MU CANG CHAI – TU LE 3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS – HOTEL

05:00–05:15: Our vehicle and tour guide pick you up at Hanoi Opera House to begin your journey in search of stunning photographs of the terraced rice fields in Tu Le and Mu Cang Chai. Along the way, the vehicle will stop for a break, allowing guests to relax and have breakfast at their own expense.

Morning / Noon: Upon arrival in Nghia Lo, enjoy views of the vast Muong Lo Rice Fields stretching along both sides of the road. Then, have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon: Arrive in Tu Le and check in at a shared homestay or standard private room to relax. The afternoon is free for independent exploration. Suggested activities include:

Visit Yen Ngua Hill, a popular photography spot. Photography services and drone flights are at guests’ own expense.

Enjoy a relaxing soak in the local hot mineral spring pools (entrance fees at guests’ own expense).

18:30: Gather for dinner at a restaurant. The evening is free for leisure. Overnight at a homestay or standard accommodation in Tu Le.

Note: In the evening, guests may travel independently to Le Charm Tu Le to enjoy the complimentary weekend night market. Admission is free, and visitors can explore local specialties and enjoy cultural performances and entertainment from 19:00 to 22:00 on weekend evenings.

07:30: Stop for commemorative photos at the Mu Cang Chai District landmark at the foot of Khau Pha Pass. Continue to conquer Khau Pha Pass, one of the four legendary mountain passes of Northern Vietnam.

09:00: Stop at the summit of Khau Pha Pass, approximately 2,100 meters above sea level. In the local language, Khau Pha means “Heaven’s Horn,” symbolizing the meeting point between heaven and earth. From the summit, admire panoramic views of Cao Pha Valley, with the distant villages of Lim Thai and Lim Mong. In August and September each year, you may also have the opportunity to watch professional paragliders take part in the spectacular “Flying Over the Golden Season” event.

Important note: Guests wishing to try paragliding may register independently or ask the tour guide to assist while the group is at Khau Pha Pass. However, as paragliding may take considerable time, guests will need to arrange their own motorbike taxi or taxi to rejoin the group in Mu Cang Chai.

10:30: Gather at the hotel. The vehicle will take you to the Ba Nha Bridge area, where you can freely take photos of the shoe-tip-shaped terraced rice fields. After traveling along a steep, narrow, and winding road, you will reach the spectacular Raspberry Terraced Rice Fields, the most iconic symbol of Mu Cang Chai’s terraced landscapes.

Note: During peak season, guests are responsible for paying their own entrance fees and motorbike taxi fares to ensure greater flexibility when sightseeing and taking photographs.

Noon: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in Mu Cang Chai.

Afternoon: Continue exploring Mu Cang Chai. Guests may rent a motorbike or hire a motorbike taxi to visit the following suggested attractions. Please consult the tour guide before departing to choose suitable destinations, as sightseeing time is limited.

Mu Cang Chai Bamboo Forest: Wander among the bamboo trees and enjoy the feeling of stepping into the setting of the famous martial arts film House of Flying Daggers.

Horseshoe-Shaped Terraced Rice Fields: Admire another distinctive formation of the region’s spectacular rice terraces.

Mu Cang Chai Market: Explore a local marketplace selling everyday goods and regional specialties.

Thai Ethnic Village and Traditional Waterwheels: Visit a Thai ethnic village and photograph the traditional waterwheel system used to channel stream water for irrigation and daily life.

Evening: Return to Tu Le for dinner. The evening is free for leisure and relaxation. Overnight in Tu Le.

Note: Guests may independently travel to Le Charm Tu Le in the evening to enjoy the complimentary weekend night market, featuring local specialties and cultural performances from 19:00 to 22:00 on weekend evenings.

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at a restaurant. Afterwards, guests may freely participate in the following activities:

Relax in the local hot mineral spring pools (entrance fees at guests’ own expense).

Visit Tu Le Market, a destination famous for its fragrant, delicious sticky rice and the distinctive culture of the Thai ethnic community. The tour guide will accompany guests to explore the market and shop for local products, especially the soft, fragrant Tu Le Green Rice Flakes (Com).

Visit Le Charm Tu Le, which offers a variety of entertainment activities at additional cost, as illustrated below.

Noon: Check out, collect your luggage, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, depart for Hanoi.

18:30–19:00: Arrive at Hanoi Opera House. The tour concludes. See you again on your next journey!

Important note: Under the latest regulations restricting vehicles from entering central Hanoi during peak hours, if the vehicle reaches the beginning of Thang Long Boulevard before 19:30, it must wait until after 19:30 before entering the city center to drop off guests at Hanoi Opera House. This regulation applies to vehicles with 30 seats or more.