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Northwest Vietnam hotels and homestays booked solid during golden rice season

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Many homestays and hotels in Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi are fully booked on weekends in September, as domestic and international tourists flock to experience the golden rice season.

Guide to Golden Rice Season Tours in Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi

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Travelers can choose package tours from Hanoi or explore Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi independently, with costs starting from 2.8 million VND per person.

Golden rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi

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Hoang Su Phi's cool climate and golden rice terraces create a captivating natural landscape that draws visitors from near and far during the rice harvest season.

Early glimpses of Mu Cang Chai's ripening rice terraces

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The golden rice season in Mu Cang Chai is just beginning in a few areas in early September, while the main viewing points and famous terraces remain mostly green.