Overview of Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai is a prominent destination of Northwest tourism, strongly impressed by the majestic and enchanting beauty of Lao Cai mountains and forests. This place is famous for its rolling mountain ranges, winding passes amidst the clouds and sky, and especially the system of terraced fields stretching like stairs to the sky, changing color according to each season of the year. In the ripe rice season, Mu Cang Chai puts on a brilliant yellow shirt, from La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha to De Xu Phinh, creating a scene that is both magnificent and poetic, making everyone surprised.

Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai

Not only attractive by nature, this land is also rich in cultural identity culture of the H'Mong people with their rustic lifestyle, gentle smiles and brilliant brocade colors. It is the combination of pristine scenery and unique cultural values that has turned Mu Cang Chai into an unmissable stop for nature lovers and enthusiasts of exploring the Northwest.

Outstanding destinations in Mu Cang Chai

Horseshoe Hill

Located in Sang Nhu, far from the center of Mu town Just a few kilometers from Cang Chai, Horseshoe Hill makes a strong impression with terraced fields that curve softly like a semicircle. Viewed from above, the entire hillside appears like a work of art meticulously "carved" by human hands. Every time the rice ripens, the golden color spreads across the hillside, blending with the clear blue sky to create a picturesque scene, making this place a familiar photo-hunting coordinates for photographers and enthusiasts of the Northwest golden season.

Horseshoe Hill

Horseshoe Hill

Lim Mong Village

Lim Mong village has a beauty that is both wild and challenging, a stopover that will thrill anyone who loves traveling and exploring. Located in the highlands of Mu Cang Chai, this village is surrounded by floating mountain clouds, long terraced fields and small wooden houses hidden in the morning mist. The journey to Lim Mong is not easy, but the reward for visitors is a picture of majestic, quiet and pure nature, where you clearly feel the slow pace of life in the Northwest.

Lim Mong Village

Ban Lim Mong

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest in Pung Luong brings a very different nuance to the journey to explore the highlands. The tall, straight, green bamboo trunks all year round create a cool and cinematic space.

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest

When sunlight filters through each leaf, the whole area The forest seems to be covered with a layer of magical light, both peaceful and attractive. Not only is it a unique check-in point, the bamboo forest is also an ideal place for visitors to temporarily get away from the hustle and bustle of life, listen to the sound of wind and leaves and rediscover the feeling of relaxation amidst pristine nature.

Han Cuon Dua Pine Hill

Han Cue Dua Pine Hill is a gentle destination, suitable for those who love green space and tranquility. Tall rows of pine trees stretch out on the hillsides, providing shade all year round, creating a clear and pleasant scene.

In the early morning or late afternoon, mist lingers between the pine trees, bringing a very "European" feeling in the heart of the Northwest. This is an ideal place to walk, take photos and enjoy rare moments of peace when coming to Mu Cang Chai.

La Pan Tan Raspberry Hill

La Pan Tan Raspberry Hill is considered a symbol of Mu Cang Chai tourism every ripe rice season. Round fields, layered like golden raspberries, stretch one after another to the horizon, creating a scene that is both unique and breathtaking.

La Pan Tan Raspberry Hill

La Pan Tan Raspberry Hill

When standing in that space, visitors It's like being lost in a brilliant golden sea, where every curve of the terraced fields bears the mark of ingenuity and creativity. This is definitely a check-in point not to be missed for those who are passionate about photography and love the typical beauty of the Northwest.

Khau Pha Pass

Khau Pha Pass is one of the most majestic and famous passes in the Northern mountains. From the top of the pass, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the vast valley below, where terraced fields gently curve along the mountainside.

Khau Pha Pass

Khau Pha Pass

During the ripe rice season, Khau Pha becomes more alive than ever with yellow colors spreading throughout the space. This is also where the paragliding activity "Flying over the Golden Season" takes place, bringing both an adventurous and satisfying experience to those who love thrills.

Tram Tau Hot Mineral Springs

After the journey to explore the mountains and terraced fields, Tram Tau Hot Mineral Springs is an ideal stop to relax and restore energy. Natural hot water from underground streams flows all year round, rich in minerals, bringing a pleasant feeling and is good for health. Soaking in the warm water amid the peaceful mountain scenery helps visitors dispel fatigue and fully enjoy the rare relaxation during their trip to Mu Cang Chai.

