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Rice paddies of Sapa and Mu Cang Chai VIETNAM

In Vietnam’s rural areas, layers upon layers of rice paddies descend in varying shades of green, transforming the landscape into a giant topographical map. The best places to see these eye-catching fields in all their glory? Set your GPS for the northwestern districts of Sapa and Mu Cang Chai. Steer clear of the crane-dotted town in Sapa and head for the hills for secluded eco-lodges, challenging mountain trails and fascinating tribal communities. And in Mu Cang Chai, return from exploring the paddies (almost 22 square kilometres of them) to a local guesthouse to sample delicacies from the Hmong people, like fragrant grilled fish with ginger, garlic and peppery mac khen seeds.

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Thousands of golden-lit lanterns floating to the heavens, released by crowds of festival-goers with upturned faces and

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