Mu Cang Chai, which is a highland district located in the Northwestern part of Yen Bai province, has become a famous site to visit in Vietnam due to the beauty of the wild and romantic mountain scenery that can be seen there.

Because of its steep hills, meandering routes, and difficult terrain, the trek from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai provides its own unique set of difficulties when contrasted with trips to well-known places like as Sa Pa and Moc Chau. Find more about the many transit alternatives, the pricing of the tickets, and the experiences that are exclusive to each mode of transportation.

 How to get from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai? 

About 280 kilometers separate Mu Cang Chai from Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. Visitors have to go across Khau Pha pass, which is one of the four major mountains that make up the Northwest region of Vietnam, in order to reach Mu Cang Chai.

To get to Mu Cang Chai, you have four different travel alternatives includes: Motorbike, Bus, A private car, train.

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Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai by motorbike

If you want to ride a motorcycle to Mu Cang Chai, you should get an early start on your journey and schedule several stops for breaks along the way. 

Around 300 kilometers separate Hanoi and Mu Cang Chai, so it's important to schedule break stops and get an early start to beat the heat. When traveling to Mu Cang Chai on a motorcycle, you have the choice to choose any one of a number of gorgeous roads to get there.

• Route 1: Hanoi →  Son Tay →  Trung Ha Bridge →  Thanh Son →  Thu Cuc →  Deo Khe → Nghia Lo →  Tu Le →  Khau Pha →  Mu Cang Chai
• Route 2: Hanoi →  Thang Long Bridge → Route 2 →  Phuc Yen →  Viet Tri →  Doan Hung →  Route 70 →  Yen Bai →  Mu Cang Chai
• Route 3: Hanoi → Thang Long Bridge → Phuc Yen →  Vinh Yen →  Lap Thach →  Route 37 →  Tuyen Quang →  Yen Bai →  Mu Cang Chai

When you are going, you need to keep a steady pace and check that the brakes are working properly. In addition to this, you need to go in a single row and keep an equal spacing between each car.

Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai by bus

• Address: 
  • Hanoi bus station: 20 Pham Hung, My Dinh, Hanoi
  • Mu Cang Chai bus station: Tu Le Petrol Station, Yên Bái.
• Duration: 5h hours 30 mintutes Cost:  250.000 VND - 400.000 VND

The bus is the most popular and efficient mode of transportation for making the trip from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai. 

If you take a bus, you won't have to stop anywhere else on the way to the town of Mu Cang Chai; you may travel straight there. In addition, before beginning the trip, you stop for a break on the bus and take in the breathtaking views of the area surrounding you.

Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai by private car

Some of you would rather plan your own transportation and make your own arrangements to go to Mu Cang Chai from Hanoi by hiring a private vehicle rental with a driver. You may reach Mu Cang Chai in a flexible and pleasant manner using this method, and once there, you can self-explore the sceneries of Mu Cang Chai while also seeing notable sights in the area. 

In the event that you are interested in renting a private car with an experienced driver, please feel free to provide Vietnam Travel Guys with the following information: travel durations, places to visit in Mu Cang Chai, number of people in the group, and we will consult you with suitable cars, attractions to visit, and qoute you with affordable rates of Hanoi car rental to Mu Cang Chai- Hanoi route.

Besides, you can choose local taxi from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai such as: 

• Mai Linh - Hotline: (+84-8) 3825 8888 - 3825 7777
• Green taxi Vinfast - Hotline: 1900 2088
• Vina sun - Hotline: 0766312077

Girl taking photo with terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai

Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai by train

Because there is no train that goes directly from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai, you will have to get off at the Yen Bai station.

There are trains leaving Hanoi for Yen Bai every day, and the trip may take anything from 3 hours 9 minutes to 5 hours 23 minutes, depending on the train. Vietnam Railways is the company that operates these trains.

When you get to Yen Bai, you have the option of either taking some time to unwind and look around the neighborhood or getting on the next bus to Mu Cang Chai.

What should you bring for Mu Cang Chai?

• Jackets and raincoats are essential since the evenings in Mu Cang Chai may become rather chilly. 
• Footwear: Pack shoes that can withstand the wet, rocky conditions of hilly areas. 
• Gear: torches, a first-aid kit
• To prevent malaria fever, employ a mosquito repellent.

The aforementioned breakdown of your four travel alternatives from Hanoi to Mu Cang Chai should help you choose on the most convenient route. You have the freedom to choose a strategy that suits your own needs and the state of your health. Any path you choose will be full with interesting and novel experiences. This trip will take you through some of Vietnam's most beautiful scenery, including the country's northern highlands and forests.

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