For the past two years, as the rice begins to ripen, a long stretch of asphalt road running through expansive rice fields in An Nhut Commune, Ba Ria – Vung Tau has stirred excitement across social media, drawing travelers eager to capture its scenic charm.

In late March and early April, the rice fields in An Nhut, Long Dien District, have yet to fully turn golden. Some plots remain green while others have ripened to yellow, creating a captivating contrast. Images of these "half-green, half-gold" fields exude a serene beauty that continues to attract photographers and tourists to An Nhut.

Tran Phuong, a freelance photographer from Ho Chi Minh City, recently spent two days and one night in An Nhut to document the rice fields at different times of the day.

“I came here last year and, like many others, was captivated by the sight of a road stretching through endless golden rice fields,” he said. “This year, I returned and was lucky to witness the split-colored landscape  -  part golden, part lush green  -  under perfect weather. The light rays over the fields helped me capture many photos I truly love.”

The road became a social media sensation about a year ago. With no houses on either side  -  only irrigation canals  -  the open view enhances the immersive experience. When the rice turns golden, the landscape is often compared to scenes from iconic animated films.

Reportedly, this asphalt road cutting through the rice fields in An Nhut stretches 2.3 km. It’s 5 meters wide and follows an irrigation canal that connects National Highway 55 to the main road running through Tam Phuoc Commune.

According to Phuong, the journey from Ho Chi Minh City to An Nhut is about 90 km and takes around 2.5 hours by motorbike.

“If you have time, a 2-day, 1-night trip is ideal,” he suggested. “Along the way, I visited Quoc An Khai Tuong Pagoda in Long Thanh District, Dong Nai, and Song Vinh Church in Tan Thanh District, Ba Ria – Vung Tau. Both places boast stunning architecture. Just over 10 km from An Nhut is Phuoc Hai fishing village in Dat Do District, where you can enjoy a variety of fresh seafood at very reasonable prices.”

Phuoc Hai is famous for its milk oysters, as well as a wide selection of snails, shrimp, and squid. The beach is clean and open, offering a relaxing setting for walks, photos, and check-ins.

Linh Trang