Finding The Best Time To Join Mu Cang Chai Tours

Mu Cang Chai impresses visitors with the vast rice fields and the unique lifestyle of the ethnic minorities here. In particular, the terraced fields in La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh communes are recognized as one of Vietnam’s unique landscapes. Traveling to this place is sure to be a wonderful experience. So let’s find out the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours with Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert to have unforgettable memories.

Mu Cang Chai weather overview

Mu Cang Chai has an altitude of more than 1000m above sea level, so the temperature is relatively low. The average temperature of Mu Cang Chai is 19.6 degrees Celsius, the highest is 39 degrees Celsius and the lowest can drop to minus degrees. This area is located on the western side of the Hoang Lien Son range, so it has distinct climates of the Northwest.

The climate of Mu Cang Chai is divided into two distinct seasons: a cold (dry) season and a hot (rainy) one. The cold season lasts about 5 months, from November to March. There are places where the temperature drops to 0 degrees Celsius, which causes snow ice, and drought. At the end of the cold season, drizzle often occurs.

The hot season starts from April to October, the average temperature is 25 degrees Celsius, and the highest temperature can be up to 39 degrees. However, there are places at altitudes of 1500m or higher where there is almost no hot season. Mu Cang Chai can experience heavy rains, even tornadoes, and flash floods during this season.

In addition, people in Mu Cang Chai also experience other extreme weather phenomena including hoarfrost (from December to February) and hail (late March to June). However, many tourists are interested in this phenomenon and consider this the best time to join Mu Cang Chai Motorcycle Tours to experience unique things.

When is the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours?

The ideal travel time depends on your health conditions as well as your needs. Many motorbike enthusiasts choose to join Northern Vietnam Motorbike Tours at the beginning of the rainy season, when Mu Cang Chai is in the water harvesting season, and other locations are filled with the bright green colors of trees.

Ripe rice season (September to October)

The terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai are in the top 10 beautiful terraced fields and the second biggest in the world. In particular, in 2007, it was recognized as a National Landmark.

When coming to Mu Cang Chai from September to October, you will be fascinated by the golden color of ripe rice fields stretching endlessly. The whole scene is like a majestic and colorful watercolor painting. This is also the time considered by many tourists as the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours.

Water poured into terraces (May to June)

In May, people take water into terraced fields to prepare for the new crop. The field is full of water like a large mirror reflecting the clouds and sky. At this time, people started plowing and sowing. When entering June and July, the leaves begin to grow, the scene changes to a fresh green color. Layers and layers of bright green look very pleasing to the eye. This time, although it is summer, Mu Cang Chai is blessed by nature, so you will not feel too hot when you go to explore.

Cherry blossom (December)

Forest peach flowers, called in the H’mong language “Pang To Day”, bloom from December 12 to January. When you run along the road to Mu Cang Chai, you will see pink color on the white snow background. In addition, this is also the time when many festivals take place. You can immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere and understand more about the unique culture of the local people.

The rainy season may not be the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours

Mu Cang Chai has a lot of rain but it is unevenly distributed. Therefore, if you go during the peak rainy month, you may encounter heavy rain, causing difficulties during travel. There are even rains that cause floods, damage to transportation and irrigation works, and even immobility. We will take special note of this moment and offer an alternative if you want to travel at this time.

Besides, we also discourage new drivers from riding on frosty days. Roads are particularly slippery and visibility is poor, which makes driving very difficult. If you are a newbie, traveling in such weather conditions can be dangerous.

Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours to enjoy most festivals

There are two periods for you to come to Mu Cang Chai to experience ethnic festivals: January-February and September. The colorful festivals will surely make you extremely excited and overwhelmed.

Spring festivals are held in the first month of the lunar calendar (January – February). You will witness and participate in the traditional games and activities of the locals such as dancing, singing, shooting crossbows, walking on stilts, and especially the contest of pounding “banh giay”.

The terraced field festival is held every September with attractive activities. During the festival, there are exhibitions, fairs, a paragliding festival, Khen Mong Mu Cang Chai festival, goats fighting festival, etc. The countryside market space and experience activities with local people will surely make you extremely happy. You can also participate in competitions to try out what being a true local is like.

Things you should know to have the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours

To best prepare for the journey, there are 3 things you need to keep in mind: luggage, driver, and documents. Mu Cang Chai is relatively cold, so you will need to bring warm clothes and coats, especially when moving in the early morning or evening. Some of the roads here have many steep slopes and continuous bends, so be sure to drive slowly, watch carefully, and maintain a steady speed. Our tour guides guarantee to assist you throughout the trip.

In addition, on some roads, traffic police will suddenly check necessary documents. Before starting any of our Motorbike Tours in Vietnam, we will advise further on this matter to make sure you have the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours.

Unforgettable experience of Northern Motorbike Tours with Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert

Mu Cang Chai is part of our Northwest Vietnam Motorbike Tours. If you want to learn about this place but don’t know when is the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours and the necessary packages, please contact us.

Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert is a reputable unit providing full tour guides with a commitment to bringing the best quality exploration trips. Our motorbikes are always in the best condition to take you everywhere in Vietnam. Our tour guides, who accompany you throughout the entire journey, are knowledgeable and can help you fully explore Vietnamese culture. Vietnam Motorbike Tour Expert always tries from the bottom of the heart to bring the best experience.

Above is information about the Best time to join Mu Cang Chai Tours. This will be an unforgettable experience with the wild beauty of nature. Please contact us via the hotline and social media channels if you need further advice.