In recent years, every year, from late September to early October, tourists from all over the country flock to Mu Cang Chai to admire the breathtaking scenery of this highland area. Visitors to this place can enjoy the beauty of terraced rice fields and the white sea of clouds on Cao Pha Pass. They can also immerse themselves in the unique cultural festivals of the Hmong people. Additionally, tourists can visit Mong ethnic villages to explore the culture and customs of the Northwest highlands, rich with distinctive folk art values and famous local products.

La Pan Tan terraced fields

Few people know that the La Pan Tan terraced fields are also known by another name, Mam Xoi Hill. This name likely stems from the hill’s unique shape, resembling a tray of raspberries overflowing with fruit. At the end of 2007, La Pan Tan was one of three locations in Mu Cang Chai recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism as a national scenic site. If you have fallen in love with this place, the period from late September to early October is the perfect time to visit and admire the golden, ripe rice fields on Mam Xoi Hill in La Pan Tan.

 

Tu Le terraced fields

The rice harvest season in Tu Le usually begins in September. During this time, the cool and fresh autumn weather provides ideal conditions for the local people to harvest rice. The terraced fields of Tu Le take on a captivating beauty with their stunning rice fields, the gentle aroma of glutinous rice, and the purity of morning dew. All these elements combine to create a breathtaking picture of Tu Le during the rice harvest season. Visiting the Tu Le terraced fields at this time, you can admire the beauty of the cascading terraced fields stretching along the mountain slopes, immerse yourself in the bustling and joyful atmosphere of the locals harvesting rice, and experience the unique cultural lifestyle of the people here.

 

Muong Lo field

The Muong Lo field is located in Nghia Lo town, along National Highway 32, about 80 km west of Yen Bai city. This vast and expansive field, stretching as far as the eye can see, is the lifeblood of the Thai ethnic people and the cradle of their culinary culture and traditional dances. Visitors to Muong Lo will be pleasantly surprised by its serene and tranquil beauty. The simple small houses, tall trees, and hardworking locals all contribute to making this land extraordinarily beautiful.

 

Lim Mong Village

As one of the Four Great Treacherous Mountain Passes of Vietnam, Lim Mong Village adorns itself with a breathtaking beauty that captivates countless hearts. Located at the very end of Yen Bai province, it is blessed with stunning scenery, vast rice fields stretching into the distance, and scattered houses peeking through the beautiful misty clouds, resembling paradise. It is no exaggeration to say that Lim Mong Village is one of the most challenging yet rewarding destinations for adventure enthusiasts. With its extremely rugged and challenging terrain, Lim Mong Village rewards the patience of adventurers with stunning natural landscapes that rival even those of Tu Le Town in Yen Bai.

 

Khau Pha Pass

Those who love the Northwest region and have a passion for adventure likely dream of visiting Yen Bai to conquer Khau Pha Pass. This journey offers an opportunity to discover the majestic beauty of the mountains interwoven with the poetic charm of the highland villages rich in cultural colors. Khau Pha Pass is famous for its winding roads with perilous hairpin bends and sheer cliff faces. In the local language, this mountain peak means “Horn of Heaven” – a mountain peak that juts into the sky, shrouded year-round in a blanket of mist.

 

Ngoi Tu Cultural Village

Yen Bai is famous for its many attractive tourist destinations, with Ngoi Tu Cultural Village being a prime example. Ngoi Tu Cultural Village leaves a lasting impression not only for its picturesque scenery but also for its unique cultural heritage of the Yen Bai region. It is the homeland of various groups such as the Dao, Cao Lan, Nung, but predominantly ethnic the White Dao people. Therefore, Ngoi Tu serves as a melting pot of diverse traditional cultural values ​​of different ethnic groups. Alongside its significant cultural values, Ngoi Tu Cultural Village also captivates tourists with its pristine, rustic, yet poetic and romantic natural beauty. Moreover, visiting Ngoi Tu allows you to indulge in a wide variety of unique specialties, distinctive to the different ethnic groups.