Dreamy valley in the heart of the Northwest, 150km from Hanoi: Heartbreakingly beautiful, surprisingly cheap cost

Only about 135 km from Hanoi, Mai Chau (Hoa Binh) is an ideal destination for those who want to leave the noisy city to find peaceful nature. This place attracts tourists by the poetic beauty of the cool green valley, fresh air, peaceful Thai ethnic villages and dishes rich in identity.

Below is a Mai Chau travel guide – indispensable luggage for a memorable trip.

Mai Chau – Paradise in the heart of the Northwest

Located in the west of Hoa Binh province, bordering Moc Chau (Son La) and Pu Luong (Thanh Hoa), Mai Chau appears like a vivid landscape painting: a valley surrounded by majestic limestone mountains, peaceful rice fields and a unique cultural space of the Thai ethnic group.

Visitors coming here will feel the relaxation in every step - from the sound of the flute calling you back to the village, the fragrant smell of sticky sticky rice to the sincere smiles of the locals.

What is the best season to travel to Mai Chau?

Mai Chau is beautiful in every season, each season has its own charm:

January - February: gentle spring with white plum blossoms and light pink peach blossoms covering the entire village.

March – April: the season of purple Bauhinia and Hoof flowers fill the roads, the weather is cool, ideal for experiencing traditional festival culture.

The cost of going to Mai Chau is also quite cheap, according to some experienced travelers, the cost is only about 1.5-2 million/person for a 2-3 day trip.

Late May: the season of golden ripe rice, the valley seems to be wearing a shimmering coat under the summer sun, the season of sweet and fragrant wild fruits.

November – December: ideal time for “cloud hunting”. Every morning when you wake up and open the door, you will see a sea of ​​clouds floating around the mountains and forests.

How to get to Mai Chau

From Hanoi, you can choose motorbike, self-driving car or bus (ticket price 80,000 - 140,000 VND/trip). If you are far away like Ho Chi Minh City, you should fly to Hanoi, then travel by road to Mai Chau (about 3 - 4 hours).

In Mai Chau, the popular means of transportation are bicycles, motorbikes or walking. In particular, renting a bicycle to ride around the village is a popular choice for many foreign tourists – both environmentally friendly and providing an experience close to nature.

Must-see destinations in Mai Chau

Thung Khe Pass (White Stone Pass): One of the most beautiful mountain passes in the North. From here you can see the whole Mai Chau valley in the mist.

Mai Chau Flagpole : Famous check-in spot, where you can take in the entire beauty of the valley from above.

Hai Son Mural Village: The peaceful ancient village is "breathed with artistic soul" by colorful murals.

Mo Luong Cave: A relic associated with legends and history of resistance, a place that preserves sacred and mysterious marks.

Hang Kia – Pa Co: A "cloud hunting" paradise at an altitude of over 1,200m, where clouds, sky and mountains blend into one.

Go Lao Waterfall: The white waterfall flows through the green forest, a great relaxing destination on hot summer days.

Ban Lac: The cultural soul of Mai Chau with traditional stilt houses, poetic scenery and rich Thai cultural space.

Cuisine in Mai Chau?

Coming to Mai Chau is not only to sightsee, but also to enjoy. Grilled bamboo rice, grilled pork with mac khen leaves, five-color sticky rice, grilled stream fish and rice wine are must-try dishes. Simple, rustic but rich, lingering in the taste buds.

Not as noisy as Sa Pa, not as remote as Ha Giang, Mai Chau quietly conquers the hearts of tourists with its simplicity and authenticity. Each season passes, Mai Chau puts on a new look - gentle and affectionate like a love song in the middle of the forest.

(According to Saostar)

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