300 people rolled up their pants to participate in the first terraced field climbing race held in Lao Cai

Thanh Phong |

Lao Cai - May 1st, Mu Cang Chai Commune People's Committee organized the 1st "Footprints of the Watershed Season" terraced field climbing race in 2026, attracting 300 athletes to participate.

Attending the opening ceremony were local leaders, departments, branches, unions, sponsors and a large number of people and tourists. From early morning, the central area of the commune was bustling with sports uniforms, and cheers echoed throughout the mountains and forests.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Mr. Giang A Tang - Vice Chairman of Mu Cang Chai Commune People's Committee emphasized that Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are a unique scenic spot, crystallized from the labor of the highland people.

In particular, the flood season brings a unique beauty when the rice fields are shimmering with water, winding like silk strips in the great forest.

Giải đấu leo ruộng bậc thang “Dấu chân mùa nước đổ” không chỉ là một hoạt động thể thao, còn là hành trình khám phá, hòa mình vào thiên nhiên
The terraced field climbing tournament "Footprints of the Watershed Season" is not just a sports activity, but also a journey to explore and immerse yourself in nature. Photo: Giang A Lu

From that advantage, the locality for the first time organized the terraced field climbing race to create new tourism products and increase the experience for tourists.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the athletes embarked on a journey to conquer more than 100 terraced fields in Hang Dang De village - an area considered the most beautiful in the flood season.

The flexible steps overcoming mud and water, clinging to winding fields create an impressive image, both challenging physical strength and requiring dexterity.

Vận động viên bám triền ruộng, chinh phục thử thách giữa mùa nước đổ.
Athletes stick to the fields, conquering challenges in the middle of the flood season. Photo: Giang A Lu
cung đường đua không bằng phẳng như các giải chạy thông thường gây ấn tượng với người xem
The race track is not as flat as regular races, impressing viewers. Photo: Giang A Lu

Throughout the competition process, the athletes showed determination, solidarity and honesty. At the end of the tournament, the Organizing Committee awarded prizes to outstanding individuals in each distance.

Not only is it a sports playground, the tournament is also a journey to experience nature, where each athlete is immersed in the majestic scenery, feeling more clearly the hardship and endurance of the highland farmers.

300 vận động viên hoàn thành cuộc thi và cảm nhận trọn vẹn vẻ đẹp lao động vùng cao. Ảnh: Giàng A Lù
300 athletes complete the competition and fully feel the beauty of highland labor. Photo: Giang A Lu
BTC trao giải cho các vận động viên xuất sắc.
The Organizing Committee awarded prizes to outstanding athletes. Photo: Giang A Lu

Through the event, Mu Cang Chai continues to affirm the attractiveness of the destination with unique landscapes, rich cultural identity and friendly and hospitable people - ready to welcome tourists during the flood season, which is at its most beautiful time of the year.

Thanh Phong
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