Rice season on Pu Luong peak
Wednesday, 28/10/2015 15:13 (GMT+7)
In the October rice season, Pu Luong peak in the central province of Thanh Hoa looks as though it is wearing a yellow carpet, attracting a lot of tourists and photographers.
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Pu Luong natural conservation area, situated some 130 kilometres from Thanh Hoa city, belongs to Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc districts. |
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In Pu Luong, there are 2 main rice seasons every year, usually in May and October. Coming here, visitors will have a chance to enjoy the poetic and peaceful scenery of the highlands and meet with friendly local residents. |
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It takes some 3-4 hours to reach from Hanoi. |
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Tourists can travel easily by car or by motorbikes. |
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For overnight trips, tourists can rent local residents’ houses at
VND50,000-VND70,000 each. |
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A peaceful morning in pure air in Pu Luong. |
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Rice is harvested and the grain is dried within 3-5 days while the straw is also dried for animal food or for cooking. |
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Pu Luong is suitable for a weekend trip. Apart from enjoying the scenery, tourists can study and enjoy ethnic minorities’ culture and local specialties. |
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On the way to Pu Luong, tourists can see green rice that is not mature
enough for harvesting. |