflects the beauty of labor again, the girls in traditional costumes hide and reap on the golden rice fields. In recent years, Tram Tau tourism has developed. Many homestays, accommodation and dining services, etc. managed by local people have been expanded, contributing to completing the chain of experience activities to serve tourists. Besides experiential mountaineering tourism, community tourism… ecotourism, resort in Tram Tau is a promising model when taking advantage and exploiting the available potential with unique and rich cultural features. .

Even many international fans call Miss Khanh Van Miss Fashion because each of her appearances brings a pleasant surprise. In a series of photos showing off the latest outfits at an activity of Miss Universe, Miss Khanh Van wears a dress inspired by Vietnam’s terraced fields. The color of the dress matches the color of the fields ranked 11th in the list of the most beautiful terraced fields in the world, extremely brilliant from yellow green to dark brown. This is a design by designer Tang Thanh Cong, attached with tens of thousands of extremely sophisticated beads, the skirt part is all sparkling beads, creating a special “vibrating” effect in every step. Even the accompanying mask is meticulously made, very sophisticated. Miss Khanh Van really looks like she’s attending a fun party, but it doesn’t feel like she’s taking an exam. Also thanks to the smart costume strategy, the image of the queen appears densely on many international beauty forums. Competition Miss Universe The 69th edition will take place in the US from May 6 to 16, 2021 (US time). Audiences can vote for Khanh Van to enter the Top 21 directly by vote through the app Miss Universe , the voting portal has opened and will be closed until the end of May 15, 2021 (US time). Contest National Costume Voting portal will be open from May 13, 2021 to the end of May 15, 2021 (US time).

Entering the 6th day at Miss Universe 2020 , the representative of Vietnam – Nguyen Tran Khanh Van wears a skirt with a split chest, inspired by the terraced fields, continuing to impress the audience and the media with a flexible fashion style that cleverly integrates Italian messages. means. After side activities such as trying on the opening costumes, filming clips, taking promotional photos… Khanh Van and the contestants entered the second day of practice to prepare for important competition nights. Khanh Van is elegant in a simple green design outside the hotel area. Khanh Van in another outfit is young and fresh, comfortable. On the same day, Nguyen Tran Khanh Van’s fanpage reached 1 million followers. When she learned this information from her crew, the queen shared: “It is a great love that the audience has loved, for Van. Van does not know what to say other than thank you. Van will try her best at Miss Universe, not only for Van but also for everyone.” On the eve of the final, Khanh Van and the crew revealed a set of photos in evening gowns that she made in Vietnam. Each costume has a meaning, promoting the beauty of Vietnamese culture. The first evening gown was inspired by rice fields – an image familiar to Vietnamese people. Designers attach motifs to simulate the shape of rice plants, embracing the wearer’s body curves. The design uses a hip cutout and reveals Miss Khanh Van’s slender legs. Black tone design, creating a solemn, aristocratic look with a bit of mystery for Khanh Van. Classic design, with long sleeves and high neckline but cut at the hem of the skirt, bringing the spirit of interference between classic and modern. Black is a color rarely used for evening dresses at competitions, but it will be an interesting highlight for Khanh Van if she wears this design for important activities or competitions at Miss Universe. The next design is green, the cup shape shows off the sexy bare shoulders of Miss Khanh Van. The costume is inspired by the sedge field in Vinh Long. This continues to be an evening set to help Miss Khanh Van show off her long slender legs. The third outfit is a purple V-neck stone dress, hugging the body, incorporating a fringed stone pattern covering the bottom of the skirt. With this design, Miss Khanh Van can show off her body curves, creating charm for every step. After the beauty information site Sash Factor reported that Thuzar Wint Lwin – Miss Myanmar competing at Miss Universe 2020 lost her luggage and had to call for support, she was supported by the organizing committee. office. Her outfit is from the contest’s costume sponsor – Sherri Hill. The organizers of Miss Universe 2020 have announced the 8 judges of the finale. All 8 judges are female, including 2 former Miss Universe, Brook Lee (1997) and Zuleyka Rivera (2006). Pictures of the beauties of Miss Universe 2020 on the 5th day of the contest. The girls are all very active and free to express their images, although the schedule does not allow to move out much outside the guest area. hotel. Miss Indonesia – Aya Maulida shows off a fancy design combined with jeans outside. This type of design is not familiar to many people, so it attracts attention. In Vietnam, H’Hen Niê also wore a similar design when appearing at the airport. Miss Universe 2017 – Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters posted pictures at the airport to prepare to go to Miami. She takes on the role of a beauty expert in the final night and will be broadcast live with Paulina Vega – Miss Universe 2014. Contestants in colorful evening gowns. The beauties can participate in activities and eat together. Currently, all the contestants are working and rehearsing for the upcoming semi-final and final night.

