Mai Chau is the highest district in Hoa Binh province. Not far from Hanoi, only about 145km northwest of Hanoi. You will cross winding roads through green rice fields and hanging mountain slopes to reach a land of many identities mixed with majestic beauty from hills and green valleys.

With the wild beauty of Thai roofs hidden in the valleys, visitors feel poetic and quiet while enjoying the fresh, romantic atmosphere when the sun disappears from the mountains.

The highest altitude is 1250 meters above sea level. Visitors coming here will enjoy the cool weather and the gentle sunshine will encounter seas of white clouds along the middle valleys, creating a truly poetic scene.

Life is very leisurely, people and scattered stilt houses surround the valley, in the afternoon sunlight children are playing at the foot of the stairs of wooden stilt houses, people go to work in the fields and return home with their friends. Regional agricultural products such as bamboo shoots, peanuts and wild vegetables.

You will walk to see the terraced fields next to quiet villages, the afternoon sunlight will penetrate through the ravines, making you feel like you are immersed in the fresh and quiet air. You can temporarily escape the noise from the city, walk on the small village road and see the stilt houses under the mountain slopes and the hard-working farmers. Somewhere you can stop to mingle with the locals.

The farmers are working very hard in the fields that you can see with your own eyes the production activities here, and there is a flow of ideas about river culture where Mai Chau district is known. is the poorest locality in Hoa Binh province, Vietnam. Despite these difficulties, farmers still have moments to enjoy life with a cup of tea and pipe tobacco in the fields.

On the back of the hill next to the bamboo forests are terraced fields preparing for a rice season in the spring. The girl is climbing up the slopes to deliver food grains such as corn, potatoes, cassava, and rice. A good harvest will bloom in the summer.

Go trekking and exploring in the forest. Is one of the altitudes more than 1000 meters above sea level. Mai Chau is a very suitable place to explore primeval forests. You can choose suitable trek routes from 3 hours to 7 hours or you can even walk in the forest for a few days. In the primeval forests you can discover many tropical plants and reptiles. Sometimes you also encounter ethnic minorities who like to live in remote forests.

Mai Chau is famous for many beautiful, majestic waterfalls with flowing white water. There are many underground water veins in Mai Chau, creating gurgling, whispering streams on the way to visit Mai Chau, you can stop somewhere to see the silvery white waterfall.

Hoa Binh is known for having the largest Hoa Binh Lake in the North. Tan Mai, Tan Dan, Son Thuy Ba Khan communes, Mai Chau district are partly located on the lake bed, this is also a condition for tourists coming to Mai Chau to have a trip by boat on Hoa Binh. The limestone mountains hover above the water like a miniature Ha Long.

Visitors can participate in water activities such as kayaking, diving, underwater swimming and visit fishing villages scattered around Hoa Binh Lake. You can choose to have lunch on the boat, enjoy a fresh lunch on the boat, leaving a floating and poetic feeling.

When you enjoy delicious food on the boat, have fun with friends and family. You feel that the value of life is simple, you don’t need to look far away, but in a simple place close to nature, and all happiness will come to you, your family and friends.

Usually we will spend a period of 2-6 hours on the boat, then we spend time on other activities at hotels, resorts, homestays and exploring culture and people.

One of the best stay in Mai Chau is Ba Khan Village Resort. Bakhan Village Resort offers unique experience of a dreamland mountain retreat. Ideally located on the mountain slope overlooking green valley and open water of Hoa Binh reservoir, the resort cover an area of 4 hectares of massive natural rock fields, diverse plants and a naturalstream making itself a new destination. Enjoy the largest infinity pool on the hillside, deluxe accommodations and selections of great foods and outdoor activities. Our dedicated team is looking forward to making your holiday to Bakhan a unique and memorable one.

There is no better hillside infinity pool in the mountainous regions of Vietnam. Relax by our tasteful pool bar with choices of drinks & snacks. Join in one of many outdoor activities to complete your experience with Ba Khan Village Resort.

You can visit facilities such as schools to understand more about the people and living conditions in what is considered the poorest and most difficult place in Hoa Binh province, Vietnam.

Coming to Mai Chau, you will also enjoy delicious local dishes. Wild vegetable dishes such as bamboo shoots, banana vegetables, and kind of local spinach. You will raise a cup of corn wine and enjoy dinner on a stilt house of the Muong or Thai people.

After the meal, you will enjoy the dances of the Thai and Muong people. The sounds of gongs, monochords and the rhythm of dancing beside the fire with corn wine.

When you have a visit to Hanoi, Vietnam. Not far from Mai Chau, we are waiting for you with majestic and poetic beauty along with unforgettable experiences in the sunny and windy land – Mai Chau, Hoa Binh.