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Traveling to Muong Khuong but thought I was lost somewhere in Switzerland

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Having the opportunity to travel to Muong Khuong Lao Cai, you will find this land as beautiful and charming as a miniature Swiss corner in the heart of the Northwest.

Where is Muong Khuong?

Referring to Lao Cai tourism , everyone immediately thinks of the misty Sapa, many poetic and romantic destinations. But you know, this Northwest land has many other coordinates that are equally attractive. Therefore, if you want to find yourself a place few people know to enjoy the unspoiled beauty, Muong Khuong tourism is a suggestion worth considering.
 

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Muong Khuong is a district in the northeast of Lao Cai province. Photo: @hang.pham90Muong Khuong is a district located about 50 km northeast of Sapa’s town center. This place owns a picture of wild, spacious, and majestic nature, along with special community cultural values ​​of ethnic minorities. This highland district is very popular with Western tourists.
 
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From Sapa to here about 50 km. Photo: @at0m_bombTo get to this beautiful land, visitors can choose to take a bus for convenience. However, if you want to see the whole beautiful landscape of Muong Khuong, you should explore it by yourself by motorbike. Go how? Just go from the center of Sapa to the direction of National Highway 70 about 16km, then turn left in the direction of National Highway 4D and go straight to the place.
 
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Beautiful clouds in the sky in Muong Khuong. Photo: @ddmakem

Today, Muong Khuong tourism gradually develops, has become an attractive destination of Lao Cai love. This place has a relatively full range of rest and dining services. Therefore, you can rest assured to spend the night, explore the interesting tourist coordinates of this land, as well as check in to bring back lots of beautiful photos.

What’s attractive about Muong Khuong tourism?

What’s so good about Muong Khuong tourism, what’s so fun that young people love it so much? There’s a lot on the other side. The first is probably the fresh, cool air and beautiful natural scenery of this place. Having the opportunity to come here by motorbike, you will be able to fully capture the magnificence of the limestone mountains, of the green terraced fields embracing the foothills. 
 

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Muong Khuong town is located in the middle of a beautiful valley. Photo: @tungteotopOn each passing road, you will admire the beautiful blue colors of the sky, grass, and mountains. In the distance, the small villages of the district appear, looming among the green of the mountains and forests, bringing a very peaceful and relaxing scene.
 
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The beautiful scenery of Muong Khuong, but I thought it was Switzerland. Photo: @artagnan623Young people who have traveled to Muong Khuong share that the beauty of this place is no less than Sapa in terms of both the majestic, wild and romantic beauty. There will be zigzag roads with green mountains in front of them, like a small corner of beautiful Switzerland.
 
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Beautiful terraced fields in Muong Khuong. Photo: @camali.chWhen the journey on the road ends, it is also the time when visitors arrive in Muong Khuong town. This is a large town located in the middle of a valley, surrounded by high mountains. Looking down from above, you will see undulating houses, interspersed with thread-like roads, surrounded by green rice fields.
 
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Muong Khuong has many impressive check-in points. Photo: @sammilxminComing to Muong Khuong Lao Cai , in addition to experiencing the scenery and breathing in the fresh air, visitors also have the opportunity to explore many attractive tourist coordinates. There is a system of caves, cool streams and waterfalls, and even exciting and bustling weekend markets. 
 
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Peaceful little corner in Muong Khuong town. Photo: @camali.chIf someone asks what is beautiful in Muong Khuong , besides the mountains and forests, this highland district also has the famous Ham Rong cave. Ham Rong cave is a system of 4 caves with many colorful stalactites, like a fairyland. This cave almost retains its original natural features, has not undergone any embellishment activities.
 
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Muong Khuong children tend to herd buffaloes. Photo: @__katielouiseAfter exploring Ham Rong cave, visitors can spend more time exploring Lung Pau cave deep in the limestone mountains. With a history of 4000 years, this cave is as beautiful and impressive as Ham Rong cave. However, because of the difficult location, not many people come to Lung Pau.
 
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In Muong Khuong, there are many beautiful caves and waterfalls. Photo: @tungteotoIn addition to caves, Muong Khuong tourism is also an opportunity for visitors to explore the beautiful Co Tien mountain or experience the waterfalls of Ham Rong, Vang Leng, Ta Lam, … fresh and cool. The most famous is the Ta Lam waterfall with a majestic water column of more than 100 meters between heaven and earth, rushing down the foot of the waterfall to create a beautiful sight.
 
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There is certainly no shortage of quality check-in photos for you to take home. Photo: @nguyenmaiquyen108

Having the opportunity to travel to Muong Khuong at the weekend, you will experience the people’s market here, which takes place in the town center on Sunday morning. This is an opportunity for local residents to sell many products of Lao Cai land, as well as an opportunity for people to meet and date each other on weekends.

‘Pocket’ Muong Khuong travel experience

Today, in addition to going to Sapa, traveling to Muong Khuong is also an experience that many young people love. This place not only possesses pristine beauty but also has many interesting activities for visitors to enjoy. Currently, the district’s tourism is relatively developed, suitable for both short and long trips of tourists. 
 

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Muong Khuong is a beautiful destination all year round. Photo: @simmklcComing to Muong Khuong, you can stay at Ham Rong guesthouse, Ngoc Hoa guesthouse, Cao Son guesthouse, etc. or you can ask to stay at a local resident’s house to understand more about the lifestyle of local residents. Most of the motels are concentrated in the town center, so it is very convenient for visitors.
 
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There are many delicious dishes waiting to be discovered here. Photo: @smiley2510What to eat in Muong Khuong? Don’t worry, this land has many delicious dishes to treat you. These are Seng Cu rice, Coc Ngu wine, kitchen pork, five-color sticky rice, cardamom, etc. All are delicious specialties of the Northwest region, promising to bring unforgettable culinary experiences. for visitors. 
 
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Going to Lao Cai, you should try once to go to Muong Khuong. Photo: @sammilxmin

Muong Khuong Lao Cai tourism is probably an interesting journey that young people should experience once. It is also the beauty of Lao Cai, but not the noise or luxury like Sapa town. This place is more peaceful, pristine and rustic with the beauty of natural beauty, of people, of indigenous culture, carefully preserved over the years.

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