Tram Tau Hot Springs

Tram Tau Hot Springs

Mui Giay Hill

Mui Giay Hill has a soft and graceful beauty with cascading terraced fields embracing a small stream winding around the foot of the mountain. The road down to the valley crosses a rustic bamboo bridge, bringing a feeling of closeness and peace. Compared to many other famous check-in spots, Mui Giay Hill remains quiet, suitable for those who want to fully enjoy the beauty of Mu Cang Chai's golden season in a gentle, not too crowded space.

Mui Giay Hill

Cape Shoe Hill

Beautiful time to travel to Mu Cang Chai most

Mu Cang Chai has a very unique beauty at each time of the year, but if you ask which season makes this land the most brilliant and attractive, the answer is definitely the ripe rice season from September to October. At that time, the entire mountain and forest space seemed to be dyed yellow by ripe terraced fields, one after another from La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha to De Xu Phinh.

Not only beautiful in scenery, the golden season also brings a bustling, cheerful rhythm of life when people enter the harvest, creating a vivid and vibrant picture of the highlands. This is also the ideal time to hunt clouds, take photos and fully feel the iconic beauty of Mu Cang Chai tourism.

When should you travel to Mu Cang Chai?

When should you travel to Mu Cang Chai?

In addition to the ripe rice season, the watering season from late May to early June is also a time worth experiencing. The terraced fields at this time are like giant mirrors reflecting the sky, mountain clouds and early summer sunlight, creating a scene that is both magical and poetic.

  • In the summer, green fields stretch out on the mountainside, bringing a feeling of freshness and full of vitality.

  • Winter, Blind Cang Chai has a quiet, tranquil look with harvested fields, dim in the mist, like a watercolor painting of the Northwest mountains and forests; At the end of the year, there is also the pink color of wild peach blossoms in full bloom, adding a romantic touch to the highlands.

It can be said that Mu Cang Chai is beautiful all year round, each season has its own nuance. However, if you want to fully feel the most famous beauty of this place and save the most impressive moments, the golden season September - October is still a time not to be missed in the journey to discover Mu Cang Chai.

Information on traveling to Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai is located in the highland area of Lao Cai province, The terrain is mainly mountains and hills, so travel requires a clear plan for a smooth and safe trip. Depending on the starting location and experience needs, you can choose many different means of transportation.

Travel by plane

There is currently no airport in Mu Cang Chai, so the most convenient option is to fly to Noi Bai airport (Hanoi). From here, you continue to travel by car, bus, train or motorbike to Mu Cang Chai. With a long distance and many steep passes, combining going to Mu Cang Chai with other Northwest destinations will make the journey less tiring and richer in experience.

  • HCMC (SGN) - Hanoi (HAN): about 2 hours and 5 minutes - price from 1,400,000 VND/person

  • Da Nang (DAD) - Hanoi (HAN): About 1h25 minutes - price from 1,200,000 VND/person

Travel by plane

Travel by plane

Travel by motorbike

Motorbikes are a favorite means of travel for many travelers when exploring Mu Cang Chai. The winding road through the mountain pass brings an emotional conquest experience, while also helping you proactively stop to admire the scenery and take photos.

Travel by motorbike to Mu Cang Chai

Travel by motorbike to Mu Cang Chai

When riding a motorbike, you should prepare all personal documents, carefully check the vehicle and prioritize traveling in groups to ensure safety. The commonly chosen route is from Hanoi to Son Tay > Trung Ha bridge > Tam Nong > along the Red River > through Lao Cai area, then continue along the national highway to Mu Cang Chai.

Travel by private car

  • Option 1: From the center of Hanoi, follow Direction of Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway, go straight to about Km 121 + 300, then turn to Yen Bai bridge. From here, continue moving along the main road to Lao Cai area, then follow the highland roads leading to Mu Cang Chai. This route is convenient, has beautiful roads, and is suitable for families or groups of friends who want to save time.

  • Option 2: If you want to combine sightseeing and moving through suburban areas, you can start from the center of Hanoi in the direction of Lang - Hoa Lac - Thang Long Avenue, then turn right onto Highway 21 passing Son Tay - Trung Ha bridge - bridge. Phong Chau. At the end of this section, you continue to enter the Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway to reach the Yen Bai area and then continue to Mu Cang Chai. Although the distance is a bit longer, in return it is a relaxing driving experience, the scenery on both sides of the road is quite pleasant.

