Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
By June 7, authorities across the country had supported the repair or construction of 205,115 houses for disadvantaged households. Of these, 147,261 homes have been completed, while 57,854 are under construction.
The Che Tao Species and Habitat Reserve in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, spans nearly 20,300 hectares. With mountain ranges rising between 1,700 and 2,500 meters and lush vegetation, this area offers favorable conditions for the locality to develop experiential tourism, while preserving the forest. To protect the conservation area and heritage trees, residents of Che Tao commune have established patrol groups that take turns patrolling the forest each month.
Lung Cung, the most remote village in Nam Co commune, Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, is bursting with color as peach blossoms and other flowers bloom.
Every year, from late October to early November, tourists from all over Vietnam flock to Mu Cang Chai in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai to marvel at the stunning terraced rice fields and the mesmerising white cloud sea atop Cao Pha Pass. But beyond the breathtaking natural scenery, it is the simplicity of life and the unique cultural heritage in the locality that truly captivate visitors.
From late September to early October each year, as the weather cools, the rice harvest season reaches its peak. In Yen Bai province, Mu Cang Chai transforms into a breathtaking landscape, with golden fields spreading like a vibrant painting.
The terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, present a breathtaking sight, particularly as they emerge amidst the clouds and mountains at dawn or dusk. The water pouring season has also evolved into a distinctive tourism attraction in this mountainous district.
Pear blossoms are among the typical flowers found in Pung Luong commune in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province. The flowers are often in full bloom around March, when Na Hang Tua Chu village in the northern mountainous province is covered with white petals, creating an idyllic haven for nature lovers.
With the arrival of each new spring, on the hillsides and mountain slopes of Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai province, clusters of wild peach flowers shimmer brilliantly under the warming sun, creating a breathtaking natural landscape. The vigorous vitality and enchanting beauty of the wild peach blossoms have now become a unique tourism offering, attracting spring travellers to the area.
At this time of year, on hillsides in Mu Cang Chai district in northern mountainous Yen Bai province, To Day (wild peach) flowers show off their brilliant colours to create a beautiful snapshot of nature.
Lao Chải commune in Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province, is renowned in the northwestern region for its stunning terraced rice fields. Over recent years, with improvements in transport links, Lao Chải has emerged as a popular destination and attracts a significant number of visitors, especially on weekends.
Mu Cang Chai district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai is renowned for its bright, shiny terraced rice fields that stretch as far as the eye can see, along with the rich culture of local ethnic groups. A large number of tourists flock to the district at this time of year to admire the ripened paddy fields.
Terraced fields and the culture linked with them are considered a “specialty” of the northwestern region, but comprehensive investment strategies and development measures are needed to fully capitalise on this tourism resource, experts said.
The Mu Cang Chai terraced rice fields are not only a magnificent sight but also an exclusive masterpiece of local people attempting to improve nature while also creating appeal for tourists to the northwest region.
In its recent article, Condé Nast Traveler, a famous tourism website, has listed Mu Cang Chai Rice Terrace Fields and Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the most colorful places in the world.
Having been well-known for its most breathtaking terraced rice fields, Mu Cang Chai in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai has been repeated among travel lovers and photographers, especially in late September and early October - the best time for capturing the most beautiful landscapes of terraced fields in the mountainous district.
The first wild peach blossom festival opened in Mu Cang Chai district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on December 24. It will run until January 1 and is expected to welcome visitors coming to admire wild peach blossoms, which are known as “tớ dày” in Vietnamese and blossom only in the cold of winter.
To day (wild peach blossoms) are associated with the lives of many generations of H’Mong people in Mu Cang Chai district in Yen bai province. To honour the flower, the first To day Flower Festival will be held in late December, showcasing a range of cultural and artistic activities with the bold cultural identity of local ethnic groups.
