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Embark on a 2-day photography tour from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai. Capture the beauty of the golden rice terraces, explore local villages, and enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains.

Highlights

• Capture the beauty of Mu Cang Chai's golden rice terraces at sunset
• Explore the Muong Lo Valley and Khau Pha Pass, one of Vietnam's great passes
• Visit local markets and villages to experience the culture of the region
• Enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains and valleys of northern Vietnam
• Discover the unique horseshoe-shaped terraces and bamboo water wheels

Description

Day 1: Chasing the Skyline Rice Terraces Meet your guide at the Hanoi Opera House and set off before sunrise for one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking mountain regions. Make an additional pickup at Gate 1 – National Convention Center (Thang Long Boulevard), then leave the city behind. Take a quick break along the expressway to stretch and enjoy breakfast (self-paid). As the journey continues, see emerald tea plantations in Thanh Son, Phu Tho roll out like green waves — perfect for a short photo stop. Reach Nghia Lo town and enjoy a hearty local lunch. After lunch, the adventure continues across the wide and fertile Muong Lo Valley, one of the largest rice basins in the northwest. Pause for photos at the Mu Cang Chai district welcome marker — the gateway to an extraordinary rice-terraced world. Begin ascending Khau Pha Pass, one of the legendary “Four Great Passes” of Northern Vietnam. At the summit (~2,100m), enjoy a stunning aerial panorama of remote villages like Lim Thai and Lim Mong tucked beneath waving terraced fields. During late September, the sky often fills with colorful paragliders during the “Flying Over the Golden Season” festival — a truly unforgettable spectacle. Reach the motorbike transfer point for Mam Xoi viewpoint, the most iconic terrace formation in Mu Cang Chai. Venture uphill to a world-class sunset lookout. Fields curve like golden amphitheaters — bring your camera and your best awe. Arrive in Mu Cang Chai town and check into your lodge/homestay. Enjoy dinner featuring regional mountain flavors. Spend a free night to rest or wander the peaceful town. Overnight in Mu Cang Chai. Day 2: Village Life & Valley Views → Return to Hanoi Have breakfast as the morning mist lifts from the terraces — ideal time to explore. Choose your pace: rent a motorbike or ride pillion with a local driver. Visit Mu Cang Chai Market for ethnic crafts & forest produce. Photograph spinning bamboo water wheels used for irrigation. Walk through peaceful villages of Thai ethnic families. Snap dramatic shots in a bamboo forest straight out of a wuxia film. Track down the unique horseshoe-shaped terraces. Depart Mu Cang Chai toward Cau Ba Nha, pausing again at the famed “shoe-shaped” terrace viewpoint. Arrive in Tu Le, famous for fragrant sticky rice and its graceful Thai women. Wander the local market to buy specialties such as fresh green rice (cốm), mountain herbal products, and local snacks & farm goods. Snap photos with the Mu Cang Chai welcome symbol before leaving. Enjoy lunch in Nghia Lo. Then board the bus back to Hanoi. If guests are heading to Noi Bai Airport, the route adjusts via Ba Khe Junction → Lao Cai Expressway.

Includes

Live tour guide Local lunch in Nghia Lo Dinner in Mu Cang Chai Breakfast on Day 2

Important Information

• The tour involves traveling to remote areas with limited facilities. Weather can be unpredictable, so bring appropriate clothing.

Easy cancellation

Annulation jusqu’à 24 heures à l’avance pour un remboursement intégral