Travel by train

Train is a safe and comfortable option, suitable for those who want to rest during the journey. You can take the Hanoi Station - Lao Cai Station route, travel time is about 3-8 hours depending on the type of train. From the station, continue to catch a bus or rent a car to go to Mu Cang Chai.

  • Hard seats: about 180,000 - 250,000 VND/trip

  • Sleeper bed in compartment 6: about 350,000 - 450,000 VND VND/way

  • Bed compartment 4 (high quality cruise ships like Sapaly, King Express): 600,000 - 850,000 VND/way

Travel by bus

Passenger car is a convenient and economical choice cost. From Hanoi, you can catch a bus at stations such as My Dinh, Giap Bat, Yen Nghia... with many trips every day. There are currently two popular ways:

  • Bus go straight to Mu Cang Chai: the number of trips is not many, usually run at night.

  • The car goes to the transfer area, then continues to take the route or rent a car to Mu Cang Chai.

Travel time from Hanoi usually takes about 6–8 hours, depending on the route and weather conditions.

For convenience in traveling to tourist attractions in Mu Cang Chai, visitors should consider renting a motorbike or car. Motorbike rental prices range from 100,000 - 200,000 VND/day. Reputable rental units that you can refer to are:

  • Mr. Coi (19 Dong Loi Street, Sa Pa Town, Lao Cai) - 0985 133 559

  • Motorbike Rental Cheap Mr Tien (Muong Hoa, Sapa) - 0969 999 583

  • Bike point Mr. Cuong (634 Dien Bien Phu Street, Sapa) - 0973 161 969

  • Hoc Ly (Thanh Cong/22 Hanging Garden Alley, Sa Pa Town, Sa Pa, Lao Cai) - 0915 190 874

  • Sapa Self-Drive & Driver Car Rental (33 Pham Ngoc Thach, Sapa) - 0336 223 455

People should contact each rental unit directly to get an accurate quote at the time of rental okay!

Information on staying in Mu Cang Chai

Staying in Mu Cang Chai has a strong impression of the highlands with many diverse options. Each accommodation location is not only a place to rest after a long journey but also an opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in the local lifestyle, enjoy the peaceful space and fully feel the pristine beauty of Mu Cang Chai.

Luxury accommodation (4-5 stars)

Lam Ecolodge Mu Cang Chai

  • Address: Nam Khat, Mu Cang Chai Commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference room price: 9,000,000 VND/night

Lam Ecolodge Mu Cang Chai

Lam Ecolodge Mu Cang Chai

Lam Ecolodge Mu Cang Chai is the ideal accommodation choice for tourists who love the ecological resort style and quiet space among the Northwest mountains and forests. Nestled between terraced fields and highland villages, the ecolodge brings a rustic, cozy feeling but still has all the necessary amenities. From Lam Ecolodge, visitors can easily see the panoramic view of the mountains, enjoy the fresh air and slow pace of life typical of Mu Cang Chai.

La Vie Vu Linh

  • Address: Ngoi Tu village, Yen Binh commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: From 600,000 VND/night

La Vie Vu Linh

La Vie Vu Linh

La Vie Vu Linh offers a resort experience close to nature where visitors feel like they are lost in the middle of a cool and peaceful green forest. The accommodation spaces are designed in harmony with the surrounding landscape, possessing views of the open mountains and forests, filled with light and fresh air. Staying at La Vie Vu Linh, visitors will not only have a relaxing rest but also have the opportunity to interact with local people, feel the rustic rhythm of life and the pristine beauty that is very typical of the Northwest highlands.

In addition, people can refer to other quality 4 - 5 star hotels in Mu Cang Chai such as:

  • Dragonfly Nghia Lo - Pu Lo Street, Nghia Phuc, Nghia Lo, Lao Cai - Price from 800,000 VND/night

  • Tram Tau Eco Garden Resort & Hot Spring - Ban Cong, Tram Tau commune, Lao Cai - Price from 700,000 VND/night

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa

  • Address: Tu Le, Van Chan commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 2,800,000 VND/night

Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa

Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa

Le Champ Tu Le Resort Hot Spring & Spa making a strong impression with its location halfway up the mountain, possessing a spacious view overlooking the majestic Northwest mountains and valleys. Viewed from above, the entire resort appears in harmony with nature, both luxurious and intimate, bringing a feeling of relaxation right from the first moment. When night falls, Le Champ Tu Le seems to put on a new coat with shimmering lights spreading throughout the space, creating a warm, romantic and extremely attractive scene for a vacation in the middle of the ocean.

