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Mu Cang Chai is the perfect alternative to using the night train to or from Sapa. Surrounded by luscious green rice terraces that dominate the landscape, it is a great chance to take in the breathtaking scenery and rest en route.
The area itself is completely untouched by tourism and therefore the accommodation options are basic and you have to be adventurous with your food choice as you will be eating in local restaurants. This does, however, mean that you will have the rare opportunity to meet the indigenous ethnic minority groups in an area that most tourists never visit.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Mu Cang Chai
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Mu Cang Chai, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Mu Cang Chai
- Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps 39 miles away
- Lao Cai 46 miles away
- Dien Bien Phu 76 miles away
- Northwest Vietnam 76 miles away
- Ha Giang 89 miles away
- Ky Son 101 miles away
- Mai Chau 105 miles away
- Hanoi 127 miles away
- Ninh Binh 166 miles away
- Halong Bay 204 miles away
Photos of Mu Cang Chai
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Rice terraces before planting, Mu Cang Chai
Accommodation choices for Mu Cang Chai
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Mu Cang Chai. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Mu Cang Chai Ecolodge
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