Travel to the Northwest, experience the pristine beauty of plum blossoms on Moc Chau plateau

In the first days of the new year, going upstream to the Northwest to the villages of Moc Chau, visitors will have the opportunity to admire the plum blossom season in full bloom with pure white color, dyeing the sky and earth white. Coming to Moc Chau during the white plum blossom season around the end of January to February, you will feel like you are lost in a fairyland because the plum blossom color covers the entire hills and valleys, creating a paradise in the middle of the clouds, looking very beautiful and very romantic.

Coming to Moc Chau plateau ( Son La ), visitors feel like they are lost in a "fairyland paradise" because thousands of pure white plum blossoms are competing to bloom throughout the Na Ka and Mu Nau valleys.

1. When do Moc Chau plum blossoms bloom?

Plum blossoms "dye" the Northwestern mountains and forests white (Photo source: Collected)

According to many years of experience traveling to Moc Chau, plum blossoms usually start blooming from the end of December to the end of January. The peak blooming time is from January 15-30, when the weather is cool with temperatures ranging from 15-20 degrees Celsius, creating ideal conditions for plum blossoms to bloom.
Young people coming here often visit places with beautiful plum blossoms such as Mu Nau plum valley, Na Ka, Cho Long sub-region, Nong Truong town, Moc Chau...

2. What makes the beauty of Moc Chau plum blossom season?

Not only pure white petals, Moc Chau plum blossom season also attracts visitors by the poetic scenery when the morning dew still lingers on the branches. The flower hills stretch far and wide, mixed with the green of the Northwest mountains and forests, creating a beautiful natural picture.

3. The most beautiful places to see plum blossoms in Moc Chau

Coming to Moc Chau in plum blossom season, you cannot miss the Na Ka, Mu Nau valleys or Pa Phach village (Photo source: Collected)

3.1. Mu Nau Valley

15km southwest of the town center, Mu Nau valley is a destination not to be missed in the spring travel itinerary to Moc Chau. This place is famous for its hundred-year-old plum trees, large trunks, wide canopies creating a majestic and poetic scene. Especially, at dawn, the first sunlight of the day penetrates the thin mist, creating shimmering rays of light on the pure white petals, making the scene magical like a fairyland. Visitors can freely create with a variety of shooting angles, from the panoramic view of the flower valley to the winding trails between the plum gardens, all with the majestic Yen Son mountain range as a beautiful backdrop.

3.2. Na Ka Plum Valley

Known as the "plum blossom paradise" of Moc Chau plateau, Na Ka covers an area of ​​over 100 hectares with carpets of pure white flowers. Located 20km northeast of the center, this place offers a unique flower viewing experience with an unobstructed 360-degree view. The special feature of Na Ka is the harmonious combination of plum gardens and lush green tea hills, creating artistic multi-layered photos. Visitors can stay at homestays in plum gardens, wake up in a space filled with the scent of flowers, or rent ethnic costumes to have unique photos among the flower forest.

3.3. Pine forest of Ang village

A unique tourist destination in Moc Chau is the pine forest of Ban Ang, where the beauty of two typical trees of the Northwest mountains converge. The year-round green pine canopy creates a backdrop for the pure white color of plum blossoms, creating a colorful natural picture. In particular, this area also has a clear lake, reflecting the plum blossoms and pine forests, creating unique frames. Visitors can enjoy the peaceful space by camping under the pine canopy, kayaking on the lake or having a picnic in the middle of a plum garden in full bloom.

3.4. Phieng Canh Version

Located at an altitude of 1,000m above sea level, Phieng Canh is not only a plum blossom viewing spot but also a famous cloud hunting paradise in the Northwest highlands. Plum gardens located on the hillside create multi-layered photos, especially impressive when taken from above. In addition to the beauty of plum blossoms, visitors also have the opportunity to experience the unique culture of the Thai people through staying at homestays, enjoying ethnic cuisine and admiring colorful traditional xoe dances.

3.5. Pa Phach Version

25km north of the center, Pa Phach village attracts tourists with its wild beauty and ancient plum gardens 50-80 years old. This place is not only a place to see flowers but also a place to preserve the original culture of the Black Thai people. Tourists can visit traditional stilt houses, learn how to weave brocade and enjoy special dishes of the highlands. The peaceful village scene in the middle of the white plum blossom forest creates an unforgettable experience of traveling to the Northwest.

3.6. Thung Cuong Valley

As a new destination on the Moc Chau tourist map, Thung Cuong offers a completely different experience with its wild, original beauty. Plum gardens interspersed among terraced fields create a unique landscape that can only be found in this highland region. In particular, from the top of the highest plum hill in the valley, visitors can admire the panoramic view of the majestic mountains, where the white color of flowers blends with the green color of the mountains and forests to create a beautiful natural picture.

4. Things to note when you want to conquer Moc Chau plum blossom season

• To have a complete Moc Chau trip, visitors need to pay attention to clothing and equipment. The weather in the highlands is often cold and foggy, so prepare a warm windproof jacket, gloves, scarves and especially anti-slip walking shoes. If you want to have beautiful photos, you should bring a wide-brimmed hat and choose clothes in colors that harmonize with the landscape such as white or pastel.
• In terms of schedule, the ideal time to start a new day is from 4 am, when the morning dew still covers the space. Avoid traveling after 6 pm because the mountain roads are difficult to travel and the weather is changeable. It is recommended to rent a car with a local driver and travel in groups of 3-4 people to ensure safety.
• Regarding accommodation, you should book at least 1-2 weeks in advance, especially on weekends. Homestays near flower viewing spots cost from 300,000-800,000 VND/night, so bring all your personal belongings because many places do not have enough amenities.
• Finally, always remember to respect the landscape and the local people. Do not climb or break branches, keep a safe distance from bees when taking photos, bring trash bags and dress appropriately when entering villages.

Traveling to Moc Chau to see plum blossoms not only leaves visitors with beautiful moments of nature, but is also a journey to awaken the soul, where each person finds peace in the midst of the highland sky.

Source: https://www.vietravel.com/vn/am-thuc-kham-pha/du-lich-tay-bac-trai-nghiem-ve-dep-tinh-khoi-cua-hoa-man-v15899.aspx