Mai Chau Valley

Overview

Mai Chau is a scenic valley 150 km southwest of Hanoi, home to White Thai ethnic minority villages set among rice paddies and banana groves.

What to Do

• Cycling through the valley on flat, traffic-free lanes
• Homestay in Lac village — the main White Thai village
• Traditional bamboo dance performance
• Trekking to Mo Luong Cave — a limestone cave 8 km from the valley

Best Time to Visit

March–May and September–November.

Getting There

Bus from Hanoi Giap Bat station (3.5 hrs).