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Huyện Mù Cang Chải

City in Lào Cai, Vietnam

Overview

Huyện Mù Cang Chải is a stunning rural district in Lào Cai, Vietnam, famed for its breathtaking rice terraces and remote mountain landscapes. It offers travelers an authentic glimpse into ethnic H'mong culture and agrarian life, with dramatic scenery around every turn.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Vietnam
Province
Lào Cai
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Coordinates
21.79°, 104.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$458
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$140
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
20.9°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
14.1°C
Record High
38.6°C
Record Low
-0.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1574 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 48/100.

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