Mu Cang Chai

Explore the allure of rice terraces in Vietnam, known by the lovely name "stairway to heaven". Plan your journey now to see the wonders of nature and real culture

Mu Cang Chai is a highland district of Yen Bai province, about 280km from Hanoi. Each season, this place receives thousand domestic and international tourists. The district lies at the foot of the Hoang Lien Mountains, at an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level. To reach Mu Cang Chai district, go through Khau Pha pass - one of the four Great Passes of the Northwest.