Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort is a bucolic mountain retreat set amid the dramatic mountainous landscape of Northwest Vietnam. With a fabulous spa and excellent restaurants, it is the first internationally branded retreat to open in this unspoiled part of Vietnam. Furthermore, it is Garrya’s first retreat to open in Vietnam. Garrya is a member of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts.
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Discover Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai is one of Vietnam’s best-kept secrets. Located in Yen Bai province, it is approximately 300 kilometers northwest of Hanoi, the nation’s capital. The trip by car takes about six to seven hours.
With its mountainous emerald landscape and manicured rice paddies, many seasoned travelers have described Mu Cang Cha as one of the most beautiful places in Southeast Asia, if not the world.
In addition to its stunningly beautiful terraced rice paddies are bamboo forests and ethnic villages. Many Hmong reside in the area, and their cultural influence is strong.
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Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort – Hotel Overview
Garrya Mu Cang Chai is the the first international resort to open in this unspoiled part of Northwest Vietnam. It is also Garrya’s first property in this part of the Southeast Asian country. The hotel is close to scenic sites such as the Mam Xoi and Mong Ngua rice paddies, the Mu Cang Chai bamboo forest, Hmong ethnic villages, and the Khau Pha Pass.
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort – Accommodation
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort has 110 rooms, suites, and villas set amid 6.5 hectares of lush greenery. They range from 30 to 154 square metres and offer panoramic views of the tranquil surroundings.
There are six Mu Cang Chai Pool Suites, which measure 41 square meters, or 441 square feet. Offering mountain and rice paddy views, they can accommodate up to two guests and one child under six years old.
The 15 Mu Cang Chai Mountain View Pool Villas measure 50 square meters, or 538 square feet, and can accommodate up to four people.
The Wellbeing Suites and Wellbeing Pool Suites are equipped with private workout areas with basic fitness and yoga equipment and access to the Hydro Wellbeing Area and include spa treatments.
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort – Food and Beverage
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort has five food and beverage outlets. Each one has a different vibe and a different menu.
Refresh is an all-day dining restaurant offering nutritious international, Asian, local, and Vietnamese dishes.
Charcoal Grill features an open kitchen serving Western, Asian, and Vietnamese dishes.
Underground Sport Bar provides a different atmosphere with gin-infused craft cocktails and light bites, accompanied by acoustic bands. Screening Rooms offer a space for musical immersion.
Located next to the outdoor swimming pool Bzen Pool Bar serves light meals, fresh juices, and kombuchas.
Lobby Lounge serves Vietnamese coffee, traditional tea ceremonies, fresh juices, kombuchas, and light bites.
Blogger’s Note: Kombucha is a fermented black tea that is sweet, effervescent, and slightly sour.
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort – Facilities
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort has a host of world-class facilities, which include an 8LEMENTS Spa, a Hydro Wellbeing Area, a swimming pool, and a Social Zone offering a variety of board games, including billiards and football.Â
Book Your Stay at Garrya Mu Cang Chai!
Garrya Mu Cang Chai Resort – Pu Nhu Village, La Pan Tan Commune, Mu Cang Chai District, Yen Bai Province, Vietnam
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Book Your Flight to Hanoi!
Noi Bai Hanoi International Airport (HAN) is the closet airport to Garrya Mu Cang Chai. The busiest domestic routes to Hanoi Airport are from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Da Nang, Nha Trang Phu Quoc, and Da Lat.
The busiest international routes to Hanoi are from Bangkok, Seoul, Singapore, and Taipei. Hanoi Airport is a hub for Bamboo Airway and Vietnam Airlines. It is a focus city Pacific Airlines and VietJet Air.
Domestic Airlines
Here is a list of Vietnam’s domestic carriers serving Hanoi. Click on the links to check schedules and book flights.
- Bamboo Airways
- Pacific Airlines
- VietJet Air
- Vietnam Airlines
International Airlines
Here is a short list of some of the foreign airlines flying to Hanoi from overseas. Click on the links to check schedules and book flights.
- AirAsia – flies to Hong Kong from several regional cities.
- Air China
- Air Macau
- ANA All Nippon AirwaysÂ
- Asiana Airlines
- Cathay Pacific AirwaysÂ
- China Airlines
- EmiratesÂ
- Etihad AirwaysÂ
- Eva Air
- HK Express
- Hong Kong Airlines
- Japan AirlinesÂ
- Korean Air
- Malaysia Airlines
- Qatar AirwaysÂ
- Philippine Airlines
- Singapore Airlines
- Thai AirwaysÂ
- Turkish Airlines
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts – Overview
Garrya is a member of Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts, which has 36 hotels in 13 countries. Launched in 1994, the Banyan group also comprises the following hotel brands: Angsana, Cassia, Dhawa, Folio, Homm, and Laguna. In addition to Garrya Mu Cang Chai, there are five other Garrya hotels, including three Garrya hotels in China and one each in Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand.
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This looks like a beautiful resort–so convenient to the rice paddies and bamboo forest too, which we’d love to visit.
I’ve heard so much about Vietnam. This will be a great guide, when I finally visit.
I was blown away by Vietnam. It is one of my favorite countries!