Mai Chau, a small town in the northern province of Hoa Binh was named by the US Business Insider as among the top ten incredible places for cultural tours.

A corner of Mai Chau

The magazine described Mai Chau as a wonderful destination if visitors are interested in a deeper experience of Vietnam with a warm and welcoming population and unspoiled natural beauty.

Just three hours outside of the capital Hanoi, Mai Chau is a mountainous region dotted with traditional stilt houses. Two ethnic minority groups - the White Thai and Black Thai - make up the majority of the population there, Business Insider reported.

The Business Insider suggested the best way to immerse yourself in the region is through a homestay with local families.

It said visitors can spend two days cycling across mountain trails and through rice fields, visit local villages, and watch a cultural performance by Thai villagers.

Other destinations recommended by the Business Insider include Santiago in Chile, Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Marrakech in Morocco, Shanghai in China, Trani in Italy, Budapest in Hungary, Lisbon in Portugal, Bordeaux in France, and Old Delhi in India.

Mai Chau was also named one of the top ten "fresh" Asian destinations by hotel booking site Agoda.com.

With many foreign tourists, Mai Chau is the interesting ideal for trekking trips or cycling options to discover the natural beauty of the region and exotic culture of minority groups.

Recommend Biking tour or Trekking tour in Mai Chau  by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA

Trekking Mai Chau 

Trekking in Mai Chau

This trip offers a great combination of cultural expedition and trekking. We trek for three days through the spectacular scenery, visit remote and stay overnight in local homes where we have the chance to get to know these hospitable villages. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nation's capital, Hanoi.

Highlights 

• Awesome scenery
• Homestays in villages of ethnic minorities
• Beautiful trails

Biking Hidden Paths of Mai Chau & Ninh Binh

Biking in Mai Chau

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

Highlights

• Awesome scenery
• Tam Coc - the "Halong Bay on the rice fields"
• Homestay in Thai village
• Traditional foot massage

Mai Chau - Vietnam travel blog

Mai Chau in Hoa Binh province is certainly a place to visit: Located in the mountains of northern Vietnam, the place is located in the countryside, surrounded by limestone hills and is home to the Thai Trang ethnic group.
  
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 Located 160km from Hanoi, Mai Chau village, and the road leading to it, has become a notable tourist destination for cultural and natural interest.

Indeed, the mountains and hills of northwestern Vietnam are beautiful places and still preserved. Along the way between hills and rice fields to the village are the Thai Trang villages and houses on stilts.

It is an ideal place to spend the night with the locals and thus share a moment during the life of the local population, to immerse themselves in their specific culture and build meaningful relationships. The hospitality of the Thai will surprise you with its freshness and simplicity.

The surroundings also possible to discover other ethnic groups such as the Thai Den, Hmong and immerse themselves deeper into the everyday environment of these people and their activities, exchanges. The colorful outfits, handicrafts, traditional dishes will make a unique experience.

Do not miss the opportunity also to raise the Ma River In addition to your hiking, this "cruise" otherwise you will explore the area and discover the villages and activities of the inhabitants along the river. Wooden boats and bamboo traveled the river in both directions, in an assured and exotic tranquility.

Other suggestions, if you have a few days to explore the area: National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park

Ha Long Bay is only two hours away and you still promise a revelation of meaning!

The Cuc Phuong National Park will allow you to enter a little more nature and authenticity of the region, during hikes and treks that will be exciting and novel.

The industry moves a lot today because of its tourist attraction and "guest rooms" develop, as well as infrastructure. If you thirst for authenticity, this is the time and place to live moments of discovery and sharing original.

Mai Chau, a small town in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh, Vietnam was named one of the top ten "fresh" Asian destinations.

Mai Chau Valley, Hoa Binh, Vietnam

Mai Chau was described as "a semi-isolated village in Vietnam...surrounded by limestone cliffs and green rice paddies, populated largely by members of the ethnic White Thai tribe..."

The annual list was compiled editorial team, who studied booking patterns, read thousands of customer reviews and spoke with local experts.

These destinations all had high growth rates and attracted many foreign travellers as well as increasing amounts of vacationing locals.

Ethnic people in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, Vietnam

Mai Chau was described as "a semi-isolated village in Vietnam...surrounded by limestone cliffs and green rice paddies, populated largely by members of the ethnic White Thai tribe...Vibrant, verdant green rice paddies surround the town on all sides, and dramatic hills rise up on either side of the valley. The town itself isn't particularly stunning, but it's when one gets out into the countryside or head up into the hills that the breathtaking views get better around every corner. There are also several interesting markets to check out, as well as some nearby caves."

With many foreign tourists, Mai Chau is the interesting ideal for trekking trips or cycling options to discover the natural beauty of the region and exotic culture of minority groups.

Recommend Biking tour or Trekking tour in Mai Chau  by ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA

Trekking Mai Chau 

Trekking in Mai Chau

This trip offers a great combination of cultural expedition and trekking. We trek for three days through the spectacular scenery, visit remote and stay overnight in local homes where we have the chance to get to know these hospitable villages. From the mountainous region of Mai Chau, we travel back to the nation's capital, Hanoi.

Highlights 

• Awesome scenery
• Homestays in villages of ethnic minorities
• Beautiful trails

Biking Hidden Paths of Mai Chau & Ninh Binh

Biking in Mai Chau

This trip offers a great opportunity to see the two area of outstanding nature beauty; the North West highlands of Mai Chau and the limestone mountains of Ninh Binh. Biking is a great way to see this fascinating and visually stunning part of Vietnam, offering both physical activity and the unique opportunity to observe a way of life that has changed little over the centuries. As we ride in Mai Chau we encounter Muong and White Thai minorities and are guests in their traditional stilt houses allowing us to see firsthand how these minority peoples live. In Ninh Binh we explore the beauty of “Halong Bay on the rice fields” on bikes.

Highlights

• Awesome scenery
• Tam Coc - the "Halong Bay on the rice fields"
• Homestay in Thai village
• Traditional foot massage