Looking at this outfit, one can think of terraced fields in places such as Fansipan peak, Mu Cang Chai high hill, Hoang Su Phi … or in Sapa is one of the 11 ranked terraced fields. in the most beautiful rice terraces in the world. Miss Khanh Van and the special outfit “Terraces”. (Photo: FBNV) Khanh Van said that the accompanying accessories are also individually crafted in the image of terraced fields by young designer Tran Quoc Dung. Before that, in the first days of meeting at the common house of Miss Universe 2020, Khanh Van also chose a pink outfit inspired by the water lily of Dong Thap Muoi, or a blue outfit representing the young women. Vietnamese tea hills. Currently, the Vietnamese representative is actively practicing with beauties from other countries for the official competition rounds in the coming days. Her confidence, positive energy and initiative can be seen when coming to this year’s competition. Recently, Khanh Van also shared a video about the journey of doing charity during the past time. She confided, “Through volunteering trips, social work for the community during her tenure and journey, Van has grown a lot, loves more, shares more and listens more. than with difficult circumstances, those who still have many disadvantages in life… Because love and giving is forever”. Let’s admire Khanh Van’s special outfits at Miss Universe : (Photo: FBNV) Khanh Van is charming in design inspired by terraced fields. She also impresses in an outfit called “Water lily”. Khanh Van with a suit inspired by the green of the tea hills combined with a bag made from traditional sedge fibers. An outfit with a charming design called “Black Rose”. Khanh Van has also revealed some evening dresses that she chose in the upcoming official competition days. Charming costumes show Khanh Van’s perfect body. An outfit full of personality was chosen by the Vietnamese representative on the day of catwalk practice. The Vietnamese representative is being highly appreciated by a number of beauty websites and has the prospect of entering the next rounds of Miss Universe 2020.

That’s the comment from stylist Tran Dat for Khanh Van’s recent sexy appearances at Miss Universe 2020 . Unlike the previous gentle and simple image, Khanh Van in the international beauty arena is a girl with charming beauty who is not afraid to wear a deep cut design. Whenever standing in the same frame with other beauties, Khanh Van often looks attractive in a sexy dress. Is “sexy” a well-prepared tactic to help Khanh Van stand out in this big competition? “Beautiful body needs to be shown” Confide with Zing Tran Dat said that the image everyone is seeing in Khanh Van has been “weighed and measured” by him and his team for the past 6 months. Because the program’s plans are not made public in advance, the crew always have to meet every day and then decide what Van will wear next. The first images of Khanh Van at Miss Universe 2020. The fact that Van constantly wears cut clothes from the first days of her appearance is said to be the purpose of the crew when they want to bring her a dynamic and sexy image. Depending on the temperature of the program, Khanh Van will choose the right clothes to wear. Previously, femininity and tenderness were often seen by Van. Even many people commented that she was quite “pale”. Therefore, through this beauty arena, Tran Dat wishes Van will have a bold image so that everyone can see that she can meet many different styles. The water lily dress helped Khanh Van attract attention in the US. “Through thorough training, Van’s current figure is very beautiful. It needs to be fully exposed. I think that Van is not too weak in this contest. Wearing attractive designs is beneficial in terms of beauty. showing off the advantage of body shape”, the male stylist expressed. In addition, the bold costumes also help Khanh Van somewhat attract attention. Domestic and international media will notice, fans remember Van more with the image of a beautiful, gentle, sexy and personality Vietnamese girl. That is the purpose of helping the beautiful people of Ho Chi Minh City achieve high positions in recent rankings. In order to be sexy not to be too “offensive” is a problem that takes a lot of effort for the crew. For example, the pink dress with a hip-high split, inspired by the water lily Van wears recently, has been discussed a lot in the online community. However, Khanh Van is quite delicate when handling the outfit by covering the high slit with her hand whenever she spreads her legs wide. This action makes her look elegant, not offensive. Bring Vietnamese breath to the land of flags Each beauty that comes to the contest has her own style, showing the image of the country and the people of their homeland. Some people choose a simple style, but some beautiful people are loyal to a sexy image. For example, Miss Venezuela always wears a Latin-style dress with a long, spreading figure. As for Khanh Van, her dresses reflect the image of Vietnam but have a more modern style. Ms. Paula Shugart – President Miss Universe – stated about the criteria for selecting the winner: “It has to be the girl with the best performance. The most expensive dresses have no meaning if they don’t bring a message to the world”. Before that, tell Zing , Tran Dat announced that Khanh Van would not “cut down” brand names at this contest. Moreover, the dresses are all created by famous designers in the country. As expected, fans were quite pleased to see Van’s gorgeous image in a dress bearing the image of terraced fields in the Northwest mountains. Old inspiration but brings new breath when the design is integrated with details of deep neckline or tassels. It creates a healthy and sexy look for Khanh Van. The image of Vietnam will be conveyed through Khanh Van’s costume in the contest. “I fell in love with the scenery of Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season. To get to this place, you have to go through a long and arduous road. When you get there, you will know that the difficulties are worth it. It is like a journey. submit to Miss Universe This is it, knowing from the beginning is difficult but just focus on trying, making use of everything you have, the results will pay off. I hope the image of Vietnam’s terraced fields will be known to more people. It is one of the most worthwhile tourist destinations when coming to Vietnam,” wrote Tran Dat. On the morning of May 13, Khanh Van first wore the traditional costume of her hometown in Miss Universe . The Ao Dai is inspired by Vietnam’s iconic flower – the lotus. The traditional Ao Dai made of silk creates a classic look. The creativity lies in the combination of matching accessories, specially crafted with lotus images on earrings, necklaces and even hand bags. As the semi-final night approaches, Khanh Van is still maintaining her form and constantly stands out with a variety of styles. Not only has a sexy image, she also shows a personality, elegance and always remembers her hometown. Khanh Van wears bamboo clothes at Ben Thanh market After going to the catwalk, the beauty queen smiled and greeted small traders in Ben Thanh market. The dress she wears is also inspired by this place.