Thac Ba Paradise Islands

  • Address: Thac Ba Lake, Yen Binh Commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 1,150,000 VND/night

Thac Ba Paradise Islands

Thac Ba Paradise Islands

Thac Ba Paradise Islands is a unique accommodation destination for those who Love the secluded resort space and close to nature when exploring Mu Cang Chai. The resort is located entirely on a private island in the middle of Thac Ba lake, surrounded by immense water and deep green mountains and forests, bringing a rare feeling of peace.

Other famous resorts you can refer to:

  • Topas Ecolodge - Thanh Binh, Sa Pa, Lao Cai -  Prices from 6,100,000 VND/night

  • Muong Lo Retreat Nghia Lo - Van Chan commune, Lao Cai - Price from 1,500,000 VND/night

  • Garrya Mu Cang Chai - Ban Pu Nhu, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai - Price from 5,100,000 VND/night

Experience (2-3 star hotel, Homestay, Co hotel…)

Huong Siu Homestay

  • Location address:  National Highway 32, Group 1, Mu Cang Chai Commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 400,000 VND/night

Huong Siu Homestay

Huong Siu Homestay

Huong Siu Homestay is a convenient and accessible place to stay when exploring Mu Cang Chai, possessing a prominent location right on the front of Highway 32, close to famous attractions in the area. The space inside the homestay impresses with carefully cared for green areas, from the garden to the common living area are filled with trees, creating an airy and pleasant feeling. Huong Siu Homestay pursues a modern design style, making the most of natural light with a large glass system, providing a bright, comfortable and private accommodation space, suitable for both couples, groups of friends and travelers in groups.

Hello Mu Cang Chai homestay

  • Address: La Pan Tan, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai

  • Reference price: 470,000 VND/night

Hello Mu Cang Chai homestay

Hello Mu Cang Chai homestay

Hello Mu Cang Chai Homestay is a place to stay with a strong highland vibe, located on the high hillside of Mu Cang Chai, with a 360-degree view overlooking the cascading terraced fields. The homestay space is built according to the traditional wooden house architecture of the H'Mong people, rustic but cozy, featuring the pleasant scent of Po Mu wood and decorative details with typical brocade motifs. Although the road to the homestay is quite steep and winding, in return it is a peaceful stay experience in the middle of the mountains and forests, where visitors can fully enjoy the pristine beauty and sincere hospitality of the local people.

Check out more cheap hotels and homestays in Mu Cang Chai where you can choose to stay:

  • Homestay Ha Chau - Mo De, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai - Price from 280,000 VND/night

  • Mu Cang Chai Big view homestay - Che Cu Nha, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai - Price from 450,000 VND/night

  • Mu Cang Chai Homestay & Trekking - TL 109, Ban, Mu Cang Chai, Lao Cai - price from 240,000 VND/night

Local festival cuisine and culture

High-class restaurant grant

Quyen Huong Restaurant

  • Address: Group 3, Mu Cang Chai Commune, Lao Cai

  • Opening hours: 06:00 - 21:45

Quen Huong Restaurant

Quen Huong Restaurant

Quyen Huong Restaurant is a familiar stop for tourists who want to fully enjoy the flavors of Northwest cuisine in Mu Cang Chai. The restaurant has a spacious, neat space, suitable for serving individual customers as well as large groups, parties or ordering meals on request. The dishes are prepared cleanly, preserving the typical flavors of the highlands, featuring dishes loved by many diners such as boiled black chicken, grilled pork, sturgeon, bee larvae... bringing a rich and memorable culinary experience.

Thuy Linh Restaurant

  • Address: Group 2, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai

  • Opening hours: 08:30 - 22:00

Thuy Linh Restaurant

Thuy Linh Restaurant

Thuy Linh Restaurant is a familiar culinary address of tourists When visiting Mu Cang Chai, it is located right on the main road, convenient for moving and stopping. Even though the space is not too large, the restaurant still scores points thanks to its neatness, cleanliness and sense of closeness. Diverse menu, reasonable prices with many highland specialties such as wild bamboo shoots, sturgeon hotpot, grilled pork, bamboo rice... along with a friendly, attentive service style, bringing a simple but cozy culinary experience to diners.

