New opportunities for Moc Chau when recognized as a National Tourist Area

Moc Chau attracts a large number of tourists every fruit ripening season.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has just signed Decision No. 1077/QD-BVHTTDL on recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area, Son La province as a National Tourist Area.

Accordingly, the location, scale and boundaries of Moc Chau National Tourist Area are specified in Clause 1, Article 1 of Decision No. 2050/QD-TTg dated November 12, 2014 of the Prime Minister approving the Master Plan for the development of Moc Chau National Tourist Area, Son La province to 2020, with a vision to 2030.

The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Son La province is responsible for reporting to the People's Committee of Son La province to preside over and coordinate with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organize the announcement of the Decision of the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognizing Moc Chau National Tourist Area, Son La province to promote the image, promote investment and attract tourists.

This Decision comes into force from the date of signing (April 22).

Nearly 200 km from the center of Hanoi and about 4 hours by car, Moc Chau has long been considered one of the most attractive destinations in the northern mountainous region, especially during the blooming flower seasons.

Moc Chau children take photos with tourists in Na Ka plum valley

Moc Chau has four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter with mild weather and flowers and fruits all year round. In January, the plateau is green with budding tea hills, peach blossoms, plum blossoms, apricot blossoms, cherry blossoms...

From mid-May, plums begin to ripen, local people harvest plums, and sell them to traders in the lowlands. Summer has no flowers, nor is it strawberry season, but this place is very suitable for picnics because of the fresh air and many outdoor activities.

The ripe persimmon season in Moc Chau starts from August to December every year. Of which, the crispy persimmon season is usually earlier, from August to October, and from October to the end of the year is the season of astringent persimmons.

The white mustard flower season in Moc Chau begins in November. In December, brilliant yellow wild sunflowers adorn the plateau, attracting a large number of tourists from all over to come and admire.

Some beautiful pictures of Moc Chau:

The persimmon season in Moc Chau starts from August to December every year.

Lush green nature in Moc Chau plateau

Dai Yem Waterfall

Plum valley is white every flower season

A homestay on a hilltop in Moc Chau

TH (according to Vietnam+)

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