Mu Cang Chai - Breathtaking Beauty of Northern Vietnam

Foreign newspapers praised the unreal beauty of Mu Cang Chai.

Fanasy Nguyen Le

August 07, 2024 | 16:26

	The "Irresistible Beauty" of Mam Xoi Hill in Mu Cang Chai
	The Beauty of Mu Cang Chai from Above

Wanderlust Storytellers recently ranked Vietnam's Mu Cang Chai first in a list of 25 destinations in the world with unrealistic beauty. As a trusted, family-friendly travel website nominated by National Geographic and Washington Post, Wanderlust Storytellers praises "Mu Cang Chai as one of the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam."

Tourists enjoy the terraces' vivid golden colors throughout the harvest season in Mu Cang Chai (Photo: Baohaiduong.vn)。

The article said that Mu Cang Chai is famous for its "beautiful terraced fields, tended by the Hmong people for centuries, creating a vibrant landscape that changes with the seasons".

It also suggests that June will be the best time to visit. This is when local farmers prepare for the new rice crop.

Mu Cang Chai is also home to many hiking routes and boasts a unique local culture. The terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai were once included in the list of 50 most beautiful destinations in the world in 2020 by Big 7 Travel magazine.

Beautiful terraced fields are tended by the Hmong people for centuries, creating a vibrant landscape that changes with the seasons (Photo: Alongwalker)

In addition to Mu Cang Chai, other notable destinations on Wanderlust Storytellers' list include Abraham (Canada), Vatnajökull River Ice Cave (Iceland), Metéora Monastery (Greece), Waitomo Glowworm Cave (New Zealand)...

Mu Cang Chai is located in the Yen Bai Province of Vietnam in the northwest region, nestled in the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range. Its attractions include the stunning rice terraces that spread across the rolling hills.

When the rice terraces are at their peak, visitors may enjoy the terraces' vivid golden colors throughout the harvest season. The springtime is also ideal to going visit the flowers in full bloom.

Traveling by motorbikes is encouraged. It enables you to drive at your own speed and take in the surrounding scenery. The trip takes around 7-8 hours and gives spectacular views of the mountains and countryside.

There are also tourist buses from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai. There are several local sleeper buses operating, such as Khanh Thuy, Thao Nguyen, and Cuong Lan. These buses depart from My Dinh, Giap Bat, and Gia Lam Bus Stations in Hanoi and arrive at the center of Mu Cang Chai Town.

The journey takes about 7.5 hours, and the ticket price is approximately VND 250,000 each (about US$10). Once in Mu Cang Chai, you can rent a motorbike to explore the area.