Have you been to Mu Cang Chai to see terraced fields in the ripe rice season? The scene is breathtakingly beautiful. Photo: Internet Why terraced fields? Stylist Tran Dat – the person in charge of Khanh Van’s costumes at Miss Universe (Miss Universe) Sharing a lucky time to come to Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season, he was overwhelmed and thought he had fallen into a dream space with four mountains, peaceful and windy. “The patches of distant colors coincide like there is no end, the multicolored rice grains change color like a painting that reminds me forever. To get to Mu Cang Chai, you have to go a long and rough road, that road is difficult to go but it is worth it, for example, the journey to Mu Cang Chai. Miss Universe This is it, knowing from the beginning is difficult but just focus on trying, making use of everything you have, the results will say it all. Khanh Van’s team hopes that the image of Vietnam’s terraced fields will be known to more people and international friends to promote one of the most worthwhile tourist destinations when coming to Vietnam” – Stylist Tran Dat share. The dress “Terraces” as an introduction: if you come to Vietnam to travel, invite you to visit Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season. Photo: NGUYEN LONG This unique dress features a beaded-through, beaded-and-crystal top, and fringed tiered skirt. The mask of Miss Khanh Van is also made separately, in sync with the costume. The dress was designed by Designer Tang Thanh Cong according to the order of Miss. He is a great companion to turn the idea into reality, the brilliant image of Vietnamese terraced fields appearing to shine in the US. The audience can support Miss Khanh Van – the representative of Vietnam to enter the Top 21 directly by voting through the Miss Universe application, the voting portal has been opened and will be closed until the end of May 15, 2021 (according to the official website). US time). Some pictures of Miss Khanh Van charming in a “terraced” dress: The dress was designed by designer Tang Thanh Cong. Photo: NGUYEN LONG The mask is in sync with the outfit. Photo: NGUYEN LONG The dress is beaded all the way through, the top is made of beads and crystals, and the skirt is layered with fringes. Photo: NGUYEN LONG After the image of Thap Muoi bronze water lily, Khanh Van recently continued to promote the image of Vietnam with a “terraced rice” dress. Photo: NGUYEN LONG Designer Tang Thanh Cong is also the person behind the outfit inspired by Miss Khanh Van’s water lily. Photo: NGUYEN LONG

