Amazing Mu Cang Chai Paragliding Tour

Paragliding is an exciting and memorable experience for visitors to Vietnam. This is an opportunity for players to explore and understand this country from a completely new perspective, creating unforgettable memories.

The development of paragliding services in Khau Pha

Every day, the paragliding unit at Khau Pha Pass serves 20-50 passengers, up to 70 on peak days. From 7am, the Khau Pha Pass stopover has dozens of people gathering to go paragliding, most of whom have booked in advance.

Tips to ensure a smooth flight

Tourists often like to paraglide to see the ripe rice season. To ensure a weekend flight, tourists should contact the service provider 2 weeks in advance to make a reservation.

Success of the event "Flying over the scenic area"

After 10 days of opening within the framework of the "Flying over the scenic area" event, this unit has welcomed thousands of visitors. Compared to the time before the pandemic, the number has tripled. On average, this unit serves from 20 to 50 visitors per day, depending on weather conditions. On bad weather days, cloudy days, and days when conditions are not favorable, flights cannot be taken. On weekends, peak days, it can reach up to 70 visitors per day. If not affected by the weather, on average, there will be a new flight every 10 to 15 minutes, each flight can only carry one passenger.

Notes when participating in paragliding

Service providers advise tourists to register 1 to 2 weeks in advance to ensure flight dates and times. "For tourists who register when they arrive, they have to accept the risk of not being able to fly due to weather or being fully booked that day. If they are lucky enough to fly right away, they often have to wait in line for 30 minutes to 1 hour," this person said. The average cost for one trip ranges from 2.2 to 2.6 million VND. Guests will fly with a professional pilot for 10 to 30 minutes, depending on wind conditions and the health of the guest.

Outstanding features of Khau Pha Pass

Paragliding tourists depart from Khau Pha Pass (on Highway 32 in Cao Pha Commune, Mu Cang Chai), one of the four great mountain passes, famous for its ruggedness with an altitude of about 1,200 m above sea level. During the flight, tourists can float in the air and watch the golden rice fields hidden in the early morning mist in Lim Mong Valley.

Paragliding Festival in Mu Cang Chai

Paragliding service in Mu Cang Chai is only held once a year, usually taking place for about a month during the rice harvest season. Every year, the People's Committee of Mu Cang Chai district coordinates with relevant agencies to co-organize the paragliding festival "Flying over the scenic area". The event starts from September 2nd, lasts until the end of September, with the peak being the festival activities from September 23rd to 26th. Paragliding is a form of free flight without an engine. The pilot starts by running and gaining lift. The seat is sewn with a sturdy belt.

The development of paragliding in Vietnam

In 2007, the number of paragliders nationwide was only about 10 people, founded by a group. In recent years, this sport has increasingly attracted many adventure enthusiasts throughout Vietnam, the flight service is organized systematically and professionally and the number of players is up to thousands.