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An impression tour to explore Mu Cang Chai impressive landscape of rice
terrace fields in the north-west of Vietnam – attracts many tourists from around
the world every year during the golden rice season. Visiting yellow terrace
fields in Mu Cang Chai will give you a feeling of climbing yellow steps that
lead to Heaven’s Gate. Gorgeous fields run as far as the eye can reach, and
appear under the sunlight as a magically glittering landscape which can be found
nowhere else.
Day 1: HA NOI – YEN BAI – THAC BA (L, D)
Morning depart to Yen Bai. Its surrounding region is home to a variety of ethnic
minorities like the White Dao, Red Dao,Tay, Nung and Hmong. The White Dao with
their white pants, are the most beautifully dressed. Upon arrival, check into
the homestay where you will stay the night. Start a light trek around the
village to enjoy the fresh air and experience local, untouched nature. Back to
the homestay for dinner. Yo can help your hosts prepare your dinner. Time to
share your meal and chat. Overnight at the homestay.
Day 2: THAC BA – MUONG LO (B,L,D)
Thac Ba Lake covers an area of 23,400 hectare, comprising 1,331 islands and
hills with a diverse eco-system. Morning boat trip to discover the lake. Jump
into the clear water to wake yourself up. Say good-bye to your host, then drive
to Muong Lo, and the town of Nghia Lo, the second largest rice field inNorthwest
Vietnamand the homeland of the Thai ethnic people. Thai people first came here
to grow rice and build their traditional wooden houses of iron and bamboo around
700 years ago. Take a short 2-hour walk around the village to discover Thai
ethnic culture and the daily life. Overnight at a guesthouse in Muong Lo.
Day 3: MUONG LO - TU LE – MU CANG CHAI (B,L,D)
Depart for Tu Le, the road follows the mountains of Hoang Lien Son and winds
through the rice terraces. Stop to start your hike and enjoy the beautiful
scenery. Don’t forget to take photos on the way before reaching the village of
the Thai and H'mong ethnic minorities. People here are dressed in traditional
costumes and will welcome you with open arms. The locals here still retain their
traditional lifestyle, customs and habits so this is a good chance to learn more
about the culture. We have lunch in Muong Lo and then continue to drive along
the mountainous road with spectacular scenery along the way. Stop at Nga Ba Kim
for a short break after hours on the bus. Start trekking until you reach
villages of Thai and H’mong ethnic minorities. Stunning landscapes full of
terraced rice fields, mountains, clouds and wooden stilt houses, make up a
heaven of peace and simple happiness. Be warmly welcomed by locals in their
traditional costumes, see the H’mong women working their looms and say hello to
the passing children and you will find yourself drawn in by the land and the
people here. Night and dinner at Mu Cang Chai home stay.
Day 4: MU CANG CHAI EXPLORATION - PHO RANG - HANOI (B,L)
After breakfast, a short trek takes you to the Che Cu Nha and La Pa Tan and Che
Cu Nha village, as these two have the most beautiful terraces in the region, you
get a chance to meet and talk to local people and learn about their culture and
daily life. Lunch is provided in Pho Rang in Yen Bai before you drive back to
Hanoi.
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