Mu Cang Chai – Yen Bai 2-Day 1-Night Tour: The Beauty of the “Heart” of the Northwest
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Tour description
Mu Cang Chai is a must-visit destination when coming to Yen Bai. Located more than 300 km north of Hanoi, this highland district not only has a breathtaking ripe rice season but also hot mineral spring bathing spots, festivals, local markets, and many appealing specialty dishes. Mu Cang Chai terraced fields are among the most famous tourist attractions in Vietnam in general and Yen Bai in particular. This place is known as a “terraced field paradise,” with majestic, picturesque terraced fields.
Coming to Mu Cang Chai, visitors can immerse themselves in seas of fluffy white clouds covering the mountainsides, explore many fascinating aspects of the natural scenery, admire the terraced fields during the pouring water season, and discover the distinctive culture of the highlands, where sincere and simple local people are always attentive and welcoming to travelers from everywhere.
Highlights of the tour that you should not miss:
- Visit Tu Le
- Visit and take photos at the Che Cu Nha terraced fields, Raspberry Hill, and Horseshoe Hill
- Conquer Khau Pha Pass – one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam
Coming to Mu Cang Chai, visitors can immerse themselves in seas of fluffy white clouds covering the mountainsides, explore many fascinating aspects of the natural scenery, admire the terraced fields during the pouring water season, and discover the distinctive culture of the highlands, where sincere and simple local people are always attentive and welcoming to travelers from everywhere.
Highlights of the tour that you should not miss:
- Visit Tu Le
- Visit and take photos at the Che Cu Nha terraced fields, Raspberry Hill, and Horseshoe Hill
- Conquer Khau Pha Pass – one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam
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Detailed itinerary
HANOI – THANH SON TEA HILLS – MÙ CANG CHẢI (Lunch, dinner)
05:30 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House. Depart for Mù Cang Chải along National Highway 32. The group stops for breakfast in Sơn Tây (at your own expense). Continue the journey to Mù Cang Chải.
09:00 Visit and take photos at the Thanh Sơn Tea Hills in Phú Thọ.
11:30 Arrive in Nghĩa Lộ. Have lunch and take a rest. After lunch, board the vehicle to Mù Cang Chải.
Afternoon: Stop in Tú Lệ, a land famous for its soft, fragrant sticky rice and the charming Thai girls whose beauty has captivated countless young men. Visit and shop, especially for the delicious, soft and fragrant Tú Lệ green rice flakes, at Tú Lệ Market. Take photos with the symbol of Mù Cang Chải District.
Continue conquering Khau Phạ Pass, one of the four great passes in northern Vietnam. Stop at the summit of Khau Phạ Pass, approximately 2,100 m above sea level. In the language of local residents, Khau Phạ Pass means “Horn of Heaven,” where heaven and earth meet. From the summit, admire the entire Khau Phạ Valley, with the Lìm Thái and Lìm Mông villages in the distance. Here, you also have the opportunity to watch professional athletes paragliding in the “flight over the golden season” event held every September.
16:00 The vehicle takes you to Mù Cang Chải town to check in at your homestay and rest.
18:30–19:00 Have dinner at a restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time. Overnight in Mù Cang Chải.
05:30 The vehicle and tour guide pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House. Depart for Mù Cang Chải along National Highway 32. The group stops for breakfast in Sơn Tây (at your own expense). Continue the journey to Mù Cang Chải.
09:00 Visit and take photos at the Thanh Sơn Tea Hills in Phú Thọ.
11:30 Arrive in Nghĩa Lộ. Have lunch and take a rest. After lunch, board the vehicle to Mù Cang Chải.
Afternoon: Stop in Tú Lệ, a land famous for its soft, fragrant sticky rice and the charming Thai girls whose beauty has captivated countless young men. Visit and shop, especially for the delicious, soft and fragrant Tú Lệ green rice flakes, at Tú Lệ Market. Take photos with the symbol of Mù Cang Chải District.
Continue conquering Khau Phạ Pass, one of the four great passes in northern Vietnam. Stop at the summit of Khau Phạ Pass, approximately 2,100 m above sea level. In the language of local residents, Khau Phạ Pass means “Horn of Heaven,” where heaven and earth meet. From the summit, admire the entire Khau Phạ Valley, with the Lìm Thái and Lìm Mông villages in the distance. Here, you also have the opportunity to watch professional athletes paragliding in the “flight over the golden season” event held every September.
16:00 The vehicle takes you to Mù Cang Chải town to check in at your homestay and rest.
18:30–19:00 Have dinner at a restaurant. Afterward, enjoy free time. Overnight in Mù Cang Chải.
MÙ CANG CHẢI – HANOI (Breakfast, lunch)
Morning: You can get up early to breathe the fresh air of the Northwestern mountains and admire the terraced fields emerging through the early morning mist, or freely visit Mù Cang Chải Market for sightseeing and shopping.
06:40–07:00 Check out and have breakfast. Continue the journey to several beautiful destinations along the route that you should not miss:
The terraced fields undulate and wind through the landscape like golden waves shimmering in the sunlight, captivating everyone who visits.
