MU CANG CHAI – KHAU PHA PASS – TU LE

05:50-06:00: The bus and tour guide will pick you up at the Hanoi Opera House to start your journey to capture the stunning terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai.

06:20: The bus may pick you up at Gate 1 of the National Convention Center (at the beginning of Thang Long Avenue). After leaving the highway, the bus will stop for a break and breakfast if needed. Continue on to Mu Cang Chai. On the way, stop to rest and take photos of the lush green tea hills in Thanh Son (Phu Tho).

11:00: Arrive in Nghia Lo for lunch. After lunch, the group will continue by bus to Tu Le. On the way, enjoy the view of the vast Muong Lo rice fields on both sides of the road. Take a commemorative photo with the symbol of Mu Cang Chai at the foot of Khau Pha Pass.

14:00: Continue to conquer Khau Pha Pass - one of the four great mountain passes of Northern Vietnam.

15:00: Stop at the top of Khau Pha Pass at an altitude of about 2,100 meters. Khau Pha, according to local language, means "Horn of Heaven," where heaven and earth meet. From the top, enjoy a panoramic view of the Khau Pha valley, and in the distance, the Lim Thai and Lim Mong villages. Here, you may also have the chance to watch professional skydivers in the "Fly Over Golden Season" event held every September.

16:30: Arrive at the point to take a motorbike ride to visit the Mam Xoi terraced rice fields. Follow the guide's instructions, and you will need to pay for the motorbike ride yourself (the cost can be negotiated) to visit and photograph this famous terraced rice field in Mu Cang Chai.

18:00: Arrive in Mu Cang Chai to check into your hotel (or homestay, depending on your initial booking) and rest.

19:00: Dinner. In the evening, you are free to rest and enjoy. Overnight in Mu Cang Chai.

06:30: Gather for breakfast as instructed by the tour guide. You will then have time to rent a motorbike or ride behind a motorbike taxi to explore suggested sites. (Please consult the guide for appropriate sites as time is limited. It may not be possible to visit all suggested places):
- Mu Cang Chai market, a hub for local goods and products.
- Visit a Thai village and photograph the water wheel system used for irrigation and daily life.
- Explore the bamboo forest, which may remind you of the scenery in the movie "House of Flying Daggers."
- Terraced rice fields shaped like a horseshoe, etc.

09:00: Bid farewell to Mu Cang Chai, and the bus will take you to Cau Ba Nha area to photograph the shoe-shaped terraced rice fields.

11:00: Stop at Tu Le, famous for its soft, sticky rice and the beautiful Thai girls who have captivated many hearts. The guide will take you to visit and shop, especially for the delicious green sticky rice at Tu Le market. Photograph with the symbol of Mu Cang Chai.

12:00: Lunch in Nghia Lo. After lunch, continue the journey back to Hanoi. For those heading to Noi Bai Airport, the bus will take the route Nga 3 Ba Khe - Lao Cai Expressway - Noi Bai - Hanoi.

17:30: Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Passengers with evening flights can be dropped off directly at the airport.

18:30-19:00: Arrive back at the Hanoi Opera House. End of the tour. We look forward to seeing you again!