Ha Long Bay, Mu Cang Chai among world's 40 most colorful destinations: US magazine

Located in the northern highlands province of Yen Bai, Mu Cang Chai is famous for its terraced rice fields. (Photo: Vietnamnet)

"Mam Xoi” (Tray of sticky rice) hill in La Pan Tan commune – Mu Cang Chai is a famous attraction in Mu Cang Chai (Photo: Le Viet Khanh)

Mu Cang Chai viewed from above. (Photo: The 6 Studio)

From September to October is the harvest season, which attracts lots of photographers and tourists who come to admire the colorful scene. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

The planting season is from the end of May to the beginning of June, when the rice fields are filled with water and look like a mirror reflecting the world. (Photo: baotainguyenmoitruong.vn)

At the end of December is the season for "to day" or wild peaches to bloom. (Photo: toquoc.vn)

Ha Long Bay, around hours to the west of Hanoi by road, was recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1994 by UNESCO. (Photo: vietnamtourism.gov.vn)

The Travel magazine of Canada has named 10 most beautiful places of the world in 2022, with Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province occupying the fifth place. (Photo:Shutterstock/Andy Tran)

Thousands of limestone islands and islets rise from turquoise waters in Ha Long Bay. (Photo: Pham Huy Trung)

Northern Vietnam Helicopter Company has launched a series of tourism flights over the scenic Ha Long Bay area. (Photo: dulichhalong.com.vn)

Another best way to experience Ha Long Bay is by boat. (Photo: Truong Giang/VOV)

Ha Long Bay is at its most beautiful at twilight. (Photo:Truong Giang/VOV)

Ha Long Bay, Mu Cang Chai among world's 40 most colorful destinations: US magazine

25-02-2023 16:31

(VOVWORLD) - American magazine Condé Nast Traveler has selected Mu Cang Chai and Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam among the world's 40 most colorful places "to brighten up winter days”, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism