In Vietnam’s northern highlands, a mosaic of natural beauties

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The Northern Highlands of Vietnam are a wild and in most cases inaccessible region bordered to the north by China and west by Laos.The Northern Highlands of Vietnam are home to the diverse hill tribes, each distinguished by their colourful dress. 

The countryside is spectacular with deep valleys and high mountains, including Fan Si Pan (3143m), Vietnam’s highest peak. Vietnam’s most famous hill station is reached either by road or by a 12-hour overnight sleeper train from Hanoi.

The Ban Gioc Falls in Cao Bang Province near the border with China is one of the most beautiful sights in Vietnam. It is not even at its best during this time of year, but it still adds to a perfect picture of the harvest season in the province's highlands, which is 340 kilometers to the north of Hanoi.

A man pulls a fishing net in a stream down the waterfall.

Sunset over rice fields near the boder. The province is one of the most beloved destinations for photographers in Vietnam.

Beautiful sunrise.

Rice fields more than 20 kilometers from the Ban Gioc Falls.

Many say a scene like this is worth any difficulties on the road.

Children play by watermills.

Crops are carried home on a bamboo bridge.

A farmer walks home from the fields.