European-like rice field beside the Cat Tien primeval forest in Ta Lai

Nestled next to Cat Tien National Park, the Ta Lai rice field in Ta Lai commune, Dong Nai province, offers visitors the surreal feeling of stepping into a European countryside landscape.

Mist descends over the tender green rice paddies, painting a breathtakingly rare scene. Photo: Thuy Tien

Surrounded by thousands of ancient trees from the primeval forest, this vast rice field, spanning hundreds of hectares, boasts not only a rustic and peaceful charm but also an untouched beauty that captivates the heart.

White storks leisurely forage amid the tranquil setting. Photo: Thuy Tien

From above, the Ta Lai rice field appears like an immense green carpet gently winding through drifting white clouds.

Seen from the sky, the field looks like a vast tapestry woven from the greens of rice and forest. Photo: Thuy Tien

Rows of tall dipterocarp trees standing upright and scattered across the field create a striking visual feature rarely seen elsewhere. Thanks to this unique and captivating beauty, visitors have affectionately referred to it as the "European field" of Dong Nai.

An ancient dipterocarp tree standing alone in the middle of Ta Lai field. Photo: Thuy Tien

Hundreds of straight dipterocarp trees rise among the fields, creating a distinctive landscape reminiscent of European farmlands. Photo: Thuy Tien

In the early morning, a thin veil of mist lingers over treetops and paddies. Gentle rays of sunlight pierce through the clouds, reflecting off the lush green rice, turning the entire landscape into a dreamy, poetic vista.

The lush Ta Lai rice fields in the morning mist. Photo: Thuy Tien

If you are seeking a place to soothe your soul, breathe in fresh air, and reconnect with the raw essence of nature, Ta Lai rice field is an ideal destination. It embodies the perfect harmony between the poetic serenity of the countryside and the vigorous vitality of the primeval forest.

Dipterocarp trees cast long shadows across the young rice fields. Photo: Thuy Tien

A farmer diligently tends the lush green paddies. Photo: Thuy Tien

White storks soaring above add a vivid touch to the tranquil scenery. Photo: Thuy Tien

The Ta Lai rice field not only embodies rustic simplicity and peaceful charm but is also accented by a touch of alluring wilderness. Photo: Thuy Tien

An endless green sea of Ta Lai’s rice season captured from above. Photo: Thuy Tien

By Thuy Tien – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho