In recent days, people in the rural areas surrounding the capital such as Hoai Duc, Chuong My, and Quoc Oai have been hard at work harvesting rice, creating a tranquil and picturesque atmosphere alongside the hustle and bustle of the city.
In Sai Son commune of Quoc Oai district, about 20km from the city centre, the rice field is now in the harvesting season.Idyllic images in rural areas are easily found in Quoc Oai district.Local farmers no longer have to harvest rice manually and instead they hire machines for VND120,000 for every 360 square metres.Straw is no longer used for cooking, instead they burn the rice stubble in the fields.Farmers are happy to enjoy a bumper crop this year.Local people return home after a hard day of working.The golden rice fields seen amid the sunset create a beautiful picture.
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