ℹ️ Information – Trái Tim
🚶 How to go to Trái Tim
☀️ When to visit Trái Tim
❓ FAQ + Travel Tips
📸 Photos of Trái Tim
Quick answer: The Heart Tea Hill plantation near Moc Chau is a picturesque tea estate arranged in the shape of a giant heart. It’s a peaceful, photogenic spot where you can wander through neatly trimmed tea bushes, learn about tea harvesting, and even taste local Oolong tea.
At a glance:
- 📍 Location: About 15 km north of Moc Chau town, on the way to Cho Long / Ba Kenn village.
- 💚 Shape: Rows of tea bushes form a giant heart when viewed from above — a famous check-in point.
- 🍵 Tea types: Known for Oolong and Shan Tuyet tea.
- 🎫 Entrance: The plantation is freely accessible; some sources mention a small fee (around 20,000 VND).
- 🛞 How to get there: Best by motorbike or private car via a paved road (DT104).
- 🌱 Immersion: Learn about local tea cultivation, see how tea is processed, and enjoy a quiet moment with a cup of fresh Moc Chau tea.
Last updated in November 2025
Đồi chè Trái Tim – large and beautiful tea plantations close to Moc Chau.
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- Northern Vietnam is also the site of many large tea plantations, and Vietnam itself is a major exporter of tea worldwide. One very important place is the city of Moc Chau (province of Son La) and its surroundings, where there are huge areas of tea plantations. You can try teas there and even buy them at quite interesting prices, which is why these plantations have become a tourist attraction for many travelers.
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- One such interesting and photogenic place is the Đồi chè Trái Tim tea plantations, which are close to the city and easily accessible. Đồi chè means – in Vietnamese – tea plantations and Trái Tim means – “heart” as a symbol, so create original name yourself. This site is also called as Tea Hill of Moc Chau. But you may see the heart symbol depicted here from the tea tree plants directly on these plantations.
Trái Tim tea plantations are a popular site, especially for domestic tourists.
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- You probably won’t see too many foreign tourists on the Trái Tim tea plantations. Mainly Vietnamese tourists and travelers come to visit this site. The place is very photogenic, ideal for photos of tea and plantations. They are photogenic mainly in March – April, in spring, when tea trees begin to bloom. In addition, right next to the plantations there is a small tea hill on which you can walk along the marked path and see the beauty of this area from the hill.
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- There are also stalls at the entrance to the plantations where you can buy or taste local tea, and light snacks are also sold here. The plantations are a short walk from Chồ Lổng village and you can also buy hot food here. Ethnic costumes of the Hmong, popular by Vietnamese visitors, who dress in them and then take photos or walk through the plantations, are also rented directly at the plantations. The place is popular for growing Oolong or Shan Tuyet tea.
How to get and travel to Trái Tim tea plantations?
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- Trái Tim tea plantations (Đồi chè Trái Tim or Tea Hill of Moc Chau) are located 15 km north of the center of Moc Chau town. The most suitable option is to rent a motorbike / scooter in the city (or where you stay) and travel on your own. You can also continue on a motorbike to other places in the area. The road is asphalt to the village of Chồ Lổng. Personally, I don’t know about some local bus to Chồ Lổng, another option is to travel by private taxi from the city.
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- Moc Chau can be reached from Hanoi by bus, private minivan or motorbike, by car. There is no railway and there is no airport in Moc Chau. The journey from Hanoi to Moc Chau can take about 4-4.5 hours by bus/minivan and you can buy bus tickets online. I recommend to visit Moc Chau if you are already in Mai Chau or Son La. A motorbike or scooter is a must for exploring and moving around Moc Chau town.
When you can visit Trái tim tea plantations in Moc Chau?
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- Moc Chau and nearby area and also the tea plantations in this place, is worth a visit in the spring. The whole area in Moc Chau blooms in the spring, even the tea on the local plantations, so everything is just more beautiful. But beware, you can come here all year round, for example, autumn is also not a bad choice. I don’t know about the official opening hours, so you can just come and see them throughout the day.
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- It is better to avoid visiting and not only these tea plantations but also Moc Chau in the rainy / monsoon season. In the summer months there may be a threat of longer rains and the terrain becomes muddy to almost impassable. An exception are not even smaller dirt roads around the town of Moc Chau. It is therefore better to choose a period when there is no risk of rain or flood. Moc Chau has quite a pleasant climate and temperatures (eg around 20 ° C). In the winter months, some days can be very cold, especially in the evening.
What are the accommodation capacities in Moc Chau?
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- The town of Moc Chau and the surrounding area offer a number of different accommodation capacities. Dominated mainly by homestays, cottages, bungalows and smaller hotels or guesthouses in the city. The offer is quite wide and you can stay in interesting places, in nature, near plantations or in nearby forests. You can choose and book accommodation in Moc Chau online.
➜ A selection of well-rated accommodation in Moc Chau:
▶ Moc Chau Cottage Homestay
▶ Lavallee Bungalow
▶ Doi House
▶ Green Hotel Moc Chau
▶ Phoenix Moc Chau Hotel
❓ Trái Tim Tea Plantations (Moc Chau): FAQ & Travel Tips
Where are the Trái Tim Tea Plantations located?
The Trái Tim Tea Plantations are about 15 km north of Moc Chau near Chồ Lổng and Ba Kenn villages.
How do you get to the Trái Tim Tea Plantations?
Travel by motorbike or taxi from Moc Chau via DT104 Road. Reach Moc Chau first by bus or minivan from Hanoi.
How much is the entrance fee to the tea plantations?
Entry is often free, although some visitors may pay around 20,000 VND depending on the season and activities.
Can you buy tea, food or souvenirs there?
Yes. Local stalls sell tea, snacks, souvenirs and traditional Hmong clothing for photos or purchase.
When is the best time to visit the tea plantations?
You can visit year-round, but clear weather and dry conditions provide the best views and photography opportunities.
Why are the Trái Tim Tea Plantations worth visiting?
The plantations are famous for heart-shaped tea fields, beautiful scenery, affordable local tea and peaceful countryside landscapes.
What other attractions can you visit nearby?
Visit Dai Yem Waterfall, Chieng Khoa Waterfall or nearby Na Ka Plum Valley.
Is Vietnam a good destination for solo travelers?
Read our guide to solo travel in Vietnam.
What should first-time visitors expect from Vietnamese culture?
Learn about local traditions in our guide to Vietnamese culture.
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Route map from Moc Chau to Trái Tim tea plantations:
(Trái Tim tea plantations are located 15 km from the town of Moc Chau, easily accessible by motorbike)
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