Other high-end restaurants:

  • Thang Dung Restaurant - Mu Cang Chai, Lao Cai

  • Tuan Thuy Restaurant - Highway 32, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai

  • Vuon Dao Restaurant - Group 2, Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai

  • Thanh Tung Restaurant - Bung Xom village, Van Chan commune, Lao Cai

Local cuisine

Mu Cang Chai cuisine has a strong impression of the highlands Northwest, rustic, rustic but the flavor is extremely attractive. Below are local delicacies you should definitely try when you arrive in Mu Cang Chai:

  • Tu Le Rice: Famous specialty with large, flexible, fragrant green rice grains, elaborately prepared from upland sticky rice, often enjoyed as a typical snack of the highlands.

  • Tu Le Sticky Rice: Famous sticky rice with softness and natural aroma, often used to cook sticky rice, bamboo-tube rice or traditional dishes of indigenous people.

  • Cat Apple: Typical forest fruit, can be eaten fresh, soaked in sugar or soaked in wine, creating a drink with a mildly sour taste, strong aroma, very popular Popular on cold days.

  • Crickets, roasted grasshoppers: A unique dish of the highlands, although strange, when enjoyed, it is fleshy, fatty and rich in nutrients.

  • Fried crickets: Made from wild crickets, crispy, fragrant, rich in flavor, usually appears in the summer - early autumn.

  • Wild bamboo shoots, boiled bamboo shoots: Young bamboo shoots picked from the forest, boiled or pickled, retain their natural sweetness, very suitable for eating with grilled dishes.

  • Five-colored sticky ricec: Traditional sticky rice dish of ethnic minorities, with eye-catching colors and fragrant flavor.

  • Ban pork, black chicken: Naturally raised, firm, sweet meat, often processed into grilled, boiled or steamed dishes.

  • Stove buffalo: Famous Northwest specialty with characteristic smoky flavor, rich taste, very popular suitable as a gift to take home.

  • Sturgeon, salmon: Popular dishes at local restaurants, processed into hot pot or grilled, suitable for the cool highland climate.

  • La Pan Tan rice wine: Traditional wine for cooking Made from upland rice, warm flavor, often used in reunions.

Tu Le Rice - Delicious dish in Mu Cang Chai

Tu Le Rice - Delicious dish in Mu Cang Chai

Trai Experience Culture and festivals

In the midst of the golden ripe rice season or bustling spring days, Mu Cang Chai is not only beautiful with its terraced fields but also attracts tourists with a series of traditional festivals imbued with the identity of highland ethnic groups. Each festival is a lively slice of culture, reflecting the life, beliefs and community spirit of indigenous people.

  • Mu Cang Chai Goat Fighting Festival (usually takes place in the ripe rice season, around September - October of the solar calendar) The festival has a vibrant atmosphere with dramatic goat fights but rich in humanity. A special point is that after the competition, whether they win or lose, the goats are cared for and not slaughtered, demonstrating the spirit of respect for life of the highland people.

  • Fest of green rice (Tam Khau Mau) (after the harvest, usually in September - October of the lunar calendar) This is a traditional festival of the Tay people, held to celebrate the harvest season. harvest abundantly and give thanks to the gods. The green rice festival impresses with the handmade green rice pounding rituals, the gathering atmosphere and the folk cultural activities of the mountains and forests.

  • Gau Tao Festival of the Mong people (from the 2nd to the 4th day of the Lunar New Year; some places celebrate it on the first Dragon day of the year) Gau Tao is the biggest spring festival of the Mong people, with the meaning of praying for blessings, health, children and a favorable harvest. Visitors coming to this occasion will be immersed in the outdoor spring festival space with many folk games and unique traditional activities.

  • Nao Cong Festival (Dragon day, 6th lunar month every year) As a traditional festival of the Mong, Dao and Giay people, Nao Cong carries the color of deep spiritual beliefs, associated with the worship of gods. mountain gods, stream gods and those who have contributed to protecting the village. The festival takes place in a solemn and bustling atmosphere, an opportunity to unite the community of villages in the region.

