Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Terraced rice fields in Muong La commune, Son La province, during the water-filling season when farmers flood the terraced fields in preparation for rice planting. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
Muong La commune in Son La province has around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
During the rice transplanting season, lush green rice seedlings spread across the water-filled terraces, creating a tranquil and picturesque landscape amid the mountains of Vietnam's northwestern region. (Photo: Quang Quyet/VNA)
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Son La's terraced rice fields shimmer in water-filling season

Muong La commune in the northern province of Son La is home to around 360 hectares of rice paddies. Terraced rice cultivation is a traditional farming practice of the area's ethnic communities.