Mu Cang Chai - Vietnam

Mu Cang Chai is a district in the north west region of Vietnam. The district is located at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level.

The area has become well known for its rice terraces, which occupy 2,200 hectares of land, and have been recognised as national landscapes by Vietnams Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism. Local festivals are held in the rice fields, and attract both domestic and international tourists. It is particularly popular with tourists at the start of October, when the rice harvest begins.