– Chế Cu Nha Terraced Fields – home to the distinctive lifestyle of the H’Mông people. The H’Mông girls, with their heads wrapped in scarves and fair, smooth skin, may just entice you to stay a little longer.
– La Pán Tẩn Terraced Fields: Also known as Mam Xoi Hill, this is one of the famous destinations during the golden season in Mù Cang Chải, attracting many visitors.
Together, rent motorbike taxis driven by local H’Mông people to Mam Xoi Hill. The weather is clear, the sky is vast and high, and the terraced fields display brilliant golden hues. At this time, La Pán Tẩn Commune is covered in the radiant gold of ripe rice. Across the undulating hills, heavily laden golden rice fields alternate with residents’ wooden huts, creating a captivatingly beautiful picture.
– Móng Ngựa Hill – Located in Sáng Nhù Village, 2 km from Mù Cang Chải Town (Yên Bái), it is nổi bật for its crescent-shaped terraced fields, beautiful as a painting. When the rice ripens, many visitors are overwhelmed by the “magnificent carpet” woven from brilliant golden rice.
10:30 Depart for Nghĩa Lộ.
12:00 Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, depart for Hanoi.
On the way, stop to rest and buy local specialties as gifts for family and relatives.
Expected arrival in Hanoi: 18:30–19:00. End of the program. Goodbye, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Morning: You can get up early to breathe the fresh air of the Northwestern mountains and admire the terraced fields emerging through the early morning mist, or freely visit Mù Cang Chải Market for sightseeing and shopping.
06:40–07:00 Check out and have breakfast. Continue the journey to several beautiful destinations along the route that you should not miss:
The terraced fields undulate and wind through the landscape like golden waves shimmering in the sunlight, captivating everyone who visits.
– Chế Cu Nha Terraced Fields – home to the distinctive lifestyle of the H’Mông people. The H’Mông girls, with their heads wrapped in scarves and fair, smooth skin, may just entice you to stay a little longer.
– La Pán Tẩn Terraced Fields: Also known as Mam Xoi Hill, this is one of the famous destinations during the golden season in Mù Cang Chải, attracting many visitors.
Together, rent motorbike taxis driven by local H’Mông people to Mam Xoi Hill. The weather is clear, the sky is vast and high, and the terraced fields display brilliant golden hues. At this time, La Pán Tẩn Commune is covered in the radiant gold of ripe rice. Across the undulating hills, heavily laden golden rice fields alternate with residents’ wooden huts, creating a captivatingly beautiful picture.
– Móng Ngựa Hill – Located in Sáng Nhù Village, 2 km from Mù Cang Chải Town (Yên Bái), it is nổi bật for its crescent-shaped terraced fields, beautiful as a painting. When the rice ripens, many visitors are overwhelmed by the “magnificent carpet” woven from brilliant golden rice.
10:30 Depart for Nghĩa Lộ.
12:00 Have lunch at a restaurant. After lunch, depart for Hanoi.
On the way, stop to rest and buy local specialties as gifts for family and relatives.
Expected arrival in Hanoi: 18:30–19:00. End of the program. Goodbye, and we look forward to seeing you again.
Tour price includes
- Modern air-conditioned car, with sightseeing transfers according to the itinerary.
- Meals according to the itinerary featuring Northwest specialty dishes: 03 standard main meals at 15,000 VND/guest/meal + 01 breakfast at a local restaurant
- Accommodation:+ 01 night in Mu Cang Chai: Shared sleeping arrangement, 2 people/mattress+ Private room for 02 guests/room (odd guest sleeps in a 03-person room)+ Standard hotel accommodation for 2–3 guests/room
- Enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide throughout the tour
- Full-tour travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/person/case
- Drinking water served on the bus, 01 bottle of 500 ml per day
- Meals according to the itinerary featuring Northwest specialty dishes: 03 standard main meals at 15,000 VND/guest/meal + 01 breakfast at a local restaurant
- Accommodation:+ 01 night in Mu Cang Chai: Shared sleeping arrangement, 2 people/mattress+ Private room for 02 guests/room (odd guest sleeps in a 03-person room)+ Standard hotel accommodation for 2–3 guests/room
- Enthusiastic, experienced, and attentive tour guide throughout the tour
- Full-tour travel insurance with a maximum compensation of 20,000,000 VND/person/case
- Drinking water served on the bus, 01 bottle of 500 ml per day
Tour price excludes
- 10% VAT invoice.
- Drinks during meals, in the room, and other personal expenses.
- Sightseeing expenses outside the itinerary and other personal expenses.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Round-trip motorbike taxi to La Pan Tan terraced fields and Horseshoe Hill!
- Drinks during meals, in the room, and other personal expenses.
- Sightseeing expenses outside the itinerary and other personal expenses.
- Tips for the guide and driver.
- Round-trip motorbike taxi to La Pan Tan terraced fields and Horseshoe Hill!
Detailed price list
| Guest type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults | 1,450,000 VND (est. ~$60.4) |
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