Best time to visit The terraced fields are popular and quite beautiful in Pu Luong valley and to appreciate this region at its most beautiful, you want to travel at the right time of the year. The best time to travel to Pu Luong is between February to May and September to November when the rice harvest season is taking place. This is the time to fully appreciate the multi-layer terraced fields and lush-green landscape that will certainly give the breathtaking photographic moments. Plus, the weather is pleasant at this time of year with a temperature range in the region of 15-30° C. The warmest time is from June to September with highs of up to 38° C, while winter (November-February) can be chilly and cold.
Getting there from Hanoi The travel distance from Hanoi to Pu Luong is in the region of 150 km which makes a journey time of just over 4 hours by private car hire.
Tours to Pu Luong A trip to the Pu Luong Nature Reserve on the Vietnam holiday is a popular 2 or 3-day tour destination for the traveller based in Hanoi, who is looking to escape the city life for the peaceful limestone landscape in the countryside with its high biodiversity value, cultural interest and outstanding beauty. A trekking tour gives the opportunity to explore the rice paddy fields and lush forests. Alternatively, it is possible to cycle through the reserve and stop at several of the small and beautiful villages and appreciate the stunning terrace fields in Kia, Kho Muong, and Hang villages. Also, this type of tour often includes staying in a homestay with a local family for the most authentic experience.
Pu Luong is one of the best places for the off-the-beaten-path adventure that is relatively close to Hanoi and makes it possible to see the more authentic side of Vietnam.
