Khau Pha Paragliding
Dù lượn Khau Phạ
Fly tandem paragliders from the summit of Khau Pha over the golden terraces and Lim Mong village, the most iconic experience in Mu Cang Chai.
Khau Pha is considered one of Vietnam's most beautiful paragliding launch sites. Around late September, when the rice ripens, the Mu Cang Chai 'Flying Above the Clouds' paragliding festival is held, drawing pilots from around the world. Visitors can book a tandem flight with an instructor, lasting about 10–20 minutes. You take off from the summit, circle above the terraces of Lim Mong village and land in the valley fields. The cost is about 2–2.5 million Vietnamese dong (VND), subject to the year's quoted prices. Flights are heavily dependent on weather and are cancelled in strong winds or rain, so allow flexible time in your schedule and choose a licensed club.
Opening hours
September–October, weather permitting
Nearby sights
- Lim Mong Village
- Khau Pha Pass
- Nam Khat
- Pung Luong Terraces
- Tu Le Valley
- De Xu Phinh Terraces
- Mam Xoi Hill, La Pan Tan
- Che Cu Nha Terraces