Moc Chau is a dreamy region of the northern mountainous region. The area has beautiful traditional villages of Vietnamese hill tribes and is especially known for the many beautiful flowers ranging from plum blossom to cherry blossoms. There are also many hills with tea plantations where mainly young Vietnamese tourists come to take pictures.
5 reasons to visit Moc Chau
Region
North Vietnam, Sơn La province
Number of residents
118.867
Recommended travel days
2 days
Vietnamese name
Mộc Châu
There are ATM machines in Moc Chau town, but when you explore the area you have to bring cash.
Mộc Châu offers you a world of intense tranquility and breathtaking nature. It is therefore not surprising that many groups of young Vietnamese travel to this place during the weekend or during their holidays to escape the hectic city life. Mộc Châu is known for its bright green tea plantations, which you can find on every hill. Newlywed Vietnamese wedding couples often travel to this area to have their wedding photos taken here in one of the countless flower fields.
1. Tea plantations
Some large tea plantations can be found in Chi Lon Village, Doi Che Trai Tim, about 20 km north of the city. There is a nice vantage point here. The most famous tea plantations in Moc Chau can be found in the Dai-loan area and the Tan-Lap area.
2. Flower fields
From the end of October to the beginning of November, the early winter of Moc Chau is the time when white mustard flowers gradually bloom. It seems that the entire mountainous area is covered by mustard carpets and a few other colored flowers, making it look like a wonderland.
3. Pha Luong
This 2000 meter high mountain is the roof of region and a much photographed place.
4. Ta Xua
Especially known for a special phenomenon around the mountains: the formation of thick clouds, which gives you the feeling that you are in heaven.
5. Dai Yem waterfall
In the rainy season a large amount of water flows into the waterfall, making the landscape majestic and poetic with the white color of foamy water.
6. Ban Ang pine forest
The Ban Ang forest has a natural lake with an area of five hectares, surrounded by green pine forests. In the distance is the landscape of the Moc Chau plateau with the tea slopes and colorful flowers.
7. Hang Doi (Bat Cave)
Located northeast of the city of Moc Chau with an area of 6,915 square meters, the cave is remarkable with strange stalactites and a winding path that leads to it.
8. Stay in a homestay
For the best experience you can stay in a homestay.
9. Visit local villages
Moc Chau has a unique culture of ethnic minorities, mainly Hmong and Thai. The best thing you can do is rent a motorbike or scooter and drive to different villages or alternatively with a taxi or motorcycle taxi (Xe Om).
10. Chieng Khoa waterfall
Chieng Khoa Waterfall, also known as the Cloud Falls, is a small waterfall that has not yet been put into tourist activities, so it is quite wild and natural.
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Moc Chau has two places, Moc Chau Town and Moc Chau Farm Town. Both have a number of hotels to choose from. If you go to Moc Chau on weekends or public holidays, it’s best to book in advance to make sure you have good accommodation.
Budget hotels & hostels
Mid range hotel
High end hotel & resort
There are plenty of restaurants in Moc Chau. Many ethnics minorities live in Moc Chau-Son La; that is why the kitchen in the northwest is very diverse, plentiful and unique. If you stay in a homestay, you can book meals with traditional food from ethnic minorities and enjoy performances in some villages.
The distance between Hanoi and Moc Chau is 190 km, so it takes around 4 to 5 hours to get there. Every day a number of buses leave for Moc Chau. Most start from the My Dinh bus station in Hanoi. All buses to Son La and Dien Bien also always pass by Moc Chau.
Alternatively you can take a direct tourist minibus including pick up and drop off at your accommodation.
If you want to explore the surroundings of Moc Chau you have to rent a motorbike or car with driver. Most hotels and homestays offer motorbike rentals with the average price of $ 10 per day. Often they can also help you arrange a car.
Explore the beautiful surroundings of Moc Chau. Visit a number of tea plantations, flower fields, the pine forest and the Hang Dơi cave.
Take the motor to Pha Luong, 33 km from Moc Chau Town. Hike up the mountain and don’t forget to bring your passport that you must show at the police station, since you are very close to the Laos border. Enjoy the great view.
Visit the Dai Yem waterfall on the way back.
