Mu Cang Chai district is at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. About 280km Northwest of Hanoi, the district of Yen Bai province owns lots of attractions to the tourism. Mu Cang Chai has been among world’s 50 most beautiful places to visit, voted on the tourism website CnTraveller. Best time to visit Mu Cang Chai The best time to visit Mu Cang Chai is from Mid-September to Mid-October when rice fields are turning yellow and ready for harvest. This can a little different each year (depending on weather). Besides, May to Sep is also no less impressive when the rice terraces are green. Mu Cang Chai has 2 pretty nice seasons that you can arrange to come. About mid-September to mid-October is the harvest season. All of rice terraces will be covered by bright yellow, the weather is nice and convenient to get to and travel around. From May to June is the pouring season when summer rains started pouring down the mountain and leading water into terraces. This terraced water flashing in the sunset creates beauty that surprises tourists. This time the local also go to the field to crop and prepare for a new season. Best way to get to Mu Cang Chai The distance is 280km (about 180 miles), but the road is not very supportive for large vehicles. Visitors can travel to Mu Cang Chai by bus, train or car but the best way to get to is by motorbike. This is the easiest way and most flexible for nature lovers to stop at anywhere, reach any remote areas like La Pan Tan, Lim Mong valley, Khau Pha mountain pass, etc. Join our motorbike tours to see REAL Mu Cang Chai and other destinations in North Vietnam! Mu Cang Chai ‘s highlights Khau Pha Pass As
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