Lao Cai, Vietnam · Asia
Mù Cang Chải is worth a stop: 30 minutes from Than Uyên, 21km from Khau Pha Pass.
Mù Cang Chải is a town located in Lao Cai, Vietnam. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Mù Cang Chải sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Bangkok time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Mù Cang Chải to your route.
Mù Cang Chải is a rural ward of Lào Cai province, in the Northwest region of Vietnam. As of 2019, the district had a population of 63,961, covering an area of 1199 km2. The district capital lies at Mù Cang Chải.
Mù Cang Chải is a landlocked district that borders Van Ban district of Lao Cai province to the north, MuongRead more
La district of Son La province to the south, Than Uyen of Lai Chau province to the west, and Van Chan district of Yen Bai province to the east. The district is located at the foot of Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of 1,000 m above sea level. To get to Mù Cang Chải district, travellers must pass through Khau Phạ Pass, which is one of four imposing passes in northwest Vietnam.
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Mù Cang Chải is located in Lao Cai, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 21.8513 latitude, 104.0895 longitude.
Mù Cang Chải has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
mountain pass
A 30-kilometre climb on National Road 32 between Van Chan and Mu Cang Chai, topping out around 1,200 metres above terraced valleys. It hosts an annual paragliding festival each September when the rice turns gold.
21 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Breathtaking cascading rice terraces carved into misty mountain slopes by ethnic minority communities in Vietnam's far north.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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