To rediscover natural beauty, local traditions, and warm-hearted people, with unforgettable escapes? Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong, Pom Coong is one of the most beautiful Thai ethnic villages in Northern Vietnam where you can stay with the locals when you slow down & breathe fresh mountain air. This 2–3 day trip is one of the great experiences in all Mai Chau Tours with authentic culture, some light adventure, and beautiful sights waiting to be discovered.
Nestled deep in the lush Mai Chau Valley, in Hoa Binh Province, Pom Coong Village is only 135 kilometers southwest of Hanoi, a beautiful 3.5 to 4-hour drive from the capital. While nearby, it feels like as soon as you arrive you’ve entered a world apart, where time slows down, and life moves to the sound of rustling rice paddies and wooden looms. Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong is different and stands out from the rest: it’s this peaceful charm.
The name of the village is derived from the Thai ethnic language: “Pom” meaning hill, and “Coong” meaning a big drum. It conjures images of rolling hills around a giant drum, a poetic metaphor for the rice paddies that extend like an organic amphitheater, carrying the heartbeat of the community. It’s a name as beautiful and symbolic as its land.”
Pom Coong Village is backdrop by beautiful scenery: emerald rice fields, forested hills , and winding streams. Peaceful paths are lined with rows of traditional stilt houses made of bamboo and timber, and they are raised high off the ground to survive floods and allow for family gatherings below. These houses have embodied generations of architectural knowledge and cultural pride, which is why the Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong is more than an attractive stop it’s a living heritage.
The village is home to about 70 households, mostly from seven Thai ethnic clans that live peacefully together and preserve centuries-old traditions. Daily habits include: growing rice, breeding poultry, weaving complex tho cam pieces and brewing ruou can. You won’t just watch as a guest, you’ll take part. You may spin, break bread, and dance around the fire at night.” This is organic, immersive travel, the type of thing that Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong are proud to provide.
There’s more intimacy, peacefulness, and real cultural exchange in Pom Coong than in overexposed areas like Sapa. No crowds, no staged experiences, just authentic human connection and the gentle embrace of nature. Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong are the journeys for travelers who are looking for something meaningful that lingers in their hearts long after they’ve left.
Pom Coong Village (Sours: evivatour)
07:30 – 08:00: The tour starts with a touting of our modern vehicle and our friendly tour guide picking you up at your hotel in Hanoi. We drive west toward the hills of Hoa Binh Province, exchanging insights about Thai culture and rural life en route.
10:00: Right after we have a scenic stop at Thung Khe Pass which is called the “White Rock Pass” as a picture; an Overview of Mai Chau Valley and local food. Hot steamed corn, bamboo sticky rice.
11:45: Arrive in Pom Coong Village. Check-in at Mai Chau Rustic Home, a 4-star homestay surrounded by rice paddies; bungalows with mountain views offer comfort and a traditional feel.
12:30 – 13:30: Lunch at Rustic Garden Restaurant, feasting on regional delicacies such as grilled pa pinh top (river fish), sticky rice, chicken with mac khen, and fresh forest greens.
14:30 – 17:00: After lunch stroll to Pom Coong and neighboring Ban Lac by bicycle or on foot in the golden afternoon sun. You’ll tour local stilt houses, observe tho cam weaving, sample hand-farmed shan tuyết tea, and try your hand at rice pounding or paper stamping.
19:00: Outdoor BBQ dinner.
20:00 – 21:30: Join the villagers as they lead you around a fire in traditional Thai dances: mua xoe, mua sap, etc. Relish the communal atmosphere over ruou can, song, and soul. Soul of Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong.
Thung Khe Pass (Sours: flickr)
07:00 – 08:30: Have breakfast in the early morning breeze, then have some free time to relax or walk through the soothing rice fields.
09:00 – 12:00: Perhaps an extra spin of the bike around Pom Coong or a quick shop at the market before checkout.
12:30: Lunch and farewell with hosts.
13:30 – 17:00: Comfortable transfer back to Hanoi. Short but memorable journey with Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong.
For 3-Day Adventurers:
06:30: Rise and shine with a stunning sunrise over the rice fields to start the day.
08:00 – 11:00: Take a leisurely hike to Hang Chieu, traversing some 1,200 stone steps through a leafy forest. The grand cave, glittering with stalactites and with sweeping views of Mai Chau, is at the top.
11:30 – 13:00: Back to Pom Coong for a hearty lunch and a quick rest.
14:00 – 15:30: We travel deeper in the valley to Ban Van Village, another hidden gem, where farming and rice-wine-making remain untouched by tourism. Here, you can attempt to prepare com (young rice flakes) with the locals.