The terraced fields in the pouring water season are picturesque. Photo: ST. The pouring water season, also known as the pouring season, is the season when the highland people take water to the terraced fields to prepare for rice transplanting, this is a very important stage to make the golden seasons of terraced fields. The time from May to June every year, when the first rains of the season bring water to the fields, it is also the time when people focus on planting winter rice to keep up with the time frame. The terraced fields are filled with water from small creeks in the high mountains, shimmering like reflections, stretching to the horizon. At this time, every citizen, one person at a time, busy and urgently focused on water diversion, embankment, and plowing. The final stage is to pull out the seedling to transplant, towards a new crop of cotton-laden, heavy-grained rice. When the water is brought in just enough, the people continue to sow seeds. A few days later, each green field as far as the eye began to appear, they drained the water for the rice to germinate. And when those sprouts bounced up out of the water, people brought the water back to the fields for the seedling to grow a bit more. At this time, the terraced fields look like multi-color paintings: places with yellow alluvial color, places dyed with green color of newly sown seeds, places reflecting purple sky and earth. The unique characteristics of terraced fields are hills with high slopes, winding terrain, mainly taking advantage of the water from the sky, so the work of leading water to the fields is an “art” that requires skillful hands. talented and industrious. The pouring water season becomes one of the unique tourism products of the Northern mountainous region that cannot be found anywhere else. Coming to the highland districts of Bat Xat, Mu Cang Chai, Hoang Su Phi… of Lao Cai, Yen Bai and Ha Giang are like stairs north to the blue sky, creating an extremely beautiful landscape picture. In particular, Bat Xat district (Lao Cai) currently has more than 3,000 hectares of terraced fields, distributed in all communes: Y Ty, Sang Ma Sao, Den Sang, Ngai Thau, notably The Pa valley in the area. 2 communes Y Ty and Ngai Thau have been recognized as national monuments by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The streams Ngoi Phat, Lung Po, and Quang Kim not only make an important contribution to agricultural production and field cultivation, but also become the most beautiful tourist destination in the Northwest.

Ancient Mayan civilization simulated on a 3D model. The laser survey showed that in a mountainous region north of Yucatán, called Puuc, the Mayans built remarkable structures, including artificial reservoirs, more than 1,200 stoves, several fields. ladder to cultivate … Research lead William Ringle, professor emeritus of anthropology at Davidson University in North Carolina, USA said: “It looks like this is a very prosperous area because we have all the stone houses. build. ” Furthermore, the Mayans of Puuc built four major towns dating from the Middle Ages (700 BC to 450 BC) and population centers dating from 600 to 750 AD, during the Late Antiquity period. dictionary. While these structures were recorded, laser data analysis revealed that these Puuc communities had distinct city layouts that were not seen in other Maya regions. Researchers have known of the ancient Mayan settlements of Puuc since the 1840s, but there has never been a comprehensive survey of the area so far. By calculating with laser light, a software can create a detailed 3D topographic map of ancient Mayan civilization. Researchers spent about 20 years doing basic research in the Puuc region. Analysis of the lidar maps, which encompass about 237 square kilometers, revealed 7,900 housing quarters, including on the hills, indicating that the Puuc area with a large population was concentrated mainly on the Different communities, with a few in the hinterland of Puuc. Many of these residential structures still have stone veins marking different rooms – each house has about 2-3 rooms. These details suggest that Puuc may be one of the most densely populated areas in the Maya Lowlands, an area that includes parts of modern-day Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. Despite the densely populated, it seems that the people in Puuc mainly live in peace; the communities are quite close together – usually between 5 and 10 km, but there is no evidence of any defensive structure. “There are images of warriors on some of the sculptures, but it’s not to the point where people stop themselves from the neighbors,” the researchers said. Water reservoirs A densely populated area needs a lot of water, but Puuc, like the rest of Yucatan, is mostly on limestone, a porous rock. Since there was no water or river or lake, people had to find other ways to get it. Puuc is located on a hilly and raised area, making it above groundwater level. To solve this problem, the Mayans built “chultunes”, or tanks, that were lined with mortar to collect rainwater. The Mayans also built “aguadas”, or reservoirs, with long drainage channels. Lidar’s survey revealed that some of these channels were several hundred meters long. Terraces The lidar survey also revealed evidence of an intensive and widespread rock-producing industry, consisting of quarries and 1,232 circular stoves, potentially used to sinter sandstone so that produce lime, or calcium oxide. This lime is probably used as a construction mortar and to help soften corn. “When people down there cook corn, they usually soak it in lime the night before to soften it a bit, and then they will grind it,” says Ringle. Therefore, lime is an essential commodity, even at the household level. ” The number of stoves was a surprising revelation, Ringle added. They are everywhere. And that shows that it’s a sizable industry in Puuc. Other research has shown that these stoves can be operated using very little firewood. “It tells us that people probably had the raw materials pretty close at hand, even though they didn’t burn the entire forest,” Ringle said. The lidar image also showed the first clear evidence of the ladder at Puuc, actually all north of Yucatan. Although the area has hundreds of hills, only 8 hills are terraced fields for cultivation. This shows that this practice is not popular in Puuc. The ancient Maya civilization existed for more than 2,500 years, before the people mysteriously abandoned their city. There are many theories that explain why this happens. Stories are told that the Mayans mismanaged their landscape and this led to their own destruction. This new study is contrary evidence. The study was published online April 28 in the journal PLOS One.

