For anyone in search of a dream vacation, Moc Chau in October is an excellent choice. October is the time when white mustard flowers are in season, a sight so breathtaking that it is considred to be a “paradise destination” especially for backpackers and photographers in pursuit of the perfect shot.

Moc Chau is about 200 kilometers from Hanoi. But the distance is all worth it especially in late autumn when aside from the beauty of the wildflower bloom, the weather is also a haven with fog in the morning and sunlight at noon.

The fields and hills of Moc Chau are blanketed with white mustard flowers. The three-kilometer road from Moc Chau to Nong Truong town is lined with fences of yellow wild sunflowers all along the way. Especially for first-time visitores, this is truly an unforgettable sight to behold.

But as attested by backpackers themselves who have toured the place, the pine forest of Ban Ang (Ang Village) is the most beautiful area at Moc Chau, wherein dozens of hectares of white mustard flowers fill up the whole vicinity. The view is made even more magnificent with the addition of other nature's gifts such as maize, poinsettias, and soil. The combination of green, red, and brown to the seemingly simple white color of the mustard flowers is a welcome addition, a beauty even more enhanced beyond description.

Moc Chau is a truly gifted place. As if the immense beauty of the white mustard flowers is not enough, tea hills covered in lush green also abound in the area. A certain tea hill is said to be in the shape of five interlocking hearts, a favorite subject for photo enthusiasts and tourists in general.

While visitors are already treated to the natural beauty of Moc Chau, residents make sure to entertain and take care of their guests to the utmost level by giving them a taste of the local delicacies such as fried veal with ginger and citronella, grilled steamed fish, fried mustard and sweet taro with prok bones.

With Moc Chau's natural beauty and the villagers' hospitality, it's no wonder why the place is a growing magnet for visitors not only in October during the white mustard flower bloom, but all-year round.