Vietnam in September
A worldwide famous time span in Vietnam, marked by the golden rice fields in the North, especially rice terraces in the mountains. Believe us, you shouldn’t miss it, and our team has selected the top spots for this month. Along with local experts, we will bring you exciting updates and design tailored-made and accessible tours.
Mu Cang Chai
Our peaceful hamlet with sincere locals & authentic culture
Weather
Enjoy cool, pleasant weather ranging from 20-30°C, and golden rice fields, making this the most popular time to visit Mu Cang Chai with a huge influx of tourists.
See & Do
The ripening rice season blankets the valley in a rich golden hue, offering you opportunities to encounter locals and try your hand at some of their farming tasks while trekking. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in a cool mountain stream. We'll take you to a lesser-known community-based tourism village where you can still capture stunning moments.
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Sapa
Untouched beauty by trekking with a local guide and local markets
Weather
Enjoy the beautiful, cool autumn weather with temperatures ranging from 17-25°C, as the rice turns golden in the majestic terraced fields.
See & Do
This is a fantastic time to trek and immerse yourself in the colorful terraced rice fields, and join the locals in an off-the-beaten-track corner of Sapa. Let's come and try a farmer's life!
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Cao Bang
Wilderness of UNESCO’s Global Geopark
Weather
Escape the peak summer heat with Cao Bang's milder weather, with temperatures around 23-34°C. This is also the end of the rainy season, giving you the chance to witness the abundant Ban Gioc Waterfall.
See & Do
An ideal place to admire the rice terraces while avoiding the crowds at popular spots. The milder weather allows for fantastic trekking experiences and amusing activities like bamboo rafting, kayaking, and stand-up paddleboarding.
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Mai Chau - Pu Luong
Beauty as the start of an adventure to the Northwest
Weather
Average temperatures range from 23-30°C, with little rain and cooler evenings and mornings.
See & Do
It's a wonderful time to immerse yourself in the golden, lush rice fields of harvest season, be a farmer, bike through the paddy fields, trek through terraced rice valleys, and enjoy the lively traditional new rice festivals with the locals.
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Hue
Vietnam's last feudal era & descendants inheriting traditions
Weather
September brings pleasant weather to Hue, with a few early autumn rains and average temperatures ranging from 24-31°C.
See & Do
Let's grab a chance to join the vibrant traditional boat racing festival in Hue, delve deep into historic stories, and then immerse yourself in diverse natural landscapes: beaches, lagoons, and even mountains.
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