This spring, I went on a trip to Huizhou where I just wanted to go. When I started, I just wanted to go to Wuyuan to see the sea of ​​rapeseed flowers. Rape blossoms in Wuyuan are a broad concept. Many ancient villages have planted large areas of rape blossoms. Tourists say that they are viewing flowers, but they are actually looking at the Huizhou architecture with white walls and gray tiles and the bright yellow rape blossoms. . The most beautiful one is Jiangling.

Jiangling is located in the northeast of Wuyuan County, 45 kilometers away from the county seat, and is known as one of the “Four Great Flowers in China”. The week before we arrived, Wuyuan had just experienced heavy rains for several days, and the rape blossoms in the blooming period were smashed, so it only caught up with the end of the blooming period.

Before I came, I still hesitated. Jiangling is so famous, and it’s the end of the flowering period. Do we still need to see it? Later, with the mentality of “all coming”, he drove to Jiangling. The moment I stood on the observation deck, I sighed: Fortunately, I didn’t miss it!

Jiangling and Huangling are the two major scenic spots in Wuyuan. The difference is that Jiangling is included in the Wuyuan travel package, so there is no need to purchase additional tickets. At 7 o’clock in the morning, we got on the shuttle bus from North County Station to Jiangling, and it took about an hour to reach the scenic spot. When you arrive at the parking lot, you will transfer to the Jingjiao bus in the scenic area (no extra charge) and drive from the foot of the mountain to the top of the mountain.

Check the ticket, enter the scenic spot, and walk for a few minutes to the No. 1 viewing platform. It should be regarded as the best viewing spot in Jiangling. From a high point, you can see terraced rapeseed flowers blooming throughout the valley. The distant mountains, near water, white walls, and black tiles complement each other, and a peaceful and quiet pastoral scenery is spread out. Before our eyes. Although the golden color is missing in the full blooming period, what we see before us makes us feel the essence of the rural beauty of Wuyuan.

Standing on a high place and looking down for a long time, we followed the mountain trail all the way down and began to shuttle through the village. The scenery at this time has also changed from a wide-open panoramic view to a detailed view of the village people. Without the former’s momentum, it is a little more leisurely and cozy.

The terraced rapeseed flowers are layered on top of each other, and only when I walked closer, I found that there are many tall old trees standing among them.

Old man making garland by the roadside.

The more you go down the mountain, the more obvious the golden color. Gradually I can see tourists too. Speaking of magic, Jiangling is so famous. Before I came here, I thought that it was probably as crowded as Huangling. I didn’t expect it until I discovered that the sky is high and the sky is wide and the place is spacious. We walked and stopped all the way, except for viewing the scenery in a few places. When encountering crowds of tourists on the stage, the rest of the time is basically to embrace this natural beauty alone.

You see, in this great river, tourists enter the sea of ​​flowers and become a little bit of a villain. So friends who love to take pictures, there is definitely enough space for you to take pictures.

Of course I have to take a photo with the rape blossoms too!

Although I haven’t encountered the most beautiful sea of ​​flowers, this pastoral scene composed of terraces, sea of ​​flowers, old trees and villages is also beautiful, isn’t it?

Finally, let’s talk about useful travel information. Friends who want to come can refer to:

1. Jiangling Scenic Area is included in the Wuyuan Tour Package (valid for five days, 180 yuan), and a separate ticket is 80 yuan. The Jingjiao car is included in the ticket, and there is no additional charge.

2. There are many shuttle buses from Wuyuan County North Bus Station to Jiangling, about 20-30 minutes, and the fare is 20/person, which is quite convenient.

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