Mu Cang Chai preserves traditional culture in combination with tourism development
- Monday, May 15, 2023
YBO - Along with beautiful natural landscapes, Mu Cang Chai district of Yen Bai district is also home to the unique cultural identities of Mong and Thai ethnic minority groups, and various traditional values of local communities’ traditional customs, festivals, crafts, costumes and cuisine.
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Artisan Giang Su Giang (right) from Hang Phu Loa of Mo De has made great contributions to maintaining Khen culture of Mong people.
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Since 2021, Yen Bai province has approved investment proposals for 21 projects in the service and tourism sector, with a total registered capital of over VND 3,170 billion and USD 3.2 million.

Born and raised in Lam Thuong Commune, Luc Yen District, Hoang Thi Xoi has become the first person to introduce tourism to her remote hometown. Drawing from the knowledge she gained during her studies at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Hanoi, she boldly returned to her village to develop community-based tourism.

Yen Bai, the gateway to Vietnam’s Northwest region, is home to 30 ethnic groups and a convergence of diverse cultural traditions, including several nationally and globally recognized intangible cultural heritages. These heritages have become distinctive highlights, transforming Yen Bai into an increasingly sought-after destination on both the domestic and international tourism maps.
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Mu Cang Chai in the water-pouring season may not be as radiant as during the golden rice harvest, nor as dreamlike as spring in bloom. Yet the pristine, rustic beauty of the mountains and terraced fields during this time never fails to captivate and enchant visitors.