Mu Cang Chai Goat Fighting Festival

Mu Cang Chai Goat Fighting Festival

Amusement area and playground experience

Not only famous for its terraced fields in the golden season, Mu Cang Chai is also a "rendezvous" for emotional outdoor experiences. Coming here, you can experience many interesting activities.

Aeris Hill adventure game area

Aeris Hill is likened to an amusement park in the middle of the Northwest mountains and forests, featuring open space and panoramic views of Tu Le valley. Here, visitors can participate in thrilling games such as zipline across the mountains and forests, having fun while admiring the scenery from above in a completely different way.

Aeris Hill adventure game area

Aeris Hill adventure game area

Khau Pass Paragliding Pha

This is the most famous experience in Mu Cang Chai, taking you suspended in mid-air to admire the panoramic view of terraced fields stretching at the foot of the pass. The moment of "flying" between the sea of golden rice and endless mountains brings an unforgettable feeling of overwhelm.

Paragliding Khau Pha Pass

Paragliding Khau Pha Pass

Sightseeing at Mu Cang Chai by helicopter

A premium and unique experience for tourists who want to fully admire the beauty of Mu Cang Chai from above. From the helicopter cabin, the terraced fields of La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh appear like soft silk strips embracing the mountainside, creating a majestic and breathtaking natural picture. This experience is especially impressive during the ripe rice season or water pouring season, providing a rare panoramic view, very suitable for tourists who love exploration, photography and unique journeys.

Sightseeing around Mu Cang Chai by helicopter

Sightseeing Mu Cang Chai by helicopter

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  • Organizer: TravelViet

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Shopping and Souvenirs

After your journey to explore terraced fields and highland villages, don't forget to bring back gifts with a strong Northwest flavor - rustic but very memorable.

  • Handmade brocade of the Mong people:  Handmade dresses, scarves, bags, wallets with traditional patterns, brilliant colors. Each product bears the mark of indigenous culture and the ingenuity of highland women.

  • Tu Le sticky rice: Famous Yen Bai specialty, sticky rice grains, naturally fragrant, often used to cook sticky rice. This is the gift most chosen by many tourists.

  • Cat apple (medlar) & cat apple wine: Dried cat apple, honey apple or cat apple wine are all very popular, especially suitable as gifts for the elderly.

  • Kitchen buffalo meat / Stove-top pork: A unique gift. mountains and forests, has a characteristic smoky scent, sweet chewy taste, is often vacuum-sealed for convenience in carrying long distances.

  • Dried wild bamboo shoots - bitter bamboo shoots: Bamboo shoots are naturally collected by people, dried or pre-processed, suitable as gifts for people who like to cook.

  • Wild honey: Pure honey harvested from natural forests Natural, light fragrance, sweet taste.

  • Local spices & products: Cham Xom, dried chili, wild shiitake mushrooms, wild nuts... compact, easy to carry.

Kitchen buffalo meat - Mu Cang Chai specialty as a gift

Kitchen buffalo meat - Mu Cang Chai specialty as a gift

Information support and other information

During the journey to explore Mu Cang Chai, if you need assistance with transportation, accommodation, cuisine or tourist information, please proactively contact local authorities and support units to make the trip go more smoothly and with peace of mind.

  • >Mu Cang Commune Police Brush: 0216 387 8129

  • Lao Cai Provincial Police: No. 506, Dien Bien Street, Yen Bai Ward, Lao Cai - Hotline: 069.2506.112 and Email: [email protected].

  • Lao Cai Provincial Department of Tourism: This agency is headquartered at the Public Administration Service Center Building, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City - Hotline: (0214) 3800 201 or Email: [email protected]. The official website is sodulich.laocai.gov.vn.

  • Consumer Protection Agency (Lao Cai Department of Industry and Trade): Management agency in the field of consumer rights protection headquartered at Block 7, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. The hotline is 02143 820 173 and the contact email is [email protected].

  • In case of emergency, you can quickly contact the switchboards: 113 (Police), 114 (Fire), 115 (Emergency)...

Closing the journey to discover Mu Cang Chai, perhaps what remains is not only the winding terraced fields between majestic mountains and forests, but also the rustic and sincere lifestyle of the highland people. Hopefully the above sharing will become useful luggage, helping you have a complete, emotional and memorable trip in the land known as the "golden heart" of the Northwest. Don't forget to follow Lao Cai Travel Guide to continuously update new and useful travel information and many attractive itineraries for you!