When autumn comes, the rhythm of life is in harmony with people: they want to remain silent after the month of repentance, and therefore seek a poetic place to rest. Are you one of them? Are you looking for a place to relax after a stressful day of work and study? Try Mu Cang Chai – an area in the wild mountains of North Vietnam. 

In autumn in Mu Cang Chai, the climate becomes much cooler than the previous summer. Changing Mu Cang Chai into a peaceful mountain, though rustic and simple but with a vibrant cultural identity.

Mu Cang Chai is a very wonderful place to travel for everyone, but some of them can manage to go to Mu Cang Chai for some reasons. The first thing is Mu Cang Chai located in a mountainous region of Yen Bai in the northwest part of Vietnam. The road network is not very developed here, making it a quite hard journey to reach Mu Cang Chai. Second thing is that because it is located in a mountainous region, Mu Cang Chai is not very rich. Moreover, Yen Bai is a province below the average level of Vietnam’s economy, so many of us are afraid to travel here because there are not many comfortable hotels in Mu Cang Chai, especially in tourist peak season – summer and autumn. But if people who had traveled here only once, they will want to go back to Mu Cang Chai again. These are some reasons why Mu Cang Chai is a very attractive destination for everyone. 

How is autumn in Mu Cang Chai?

Autumn in Mu Cang Chai

Mu Cang Chai in the autumn, the air becomes fresh, and looks gentle like a beautiful young lady. In July – August, the average temperature is around 25-30°C, but it’s not hot at all. In contrast, it’s quite cool. Nature is covered by a green coat with its youth, its vitality: a new season of rice is beginning. By the end of September, the air began to get cold and sunny, we could feel a gentle cooling steam on our skin. The temperature at night is around 18-20°C, and during the day it is around 24-30°C. Local people in Mu Cang Chai are very friendly, hospitable, some of them can communicate with foreign tourists in English.
Small tips for you: You should wear low heels or shoes to make it convenient to travel in complex terrain! Also, you can rent traditional Mong costumes here, a great thing for those of you who like check-in. Sometimes it may rain suddenly, so be careful with a nice little umbrella and a warm coat to keep the sky cold! 

What’s in Mu Cang Chai in the autumn?

Now, you can experience a sense of peace, lightness and happiness through activities such as: 

Relax and enjoy nature

Nature in Mu Cang Chai

Nature in Mu Cang Chai is one of many reasons why this place attracts a large number of tourists from not only Vietnam but all over the world. The list below is some typical destinations that visitors must not miss when visiting Mu Cang Chai in autumn.

Firstly, have a visit to the green fields that stack up high to the horizon and a walk along the path that stretches through the fields of the green stairs of young rice – a magnificent wonder of nature and the unique creativity of man, visitors can visit a number of places with a beautiful view such as Chep Bat terraced fields, Mong Ngua Hill, Mam Xoi Hill – a site that has almost become a symbol for the Northwest Terraced Fields by its unique circular fields located in the middle of the very special hill tops. These are some of the seasonal check-in locations that anyone who comes to Mu Cang Chai shouldn’t miss. 

Secondly, some of the natural bamboo forests, such as Pu Luong bamboo forests – more than 60 years old, Mo De bamboo forests,… This is one of the most beautiful bamboo forests in Yen Bai. This place attracts the attention of many visitors every year to visit, take pictures and enjoy the fresh air. Especially in the cold autumn weather, the wind blowing the leaves, the flocks flying away from the river, all of which create a rustic and wild natural scenery. These images will become unforgettable memories in the minds of visitors after leaving Mu Cang Chai. 

Thirdly, Mu Cang Chai has many sights worth mentioning, including Khau Pha pass – an ideal spot for going backpacking and parachuting lovers. In the autumn on the Pha pass, the sun shines through the clouds, highlighting the colors of the trees and creating shadows on the slopes connecting the terraced fields. The scenery of Khau Pha pass in autumn is a wonderful combination of the wilderness of the forest and the enchanting beauty of autumn. For tourists who love the natural landscape, Khau Pha in autumn is a must-not-miss destination. This is an opportunity to enjoy peaceful spaces, relax and see the wonderful landscapes that nature offers. 

Discover famous destinations, enjoy local specialties

Although Mu Cang Chai is situated in a remote mountainous region, this place still has many quality destinations that make people flutter. Here are some of them, of course there are much more you can explore by yourself if you visit here, but these are some typical destinations of Mu Cang Chai:

Tu Le Valley Cruises

At the beginning of September, it was the season of indigenous harvesting. Visitors can experience the village life, enjoy some of the local dishes, or some typical Northwest foods, such as Kitchen Buffalo Meat – a tradition that symbolizes the region’s cultural identity; Tu Le sticky rice – the region’s top specialty; Roasted grasshoppers – a dish that challenges the courage of the tourists.

Mo Waterfall

Visiting Mo waterfall – a spiral-shaped waterfall. In autumn, Mo waterfall in Mu Cang Chai blows up with the power of nature and creates an impressive and mysterious scene. As you get closer to the fall, the sound of the watershed, the rolling, and the feeling of coolness from the shooting droplets create a magical and vibrant space. Mo waterfall is a wonderful natural painting, with white water flowing from the top of the waterfall falling down, creating strips of water shining under the sun. In the light shining through water, you can see the spectacle of the rainbow blooming. With the thorns and the green leaves, the feeling of coolness from the rainy winds blowing through makes the air pleasant and fresh. Mo fall attracts many visitors from not only Vietnam but all over the world. People come here not only to admire the beautiful scenery, but also to enjoy peace and relaxation in the fresh waters of the waterfalls. Mo fall in the autumn is a must-see destination when you set foot to Mu Cang Chai.

Visitors can go to hot mineral springs to immerse themselves in warm waters such as Tram Tau Hot Mineral Springs, the Mineral springs located in Ngoc Chien village – participate in the “fairy bathing” custom of Mu Cang Chai native peoples. Mineral springs with a temperature of about 50-70°C, warm water with a lot of minerals, very good for everyone from young to old. We can mention lots of its benefits such as improving the skin, boosting resistance, soothing the joints, relaxing, recovering health after pressures of life. 

Find and participate in the experience local cultures

Terrace fields in Mu Cang Chai

Through activities such as exploring promised lands, visitors will hear about the ancient legends of this place told by the local people in Mu Cang Chai.

 Participate in the local festivals held in September every year, such as the Staircase Field Festival – there are many exciting activities like camping in terraced fields, participating in the Parachute Festival for adventure lovers, the Cultural Festival, the Art Festival of Mu Cang Chai – where the indigenous cultural elite converged and concentrated in the most unique way… 

Go shopping

Mu Cang Chai Market

Visitors can take part in highland markets – where agricultural products such as honey, plum, fruits, etc. or indigenous products with the characteristics of H’Mong people are sold as souvenirs. This is also a must not miss activity when visiting the beautiful land of Mu Cang Chai.

Trying out specialty dishes of northwest mountains region of Vietnam

Wine in Mu Cang Chai

Visitors can give some typical dishes of Northwest like Men Men – a kind of steamed cornmeal, Thang Co Ngua – a try, thereby better understanding the culinary culture here.
In the autumn days, the beauty of Mu Cang Chai is more magical and romantic than ever. The warm yellow sunlight melted into the fog, creating a vibrant and mysterious picture of nature. Autumn is the perfect time to step out of life, immerse yourself in the peace of the mountains and relax and enjoy the moments of quietness. These memories will remain in the heart of every visitor, as a spiritual journey, as an expectation of new experiences and as a communication, connected with the beauty of nature and people of the northwestern lands. 

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