1. Big Raspberry Hill
Go up the raspberry hill to see the "golden season" painting (Photo source: Collected)
When traveling to Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season, you definitely cannot miss Mam Xoi Hill - the "legendary" check-in point of the Northwest mountains. Located in La Pan Tan, about 8 km from the district center, this place is famous for its round terraced fields like giant raspberries, considered one of the most beautiful scenes of the golden season. The road up the hill is quite steep and winding, so if you are not used to driving uphill, you can hire a motorbike taxi from the locals to be both safe and have the opportunity to listen to them share interesting stories about this land. The round-trip car rental price usually ranges from 100,000 - 120,000 VND, and the entrance fee is about 30,000 VND/person. This will definitely be a memorable experience for anyone who wants to explore and fully preserve the beauty of Mu Cang Chai's ripe rice season.
2. Little Raspberry Hill
Located in La Pan Tan, the small Raspberry Hill offers visitors a quiet space, with fewer visitors than the large Raspberry Hill. This is an ideal place to comfortably check-in and take virtual photos without worrying about jostling. During the harvest season, the golden terraced fields embrace the hillside, interspersed with a small, babbling stream, creating a peaceful scene typical of the Northwest nature. If you want to fully enjoy the pristine beauty when traveling to Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season, the small Raspberry Hill is definitely a stop not to be missed.
3. Horseshoe Hill
Horseshoe Hill - Mu Cang Chai in the golden rice season (Photo source: Collected)
Located in Sang Nhu village, only about 2km from Mu Cang Chai town center, Mong Ngu Hill is an ideal destination in the journey to Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season. In the golden season, this place wears a shiny coat of softly curving terraced fields. Visitors can walk, take photos or enjoy the panoramic view from the brilliant dawn until the sunset, to fully enjoy the poetic and majestic beauty of the Northwest mountains and forests.
4. Mui Giay Hill
Mu Cang Chai "changes clothes" in the golden rice season (Photo source: Collected)
Located in De Xu Phinh commune (old), only about 2km from Mam Xoi hill and near Highway 32, Mui Giay hill stands out with its soft terraced fields, embracing the small stream winding around the foot of the mountain. To go down to the valley, visitors will cross a rustic bamboo bridge connecting the two banks of the field, bringing a feeling of closeness and peace. This is an ideal destination for those who love to travel to Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season, want to hunt for brilliant golden season frames, enjoy the quiet space and stay away from the noise of other crowded check-in spots.
5. Terraced fields and rocky outcrops of Kim Noi village
Located about 8km from the central market of Mu Cang Chai district, the terraced fields and rocky outcrops in Kim Noi village are ideal destinations for a trip to Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season. The road here has been paved with concrete, so it is quite convenient, with only a few slight slopes creating a sense of adventure but still easy to move. Visitors can look up the map or ask the locals for directions to get there. When arriving at the village, you will need to climb about 300m to reach the rocky outcrop - an ideal "check-in" location, capturing the whole view of the golden terraced fields, typical of the Northwest region in autumn. This is a stop not to be missed for those who love taking photos and exploring wild nature.
6. Che Cu Nha
The terraced fields of Che Cu Nha commune are stunningly beautiful every time the golden season knocks on the door (Photo source: Collected)
About 20km from Mu Cang Chai center, Che Cu Nha is an ideal stop for those who love the pristine beauty of Mu Cang Chai terraced fields. This place is famous for its winding rice fields on high hillsides, dyed brilliant yellow in the ripe rice season in September. Visiting Che Cu Nha, visitors not only admire the spectacular scenery but also have the opportunity to learn about the rustic life of the H'Mong people - the people who preserve and cultivate these fields for many generations. Along with La Pan Tan and De Xu Phinh, Che Cu Nha has been recognized as a national scenic spot since 2007 and honored in the top 10 most beautiful terraced fields in the world , becoming a highlight not to be missed when traveling to Mu Cang Chai in the ripe rice season and exploring the beauty of Northwest tourism.
7. Dinosaur spine
Conquering the Dinosaur's Back (Image source: Collected)
When planning a trip to Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season, Dinosaur's spine is a destination not to be missed if you want to admire the panoramic beauty of the terraced fields stretching across four communes: De Xu Phinh, La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and Mo De. From Che Cu Nha, you can follow a trail about 3km long, or start from De Xu Phinh and travel about 7km to Phinh Ho village. According to the experience of local people, both routes require hiring a motorbike taxi to overcome steep slopes and dangerous curves, both saving time and ensuring safety. This is also an opportunity for you to chat and listen to interesting stories about the culture and life of the Mong people in the highlands.
8. Mo De Bamboo Forest
Nestled among the golden terraced fields of Mu Cang Chai, Mo De bamboo forest appears like a mesmerizing ink painting. About 2.5km from the town center, this bamboo forest belongs to Hang Sung village, Mo De commune, with a wild, peaceful beauty, completely different from the bustling scene of famous tourist attractions.
Entering the bamboo forest, visitors seem to be lost in another world, separate from the hustle and bustle. The green space with rows of tall bamboo trees, the sunlight filtering through the leaves creates a magical lighting effect. The rustling sound of bamboo leaves combined with the chirping of birds adds to the peacefulness and tranquility of this place.
9. Maize Corn House
Located in the middle of the golden terraced fields in the ripe rice season in Mu Cang Chai, Mang Mu Corn House appears as a unique cultural mark. This construction located in Mo De commune is built entirely from natural materials such as wood, bamboo, and especially golden corn cobs stacked neatly, creating a rustic but impressive scene.
When visiting Mu Cang Chai during the ripe rice season, tourists often visit Mang Mu Corn House to clearly feel the life of the Mong people. This place is not only a unique check-in point in the middle of majestic nature, but also offers many interesting cultural experiences such as learning to weave handmade fabrics, painting with beeswax or enjoying traditional dishes with rich mountain and forest flavors.
10. Khau Pha Pass
Majestic Khau Pha Pass - The road leading to the gate of heaven in the highlands (Photo source: Collected)
Located on one of the famous “four great mountain passes” of the Northwest region, Khau Pha Pass is an ideal paragliding spot for those who love to explore and admire the golden beauty of Mu Cang Chai tourism in the ripe rice season from above. From a height of more than 1,200m, the valley scene appears completely with bright yellow terraced fields, softly curved like silk strips stretching to the horizon.
The moment of flying in the sky, inhaling the scent of new rice, looking out at the mountains and the sea of floating clouds will bring you an unforgettable experience. This is also a "check-in paradise" for virtual life enthusiasts, where each photo captures the golden color of the harvest season, blending with the majesty of the Northwest nature.
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