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Mai Châu is a charming small town nestled in a valley. Located in the western part of Hoa Binh province and bordering Moc Chau district, Son La province. Mai Châu possesses many majestic beauties of pristine and simple nature. Above all, it holds the distinctive cultural imprint of the Northwest mountains and forests. Let's explore the beauty of the Top 14 famous Mai Châu tourist destinations with Mytour.
Introducing Mai Châu
Mai Châu is over 35 kilometers away from Tan Lac district and approximately 135 kilometers from the center of Hanoi. The climate and weather here are cool, fresh, and very airy. You will feel peaceful and comfortable when traveling here.
If you opt for affordable Mai Châu tours, you should visit here in any season of the year as each season has its own captivating beauty. According to the latest Mai Châu travel experience, you should visit in September to participate in unique folk festivals, especially Independence Day celebrations.
Also at this time, you can admire the beauty of ripe golden rice fields shining brightly and vividly on terraced fields. This is the symbol of the labor beauty of the ethnic people that you must see once in your life.
Thanks to these appealing reasons, Mai Châu is becoming one of the famous and attractive tourist destinations. What are you waiting for without booking accommodation in Hoa Binh to prepare for an interesting trip here?
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TOP natural tourist destinations in Mai Châu
1. Thung Khe Pass
Listed among the beautiful tourist spots in Mai Châu, Thung Khe Pass (also known as White Rock Pass) stands out with the nickname “the place with four seasons in a day”.
If you're observant, you'll easily recognize that unique beauty. Wake up a bit early and you'll feel the early morning sunlight creeping through the fluffy clouds in the blue sky. Then quickly put on the vibrant yellow coat of ripening rice fields. By evening, breathe in the fresh, cool air with gentle sunlight. Finally, experience the chill of icy winter days.
To reach Thung Khe Pass, take the new National Highway 6 as it lies between Tan Lac and Mai Châu (Hoa Binh province). Thung Khe Pass is likened to the Norwegian hills in Vietnam with gradually fading white space covering the hills and rocky mountains shrouded in mist.
2. Thung Nai Port
Another famous tourist spot in Mai Châu worth visiting is Thung Nai Port – “Ha Long on land” in the Northwest mountainous region. Here, there is a harmonious beauty between the Da River and the majestic and pristine mountains.
Visiting Thung Nai Port is an opportunity for new and exciting experiences. It's an experience of rowing to explore the Da River, enthusiastically participating in the Floating Market of Thac Bo, and especially visiting the spiritual tourist destination of Thac Bo Goddess Temple.
Thung Nai Port is always covered by a magical emerald green coat blending with the landscape of mountains, water, and sky. This is perhaps the most peaceful and relaxing feeling that makes your trip even more memorable.
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3. Mai Châu Flagpole
The Northern Vietnam tour also takes you to Mai Châu Flagpole – a cultural symbol that you must visit when ending your journey at Thung Khe Pass.
Here, a towering flagpole is planted on the mountaintop. Therefore, you can admire the panoramic beauty of Mai Châu's nature and be enchanted by the cool breezes blowing through.
4. Mỏ Luông Cave
If you've booked cheap domestic tours, Mỏ Luông Cave is a must-visit. This is the ideal tourist spot in Mai Châu with 4 main cave systems and unique architecture of various sizes and shapes of stalactites.
This journey is perfect for travelers who enjoy exploring and discovering the pristine natural beauty. Mỏ Luông Cave is located in the Pù Khá mountain range, Mai Châu town.
5. Gò Lào Waterfall
Gò Lào Waterfall is located in Phúc Sạn commune, Mai Châu. It is more than 15km from the district center. This place impresses with two small waterfalls about 15m high. When you visit Gò Lào Waterfall, you will enjoy playing, immersing yourself in the cool water, and admiring the natural beauty along with the lively sounds of the forest.
Not to mention, you'll also see familiar stilt houses and cornfields intertwined. However, you should avoid coming here during cold rain as it can be very dangerous due to slippery roads.
6. Chiều Cave
One of the beautiful tourist spots in Mai Châu you must visit is Chiều Cave. Chiều Cave is a highly favored tourist destination due to its more than 1200 steps before entering the cave entrance.
Chiều Cave is located atop the limestone Pù Khà mountain with a diverse and rich system of stalactites of various sizes and shapes. It is called Chiều Cave because in the afternoon, the sunlight directly shines into the cave, illuminating it with a mysterious and magnificent beauty. It creates a marvelous picture painted by nature.
Furthermore, Chiều Cave is divided into two floors with a flat cave floor, providing a spacious and fresh space. Surely, you will be mesmerized and enchanted by the beauty bestowed by nature. A beauty that not every cave system in Vietnam possesses.
