Not strange, this destination is considered one of the most attractive destinations of mountainous tourism in the north of our country. Vietnamese destinations are increasingly proving their attraction for tourists as well as international tourism and communication experts. The most specific evidence is that many times Vietnam’s representative names have won many international tourism awards. Most recently, Moc Chau of Vietnam, which has excelled over many other competitors, was honored as the “World’s Leading Local Nature Destination 2023″.
This prestigious title is chosen based on the votes of travel experts, media and tourists around the world. Moc Chau has also been named to the prize for the second year in a row.
Moc Chau – an attractive tourist destination in the Northwest of Vietnam
For tourists, Moc Chau district, Son La province is a destination that is no stranger. Many travelers have even noted that this is one of the most appealing tourist attractions in Vietnam’s Northwest. According to information on the Vietnam News Agency, in the first 6 months of 2023 alone, Moc Chau district attracted over 1.3 million tourists, a threefold increase over the same period in 2022 and equal to 65.6% of the plan set out in 2023. Or on the National Day holiday on September 2, 2023, Moc Chau welcomed more than 107 visitors, Son La Radio and Television reported.
The factors that attract visitors to Moc Chau are extremely diverse and rich. Not only owning nature with natural beauty, visitors to Moc Chau also learn and immerse themselves in the indigenous culture of ethnic minorities with many unique experiences.
About 188km from the center of Hanoi, visitors can easily choose a means of transportation to Moc Chau, from motorbike driving, self-sufficient cars, to transportation by public transport, services such as buses. The distance traveled is not too long, just over 3 hours drive. Because of the above favorable conditions in terms of means and travel time, Moc Chau is suitable for all types of visitors, from individuals, couples, groups of friends, families or companies, with short weekends and holidays lasting 3-4 days.
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Must-see series in Moc Chau
Here are a series of unique experiences and destinations in Moc Chau for visitors to refer to for their trip, launched by travel sites such as Traveloka, VnTrip.
Climbing Pha Luong Peak
Pha Luong peak is located in the commune of Chieng Son in the district of Moc Chau. The road to conquer Pha Luong peak is about 6km long, not too difficult. Standing from the top, visitors can see the vast mountain and forest space below, the vegetation of Vietnam and Laos, or the ethnic villages with traditional roofs. In particular, if the trip to conquer Pha Luong peak takes place in February – March, visitors will also have the opportunity to see the peach blossoms and plum blossoms blooming, creating a brilliant beauty for the mountains and forests.
Explore caves, natural waterfalls
As mentioned, Moc Chau land possesses many natural scenes bestowed by Mother Nature. Besides Pha Luong peak, there are also caves and waterfalls with great beauty but no less charming, thereby attracting tourists. The famous caves in Moc Chau can be mentioned as Ghost cave, Bat cave. Ma Cave is specifically found in Suoi Bang commune, which is a series of 80 natural caves containing Xa people’s wooden coffins. These coffins use hollow chiseled tree trunks and are placed on cliffs or cave steps. There are coffins dating back up to 500 years. Therefore, Ma Cave has a somewhat mysterious and mysterious beauty.
Next is Doi Cave, located at Highway 6, Moc Chau town. The most magnificent cave in the Northwest is Bat Cave, also known as Son Moc Huong cave or Tay Thien Nhat cave. The reason is called Bat Cave because inside the cave is a place where a large number of bats live. In addition, this place also owns many natural stalactite landscapes, making visitors admire when visiting.
After exploring the caves, visitors to Moc Chau cannot miss Tach Ba waterfall. Nestled behind lush green terraces, Toa Cascade is majestic because of the sight of white bubbles all year round. This is regarded as a good location for visitors to take in the fresh air of nature in the Northwest.
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Visiting and taking photos at the Tea Hill, Thong Ban Ang Forest
Referring to Moc Chau tourism, it is certainly impossible not to mention the large, green tea hills, stretching to the horizon. Visitors can easily visit, visit and experience such tea hills in Moc Chau town or Moc Chau Farm town. There are tea hills that are also created by the owner to form many unique shapes such as hearts for taking souvenir photos of visitors.
In addition to taking photos, visitors can also rent ethnic costumes, experience tea picking and making in indigenous households. This is one of the most typical Moc Chau tourism experiences.
Another place suitable for travelers who love to take photos in Moc Chau is Ban Ang Pine Forest. There are forests, lakes, and stilt houses full of indigenous culture. Guests can choose to camp, go for a walk, ride a bike or row a boat.
Shop at local markets
The last indispensable activity of those trips is shopping at local markets. In Moc Chau, tourists can visit the market in Moc Chau town, or more specifically, there is a market at the Song Sap border gate, in Pa La village, Song Sap commune.
Here, visitors can buy souvenirs or specialties as gifts for friends, relatives or traditional indigenous costumes to wear and bring back as souvenirs. In addition to the above places and experiences, other prominent names of Moc Chau tourism can be added to: Moc Chau National Tourist Area with Bach Long Glass Bridge, private farms such as Chimi, Daily Farm…
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