When summer comes, in the humid tropics, the air becomes hot and the temperature is harshly high. We want to find a place to rest away from the harsh sunlight. Try going to Mu Cang Chai, a region located in the Northwest Mountains. The temperate climate will give us a more comfortable feeling than other areas, even during the dry and hot summer days! Summer in Mu Cang Chai is a bit hot, but it has a great attraction for many tourists. This is a period of unique beauty and change compared to other seasons, creating a highlight that stands out here. If you want to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the rice planting season, come to Mu Cang Chai May or June; this is Mu Cang Chai’s flood season. At this time, Mu Cang Chai enters the period of the pouring water season, appearing with the color of brown soil blending with the blue sky, with the water surface sparkling like a mirror imprinting the sky.

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 the summer in Mu Cang Chai?

Summer in Mu Cang Chai

The weather in Mu Cang Chai is a bit hot in the summer. Summer here usually starts in May–June, and the temperature can reach 38°C. The dry Lao winds come from the Northwest, but the summer is also the start of the rainy season in Mu Cang Chai. This period is also the famous pouring water season; the water pouring down from the terraced fields blends with the green of the young seedlings and the brown of the soil, creating a characteristic of the region. So, we will feel cool instead of hot. Local people in Mu Cang Chai are very friendly, hospitable, some of them can communicate with foreign tourists in English

Small tips for you: If you travel during this time, please remember to bring an umbrella to cope with the unpredictable wet climate that can cause rain at any time. In addition, around June, the temperature often drops at night, so you should take precautions by bringing a warm coat or blanket.

Enjoying the beauty of the fertile terraced fields from above brings special attractions. The most beautiful view for you to explore this beauty is the unique hot air balloon experience, bringing to experience thrills, excitement, and uniqueness in an ideal sky on this highland, you should try it!

Challenge yourself

An attractive place not to be missed is the Mu Cang Chai bamboo forest, which has a lifespan of 60 years. The deeper we go into the bamboo forest, the fresher and cooler the air is, and the more we are fascinated by the wild and mysterious beauty of the bamboo forests. The towering bamboo tree is full of artistry like epic historical films, mixed with the rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, and a few rays of sunlight. Very suitable for check-in. However, on the way to the bamboo forest, we have to travel on small and winding paths, which can be slippery when it rains. So, this is quite an interesting challenge for tourists who want to experience the difficult life in the Northwest and challenge themselves.

Bamboo Forest in the summer

In the summer, the ideal destination is the majestic waterfalls of nature. Mo waterfall is considered a suitable destination for you to explore, especially in the pouring water season when the flow of Mo waterfall is white and flowing. Below is a clear stream of water, and above is a blue sky with colorful wild flowers blooming. Spotted with a few rays of warm sunlight, the temperature here in the summer is about 26 °C, which is extremely cool. Visitors can experience walking upstream of the waterfall, which is a very interesting feeling. In addition, the journey to conquer Mo waterfall has up to 7 points for you to freely stop, explore, and enjoy. For those who love adventure, Mo Waterfall during the flood season is a great stop to see and enjoy the beauty of wild nature, as well as an opportunity to celebrate and record moments. memorable with family and friends.

Mo Waterfall in summer

Lim Mong village is considered the “cloud village" of Cao Pha commune. Lim Mong village is mainly inhabited by Mong people. This is a famous tourist destination in Mu Cang Chai. The road to the village is often steep. The basalt-red dirt road becomes misty on dry, sunny days. When it rains, the road will become “slimy."  This challenges backpackers to conquer adventurous nature, making it a place worth visiting. Once you arrive at Lim Mong village, you will only see the fields and forests of ethnic minorities. This is also the ideal place for you to see wonderful pictures from the unique terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai during flood season. In May and June, the terraced fields are filled with water, sparkling with afternoon sunlight filtering through layers of water gently, making many people fall in love.

How to get to Lim Mong village

Explore local culture and destinations

Explore local culture and destinations

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:

 At Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages, we can learn about the life and culture of highlands via local people or go to nearby Tu Le commune to learn about the stream bathing customs of Thai people. In addition, we can follow the footsteps of H’Mong girls in traditional costumes, holding young seedlings, along the soil banks into the rice fields. The experience of living and planting rice with local families is a new thing. should not be missed. Visitors can discover many festivals imbued with national identity, such as festivals displaying ethnic minority costumes, public art shows with cultural and artistic performances, Parachuting festivals for anyone who loves the adventurous sport – gliding, and so on. Shops displaying culinary specialties or art publications. Especially during this time, the flying water festival takes place in Mu Cang Chai.

Visitors can also 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.

Go shopping and enjoy local cuisine

Go shopping and enjoy local cuisine

When coming to Mu Cang Chai during flood season, you should also visit highland markets to discover more cultural beauty in the daily lives of mountain people. Coming to Mu Cang Chai Highland Market, you will see the Northwest colors clearly through famous items here such as wild honey, wood ear mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, wild vegetables, corn, and other souvenirs. the concept is woven from brocade. Visitors can enjoy the fragrant aroma of new green rice, a dish created from the crystallization of the fragrance of precious rice grains and the skillful hands of indigenous people. Or enjoy famous specialties that cannot be missed, such as Tu Le sticky rice, frost-roasted crab, charcoal-grilled buffalo meat, etc.

By experiencing the green terraced rice fields, we will witness the enchanting beauty of nature and the perseverance of people. By participating in outdoor activities and interacting with the local community, we gain a deeper sense of the unique culture and landscape of the Northwest highlands. It will all become a journey filled with sunshine and colors, full of joy and beautiful memories.

On the streets of the Mu Cang Chai region, nature is shining in flowers and leaves, and we feel the summer flooding in every breath of life. Summer is not only a time to relax for everyone, but also an opportunity for people to wake up, to regain joy and a desire for discovery. When the summer ends, we bring with us the beautiful memories, the colorful flowers of life. It’s time to look back on new experiences, unexpected emotions, and happy smiles along the way.

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