Mai Chau (Hoa Binh) is always a peaceful and quiet place. A place that helps you get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and immerse yourself in the nature of the mountains and forests to enjoy relaxing moments after stressful working days. So what is so beautiful about Mai Chau tourism that attracts so much! Let’s refer to the list of beautiful Mai Chau landscapes for your trip with Na Chieng Homestay!
1. Thung Khe Pass
Before entering Mai Chau, you will pass Thung Khe Pass. Don’t rush, stop here to admire the beautiful scenery of Mai Chau from afar like a colorful painting and take some special photos next to the white hill. Considered the Northern European hill of Mai Chau, coming here you will feel like you are lost in a European scene with the white space of rocky mountains and the surrounding fog.
The weather at Thung Khe Pass is beautiful all year round. When the sun rises, the first rays of sunlight here are covered with early morning mist, at noon the sunlight shines brightly like summer, but not hot but gentle like autumn, at night it is freezing cold like winter. This is a check-in point you should not miss when traveling to Mai Chau.
2. Thung Nai Port
About 20km from the center of Hoa Binh city, Thung Nai is considered as “Ha Long on land”. The beauty of Thung Nai is a combination of the Da River and majestic mountains, suitable for short and fun weekend trips. Coming to Thung Nai, you will be able to row a boat to see the Da River, participate in Thac Bo Floating Market, visit Ba Chua Thac Bo Temple…
The first impression of this beautiful Mai Chau landscape is the peacefulness like a dream, both wild and romantic, lyrical. On rainy days, the lake surface is covered with the red color of alluvium, while Thung Nhai is covered by nature with a magical turquoise color. Together, enjoy the feeling of complete lightness and relaxation in the charming, peaceful natural space filled with green.
3. Mai Chau Flagpole
After passing Thung Khe Pass, don’t rush to Mai Chau, but stop by the Flagpole. From the Flagpole, you will see the whole Mai Chau valley with white clouds hovering over the mountainside, as if you were lost in a fairyland. Coming here without checking in at this Mai Chau tourist spot is a real pity!
4. Ban Lac
When talking about Mai Chau tourism, it is impossible not to mention Ban Lac, the most beautiful village in Mai Chau. Instead of being a bustling or magnificent place, Ban Lac converges all the characteristics of rusticity, nature and friendliness. This is where the cultural identity of the White Thai people is strongly imprinted, 5 Thai ethnic families living in Ban Lac are Ha, Lo, Vi, Mac, Loc. The village has existed for 700 years until now. Coming here, you will admire the vast rice fields, interspersed with villages, enjoy and choose your own souvenir brocade items.
5. Mu Waterfall
Mu Waterfall is located on the majestic Truong Son mountain range, at an altitude of over 1000m in Mu hamlet, Tu Do commune, Lac Son district – Hoa Binh. When mentioning this beautiful Mai Chau landscape, many people still have to dream about its beauty, but when they get there, many people have to exclaim because of the wild beauty that only belongs to this place. The waterfalls pour down white across the sky like a fairyland. Coming here, you will feel the coolness of the stream in the mountains and forests, occasionally appearing a layer of opaque mist due to water vapor meeting the wind. What are you waiting for, come to Mai Chau’s tourist destination, Mu Waterfall!
6. Pom Coong Village
Another attractive Mai Chau landscape is Pom Coong Village. Pom Coong Village is located in Mai Chau Town, Mai Chau District, Hoa Binh Province. In Thai, Pom means hill, Coong means drum, Pom Coong means village of hills located on a large drum, implying rice fields. Coming here, you will feel the beauty of nature, the cultural features of the Thai people, or the scenery of stilt houses typical of the Thai people. And above all, the friendly people, Thai dances, and songs echoing throughout the mountains and forests seem to invite tourists to Mai Chau tourism.
7. Mai Chau Ecolodge
Mai Chau Ecolodge is a 4-star resort with 20 bungalows located on Na Thia hill. Coming here, you can see some beautiful scenery of Mai Chau such as rice fields or villages hidden behind the tree canopy. This is one of the most beautiful selfie spots in Mai Chau. Ecolodge also has a swimming pool and a large restaurant on the top of the hill, suitable for you to enjoy relaxing moments when traveling to Mai Chau. In addition, you can try drinking wine of the Thai ethnic people, enjoy traditional Thai dances, walk – cycle to explore nature or practice making local dishes yourself… through which, you will understand more and feel a part of the culture of the Thai people.
8. Nhot Village
Like other villages in Mai Chau, the people of Nhot Village often live in places with rivers and streams, building houses against the hills, with vast fields in front of the house.
The houses here are often built in the traditional architectural style of the Thai people. The roofs are thatched, rattan leaves or bricks. The floors are built of bamboo or bamboo and are about 2m above the ground with sturdy wooden pillars. When you come here, you should wander around to explore more brocade shops and find a favorite item for yourself or as a gift for friends and relatives. Coming to this Mai Chau tourist destination, you will have the opportunity to try your hand at weaving, pounding rice, sifting rice, making wine, feeding livestock, learning to make traditional dishes and watching performances of traditional musical instruments.
9. Hang Chieu
One of the beautiful sights of Mai Chau that you must do when you come is to explore Hang Chieu. Hang Chieu is a famous tourist destination in Mai Chau, from Mai Chau town you have to conquer 1200 stone steps to reach the cave. Located on the top of Pu Kha limestone mountain range, Hang Chieu is a cave formed from stalactites. The name Hang Chieu was given by the locals, because in the afternoon, the sunlight shines directly into the cave, the rays of light illuminate the splendor of each stalactite, creating a beautiful scene.
Hang Chieu is a cave formed from stalactites. To reach Hang Chieu, you have to conquer 1200 steps. The rays of light illuminate the splendor of each stalactite.
Hang Chieu is quite large, divided into two floors, the cave is relatively flat, airy… The stalactites in the cave appear extremely vivid, sparkling with many shapes. The deeper you go, the more overwhelmed you will be by the majestic beauty of each stalactite competing with each other in color. All blend together into the beautiful natural picture of Moc Chau tourism.
10. Go Lao Waterfall
Go Lao Waterfall, also known as Go Mu Waterfall, is a beautiful waterfall located in Phuc San Commune, Mai Chau District, Hoa Binh Province. This place is about 15 km from Mai Chau town. On the way to Go Lao, you will definitely be attracted by the natural scenery on both sides of the road. The small and pretty Muong houses, the rows of corn growing among the cat-ear rocks, the majestic and poetic Ba Khan Lake or the straight bamboo forests.
Go Lao Waterfall is located right at the foot of the mountain, close to the edge of the Hoa Binh Hydroelectric Plant. The waterfall pours down white, foaming the ravine like a symphony in the mountains and forests. An attractive Mai Chau tourist destination, worth exploring.
