With its captivating natural landscapes, pleasant climate, and numerous scenic spots, Moc Chau National Tourist Area is attracting a large number of domestic and international tourists on their journey through the Northwest region.
Historical site commemorating the 52nd Tay Tien Regiment.
Traveling along National Highway 6 on your journey to explore Moc Chau National Tourist Area, you'll find A Chu Homestay in Hua Tat village, Van Ho commune, Van Ho district, offering a space steeped in the unique traditional culture of the Mong ethnic group. The homestay is owned by Trang A Chu, a young Mong man and a pioneer in community tourism in Van Ho. Currently, A Chu Homestay has 10 private rooms and two shared stilt houses, accommodating approximately 60 guests per day.
Experiencing the unique cultural features at Homestay A Chu, Ms. Trinh Thi Ngoc Lan, a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City, shared: "The atmosphere is fresh and peaceful. Besides enjoying traditional dishes of the ethnic people, I also got to immerse myself in the lively and graceful dances, the enchanting sounds of the flute and reed pipe."
Not far from Homestay A Chu is The Nordic Village eco-tourism area of Pha Luong Tourism Joint Stock Company. Located amidst the pine forest of Hua Tat village, The Nordic Village covers 20 hectares and features various facilities including restaurants, guesthouses, windmills, and luxury apartments built with imported wood and environmentally friendly materials. Notably, the design reflects the style of a Nordic village, with lush green lawns and rows of coniferous trees right next to rustic wooden houses.
Mr. Dinh Hong Phuc, Deputy Director of Pha Luong Tourism Joint Stock Company, shared: "Each season of the year, The Nordic Village has a different beauty. In winter, there are yellow and white mustard flowers, and in spring, there are vibrant butterfly flowers. The restaurant's grounds are uniquely designed, cool, and distinctly Nordic, offering many wonderful experiences for diners. Here, in addition to enjoying the peaceful and poetic natural scenery, visitors are also served many delicious dishes with the rich flavors of Northwest Vietnam."
With its state-of-the-art appearance, Moc Chau Island Tourist Area in Muong Sang commune, Moc Chau district, boasts the Bach Long glass bridge, a highlight of three prestigious international organizations: the world's longest cliffside walkway (recognized by Guinness World Records - GWR); the world's longest glass-bottom bridge (recognized by the World Record Association - WRA); and the European World Record Official (OWR) for its length of 632 meters. At Moc Chau Island, visitors can also experience thrilling activities like ziplining, rainbow sliding, and mini Formula 1 racing. Furthermore, unique and innovative accommodations such as a hotel designed to resemble a high-speed train amidst the picturesque mountains of Northwest Vietnam, and a glamping resort with a capacity of over 300 people inspired by planets in the galaxy, offer visitors a truly distinctive experience. Going forward, the tourist area is continuing to invest in 5-star hotels, entertainment and recreation complexes, and conference and seminar rooms, which are expected to be completed by 2026.
The Bản Áng pine forest tourist area, located in Đông Sang commune, Mộc Châu district, boasts a beautiful and romantic setting. Here, visitors can enjoy many exciting experiences, such as cycling or using electric vehicles to explore the vast 40-hectare pine forest beside a crystal-clear lake; experiencing the recreational area, visiting the greenhouse of the fruit farm, picking strawberries in the garden; and exploring hotels, traditional stilt houses, and homestays by the stream in this beautiful and unique forest.
Mr. Phan Ngoc Hoang, Head of Sales Department of Phuong Hoang Moc Chau International Tourism Development Co., Ltd., informed: In 2018, the company invested in building the Ban Ang pine forest into a high-class resort and entertainment complex with modern and unique facilities, attracting many tourists to visit and experience. To date, restaurants, hotels, bungalows, camping areas, a spiritual area, the Phoenix Golf practice facility, a thrill ride area, and a high-tech agricultural area have been completed. Experiencing the Ban Ang pine forest tourist area, visitors will feel the unique characteristics of this land as all four seasons converge in a single day.
Meanwhile, at the Dai Yem Waterfall tourist area in Muong Sang commune, the water cascades down like a silver waterfall this season. Besides sightseeing, visitors can experience the unique beauty and charm of the Love Glass Bridge. In addition, there are many other attractive tourist destinations, such as: the Heart-shaped Tea Hill, Happy Land Moc Chau, community tourism villages, pedestrian streets, Moc Chau night market, Ngu Dong Ban On caves, Chimi strawberry garden, Moc Chau tea village, Hang Tau area in Ta So village, dairy farms, and Pha Luong peak, located near the Vietnam-Laos border and nearly 2,000m above sea level...
Along with many famous historical and cultural relics, such as: Bat Cave, Moc Ly Fort, the historical site commemorating the 52nd Tay Tien Regiment, the Tang Me burial cave archaeological site... Each tourist spot and area will provide visitors with unforgettable experiences.
With its beautiful natural landscapes, historically and culturally significant relics, the correct and effective policies of the Party Committees of the two districts, and the proactive efforts of the government, businesses, and cooperatives, Moc Chau and Van Ho tourism will increasingly thrive, deserving to be recognized as a leading natural destination in the region and the world.
Text and photos: Duy Tung