Mu Cang Chai in July: The Green Season Before the Golden Terraces
In July, Mu Cang Chai's rice terraces are freshly flooded and glowing emerald green, months before they turn gold in September. Here's why this quieter season is worth the trip.
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In July, Mu Cang Chai's rice terraces are freshly flooded and glowing emerald green, months before they turn gold in September. Here's why this quieter season is worth the trip.
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