8 km away from Mu Cang Chai, the hill stands at 1,000-1,600 metres above sea level. At the end of September and during early October, Mu Chang Chai (Yen Bai) enters the most golden rice season of the year, attracting crowds of people there to enjoy the full autumn in the fragrant rice.

The Mam Xoi Hill is famous for the unique shape of terrace rice fields. It’s considered to be the most beautiful terraced field in the Northwest.

500 hectares of terraced rice fields in La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha, and De Xu Phinh commune were recognized as national heritage sites in 2007 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

In 2007, the famous terraced fields in 3 communes of La Pan Tan, De Xu Phinh and Che Canh were recognized as official State National Attractions. Mu Cang Chai was also named among top 10 most beautiful terraced fields in the world.

From Hanoi, visitors can buy a bus ticket with the cost being around VND200,000-VND250,000 to Mu Cang Chai and rent a homestay at Kim Noi Village that is of Thai ethnic people that costs VND80,000/person/day or a hotel with VND300,000-VND400,000/room/day.

To reach the hill, holiday makers can go on foot about 1.17 km or take a xe om (motorbike taxi) with a round trip ticket of VND40,000-VND50,000.

Visitors should take the time to admire the breathtaking sunrise and sunset views from the top of the Mam Xoi hill at 5 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

This is also the ideal time for visitors to enjoy the Tam Giac Mach (buckwheat) flowers, which is just 40m away from the hill.