About the Lodge
The soul of the terraces, in a wooden refuge
Authenticity, nature, serenity.
The spirit of the place
A wooden refuge, resting like a breath on the hillside
Mù Cang Chải is not something you visit: it is something you feel. Here, every terrace is a human gesture, repeated for generations.
Built between November 2016 and July 2017 with the materials of the Thai and Hmong communities, the lodge was designed to step back before the landscape: frames and columns in the Thai way, roofs in the Hmong way. No pomp, just the real thing: wood, mist and the warmth of the people.
- 280 kmfrom Hanoi
- 1,430 maltitude
- 9wooden bungalows
- 17beds in the communal house
The Son Tra restaurant
At the table, after the walk
A hall of wood and brick, red tablecloths, lanterns. The flavours of the region, served a stone's throw from the rice fields: breakfast on the terrace, a warm dinner as evening falls.
In winter, two fireplaces warm the room. You settle on the wooden benches, close to the logs, and the mountain night can fall.
Meal prices (per person, VND)
| Resident guests, 1 to 4 | Resident guests, more than 4 | Non-resident guests | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | included | included | 126 000 |
| Lunch | 240 000 | 216 000 | 300 000 |
| Dinner | 336 000 | 300 000 | 360 000 |
Our guests' voices
Travel journal
4.4/5 on Google (75 reviews) and 4.2/5 on Tripadvisor (15 reviews). Excerpts from reviews written in French, with our translation.
★★★★★
« Magnifique expérience ! Propriétaires aux petits soins pour nous, qui a communiqué avec nous en français, nourriture et vins excellents ! Excellent moment ! » “Wonderful experience! Owners who took great care of us and spoke with us in French, excellent food and wine! A great time!” (translated from French)
★★★★★
« Un super ecolodge dans un endroit superbe et un personnel à vos petits soins très aimable. Super bonne nourriture et petit déjeuner sympa avec des fruits frais. » “A great ecolodge in a superb setting, with very kind staff who look after you. Really good food and a nice breakfast with fresh fruit.” (translated from French)
★★★★★
« Très chouette endroit, familial, jolies chambres avec vues sur la campagne. Petit déjeuner sur la terrasse, dîner familial et service de l’équipe avec grande gentillesse. » “A lovely, family-style place, pretty rooms with views over the countryside. Breakfast on the terrace, a family dinner and very kind service from the team.” (translated from French)
★★★★★
« Un très beau lieu… accueil exceptionnel… vraiment très bien et authentique… on recommande chaudement… » “A very beautiful place… exceptional welcome… really very good and authentic… we warmly recommend it…” (translated from French)
When to come
Three seasons, three landscapes
May – June
The season of water mirrors: the first rains fill the terraces, and the mountain becomes a mosaic of mirrors reflecting the sky.
September – October
The golden season: the main harvest. The whole valley is draped in gold, the ideal time for hiking and photography.
November – March
Winter serenity: the pure, fresh air of the altitude (1,430 m) and evenings by the fire, near the two fireplaces of the Son Tra restaurant.
Ecotourism and responsibility
A stay that respects the mountain
Local materials, Thai and Hmong craftsmanship, minimal impact on the natural and cultural environment. The rice terraces are not just a view: they feed the villages and carry their history.
For the Hmong and Thai people of Mù Cang Chải, every being has a soul: the fields, the rice, the thunder, the water. We invite you to walk here with that same attention.
Learn more →Come and set down your bags in the heart of the terraces
Tell us your dates: we'll prepare your stay at the pace of the mountain.