Mu Cang Chai is located 180 kilometers from Yen Bai city. Mu Cang Chai is famous for its many dangerous roads that stretch for tens of kilometers of endless and pristine landscapes, its majestic mountains and its peaceful and poetic image of ethnic houses covered with terraced fields. Every October, the terraced fields turn from green to yellow as the rice ripens. The best seasons to visit Mu Cang Chai are late September - early October, before the harvests.

At that time, Mu Cang Chai is covered by the golden color of rice and the climate is very suitable for travel. A large number of visitors are attracted by the beauty of Mu Cang Chai's terraced rice fields. They come here to enjoy the magnificent landscapes and take excellent photos.

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How to get to Mu Cang Chai?

You can take a bus, train or motorbike to get to Mu Cang Chai from Hanoi.

If you are a backpacker, a motorbike is a good option. There is National Highway No. 32 connecting Lao Cai and National Highway No. 37 connecting Tuyen Quang. Yen Bai is a transit point for tourists going to Mu Cang Chai.

Public bus from Hanoi to Yen Bai (about 280 km). Road conditions are not very good, so it takes about a day to get there by bus. It is better to check your arrival day. You can buy tickets at My Dinh station (if you depart from Hanoi) or Sapa bus station. The Hai Van bus line is very good, clean vehicle and above all it is a famous brand among other bus services.

Distance: 360 km (13 hours) 

Bus fare: 210,000 - 260,000 VND (10 USD - 13 USD) 

Giap Bat bus station: 6 Giai Phong street, Ha Noi 

My Dinh bus station: 20 Pham Hung, My Dinh, Hanoi.

Train from Hanoi to Yen Bai city and take the bus to Mu Cang Chai city. Trains usually depart at night (7:40 PM, 8:35 PM, 9:10 PM, 9:50 PM) and arrive early at Yen Bai station in the morning (4 - 5 AM).

Hanoi station has two gates. The main gate located at 120 Le Duan street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. This gate is generally for trains heading south. And station B located on Tran Quy Cap street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi (generally for northbound trains heading to Sapa, Yen Bai). The train arrives in Yen Bai early in the morning.

How to rent a motorbike in Mu Cang Chai?

You can rent a scooter in the city center at garages and places that sell motorbikes. It's only about 21 km from the city center to Che Cu Nha, De Xu Phinh, La Pan Tan. Motorbike rental price: 200,000 VND / day.

Where to stay between Nghia Lo - Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai?

Le Champ Tu Le is my favorite. It includes an eco-style complex, all rooms and utensils are made of bamboo or wood, a beautiful space with many trees and flowers. The hotel has 4 types of rooms, arranged in a descending style, creating all rooms with aerial views. All rooms have a large private balcony, with a large sofa outside the balcony for guests to relax and enjoy the view. The bathroom and toilet in each room are private.

The swimming pool with mountain views and rice field frontage are very beautiful, the water is always heated by electricity. You can relax after a long day of walking in a foot bath using naturally heated spring water.

In addition, the Onsen area has some rooms with smaller baths in a bamboo house if guests prefer privacy (couple or family).

The restaurant serves traditional Vietnamese dishes made from local products: black chicken, mock tree mannequin,... Dishes prepared right next to the dining room must be hot. Enjoying delicious dishes while admiring nature is an experience you will never forget.

When you stay at the hotel, you can participate in these activities and go hiking/trekking to visit the following attractions: Tien Nu Cave, Phạ Trên village (White Thai people) and Búng Sổm (White Thai people), and Lìm Thai village, Lìm Mông village, Tú Lệ.

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