THE BEST THINGS TO DO IN MU CANG CHAI

OVERVIEW

Located amidst the majestic Northwest mountains and forests, Mu Cang Chai is a district in Yen Bai province – Vietnam. This place is famous for the magnificent beauty of the terraced fields winding on the mountainside. In addition, this scenery is also honored to be recognized as a special national landscape by the Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism
 
Besides terraced fields, Mu Cang Chai is also a long-standing home to Vietnamese ethnic minority communities, especially the Mong people (accounting for 90% of the population). Therefore, this location also possesses many unique cultural features, many of which are recognized as national intangible cultural heritage. Join Sakima Travel to discover the best things to do when coming to Mu Cang Chai
  • Area: 1,119 square km
  • Province: Yen Bai Province 
  • Region: Northwest of Vietnam
  • Best time to visit: September – October
  • Things to do: Admire terraced fields, Conquer Khau Pha Pass, Visit Minority Villages, Experience flying in the golden season

TOURISTS DESTINATIONS

  • Admire the endless terraced fields

Located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are a majestic natural wonder. The terraced fields were built by the H’Mong people centuries ago, winding along the steep mountain slopes, creating an extremely beautiful natural picture.
 
This is an ideal destination for those who love nature and want to experience the culture of ethnic minorities. Famous terraced rice viewing spots include: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, Khau Pha pass, etc.
La Pan Tan Terraced Rice Fields
Mu Cang Chai Minority Village

  • Minority Villages 

Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) is famous for its majestic terraced fields, but hidden among that magnificent natural scenery are unique and vibrant ethnic villages. These places attract tourists with their simple stilt houses, winding roads around the mountainsides and the gentle smiles of the Mong people.

  • Conquer Khau Pha pass

Known as one of the four great passes of Vietnam, Khau Pha Pass is famous for its high slopes and spectacular turns. Khau Pha Pass is more than 30km long, and is located at an altitude of 1200m above sea level. Therefore, from the top of the pass, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mu Cang Chai as well as the villages of the H’mong, Dao, and Thai people.

Khau Pha Pass
Fly on the golden season in Mu Cang Chai

  • Experience flying in the golden season

In September – October, Mu Cang Chai wears a shiny yellow color of ripe golden terraced fields. This is the ideal time for visitors to come here to experience “Flying in the Golden Season” – a unique and impressive activity.
 
Visitors will be able to fly in the sky, watching the panoramic view of terraced fields stretching like giant golden carpets. Each field curves along the mountainside, creating an extremely majestic and beautiful natural picture.

  • Admire the endless terraced fields

Located at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters above sea level, Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are a majestic natural wonder. The terraced fields were built by the H’Mong people centuries ago, winding along the steep mountain slopes, creating an extremely beautiful natural picture.
 
This is an ideal destination for those who love nature and want to experience the culture of ethnic minorities. Famous terraced rice viewing spots include: La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, Khau Pha pass, etc.
 
La Pan Tan Terraced Rice Fields

La Pan Tan Terraced Rice Fields

  • Minority Villages 

Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai) is famous for its majestic terraced fields, but hidden among that magnificent natural scenery are unique and vibrant ethnic villages. These places attract tourists with their simple stilt houses, winding roads around the mountainsides and the gentle smiles of the Mong people.
 
Mu Cang Chai Minority Village

Ethnic minority children in Mu Cang Chai

  • Conquer Khau Pha pass

Known as one of the four great passes of Vietnam, Khau Pha Pass is famous for its high slopes and spectacular turns. Khau Pha Pass is more than 30km long, and is located at an altitude of 1200m above sea level. Therefore, from the top of the pass, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Mu Cang Chai as well as the villages of the H’mong, Dao, and Thai people.

Khau Pha Pass

Lim Mong Valley – Khau Pha Pass

  • Experience flying in the golden season

In September – October, Mu Cang Chai wears a shiny yellow color of ripe golden terraced fields. This is the ideal time for visitors to come here to experience “Flying in the Golden Season” – a unique and impressive activity.
 
Visitors will be able to fly in the sky, watching the panoramic view of terraced fields stretching like giant golden carpets. Each field curves along the mountainside, creating an extremely majestic and beautiful natural picture.
 
Fly on the golden season in Mu Cang Chai

Paragliding Khau Pha (Flying over the golden season)

BEST TIME TO VISIT

  • March – May: Temperature fluctuates between 20 – 25 degrees (at night 15 – 18 degrees). This is the spring period with many flowers blooming
  • June: The water falls season, creating a special beauty of terraced fields. Besides, this period is in the rainy season, but the rainfall is not too much and the climate is relatively cool
  • July – August: Summer is also the green rice season. In general, the climate is relatively hot, temperatures range from 28 – 30 degrees Celsius.
  • September – October: Golden season, this period is also considered the most ideal for tourists to explore this land.
  • November – February: Winter is quite cold, temperatures range from 18 – 22 degrees Celsius (at night it drops to only 10 – 15 degrees). Fog can appear in many places, giving this land a mysterious beauty

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