Lam rice is accompanied with roasted sesame seeds.

Mo Luong Cave is an ideal spot for tourists who love to explore and find the strange feeling in Mai Chau.

Mai Chau Longhouse

Chieu cave has a length of 150m and is divided into two floors. From the entrance to the first floor cave is about 15m.

Van Village is a small village peacefully nestled in a deep valley backed by mountain.

Poom Coong Village is full of colorful products and colorful Thai ladies.

Lac village is located in Mai Chau valley, Hoa Binh Province with unique traditions.

Mai Chau overview

Mai Chau is a rural valley with towering cliffs, a distinct culture, and a relaxed atmosphere located only three hours from Hanoi, Vietnam. Cycling through the beautiful green rice fields, visiting minority villages, trekking in Pu Luong, and evening traditional dances are all enjoyable activities in Mai Chau.

Best time to visit Mai Chau

The best time to visit Mai Chau is from December to May when temperatures range from 15°C to 25°C in the first three months of December, January, and February, and from 25°C to 30°C in the remaining months.

How to travel to Mai Chau?

Mai Chau is approximately 140 kilometers from Hanoi, this is a very beautiful and mountainous valley in northern Vietnam. You can take a taxi, bus, motorbike, or the local bus from Hanoi’s My Dinh bus station to Mai Chau Valley.

Best things to do in Mai Chau

1. Cycling through rice paddies
Cycling in Mai Chau is fantastic, and it is one of the best places to cycle in Vietnam. The valley has a beautiful landscape with rice fields surrounded by mountains and small ethnic minority villages. The valley is nearly flat, with small roads connecting the villages and little traffic. This combination makes it ideal for biking. You can go with a guide or rent bikes at your hotel or homestay, accommodations frequently provide them for free or for a very low fee.
2. Homestay experience at Pu Luong Nature Reserve
3. Climbing to get a bird’s-eye view of the Mai Chau Valley.
4. Trekking through ethnographic villages
5. Lao waterfall exploration
6. Thung Khe Pass should be visited.
7. Take a cruise on Hoa Binh Lake.
8. Cave Exploration
9. Off the beaten path

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