Mu Cang Chai, a remote district which is home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai, should top the travel list, according to US-based media site CNBC.
Mu Cang Chai, a remote district which is home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – MuCang Chai, a remote district which is home to breathtaking terraced rice fieldsin Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai, should top the travel list, according to US-based media site CNBC.
CNBC describes Mu Cang Chaias a remote gem deep in the valleys foreged by waters of the Red River with aseries of colourful mountain villages encircled by fields of towering riceterraces.
“Thefields are agricultural feats of precision — rugged mountains blanketed withemerald stairways that, seemingly, ascend to the heavens above,” it says.
The site goes onto describe how rice terraces have been grown in Mu Cang Chai, saying theancestors of northern Vietnam’s local hill tribes centuries ago created this beautiful place for the most basic of reasons— to survive.
“Togrow rice in vertical conditions, hill tribes created a terraced system tocontrol the downward flow of water. Using ingenuity, resourcefulness and sheergrunt work, fertile fields of sustenance and breathtaking beauty were born —and still flourish today.”
In total, rice terraces cover more than 2,200 hectares ofland in Mu Cang Chai, of which 500 were designated as national heritage sitesby the Ministry of Culture, Sportsand Tourism in 2007.
“Thatland is shared by the three villages — La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and De Xu Phinh —and are must-see spots for any traveler in the region,” it continues.
In Mu Cang Chai, trekkingis popular, as is cycling and photography whilelocal festivals attract record numbers of tourists every year, including anautumn paragliding festival that’s helping to establish Mu Cang Chai as a newdestination for adventure travel.
Other popular activities include traversing the breathtakingKhau Pha Pass and exploring the Mo Waterfall and Pu Nhu Waterfall.
The site adds there is never a badseason to see Mu Cang Chai, as the rice terraces are beautiful year-round.
“In the spring, near-neonshades of green arise as the seedlings sprout from the water. In the warmsummer months, brilliant green terraces fill the countryside with bursts ofcolor.”/.
A northwestern tourism and food fair began the festival of Muong Lo culture and tourism and Mu Cang Chai terraced fields, an annual event in Yen Bai province, opened on Sept. 19.
The paragliding festival which opened in Mu Cang Chai district’s Lim Mong village, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, on September 21 has impressed thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to the locality those days.
A paragliding festival opened in Mu Cang Chai district’s Lim Mong village, the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, on September 21, impressing thousands of visitors.
A paragliding festival, part of the on-going Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival, has impressed thousands of domestic and foreign visitors to Mu Cang Chai.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
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Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Mu Cang Chai, a remote district which is home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in Vietnam’s northern province of Yen Bai (Photo: VNA) 