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Compilation of cultural tourist destinations in Mai Châu
7. Bản Lác Village
Bản Lác Village is where the cultural essence of the Thai ethnic group is preserved. When you visit Bản Lác, you won't hear the hustle and bustle of urban life, but rather experience a gentle, fresh, and serene beauty. The hidden beauty lies behind the small charming villages and the friendly ethnic people. The residents of Bản Lác Village mainly engage in rice cultivation and traditional weaving.
When mentioning beautiful tourist spots in Mai Châu, one immediately thinks of Bản Lác Village with its most beautiful rural beauty. It combines ancient cultural beauty with vast rice fields and delicious local specialties.
8. Bản Pom Coọng Village
If you book budget tours to Northwest Vietnam, don't hesitate to include Mai Châu in the list of must-visit places. Among them, Bản Pom Coọng Village is a Mai Châu tourist spot that offers you authentic insights into the mountain village life.
Bản Pom Coọng Village attracts tourists with the beauty of its unique architecture stilt houses, closely clustered together and separated only by a few vegetable patches. When visiting here, you will also witness ethnic girls producing souvenir products with traditional handicrafts.
What's special here are the traditional dances during festivals. Accompanied by melodious singing echoing throughout the mountains as a welcoming gesture to tourists.
9. Pà Cò Market
If you're unsure what to do in Mai Châu, visit Pà Cò Market, located about 40km from Mai Châu town. Pà Cò Market is situated between the three communes of Hang Kia, Pà Cò (Mai Châu, Hòa Bình), and Loóng Luông (Mộc Châu, Sơn La).
The market only gathers on Sundays, offering various goods and local specialties from the mountainous region. Pà Cò Market is also a place for cultural exchange among ethnic groups, where people share stories and experiences of life's ups and downs.
Visiting Pà Cò Market allows you to immerse yourself in the simple yet vibrant atmosphere of mountainous life, akin to festive occasions.
10. Nhót Village
Nhót Village boasts a unique architectural style like other villages in Mai Châu. The locals here often gather around areas with rivers and streams to build houses nestled against the hills, surrounded by vast fields conducive to daily labor.
Nhót Village possesses the traditional architectural beauty of the Thai ethnic people. This includes thatched roofs, bamboo, or brick houses. The stilt houses are mainly constructed with sturdy bamboo.
Nhót Village is also a hub for producing handicrafts such as clothes, scarves, hats, ideal as gifts for family and friends.
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11. Hai Son Mural Village
It's not just Quang Nam that has mural villages. Right in Hai Son hamlet, Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, there's a Hai Son Mural Village with an 'artistic' street stretching over 800 meters.
Hai Son Mural Village has become a tourist attraction thanks to its colorful and vivid paintings, deeply imbued with the distinctive cultural identity of the mountainous region.
This is one of the cultural beautification projects undertaken by volunteer students. When you come here, you'll marvel at the seasonal paintings of spring, summer, autumn, and winter alongside unique terraced fields. Not only that, but there are also elegantly decorated water wheels or enjoying rice wine and traditional folk dances...
12. Ba Khan
Ba Khan is a town in Mai Chau, located within sight from Thung Khe pass. Here, you'll find a convergence of unique beauties with mountain peaks plunging more than 200m into the lake.
When you visit Ba Khan, you can also stop by Suoi Lon village to explore the cultural beauty and daily life activities of the mountainous people. You can chat with them, taste local specialties, and experience the everyday tasks that ethnic people often do.
13. Exhibition House of Thai Cultural Artifacts
Exhibition House of Cultural Artifacts owned by a young man named Kieu Van Kien. He possesses a “huge treasure trove of ancient artifacts” ranging from hunting gear, daily utensils, to communal items used by the Thai ethnic group.
This place holds the passion of a young man who loves collecting and promoting the traditional cultural values of ancient times. If you have the chance, don't forget to visit to understand more about the cultural life of the people here from ancient times.
14. Ban Van
Ban Van lies at the foot of Phu Van mountain, just about 1km from Mai Chau center. Ban Van mainly consists of Thai ethnic people engaged in rice cultivation, traditional crafts, animal husbandry, and weaving...
Ban Van still retains its rustic beauty, untouched from the natural scenery to the way of life of the people here. If you visit Ban Van during the early days of the year, you will experience unique folk festivals. These include rare folk games such as walking on stilts, catching a greased bamboo, archery...
Tourist spots in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh are still very new and have many development trends for the future. Although there are not many places to visit and experience here yet, there are still attractions that draw tourists to explore.
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