Concealed away a world of idyllic stilt houses, lush rice paddy fields and gentle hills, Mai Chau is a place to take a breather from the hustling Hanoi. In every season, you can enjoy the natural sights as well as the authentic local culture of Thai people.

Mai Chau, nested inside the hills of far west Hoa Binh province, is only 139 kilometers away from the capital of Vietnam. The district is home to many ethnic minority groups such as Thai, Hmong, Zao, Muong, Tay, Hoa and Vietnam, making it such a multi-cultural community. For a long time, Mai Chau has been developing its tourist services, transformed it from a local agriculture town to a global tourist site.

Mai Chau’s specialty is Thai wooden traditional stilt houses. Villages like Lac and Pom Coong offer homestay services where visitors can enjoy living like locals. Around the area, there are caves and grottoes that worth visiting such as Mo Luong Cave, Chieu Cave, Pieng Kem Grotto, Lang Cave and Khau Phuc Cave. A short trekking tour from the hamlets to these caves can be a good chance to enjoy the stunning scenery of Mai Chau. Nightlife in Mai Chau is the time to enjoy rice wine, local foods, traditional Thai dance show…