15:30 – 17:00: Go to Mo Cave, also known as “Sleeping Princess of Mai Chau.” It’s in a raw, eerie cave that runs 500m into a limestone hillside, with glowing formations of rock and a cool, calm atmosphere.
17:30: Picnic with Vietnamese food by the stream of Suoi Ban Mon. A great place to relax next to the clear water, eat seasonal fruits, and let nature recharge your mind.
19:00: Head back to Pom Coong Village for one more traditional, hearty dinner with your Thai hosts.
Ban Van Village (Sours: maichauhideaway)
07:00 – 08:30: Breakfast of banh ran (sweet rice donuts), roasted eggs, and hot green tea.
08:30 – 10:30: Participate in a traditional weaving workshop taught by local women who will show you how to spin thread, work the loom, as well as create your piece of tho cam to take home.
10:30 – 11:30: Check out and visit Mai Chau Central Market, a great place to purchase some souvenirs such as dried bamboo shoots, herbal tea, woven bags, or ruou can.
12:00 – 13:00: A farewell lunch at favorite Quan Huong Rung, where you’ll feast on bowls of be chao, soup with mountain greens and sticky rice.
13:30 – 17:00: Back to Hanoi. May I suggest you sit back, review, and ponder your fantastic moments of Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong, this is an experience, that is not just a trip but a true connection with the soul of Vietnam Northwest.
Mai Chau Central Market (Sours: myhoabinh)
This will set the tone for your journey with Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong, offering you a travel experience beyond the four walls of a hotel, somewhere you’re greeted with local flavor, peaceful views, and meaningful moments. We’ve selected accommodation options that marry comfort with culture so that you feel at home amid Mai Chau.
Mai Chau Rustic Home, right in the heart of Pom Coong Village, is the best choice for travelers looking for stylish, eco-inspired comfort. Its bungalow-style rooms stand between rice paddies and forested hills, with walls of floor-to-ceiling views and quiet mornings filled with birdsong rather than traffic.
Constructed using traditional stilt architecture, the rooms are made from bamboo and wood, but equipped with must-have modern comforts like air conditioning, ensuite bathrooms, and private balconies. At the Rustic Garden Restaurant, you’ll feast on authentic dishes such as com lam, grilled chicken with mac khen, and tea made from local herbs, with views of the nearby rice fields.
So when it comes to evenings here, there’s nothing they forget. Whether it’s gathered around the fire pit, enjoying a moonlit walk through the village, or watching locals dance beneath the light of lanterns, your experience with Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong is one of full cultural immersion.
If you’re thinking of joining one of our more budget-friendly Mai Chau Tours, then Mai Chau Countryside Homestay is an idyllic break that gets you within the heart of local life. Set in a quiet Pom Coong Village courtyard, this family-run homestay features clean, private, air-conditioned rooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Guests are often greeted with herbal tea and tales around the family table. You’ll see tho cam weaving up close, walk barefoot through garden paths, and perhaps take part in a cooking session with your hosts. This is more than a place to lay your head for the night, it’s part of the experience, thanks to the community vibe, personal attention, and quiet surroundings.
Your unique experience reflects the very essence of what Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong offers, whether it be absence of any rustic dates or luxury boutique.
Mai Chau Countryside Homestay (Sours: ticotravel)
Timing is everything with Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong. The best time to come is March to May, when the weather is mild and the valley glows in vibrant green, or September to November when golden rice fields ripple in the breeze and the farming harvest season brings lively local energy. Spring captivates with peach blossoms and cool mornings; summer delivers lush, quiet scenery perfect for riverside walks and peaceful getaways. Autumn is the crowning jewel, it’s great for those who seek well-known vistas of the rural landscape of Vietnam. And if you visit in winter, prepare for misty mornings, cozy evenings by the fire, and cups of warm herbal tea with locals in wooden stilt houses.
So whether you’re arriving in spring, summer, fall, or winter, here’s what to pack to make your Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong experience go smoothly:
Mai Chau Tours has a peculiar personality for every season. Time your visits, pack intelligently, and allow the valley to welcome you into its rhythm.
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With Mai Chau Tours explore & stay in Pom Coong, there is no better way to enter the heart of northern Vietnam. Whether it’s a lure of golden harvests, still-green hills, or buzzing cultural nights, this journey guarantees the right mix of comfort, verity, and adventure. Mai Chau Tours will bring you a special experience beyond every place you have ever set foot on, the valley where the pace of life is much slower and each moment has its value.
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